vincere925

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1. Extensive Background Check from Kaiser Permanente?

   vincere925 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I just recently got a contingent job offer from Kaiser. I first have to take a drug test and background check (ran by LexisNexis) I heard that these background checks are very, very, extensive and they take a lot of time looking into every detail. I ...

2. Do you have and tips on what first time LVN's should know very well before working?

   vincere925 replied to vincere925's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks for all the advice Couple nurses I know have told me that a lot of new grads have trouble with house supplies. Some don't know what DSS or ASA is. Can you guys provide a quick list of the common house supplies including any abbreviations?

3. Scared to death of clinicals

   vincere925 replied to jg24's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Having a bit of anxiety helps because it keeps you on your toes. I've had classmates who were literally laid back and did not know ANYTHING because they didn't care. The fact that you are a bit concerned about knowing your info should be used to your...

4. Do you have and tips on what first time LVN's should know very well before working?

   vincere925 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I know there was a thread about tips for first time nurses, but most of those tips were about being prepared, being confident, and stuff like that. I would like to know what information should we know like the back of our hands to help us hit the gro...