Workingitgirl

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1. LPN just under a year & feel like I don't know anything. Help.

   Workingitgirl replied to takem46's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Your confidence will make your patients feel more secure. Do not be too proud to learn from the RN or CNA's. They can really help you out. Get organized by writing down what you need to do first...

2. Out of the frying pan, Into the fire.

   Workingitgirl replied to LunaTunaPineapple's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   When I started my first job I was 18 years old and scared to death. Since the facility is now gone, you can't imagine what I went through but it was a poor, indigent care trauma center. Anything was...

3. New Nurse at 63 - Too Old?

   Workingitgirl replied to aimee32907's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   YES you are a NURSE! It doesn't matter your title, your care will determine that. Please ignore the ignorant and do the job you love. If a nurse senses you love your job, she will teach you what you...

4. Lpn & asn are are being phased out.

   Workingitgirl replied to shermainenevels's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   Look again. With the baby boomers retiring hospitals are now looking to hire LPN's again. Yes CNA's are cheaper but they aren't licensed to give medication, and on the 2nd and 3rd shifts, hospitals...

5. Lpn & asn are are being phased out.

   Workingitgirl replied to shermainenevels's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   If you want a Union work for the Federal government. A good nurse will earn her worth. Plus she will gain her experience and know how to obtain that raise. You can"t always stay in the same...

6. Lpn & asn are are being phased out.

   Workingitgirl replied to shermainenevels's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   As an LPN for 41+ years, and one who worked as an LPN in 2016, I have to say working in the East, yes LPN's are "trying" to be phased out. My education cost me $4.00 per month in tuition. I have...