harleytx

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1. Who plans to Remain a LPN?

   harleytx replied to HannasMom's topic in LPN/LVN

   I can't make up my mind. One week I'm looking into programs, the next week I'm looking for a different job. Tomorrow I have a second interview for Home Health.

2. Any Suggestions for a 1st time Clinical Instructor???

   harleytx replied to nightingale's topic in Educators

   Try to find real clinical experiences for students to preform with you. Our clinical instructor went to every charge nurse on every unit at our clinical hospital and ask them to over head page her if they had any skills related tasks that needed to b...

3. Any Suggestions for a 1st time Clinical Instructor???

   harleytx replied to nightingale's topic in Educators

   Try to find real clinical experiences for students to preform with you. Our clinical instructor went to every charge nurse on every unit at our clinical hospital and ask them to over head page her if they had any skills related tasks that needed to b...

4. does your school require a dosage caluculations test that has to be above 90%?

   harleytx replied to sad's topic in General Students

   We had 3 exams: #1 80%, #2 90%, #3 100%. It is very stressful and yes, it sounds very strict. Our instructor explained it to us like this: 10 correct medication calculations = 10 patients, 1 medication calculations error = 9 patients.

5. Anyone ever attend College of the Mainland?

   harleytx replied to Firegirl's topic in Texas

   Sorry about the personal name use VickyRN, wasn't thinking. Will PM next time. Thanks for the reminder.

6. Anyone ever attend College of the Mainland?

   harleytx replied to Firegirl's topic in Texas

   I completed my pre-reqs at COM, I loved it! Their NCLEX pass rates were down for a few years but yes they are now up to 100%. If their pass rate had been up when I was planning to go, I too would have chosen them. Any bio classes take *****, he is wo...

7. Difficult resident

   harleytx replied to dekatn's topic in Geriatric

   Similar situation, I was fed up with trying to get her meds down. I think she just wanted the extra attention and I too was told "that's just how she is". After two weeks, I had enough. She didn't want them I explained to her that your doctor has ord...

8. i feel like i have no potential in life whatsoever.......

   harleytx replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric

   You preform oral care without being "reminded"? You keep your residents warm, dry, clean, comfortable, safe, etc. without being "reminded"? We all need you! Keep up the good work! Your work ethic sounds outstanding, please don't let others take that ...

9. Was told by an aide that I'm not CUT OUT for Nursing

   harleytx replied to tabbeycatt's topic in General Students

   4 classes left and you graduate? Think of the time you have put into this. You will never know if you don't finish. SO get your !@#$ back to school and finish it! Then YOU decide...Good Luck!!!:)

10. Please tell me what you would do in my situation (Re:LPN to RN program)

    harleytx replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same plan LVN to RN. Community College looked good but another year of pre reqs. Excelsior looked better, I recieved their package, but like you I became uneasy with the program not having a "clinical" portion, the possibility of something ...

11. LPN is attainable w/out Experience?

    harleytx replied to Tree2144's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Fiona59: That's it! I know that it sounds crazy that I have not been able to figure out what about LTC that bothers me, but That's it! As I read your reply I knew that it wasn't me! I do want to be a nurse, but I need to see improvement, I want to be...

12. LPN is attainable w/out Experience?

    harleytx replied to Tree2144's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    LTC Skilled Nursing Unit. Nice facility, I have 36 "residents", 2 CNA's, 1 CMA, 2 trachs, 4 in isolation, 6 g-tubes, 2 many wound Tx. to count, BUT I did not like it. It is not the facility or my co-workers, I thought it was my 2-10 shift, so I chang...

13. LPN is attainable w/out Experience?

    harleytx replied to Tree2144's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    At 42 I needed a change. I was tired of working as a Chemical Plant Manager, wanted to get out of the "toxic" world of chemicals. I had NO experience with any med. field. And honestly can't imagine what ever possessed me to even apply to the LVN prog...

14. LPN2005 Magazine

    harleytx replied to MiaLyse's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thanks, posting the link makes it easier for me! It will be nice to have a magazine for LVN/LPN's, it is about time. I've been searching for over a year now for one. Will order and thanks again!

15. LPN2005 Magazine

    harleytx replied to MiaLyse's topic in LPN/LVN

    I haven't seen any magazine just for LVN / LPN. I am in Texas, is it only for MA? If not please post the address, I would love to subscribe. thanks