Samantha11481

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1. Starting work in a LTC facility.. what to expect

   Samantha11481 replied to Epona's topic in Geriatric

   I have worked in a long term care facility for 6 months now, my first job out of nursing school. When I work afternoon shift, we have a wing and a third each, about 30 residents. When I work nights, we get two wings a piece, about 42 residents depend...

2. instructor says nursing is not for me..

   Samantha11481 replied to Orlette's topic in General Students

   I just want to let you know that I am the exact same way. I am a shy person, but also very polite and interested in my patients. You do find that some patients are easier to talk to than others, but you will do fine. I knew that socialization with th...

3. Greatest Lpn to Lpn student advise you can give....

   Samantha11481 replied to mermcm83's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Please, whatever you do, do not get sucked into any drama! Focus on yourself and your education! Because there is bound to be drama where ever you go! Remember you are there to be the best nurse you can be!

4. School supplies for LVN program

   Samantha11481 replied to Kupcake's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I asked this same question right before I started my LPN program in January, and now I am 2 months from graduation and it went soo fast!! I had no idea what to buy, but I'll give you a few suggesstions because shopping for the stuff is exciting :) - ...

5. Anyone graduating Dec 2011 ?

   Samantha11481 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

   That is EXACTLY what I should be doing right now! haha, off to do it... But yes, to answer the question, I graduate December 22nd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

6. Is LPN a right career move for me?

   Samantha11481 replied to LeeLee87's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I am not too far from Pittsburgh, either! Comfort Keepers as a companion/homemaker.

7. New LPN students, roll call, Jan 2011, 12 month program!

   Samantha11481 replied to dmy222's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I COMPLETELY AGREE! lol I am loving every minute of my LPN program so far! I started on January 3, 2011 and I cannot believe how fast the weeks have been going already! One word of advise.... make sure you do all of your work and pay attention in fu...

8. Is LPN a right career move for me?

   Samantha11481 replied to LeeLee87's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Oh yea, and I wanted to add that yes you can go back for RN or further!! I know Penn State will let the LPN grads take a test and if scoring high enough, opt out of the first year of RN, and you only have one more year to go to get RN license. Wayne...

9. Is LPN a right career move for me?

   Samantha11481 replied to LeeLee87's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I am a LPN student in PA. Do not let people say that going for LPN is a waste of time, to just go for your RN. Granted, if you have the time, to attend school that long, then by all means, go for it! However, LPN is still A LOT of work, but I am enj...

10. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    Samantha11481 replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN/LVN

    I have not faced that opinion yet, however, what I do want to say is: We have all chose to be a LPN/LVN because for whatever reason, that option fit better into our lives at the time. Our program is one that one cannot just sail through, however, I l...

11. Is anyone else excited?

    Samantha11481 replied to heavenbound's topic in Pre-Nursing

12. New LPN students, roll call, Jan 2011, 12 month program!

    Samantha11481 replied to dmy222's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    YES!! JAN 2011 and also in Pennsylvania!!

13. LPN program entrance interview

    Samantha11481 replied to Katy-NursingStudent's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I was asked the exact same question, however I didn't expect it so I just spoke what I felt to be true about myself. I am a very patient person, so I let the campus director know. And of course, with every strength question there is a weakness questi...

14. What does your username mean?

    Samantha11481 replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Humor

    Pretty simple. My first name and my old high school ID number. For some reason I always use that ID number, probably because I used it so much, it just stuck with me;)

15. Is anyone else excited?

    Samantha11481 replied to heavenbound's topic in Pre-Nursing

    YAY! I start in January, too! CONGRATS!!! Here's to the upcoming year:yeah:!!!!!!!!!!!!!