MimiLPN

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1. 2nd shift vs. 3rd shift

   MimiLPN replied to kennybania's topic in Psychiatric

   For Goodness sake, don't get yourself into the 11-7 shift... unless you're a night owl and really don't mind not sleeping at night! I worked the 11-7 for 7 months in a psych facility... it's boring, little patient interaction, little clinical experie...

2. Did I miss something?

   MimiLPN posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hello all... I''m a nurse in a long term/psych facility. As we all know, this is the time when flu/cold symptoms are abounding. I work third shift, and I should mention that I have only been a nurse for 3 months. One of my residents who is an elderl...

3. Are LPN's being phased out?

   MimiLPN replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN/LVN

   Because they can pay a LPN less.

4. Are LPN's being phased out?

   MimiLPN replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN/LVN

   Because they can pay a LPN less.

5. School withholding transcripts, diploma and threatening to not send application

   MimiLPN replied to Trixyp's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   ditto, consult with a lawyer... it doesn't hurt to call up a lawyer and explain the situation, see if you have a case.

6. What is your current LPN salary

   MimiLPN replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN/LVN

   My facility offers 20.45/hr for day shift, then +2.25 for third shift, +1.50 for second shift.

7. Medication Mistake

   MimiLPN replied to buttercup_rn's topic in New Nurse

   It's normal as a new nurse to make simple mistakes that you probably had learned somewhere along the line. The fact is that the things we learn in nursing school don't always sink in until we can practice them, and something like preparing meds for a...

8. lpn orientation

   MimiLPN replied to reencole's topic in LPN/LVN

   To the above poster, I disagree..orientation is not *just* to show you the routine and paperwork. For new grads its to guide you through the world of nursing until you grasp what the job entails and become confident putting your skills to practice.

9. Finally started my schooling for lvn!!!

   MimiLPN replied to tracylvn2013's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Congrats on starting your program! My little bit of advice that was given to me and made me successful was: Find your routine from the beginning and stick to it! For me that meant staying right after my (long 8 hour) classes with my classmate and st...

10. Frustrated, Confused after first interview

    MimiLPN replied to MimiLPN's topic in LPN/LVN

    You guys are absolutely right. I actually got a call back later that evening from the DON and she clarified a bunch of things... I was given a lot of fragmented information from the manager that caused me to feel like I was "missing" something- it ju...

11. New Grads! What was your first orientation like for you?

    MimiLPN posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    Hi all, I've been offered a 32 hour overnight position at a psychiatric long term care facility. They are offering a very generous 6 weeks orientation in which I would be trained during day shifts. I was wondering about some of your own experiences ...

12. Frustrated, Confused after first interview

    MimiLPN replied to MimiLPN's topic in LPN/LVN

    Yeah you're probably right. I guess I just hate being unclear and that I wasn't even asked if I wanted the 24 hour position... like they were just intending to place me there as long as it worked for them... especially since the interviewer was talki...

13. Frustrated, Confused after first interview

    MimiLPN posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    Hello all, I went in for my first ever interview at a psych/long term care facility in my town. The position I was interviewing for is a 32 hour position- 3rd shift. The interview went well, we talked, she asked some scenario question, etc and seeme...

14. Is it bad to apply online?

    MimiLPN posted a topic in Job Hunt

    Hello my fellow nurses, I am applying for jobs after having recently graduated/become licensed. I was told in school that it is always better to apply in person due to the benefit of having them see your face/know who you are etc. But in this day an...

15. Help! What does this even mean?!

    MimiLPN posted a topic in Home Health

    I have recently applied for a position with a home health care agency and they state that "knowledge of home health regulatory and reimbursement requirements" is a must. Where do I even begin learning about regulatory and reimbursement requirements?...