Polly Dipcya

I also work in a LTC facility, we have been told we are going to computer charting for at least two years. Gee I hope so. If I give a prn I have to chart in 5 different locations!! It's so redundant. Also hand written mars for new admits are a disast...

the worst thing to me about LTC is the redundancy of documentation. I dont have time for all that bs. triple charting. I feel like a secretary. I've been a hospital nurse with standing order etc. LTC i do not feel like a nurse. no critcal thinking sk...

i had the minimum questions on both my PN boards and RN boards. passed both. If a nurse has minimum questions- they pass with either flying colors:yay:yeah: or totally bomb. and it's hard to tell because of the 15 questions that are not counted and w...

hell yes..we're human. the key is not to make the same mistake again. I hooked up an IV piggy back of cipro and forgot to unlock or open the port and the patient did not get the abt until next shift. no excuse. felt awful for a week. i always double ...

No...not all all. I live in Northern IN and it seems all med professions are on an all time low. New grads are having an especially rough time.

Thanks for the support, I just needed to vent and/or feel sorry for myself..lol Indiana still has a pretty high un-employment rate and I do live in a rural area. Population 3500. I'm just glad I have a place to come to talk to fellow nurses, EMT's, ...

I also am having trouble finding a job as a RN. My 2 1/2 years as an LPN on the med/surge floor in a small hosp apparently means nothing. I've tried home-care, hospice, hosp within 30 mins away. (I live in North IN- snow belt) AS for LTC been I got m...

No, no and no...It should be the individuals decision. We don't even know if the H1N1 vax is effective, the side effects etc. The vax was rushed in the making and the media is scaring the heck out of people. No way will I ever take a "mandatory" inje...

type o from previous msg I meant to say best of luck on the NCLEX and peace during the eternity of waiting for results.

HI All. I just checked IndianaSBN again and this time my name was there with my license# and the words REGISTERED NURSE..I took so much hard work and dedication, (6 Years) . I left pearsonvue feeling in my heart of hearts that I flunked. I realize...

Yes i went to the Indiana BON and guess what...It was there. My name-registered Nurse and license# etc. Whew....So the peasronvue wasn't an answer for me. I received my results from the BON within 24hrs. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE

Hi Ell......I'm not sure if the 'trick' works or not...took the nclex 8-5-09....went to the pearsonvue site @ 10pm to re schedule and it wouldn't let me because my results aren't in yet. My test shut off at 75 and I said NOOO!...I didn't feel i got...

I took nclex 8-5-09 and went to pearsonvue and it also said that my results are not available also....my test shut off at 75...I feel like i BOMBED that test.

My test also jut off at 75....I also have lots of select all that apply. I don't feel in my heart of hearts that I passed... I keek check the isbn q 15 mins. lol that wait is killing me. good luck to all

What's a sata question?

HI, I'm in a LPN-RN bridge program..I"ve been a LPN since 2-07 and work med/surg at the local hospital for 2 years..I live in small town IN with few LPN-RN bridge programs available. I went to IVY-tech for my LPN...wonderful experience, good progra...

Thanks u so much for ur kind words I replies 3x's but kept forgetting to reply to u....again read my other replies to u...Have great day.

I did finally reply to ur message but forgot to say thanks......

Just read ur post about paying for school and the military...My question is: Is there an age limit to entering the service? I'll be 48 when i take the NCLEX-RN. I don't know if physically I can pass basic training...The last time I ran was this...

sorry it took so long to reply...I've been busy busy with finals....Passed my courses..thank god...was close to nervous break down..lol at least it felt that way...One more semester to go...Whew...I am so glad, as u stated that we are in a recessio...

HI i've been an LPN for two years......In a bridge program at a small private college...Graduate in 5-09...Its hard as heck and sucks...Can't wait until I'm done...Never taking another college class again.....Unless its cake decorating or ceramics....

What is the nurse to patient ratio at the hospital you work at? Do you feel its to high. Safe?? Is the hospital adequately staffed when the census is low? I work in a small rural hosp. on the med/surg floor, normally the ratio is 7:1 ( can go as ...

Where and how to apply for scholarships????? any info will be helpful. LPN going for RN already owe many$$ in tuition

I've heard pts refer to diabetes as having "sugar"......TIA's as a pertnear mini stroke. I said what is a pert near?? well southern for pretty near. ok... And once had an elderly lady explain to me in hushed tones that she had itchy rash on her vi...

NO! I'm an LPN (RN student) and work on the med/surg floor. I do everything the RN's do except they do have to initial my care plans and initial my assessment on new admits. They make $7 an hour more than me....Good for them they earn every penny o...