lisaannjamRN

lisaannjamRN

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  1. Lied to in Interview

    About four years ago, I was exactly in your predicament. I was hired as a part-time RN in a Sub-Acute Care facility. Just like you, I said I did not want to be called in to work on days off. Well, I had to stay at least one hour after my shift ende...
  2. Exhaustion/managing home and work

    Hi Oedgar, I really feel for you. I am sure you run your butt off all day at the ob/gyn clinic. I have a good friend that does that work as well, and she is exhausted too!! I find it really helps me to do a lot of cooking on the weekend, so that I...
  3. Being called "ignorant" by your boss- am I over-reacting?

    First, let me say I am so sorry that happened to you. No matter how your supervisor felt at that particular time, calling you ignorant was inappropriate to say the very least. It sounds like you are a very dependable, hard-working, conscientious nu...
  4. LTC Orientation...rough start

    Thank you all for taking the time to read and respond to my post about my rough start. I am hanging in there and was off Orientation and on my own this weekend. Tonight I had to send one of my residents out to the hospital. I had been taking care ...
  5. LTC Orientation...rough start

    Thank you all for your thoughts, perspectives and advice. I appreciate it!
  6. LTC Orientation...rough start

    Hi Everyone, I wanted to share my Orientation experience and would appreciate any thoughts or opinions. I just completed 10 days of Orientation as RN in Skilled Nursing. First let me say I applied to the position because it was 6 days per pay perio...
  7. LTC facility, can an LPN adjust TPN?

    I know at the facility where I work in PA, there are TPN patients that are temporary rehab patients in the subacute rehab section. I am an RN now, but as an LPN student, I was taught LPN's were to have nothing to do with anything entering a central ...
  8. What will my responsibilities Be

    Hi Carmen, Wishing you a warm welcome to nursing. I work as an RN in skilled nursing in a LTC facility. We have residents who live in the skilled nursing section and others who are in skilled nursing for rehab and will be returning to their homes. ...
  9. New to the Forum, Just accepted into LPN program

    Congratulations and best of luck on your LPN journey!! It will be a challenging and life-changing year. I agree with others here in suggesting you enjoy your Summer and not worry about studying. You will be in the depths of school before you know ...
  10. I Cried At Work

    You did an amazing, fantastic job!! YOU are a great nurse!! Hoping the upcoming week is better :)
  11. Tina Logan's workshop is closed?

    pfeef21...I wish you all the best. It must be frustrating. I did my CPNE last May 2011. I know someone who did Sheri's online and then went for a one-day Mock Practicum with her right before her CPNE, and she was so happy with her. Good luck!!! ...
  12. Tina Logan's workshop is closed?

    Tina Logan's necworkshop is closing. I believe she will finish up her May class but she's is closing to spend time with her family. I heard this from Tina directly when I contacted her regarding two friends of mine who are beginning their CPNE stud...
  13. Would this be appropriate for an interview?

    Your outfit sounds great to me. It's conservative, appropriate, fits well and you feel comfortable. Now go ACE that interview!! Best of luck!!
  14. How was your life like after graduating from nursing school?

    At times we felt "second-class" in our LPN class too. But, we shouldn't ever, ever feel that way. You know what...when I started applying for RN positions, I got a lot of..."Please apply after you complete your BSN...Best wishes in your job search!...
  15. How was your life like after graduating from nursing school?

    Congratulations on your wonderful accomplishment! I understand what you are saying about feeling different now. Everyone that has gone through nursing school has gone through the same thing...a lot of sacrifice of time, money, social life. I think...