spoild2588

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1. New LPN, delegation advice...

   spoild2588 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   So, I just got hired at a skilled nursing facility..YAY! I am just wondering what is the best way to first approach my can's? any tips/pointers on what to say initially in order to keep their respect and maintain a good relationship with them? Thanks...

2. Another Nursing task is lost?

   spoild2588 replied to CaliBoy760's topic in LPN/LVN

   I just had a tb done yesterday at my pcp's office. It was intradermal.

3. New grad, first job......ANY advice?

   spoild2588 replied to spoild2588's topic in LPN/LVN

   Very true! Thank you! The place I'm working at is a skilled nursing/rehab facility. Good luck with your new job as well!

4. New grad, first job......ANY advice?

   spoild2588 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi All, I'm super excited and enthusiastic about starting my career as a nurse!! It is what I have ALWAYS wanted to be! I just landed my first job as an LPN and I am very nervous. I start on the 23rd. I feel like I forgot everything I learned in scho...

5. need some studying strategies

   spoild2588 posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   hi all! So, i just received my theory test back and FAILED! In order to pass i needed at least a 73%. We have 4 tests and a final this semester and we need to pass the course with at least a C. I am feeling so overwhelmed considering the grade of my ...

6. Instructor keeps canceling clinicals

   spoild2588 posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Hi, just want to get some opinions. This is my instructors first year teaching. She is only part time teaching, has a full time nursing job and is going to school for her masters. She has cancelled clinical about 4-5 Fridays now and the last 2 Friday...

7. Wound care confusion!! Help

   spoild2588 replied to Ashleynicole8711's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   For my school, we used a clean technique and the packing had to be applied moist but not soaking wet.

8. Doulas

   spoild2588 replied to RubySlippers06's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Absolutely! It won't hurt. I want to eventually be a CNM as well! I'm only and LPN student currently. I'll get there though! I think you should go for the doula position.

9. Accomplishment!

   spoild2588 replied to MrsCuoco's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Congrats! Now in my 6th week of clinicals and just started passing meds..learning injections next week. Still feel more like a CNA.

10. Opinions wanted!

    spoild2588 replied to spoild2588's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    This patient ate in her room, but I think it would have been common courtesy to let the woman finish eating before I started 1. Moving her around and 2. Undressing her to apply cream. I just feel it was especially rude of my instructor when she came ...

11. Opinions wanted!

    spoild2588 replied to spoild2588's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Sorry for the spelling errors! Dang iPhones!

12. Opinions wanted!

    spoild2588 posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Hello! So, during my clinical rotation this week, my patient was eating lunch. My instructor wanted me to apply cream to her bum. This would require me to transfer the patient from her wheel chair to the bed. I told my instructor the patient was in t...

13. Kennesaw Spring 2013 applicants

    spoild2588 replied to KatStat's topic in Georgia

    Hi All, So, I'm from MA and currently going thru an LPN program. I know I want to pursue my RN/ BSN and possibly MSN. However, my fiancé and I have been planning (for a few years now) to move south, specifically GA. We've been looking in the Peachtre...

14. Any tips for anxiety?

    spoild2588 replied to spoild2588's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Hahaha I am pretty shy but I can put it aside most of the time..thank you for your help!!

15. Any tips for anxiety?

    spoild2588 replied to spoild2588's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Just reading your suggestion put me more at ease. I will definitely try this! Thank you!