lakencassady

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1. I need some advice please!

   lakencassady replied to bubblemania's topic in LPN/LVN

   I have worked in LTC for 3 months as a new LPN, and I feel the same way. I feel dumb and incompetent. I also feel like all I do is pop pills, and so far I am not liking LTC! It is really making me rethink my decision in becoming a nurse in the first ...

2. Drowning in LTC

   lakencassady replied to lakencassady's topic in Geriatric

   It has been a while since I have posted on here, but I am loving 11/7 I do all the peg dressings, do feedings, and all the other things every other shift does except the new admits

3. Drowning in LTC

   lakencassady replied to lakencassady's topic in Geriatric

   I am only working 2 days a week just to pay what little bills I have, while taking pre reqs for my RN. So you don't think I will learn much on night shift? Please explain

4. Drowning in LTC

   lakencassady posted a topic in Geriatric

   I just got my LPN license August 1st, and started working at a LTC facility the 8th. I got 3 days of orientation and got thrown on the floor the 4th day of work, working 3-11 with 35 residents on my side, 4 pegs and a trach. I was trying to do everyt...

5. Disillusioned, stressed, regretting nursing?

   lakencassady replied to msygrnbw's topic in New Nurse

   I graduate next month and still feel very incompetent and I feel dumb all the time. I also feel like I am too stupid to even be a nurse. When I get under stress I freeze up and forget everything so this should be fun .

6. Clinical difficulties!

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

   Thanks! I should have been more specific.

7. Clinical difficulties!

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

   Lpns are not required to have A&P 1 and 2.we take basic A and p but it is very basic. I know there are both left and right sided heart failure that was an example. We have a LPN to RN transition program and. A and p 1 and 2 is required for that.

8. Clinical difficulties!

   lakencassady posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I am graduating from my LPN program in late June! I am still having a hard time trying to figure out what is going on with my patient anatomy and physiology wise! For example a patient is diagnosed with CHF what should I be looking for signs and symp...

9. LTC Charting: A Beginner's Guide

   lakencassady replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric

   So helpful! Thanks a million!

10. I am about to graduate and I feel like I know nothing!

    lakencassady replied to lakencassady's topic in General Students

    Thanks so much! This makes me feel so much better!:-)

11. I am about to graduate and I feel like I know nothing!

    lakencassady posted a topic in General Students

    The title pretty much says it all. I am graduating in June and I feel like I know nothig , I feel so incompetent. Is it normal to feel this way?

12. Ten things I would tell a new LPN/LVN student!

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

    Taking the LPN route was my first choice and I definitely haven't regretted it! You get a lot of experience as an LPN and when you do go to RN school it will not be near as hard!

13. Ten things I would tell a new LPN/LVN student!

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

    Congrats on your acceptance! I am so glad you found some use in my post!

14. LPN in the OR?

    lakencassady replied to lakencassady's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thanks so much I have learned that in Arkansas, LPNs can train to be scrub techs and it is on site training!

15. Ten things I would tell a new LPN/LVN student!

    lakencassady posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

    1. The whole time your in the program you will always always have nursing school on your mind! 2. Your life will never be the same again! Say good bye to the old you! 3. Always help the nurses in any way you can! 4. Never look down on CNAs, they can ...