LindaNLPN replied to kkostelnikPN's topic in LPN/LVN
I was taught in school to give subcutaneous injection with a 45 degrees angle. Inter muscular with 90 degrees angle. If the person has enough subcutaneous tissue than 90 degrees would be okay.
LindaNLPN replied to ArieElizabeth's topic in LPN/LVN
When I worked in Manitoba I also start and hang IV medications. We, Manitoba LPNs even do blood transfusion. The only thing we are not allowed to do is push IV medications. I went to school in Vancouver, BC. Was not taught Ivs during my pn program. I...
I also got my job from applying online. I applied to hundreds of facilities, totally forget I even applied to this one. Applied online in December. Got a call in late February for an interview and got hired. Keep your head up! Something will come alo...
Total of 5 shifts. 2 days, 2 evenings, and 1 night orientation. It was enough. Like the previous post, I believe the hardest part of being new is recognizing all the residents. It takes time.
When I was a new grad, I had six weeks orientation on Medical floor at a hospital. I am a new hire at a care facility, received five(8hrs) shift orientation, two days, two evenings and one night. Six weeks was great for being a new grad. Five days wa...
LindaNLPN replied to trolloc6340's topic in Job Hunt
I think the main thing is not giving up. It's tough to get a job being a new grad. Every facility wants to hired someone with experiences. But how can a new grad get experience from no one hiring them. Depending on the area you live in, might be eas...