cyde

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1. Missing my partner :*(

   cyde replied to RainbowzLPN's topic in LPN/LVN

   so soo sorry to hear of your profound lost. sending you peace, strength as she passes into the golden light. ox

2. CALLING ALL NEW LPNs! EAST COAST

   cyde replied to bs98241's topic in LPN/LVN

   last fall when i was in my last term in school our clinical instructor told us mount sinai was hiring lpns and that those of us who lived in the boroughs should apply. that being said, i do believe you do have to put your best foot forward when apply...

3. What school does not prepare you for

   cyde replied to qsmoss's topic in LPN/LVN

   true words. you experience mirrors my current situation. a grad w/honors and am totally overwhelmed @ the ltc. the cart, being rushed to hand out meds and get the morning pass done before lunch is off the hook! nothing prepared me for this...30+ pt. ...

4. What school does not prepare you for

   cyde replied to qsmoss's topic in LPN/LVN

   true statement. i'm 3 days into orientation @ an ltc doing med passes to 30+ pt 1st shift and i can't believe what has to be done...scary. tube feedings, tx, heparin, insulin, wound care, call bells...ahhhhh!!! i was luck enough to have a wonderful t...

5. In need for some positive feedback about being an LPN, new nurse not landing a job

   cyde replied to staih_lpn's topic in LPN/LVN

   yep, i know what you mean. i live in NY and passed the nclex in aug. i went from sooo psyched!!! to completely bummed out. applied @ tons of places and no one would touch me being a new grad. some of the ads were so blunt clearly stating in bold pri...

6. Which job to choose?

   cyde replied to Taelia's topic in LPN/LVN

   it sounds great! i've work w/MD practices for 4 yrs as an MA, and it is a far cry from ltc. i've heard the same concerns from one of the lpn's fearing loss of skills. that being said she did do much more that me: vaccinations, suture removals, ear ir...

7. LPN to RN 2 yr program?

   cyde replied to cyde's topic in LPN-RN

   thanks jadelpn! the pay check isn't quite there but i'm new to the field. i think i need to give it a year for my options to improve. i can live w/the pay check for now but we are definitely on the same page as far as school goes. thanks for the adv...

8. What school does not prepare you for

   cyde replied to qsmoss's topic in LPN/LVN

   i hear you... i'm a new grad too and starting my new job on monday. the DON told me i will be training to pass meds to 30 pt during a 7-3 shift and learning how to manage the aids. everything is on the emr. i just wanted to jump in and ask her, can...

9. I passed nclexpn!

   cyde replied to straitgirl77's topic in NCLEX

   congrats!!! welcome new lpn!! i'm 50 also licensed this year too, but have no desire go back to school ever! lol!!! good luck.

10. LPN to RN 2 yr program?

    cyde posted a topic in LPN-RN

    i was thinking of possibly doing the lpn to rn thing. i'm 50 yrs old and figured the one/two yrs program wouldn't be so bad cuz 4 yrs is not an option. now, while on an interview the director of the nursery said that she was flood with nurse from a ...

11. How much was your lpn program?

    cyde replied to joyfullpn's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    $10,500. including books @ a state vocational school. checked out a for profit program that wanted $23,000 which had a great reputation. but just couldn't swing it especial w/all the rumors saying lpns were going to be phased out; i just couldn't se...

12. Is a drug rehab position good for new lpns?

    cyde replied to cyde's topic in LPN/LVN

    thank you all for your responses and input. well, i went with my gut and canceled the interview. i spent most of that morning very upset feeling like i missed an opportunity. but as a few the posts here stated my life (a mom w/3 kids) is more importa...

13. Is a drug rehab position good for new lpns?

    cyde replied to cyde's topic in LPN/LVN

    thanks for the reply. yes i did check into the claim of the client. the report is on OSHA's website ie failure to provide staff with a safe environment resulting in the death of an employee. very troubling. that being said...still on the fence. may...

14. Any LPNs working as Surgical Techs?

    cyde replied to NurseQT's topic in LPN/LVN

    just go for it! if that's what interests you just do it. if they like you and feel you have the drive and right personality they'll train you. you have years of experience in ltc and that should count for something. i would apply for it cuz the wors...

15. Is a drug rehab position good for new lpns?

    cyde posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    Being a new lpn, I apply for every ad that applies to me. Well, I finally got an interview at a drug rehab/mental health facility. Set for this monday. The position is for nights and is out in the boonies about an hour away. In doing my research on ...