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1. time management

   lpnnj479 replied to lpnnj479's topic in MDS

   i decided to take your advice and not say a word. i just closed my door and wowwwww the things accomplished with a closed door!!!

2. time management

   lpnnj479 replied to lpnnj479's topic in MDS

   its like im damned if i do damned if i dont!! if i say something im gonna look like a complainer...if i dont its going to continue this way. ughhhh yes the RN still needs to sign off. ....stay tuned. im going to see what happens today. ill be back!!...

3. Medsurg and Stepdown Nurse getting into LTC, question about CareOne etc

   lpnnj479 replied to Noodle28's topic in LTAC

   i worked for CareOne for 16 years in NJ....wonderdul places!! The corporation is amazing BUT each facility is run very differently and depends on your admin and DON. But, I have find memories of CareO e and have zero bad to say about them

4. time management

   lpnnj479 replied to lpnnj479's topic in MDS

   you are amazing....THANK YOU!!!! I spoke with my corp boss and she sees whats hallening and tomorrow she is having a meeting with the admin....crossing my fingers!!! and about delegating...your right!!! alot of this CAN BE delegated!! I'll let you kn...

5. time management

   lpnnj479 replied to lpnnj479's topic in MDS

   thats shat i was worried about....them seeing me struggle!! and ive been doing just that picking up at least one or two shifts weekly to help. and my corporate mds boss told me not to that i need to focus on mds's but it was impossible. yes the previ...

6. time management

   lpnnj479 replied to lpnnj479's topic in MDS

   oh my goodness, THANK YOU!!! I most certainly felt like a failure!!! im going to speak with my administrator and ask that while im in my learning phase and taking my courses that they take me OFF the oncall list. i mean im on call 7 days out of the m...

7. time management

   lpnnj479 posted a topic in MDS

   im an lpn mds coordinator in MA...my facility has 70 beds....very few medicare and managed care. i head the weekly UR meeting, usually have to take the floor 2-3 times a week because of call outs, attend family meetings careplan meetings etc. i am on...

8. 3 day orientation for new LPN

   lpnnj479 replied to natrgrrl's topic in LPN/LVN

   3 days????? OMG! I am on orientation now and let me tell you, i feel like an idiot...i dnt understand a thing, i feel so overwhelmed!!!! i just pray that when i am set free, i will make it. I am going to take forever to do my med pass, i already know...

9. New LPN in New JErsey

   lpnnj479 replied to keepitreal29's topic in LPN/LVN

   Just observe observe in orientation. They will show you all the paperwork, get to know the charts, patients, etc. Your not expected to know EVERYTHING, since you just graduated. Bring a pad and pen and note things down. When i started i just went ove...

10. Just got home from the NCLEX...

    lpnnj479 replied to 4ever_heaven's topic in NCLEX

    OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG YOU PASSSED 4EVERHEAVEN!!! I AM SOOOOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU!! WOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

11. The reality for LPN/LVN for a new graduate

    lpnnj479 replied to Bala Shark's topic in LPN/LVN

    i havent had any issues finding a job as an LPN, i just passed the NCLEX a few days ago, but even before i took it i was offered jobs. Now I have a few offers on the table, i feel i have a wide variety of choices. I am in NJ, I dont know how it is el...

12. Just got home from the NCLEX...

    lpnnj479 replied to 4ever_heaven's topic in NCLEX

    hey 4everheaven, i am still waiting to hear!!!! let us know!!!

13. Just got home from the NCLEX...

    lpnnj479 replied to 4ever_heaven's topic in NCLEX

    I dont think anyone really know how they grade this test, my theory is they grade it on HOW you answer...because alot of the questions had 2 right answer and they asked for the BEST answer...i bleive they test you for your critical thinking. i swear,...

14. Just got home from the NCLEX...

    lpnnj479 replied to 4ever_heaven's topic in NCLEX

    i know a terrible feeling, but i have this feeling your going to be on here screaming you passed.....

15. New LPN in New JErsey

    lpnnj479 replied to keepitreal29's topic in LPN/LVN

    let me clarify...during orientation (mine is 3 weeks since i am a recent grad) you are not allowed to give meds, etc, but you learn the paperwork, and daily routines, etc. but hey its a paid orientation while your waiting on your paper license. i jus...