Reese17

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1. MDS..Where do I start?

   Reese17 replied to Reese17's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   I am working in an LTC Facility, but I know nothing about

2. MDS..Where do I start?

   Reese17 posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Hello, I'm an LPN and I would like to become an MDS Coordinator for an LTC facility. Where do I start? I went on the AANAC website and I dont know if I should go to a seminar or just take an online...

3. New LPN to LTC need organizational tips

   Reese17 replied to Brookenicole84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Congrats on getting a job in this crazy economy!!! I am also a new LPN working in a LTC facility....I've been on the floor for almost 3 months with only 3 days orientation (crazy I know!!). In the...

4. how to leave work frustrations at work and not at home??

   Reese17 replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I am in the same boat as you, I'm a new nurse and have been working for a month...I go home and constantly review my day in my head, I feel guilty about having to pass on my work to the oncoming...

5. When does this feeling end...

   Reese17 replied to Reese17's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Thank you for everyones advice...like one post said, at the end of my shift I do feel better and I often think "wow, I cant believe I got through it!" I think I will try to...

6. When does this feeling end...

   Reese17 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I need some advice, I am a new nurse and have been working at an LTC facility for a month now. Some days I find it very difficult to go into work, my nerves get the better of me. I feel nauseous, my...

7. First 4 weeks feels like 4months

   Reese17 replied to LVN2010M's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I also feel the same way...Ive been working LTC for 3 weeks and I swear it feels like Ive been there for months..LTC is very overwhelming! Like the previous post wrote, maybe its not for you. But I...

8. Tips for Organizing Myself?

   Reese17 replied to NamasteNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

   First of all congratulations on graduating and getting a job! Im also a new nurse working LTC...what I do is I keep a small notepad in my pocket to jot down notes, also I have a census sheet w me on...

9. New LPN, this is HARD. Need advice.

   Reese17 replied to dsomday's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Im in the same boat, Im going on my 3rd week and work the 2nd shift at an LTC facility. I only received 3 days training as a new grad. Its only been 3 weeks but it feels like I have been there for 3...

10. No one told me....

    Reese17 replied to Reese17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks everyone for their advice! Glad to know I'm not alone in all this

11. Reality Shock...

    Reese17 replied to xoblondebananaox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just started a thread about my 1st week on the job....reality shock for me was how painful nursing is...at the end of my shift my feet hurt like crazy...clinicals and the real world are totally...

12. No one told me....

    Reese17 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, I just finished my 1st week at my very 1st nursing job in an LTC facility....nursing skool had me fooled! No one told me my feet would HURT soooo bad!!!! I'm fine when I'm on the floor but the...

13. How long did it take to find your job?

    Reese17 replied to dark40's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in July, took NCLEX in October and passed..in December I got 3 job offers! I accepted one and worked there for 2 weeks, had a emergency family situation and had to quit, now I'm looking...

14. How did you get your job?

    Reese17 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am having a hard time finding a job...I got my license in October. I was just wondering for the nurses that got hired within 3 months of getting their license, how did u get your job? Did you fill...

15. Help!! Seeking a good LPN or RN program at a community college

    Reese17 replied to chasemelony's topic in Illinois Nursing

    SSC in South Holland is a good program. They do have an entrance exam. As far as understanding teachers, for the most part the teachers in the nursing program are great. The class size is not that big...