WunMsJayLPNtoRN

WunMsJayLPNtoRN has 7 years experience.

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1. I still don't understand why a hospital would hire cna's, or techs but not lpn's

   WunMsJayLPNtoRN replied to Destiny'skid's topic in Relations

   I didn't know that AIDS was just transmitted sexually. Learn something new everyday... Although I think those that may have contracted AIDS via blood transfusion would tend to disagree...

2. Being labeled an MA but an LPN

   WunMsJayLPNtoRN replied to HippyDippyLPN's topic in General Nursing

   Maybe going through HR isnt the best way. Do you have a hiring manager you can speak with? Or your supervisor? HR often arent clinical, so they may not understand your concerns. They are telling you that an MA was needed, so that is how they labeled ...

3. Advice on precepting a new grad :O)

   WunMsJayLPNtoRN replied to Joy06's topic in Management

   Sounds like you have a pretty good start already! The rest, however, is going to depend on the person that you are orienting. When I was orienting with an experienced nurse, I didn't need a whole lot of guidance, so it bothered me when she was breath...

4. Burnt out and struggling emotionally

   WunMsJayLPNtoRN replied to MomRN0913's topic in Hospice

   And somehow, this turned political...^^^^^^ OP, you have been given some great advice. Prayer, setting boundaries, seeking counsel, or (if all else fails) finding a new field. I hope you soon find peace in both your work and home life, or at the very...

5. A doctor needs to be present to draw blood?

   WunMsJayLPNtoRN replied to psu_213's topic in Safety

   Maybe they have to run the blood as soon as they draw it & they cant do anything to treat you until an MD is there...so to avoid any delays in treatment or sending you out, they just wait for the doc? It could be a hundred different reasons! If ...

6. EMS hitch this one takes the Cake!!

   WunMsJayLPNtoRN replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Relations

   You were the only one there during this conversation, OP, so in no way am I trying to say that you didnt hear her the LPN correctly; BUT, maybe you interpreted incorrectly or she wasnt able to correctly articulate what she was trying to say. What exa...

7. Questions for Night Shift Nurses

   WunMsJayLPNtoRN replied to Tazhaz's topic in General Nursing

   Your English is great! Now, excuse my English if it is difficult to understand as I am working a night shift right now ( : 1. What is it like to work nightshift? It depends on the night and patient load, of course, but I have anywhere from 4 to 6 pat...

8. Should I quit nursing?

   WunMsJayLPNtoRN replied to Anna-s's topic in New Nurse

   I am so sorry for your experience! 3 weeks of orientation for a new grad in acute care is not sufficient, in my opinion. I was an LPN for 7 years (with hospital experience) before I became an RN, and I still received 3 months of orientation with a pr...

9. Facebook almost cost me my job

   WunMsJayLPNtoRN replied to ReginaPhalange's topic in Relations

   Wow!!!! I think that is absolutely overboard that this situation even made its way to HR. If I were you, I'd really like to know who "leaked" that information. I do agree that this is a lesson learned, but I think people take facebook posts WAY too s...

10. New grad pay and jobs in Richmond

    WunMsJayLPNtoRN replied to asmith1436's topic in Virginia

    My goodness! Nursing is so much different than it was when I first started as an LPN. This is DEPRESSING! Do you mind if I ask whether this is hospital? (if so what type of floor?) and this is here in VA? Richmond area? I'm thinking of leaving my job...

11. Hopeful NCLEX-PN March 2011

    WunMsJayLPNtoRN replied to 4Karrie2's topic in NCLEX

    If you take Kaplan review course, they guarantee that you pass or your money back. You cant beat that! It seems like you are having trouble with strategy and answering the questions, so in your case I think Kaplan would be good for you. There is a he...

12. Kaplan harder than NCLEX-RN, Passed with 75Q & Low Kaplan Scores

    WunMsJayLPNtoRN replied to WunMsJayLPNtoRN's topic in NCLEX

    If the message states to contact your BON, then you passed. The pop up that you got indicates that your results are on hold and they may still be reviewing them. Do you feel as though you got your very last question correct? I think that may be a goo...

13. Kaplan harder than NCLEX-RN, Passed with 75Q & Low Kaplan Scores

    WunMsJayLPNtoRN replied to WunMsJayLPNtoRN's topic in NCLEX

    I felt the same way about wanting to read the book, although I never got around to it! Honestly it wouldnt hurt to review topics that you might be unclear about in the book, but as far as reading the whole thing I wouldnt...Kaplan is based more on st...

14. HELP! Low Kaplan Scores, Taking NCLEX March 2011. Should I Rescedule?

    WunMsJayLPNtoRN replied to WunMsJayLPNtoRN's topic in NCLEX

    I dont know what you mean by right away, but the standard for everyone that graduated with me was about a month of studying minimum. Kaplan itself takes 2 weeks, and doing the Q bank questions will take at least 2 weeks. Also, being in exam mode is i...

15. HELP! Low Kaplan Scores, Taking NCLEX March 2011. Should I Rescedule?

    WunMsJayLPNtoRN replied to WunMsJayLPNtoRN's topic in NCLEX

    YAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats! PVT works and I'm sure you did great so celebrate!!!!! And you are most certainly, right...GOD saw us through! This calls for a celebratory dance: :dancgrp: