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  1. The "Warm Body" Syndrome

    kstec replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There is definitely the "Warm Body" Syndrome around here. I could apply at 10 different LTC facilities today and be hired either today or tomorrow. Hospitals on the other hand would rather kick me...

  2. LPN job in Hospice entails not much, why?

    kstec posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I had my first two visits today and they went well (head to toe assessment and a couple of dressing changes), but from orientation I get the vibe that is all we are allowed to do. An RN has to do one...

  3. Just curious what's so bad about working LTC?

    kstec replied to kgard7777's topic in General Nursing

    The bad things are working short staffed and the whole thing about making money. I adored my residents when I worked LTC. But I had to quit because the facility I worked at went to he!!, they went...

  4. LPN - future careers

    kstec replied to mandieanne's topic in Michigan Nursing

    LPN's can always get a job, it just may not be where you want. I'm from Illinois and LPN's here don't work in hospitals. We do work in nursing homes, doctors offices, and homecare. Your scope of...

  5. LPN vs RN

    kstec replied to 2bNurseNik's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a LPN and the more I learn at my jobs, the more I've learned you need to become a RN. If you can do it, go right for your RN. Where I live places hire LPN's but you are soooooooooooo limited in...

  6. What math formula do you recommend for NCLEX

    kstec replied to puddingpie's topic in General Nursing

    Take what you want, divided by what you have and multiply by the volume/quantity. Example 1: Doctor orders 135mg of amoxicillin, it only comes in 250mg/5ml so: WHAT YOU WANT: 135MG divided by what...

  7. What does a LPN exactly do? [please read] :]

    kstec replied to Dancrgurrl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Definitely check with each hospital around you to find out first and foremost if they'll even hire you as a LPN. Where I live there are no LPN's unless they've been there since the beginning of time....

  8. glucose meters...

    kstec replied to CRNI-ICU20's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked as a pharmacy tech, our hospital pharmacy also gave free glucose meters to newly diagnosed diabetics. All the floor had to do was call down and ask for one. Also some doctors offices...

  9. Not able to continue orientation, feel terrible.

    kstec replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Be patient with baby. He will eat. I remember when I went back to work I pumped breast milk for my son to be given in a bottle. Well he decided that in order to eat, mommy had to go and buy every...

  10. Any caring nursing intructors?

    kstec replied to kpircio's topic in General Nursing

    I finished the LPN program in 2006 and I have to say I was very lucky, I had the coolest, smartest, most compassionate nursing instructor you could ask for. She never made you feel stupid and by...

  11. Can your license be revoked over assault?

    kstec replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I personally don't think she should lose her license. Remember until you've walked a mile in someone shoes, don't judge. If my husband was cheating I'd probably get a double wammy and kick his and...

  12. LPN's in Hospice, what do you do?

    kstec posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just got hired on at a hospice company. They say I will be doing home and nursing home visits. What does it entail? Is it difficult getting passed the whole concept of helping family deal with the...

  13. LTAC (Long Term Acute Care) facility?

    kstec replied to Bridey's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I was just reading this thread and thought I would look to see if any of these facilities are around here and not one could be found. There are some a few hours away or out of my state of Illinois...

  14. How long did you stay at your first job and would you stay at mine?

    kstec replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would give my notice and report this facility to the state. How would you like you relatives living in that type of environment, I know I wouldn't. Leave professionally, but raise he!! after with...

  15. obese kids

    kstec replied to picu75rn's topic in Pediatric

    I don't know about all the dosing, but I know when I worked in pharmacy at a hospital they calculated everything by weight because one 9 year old may be 75 lbs, while another is 160lbs, we never of...

  16. Questions for LPN's

    kstec replied to DreamyEyes's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    1) were you a cna before you started lpn school, or did you have any backround working in healthcare beforehand? if yes, do you feel it benefited you during school? if no, do you wish you had the...

  17. LPN's to work as CNA's

    kstec replied to caroline205's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If a facility I worked at told me I had to work as a CNA, I would tell them to go ahead and get the workman's comp. papers ready, because my back could not withstand all the lifting CNA's do. I am...

  18. Is this nursing shortage scream blown out of proportion?

    kstec replied to BethulieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a LPN in northern Illinois and I would have no problem getting a job anywhere except a hospital. But our 3 hospitals are always hiring RN's. Sometimes I look on each individual hospitals website...

  19. LPNs glorified Techs?

    kstec replied to mommie2bodie's topic in General Nursing

    No LPN's in the hospitals here, just LTC, clinics and homecare. So far where I've worked I've been treated like a LPN and that's just fine with me. Around here you have a better chance of winning...

  20. Again, would someone please give me some input on hospice?

    kstec posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have an interview monday, and they say I will be going to LTC and homes, what all is entailed in this job? I'm a LPN in Illinois, so my scope is limited. Do I sit with the patients all day or do I...

  21. fired, and questioning reason

    kstec replied to tiroka03's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So my question is if you have a resident having a full blown seizure and IM or PR diazepam is ordered you can't restrain to administer the med. Do you have to wait until the seizure passes until you...

  22. State issued our 30 day notice today

    kstec replied to myrlpie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What are J tags? I've heard of them but not sure what they are. Sorry if it's dumb

  23. Again, would someone please give me some input on hospice?

    kstec replied to kstec's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I got the job and start orientation the second week in sept. I went and did my drug screen today and tomorrow I get my physical. I'm so nervous, I want to vomit. I'm also excited to start such a...

  24. Unhappy with new job--Need some advice please!!

    kstec replied to Red-Headed LPN's topic in General Nursing

    When I started a my first LTC job, I was ready to quit in about five minutes. I stuck it out and gave it a chance and actually grew to enjoy it. When your fully staffed it's not to bad. We had no...

  25. Patients on Medicaid

    kstec replied to DiEd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in a family practice clinic and from my own personal experience, if there is going to be any patients that will not call and cancel their appt. or reschedule, it'll be the ones on medicaid,...