KriseeLPN

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1. How much orientation for new GPN?

   KriseeLPN replied to nurdeb2004's topic in General Nursing

   I notice you are from PA, which facility are you working for? I am from pa as well graduated last yr. Seems like a short orientation to me. PM me if you dont feel comfortanle saying who your working for. My first job was at HCR Manor Care in Ea...

2. How much orientation for new GPN?

   KriseeLPN replied to nurdeb2004's topic in General Nursing

   I notice you are from PA, which facility are you working for? I am from pa as well graduated last yr. Seems like a short orientation to me. PM me if you dont feel comfortanle saying who your working for. My first job was at HCR Manor Care in Ea...

3. Resume Help Please

   KriseeLPN replied to KriseeLPN's topic in General Nursing

   thank you so much. Once I get the ideas rolling it will go smoother. It is just the starting that is hard.

4. Resume Help Please

   KriseeLPN replied to KriseeLPN's topic in General Nursing

   thank you so much. Once I get the ideas rolling it will go smoother. It is just the starting that is hard.

5. Resume Help Please

   KriseeLPN replied to KriseeLPN's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for your reply. Since I am a newer nurse so to speak and have only held 2 nursing positions in ltc, I am just unsure of the best way to present my experience. I also ran my own business for 10+ yrs as a Notary Public, Motor Vehicle Agent...

6. Resume Help Please

   KriseeLPN replied to KriseeLPN's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for your reply. Since I am a newer nurse so to speak and have only held 2 nursing positions in ltc, I am just unsure of the best way to present my experience. I also ran my own business for 10+ yrs as a Notary Public, Motor Vehicle Agent...

7. Resume Help Please

   KriseeLPN replied to KriseeLPN's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I am seeking a new postion hopefully in a physicans office. I currently work in a LTC facility. Graduated August 2003. I have a resume, but am looking for some help in revamping it. If anyone can offer me some assistance I would greatly appr...

8. Resume Help Please

   KriseeLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I am seeking a new postion hopefully in a physicans office. I currently work in a LTC facility. Graduated August 2003. I have a resume, but am looking for some help in revamping it. If anyone can offer me some assistance I would greatly appr...

9. $12 an hour?!

   KriseeLPN replied to HisTreasure's topic in LPN/LVN

   your absolutly correct regarding the level of responsibilty/education required, but their job is much more physically taxing. I understand that nurses are ultimately responsible for the patient, but I believe that CNA's can lose their certification ...

10. $12 an hour?!

    KriseeLPN replied to HisTreasure's topic in LPN/LVN

    Hi, Just wanted to add my input. I graduated in August 2003 and started working in a LTC facility in Sept 03 making 18.50 hr. (noc shift) days were making 17.50. Left there and work for a smaller private facility making 16.00hr 3-11 with a 1.00 ...

11. Are CNA's considered "Nurses"?

    KriseeLPN replied to nursesherry's topic in General Nursing

    CNA = Certified (not licenced) Nursing ASSISTANT (NOT NURSE) NA = Nursing Assistant (not nurse) NT=Nursing Tech (not nurse) LPN= LICENCED (LICENCED LICENCED LICENCED ) PRACTICAL NURSE AS AN LPN THE ONLY THING I AM NOT ABLE TO DO (BASED ON SCOPE...

12. RN's signing LPN Charts

    KriseeLPN replied to busyrninva's topic in Safety

    Just a question....are you saying that LPNs are non nusting staff?

13. brownish/black vaginal discharge

    KriseeLPN replied to LonghornSara's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No nurses do not love to gripe I may be wrong but it seems like you are trying to egg this thread on by your latest comment... I am uncertain as to whether you are a nurse, but Maybe a better forum for you to ask your question would have been a WebMd...

14. brownish/black vaginal discharge

    KriseeLPN replied to LonghornSara's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I thought the same thing, I am a nurse but not ob/gyn, have three children, not planning anymore (tubes tieD) and never heard of the nuvring.....

15. NCLEX review book all through school?

    KriseeLPN replied to Energizer Bunny's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in school, i did purchase a couple different nclex books/cd's. the one i like best was mosbeys and also the suanders cd as they broke it down into sections such as neur, skin, mental health etc so i could study off of what was relevant fo...