DrkCocoMurse215 replied to Newnurse19882010's topic in LPN/LVN
Not to toot my own horn but I run circles around some RN at my job, I'm constantly told to continue for my RN, which I will but right now I'm a rock ass Nurse without it. It's just ignorance but even though it's annoying I educate the ignorant so tha...
DrkCocoMurse215 replied to njlpn421's topic in LPN/LVN
Plan and simple some are jealous, some don't like their job, some are just miserable people. But you are in charge remember that, you shouldn't have to kiss their ass and neither should they. Unfortunately some people just lack respect. Just contin...
DrkCocoMurse215 replied to oatmeal's topic in LPN/LVN
1. Look for another place because they're working under your license and don't need them trying to get you fired or worst put your license in jeopardy 2. If administration isn't on your side try to get cooperate involved 3. Mean time stand your groun...
DrkCocoMurse215 replied to Mkelly's topic in LPN/LVN
I personally did enjoy it and I surprise other nurses and CNAs when they see me volunteer to do patient care when I have the time to help out my CNAs. I feel as though it's the foundation of my nursing. However when I was a CNA I did find myself gett...
DrkCocoMurse215 replied to LPNtoRNin2016OH's topic in LPN/LVN
I did but only when I was still looking for my first LPN gig, and once I secured it I stayed a per diem tech for only 1.5 months which was how long it took me to feel comfortable in my new position.
DrkCocoMurse215 replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN/LVN
I've been working as a LPN for 10months now here in Philly. I have two jobs, my main job that do full time pays $28 with benefits and my per diem job pays $26 without.
DrkCocoMurse215 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN/LVN
I work in a subacute rehab facility, I perform the most of same functions as a RN in my facility except I do not initiate care plans but I can add to them, I usually do not do initial assessments but if I do it's consigned, I do not initiate TPN/PPN....
DrkCocoMurse215 replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in Rehabilitation
Hey everyone, Im a new LPN and I will be starting my first job soon in a sub acute rehab facility. I've been informed that I will have 15-30 patients on average with short stays and will do all meds, treatments, paper work, etc. I'm very excited and ...
Hey everyone, I'm a newly licensed nurse that will be starting my first job soon in a sub acute rehab facility. I've been informed that I will have 15-30 patients and will do all meds, treatments, and paper work. I'm very excited and nervous at the s...