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  1. Thank you, nurse.

    natrgrrl posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you to all of the nurses who go to work with the mindset of doing the best job they can. You are not only taking care of your pts, you are taking care of us newbie nurses who are watching how...

  2. Fee before getting license???

    natrgrrl replied to Butterflybee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I imagine it depends on your state. I had to pay the testing fee and the license fee. If you have sent money to the testing center and to the state BON, you should be fine. Where did it say something...

  3. Nothin' like pulling out your pt's old crusty bellybutton crud!

    natrgrrl replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to remember that

  4. LTC Issues and unemployment

    natrgrrl replied to paytonsmom's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Did you tell someone that you quit or did you just not show up for work and assume you were

  5. New Nurse getting bullied at work

    natrgrrl replied to compassionate_1's topic in General Nursing

    compassionate 1, I have only been a nurse for a few weeks and had an absolutely horrible day yesterday. Everything you were talking about, I can relate to. I've only worked at the place for 13 days...

  6. New LVN Orientation....I need Help

    natrgrrl replied to MysticalSeeker's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Is this your first job? I got 3 days of orientation and felt comfortable doing the hands on part of the job, BUT the charting, calling family, docs, etc will take me months to figure out! You will...

  7. Charting Wounds

    natrgrrl posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can anyone help me find descriptive words for narrative charting? Yesterday I had to chart a wound that looked like it had been there for several days but had gone unnoticed. When I sat down to chart,...

  8. Charting Wounds

    natrgrrl replied to natrgrrl's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks finch. That is the kind of charting I need to figure out how to do. Hopefully, I will get better with

  9. I can't believe she said that

    natrgrrl replied to litebrightgirl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Some people are just rude, no matter what their education

  10. 3 day orientation for new LPN

    natrgrrl posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I will be starting my first job as a nurse on Friday! YAY!!! I called HR today to ask what my schedule would be. She said I would train for 2 days on the day shift and 1 day on evenings and then I...

  11. I Passed !!!!!thank God

    natrgrrl replied to josinda421's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! I recently passed, too. Do you have a job waiting or are you going to go hit the pavement and find one? Good luck to

  12. 3 day orientation for new LPN

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

    Well, I just finished my first day on my own. It was good. I probably forgot to do a few things and I'm sure I did something wrong but all in all I thought I did a good job. All of my pts are Alz/Dem...

  13. How was LPN school for you?

    natrgrrl replied to kerri2686's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is a really common thought among a lot of nurses I talk with. You have to go through school to be a nurse. Plain and simple. Get as much out of it as you can, be prepared to teach yourself, and...

  14. My Great First Day

    natrgrrl posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have been looking forward to my first day as a nurse for so long. Today was the day and it was really good! I was so intimidated about this job because it is in a nursing home and, in general, they...

  15. Clinical Cheat Sheet

    natrgrrl replied to casi's topic in General Students

    Most of the time during clinicals last year, I felt lost, like I should know what everything means but had no clue. So I have been thinking all summer about what would make my day go more smoothly...

  16. Baltimore lady trying to decide on LPN

    natrgrrl replied to tabby wants LPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't have any knowledge of nursing on the east coast but I do know how scary it is to think about career change when you have kids at home. What you do not only affects your life but your kids'...

  17. Opinions on Kaplan...

    natrgrrl replied to panels1105's topic in General Nursing

    By pre-reqs, do you mean Anatomy, Physiology, Algebra, Chemestry, Ethics, etc.? If you already have your pre-reqs done from somewhere other than Kaplan, you should be ok to go on to get your BSN. I...

  18. CNA cert. for a LPN?

    natrgrrl replied to JourneyRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Once my LPN license was issued, my CNA was "null and void". I received a letter from the state to advise me of the change. Also, when I checked my LPN status on the state website, I could see the null...

  19. My hellish day on the skilled floor (pull up a chair)

    natrgrrl replied to kiszi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm so happy for you. I have to admit I keep coming back here to read your original post because I just started my first job. I hope you won't have any crazy days like this at your new facility....

  20. Passed Nclex

    natrgrrl replied to pattylpn54's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    good for you. i hope you find a great

  21. Passed Nclex

    natrgrrl replied to pattylpn54's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations, Patty! Doesn't it feel soooooo good? Now, you have to go get a job. Good

  22. HELP!! Where can one obtain experience!!

    natrgrrl replied to mickeyfan's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Are you willing to work any shift? Part-time? Full-time? Call home health agencies to see if they have anything available for LPNs. Are there any hospital jobs that require medical background but...

  23. 3 day orientation for new LPN

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

    Well, I start my new job today. HR says I can choose which days I want for orientation. I am going to try to get all 3 days on my evening shift but for some reason, they really want me to train on...

  24. First day as an RN - words of advice

    natrgrrl replied to luvtosmile's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow! There is so much good advice here. I will be starting LTC tomorrow but my schedule is only every other weekend. I am worried that I won't have time to get a routine down. Any advice about

  25. suggestions.....PLEASE!

    natrgrrl replied to megs0310's topic in General Nursing

    Check out careerlink.com. There are quite a few listing for RNs in the Omaha area. Are you looking for hospital jobs? Bergan has NICU positions open and Children's Respite Care Center has a pediatric...