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  1. Getting CNAs to do their job?

    lvlissl2ebecca replied to lvlissl2ebecca's topic in General Nursing

    Thats great advise dolche, yet I still fear that they wont take it to heart because I was their coworker at one time and they were at one time teaching me.. and not to mention im younger than all of...

  2. Reciprocity Trouble?

    lvlissl2ebecca posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello I am moving from WV to VA in a few weeks and would like to know if anyone has any idea about reciprocity for this? Is there a process involved, and if so what is it? I have sent an e-mail with...

  3. Professionalism in nursing

    lvlissl2ebecca replied to yayat's topic in General Nursing

    I see nothing professional about nursing at all. I see a lot being a new nurse .. more than maybe those with experience would notice. But, to me... seeing staff run around like a chicken with their...

  4. Reciprocity?

    lvlissl2ebecca posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello I am moving from WV to VA in a few weeks and would like to know if anyone has any idea about reciprocity for this? Is there a process involved, and if so what is it? I have sent an e-mail with...

  5. A nurse only 3 months and allready trouble?

    lvlissl2ebecca posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So, I get called into my DON's office the other day.. she wants to ask me some questions. She saw the immediate worry on my face and states "Oh, it's nothing bad.. don't worry." She asked if I worked...

  6. The State is at my Facility doing an annual review

    lvlissl2ebecca replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This brings me to a question related to this topic. Our facility does not use arm bands. There is one picture in the med book of each resident and their name is on the door. If a state surveyer were...

  7. How long did it take you to feel comfortable in LTC?

    lvlissl2ebecca replied to vanilmil's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been working in LTC for 2 months now and I can't say that I HATE it. I can say that it is the most stressful, busy, and time consuming job I could imagine. I don't know how but I have managed to...

  8. Can LPNs make assesments??

    lvlissl2ebecca replied to carlolpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a new nurse in West Virginia and I work in a LTC. In our facility it is often required of us to do "assessments". For example, if we get an admission into our facility on evening shift, often...

  9. A nurse only 3 months and allready trouble?

    lvlissl2ebecca replied to lvlissl2ebecca's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just to update you guys: I went in to talk to this investigator and it took 5 minutes (after waiting an hour of course). She was investigating 2 incidents on this one person.. and one of them i was...

  10. A nurse only 3 months and allready trouble?

    lvlissl2ebecca replied to lvlissl2ebecca's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I honestly dont know.. they didnt give me the specific details.. i just know that there was an arguement between this aide and the resident.. the aide claims to have told me (the nurse), yet I knew...

  11. I wish all the washed out tired nurses would retire.

    lvlissl2ebecca replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow, this thread has gone bad. I see a battle of experienced vs. not so experienced nurses. That is really upsetting to see. Some of you jump on her because she "doesn't know what it's like and has...

  12. Question About Orientation

    lvlissl2ebecca replied to jcsinging's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i started my first job at a ltc facility and they are requiring me to have atleast 7 weeks of orientation. i'm on my 5th week now. the first 3 weeks was with the supervising rn doing all sample...

  13. First Job.. I'm Freakin' out.. HELP!

    lvlissl2ebecca posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So, I was recently hired at my first job as an LPN. I worked at this place (a LTC) as a CNA through school. Now, my duties will change and I will oversee my former co-workers. I'm extremely nervous...

  14. First day in school for LPN....

    lvlissl2ebecca replied to Cherry2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I don't think the pay is bad at all. I live in a small WV town with nothing but a Walmart and a Wood Factory and convienant stores..all paying minimum wage. I'm a new grad and this is my first job,...

  15. how to study or prepare for the NCLEX-PN

    lvlissl2ebecca replied to aznsoymilk829's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My method was to study one hour a day.. no more than that becuase it becomes jumbled and doesn't stay if you do too much. I used Ealy's NCLEX review CD from the back of the book. I felt that helped...

  16. Nclex Tips

    lvlissl2ebecca replied to ABIES100's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, first let me link you to this post https://allnurses.com/forums/f99/those-scared-about-nclex-pn-243820.html Then, I will say that you should try to sit alone for a few minutes before you enter...

  17. Hopefull LNP student in a couple years, what can I study?

    lvlissl2ebecca replied to angieleelee's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I was in an accelerated course, so it may be a bit different. My advice to you is to learn every part of the anatomy.. (i.e.. where the patella, clavicle and different bones are..) along with the...

  18. To those scared about the NCLEX-PN

    lvlissl2ebecca posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I graduated from LPN school on June 16th, 2007. I had a little more to do to get my ATT than most, so I only tested last Thursday. To prepare, I used eriworld.com (preparation videos and practice...

  19. Need advice on working thru LPN school

    lvlissl2ebecca replied to AprilW3's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I was working when I started LPN school, as a CNA. I worked on the weekends only just for some extra cash. School started in July and by December, I came close to a nervous breakdown with financial...

  20. To those scared about the NCLEX-PN

    lvlissl2ebecca replied to lvlissl2ebecca's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yeah, it was deffiently one of the hardest moments of my life. The feeling now is bittersweet. I got over the hurdle, but I know I will be jumping them for the rest of my career as a

  21. Nclex "check All That Apply"

    lvlissl2ebecca replied to GreenTEA1000's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I had Three OB questions. I really didn't have any PEDS questions. Most were what you mentioned: Prioritizing, Pharm, Multiple Multiples, Some I and O converision, and