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  1. Jury duty and new grad program

    lindseylpn replied to IGSD777's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I was called for jury duty I just told the judge I was a nurse and my job had no replacement for me. I was excused on my work days but, had go if called on my days off. I never got called to...

  2. Trouble Hearing with Stethoscope

    lindseylpn replied to JessicaSkeen89's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Also, if your stethoscope has a tunable head then you'll hear different sounds depending on how much pressure you apply. I've seen people when not able to hear something apply more pressure but, could...

  3. Endorsing to the next shift

    lindseylpn replied to whatdayisit11to7Nrse's topic in General Nursing

    It took me a while to learn we can't always please everyone too. Unfortunately, some people will never be satisfied with anything. I've worked with nurses that acted like I needed to have about half...

  4. Nurse starting pay

    lindseylpn replied to libbyjones's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in TN (East) as well and my job pays RNs $20.50hr. On Glassdoor.com you can see people's salaries they've

  5. LPN's aren't real nurses

    lindseylpn replied to laurennnxo26's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I can't say that I've ever had any disrespect in the workplace as an LPN but, I've experienced it outside of work. When my dad was in the hospital recovering from a heart attack my mother and I were...

  6. Pet peeve

    lindseylpn replied to guest974915's topic in General Nursing

    My friend's 18 year old daughter is currently taking her prerequisites for an RN program. She's always been an A student but, can not read or write in cursive or read an analog clock, she was never...

  7. MEDICATION ERROR

    lindseylpn replied to beyer_corpuz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Even though your employer has "demoted" you, your BON holds you accountable to your highest degree/license. So, even though your title with your employer is "psych tech" the state still sees you as an...

  8. PCT/CNA (Certified) can't find a hospital job..... what am I doing wrong?

    lindseylpn replied to Jtrer2000's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The hospital's around me usually want CNAs with several years of experience so, most will work in a nursing home, assisted living etc for several years before trying to get on at one of the

  9. Help! Is this nurse/patient ratio the norm?

    lindseylpn replied to nmaria0106's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yep, normal ratio. My ratio was 25-30/SNF unit and 55/LTC. You need to find where the CNAs are though, you're supervising them. They could be in other rooms helping residents but, if they are off...

  10. Surg Tech or LVN ...Road to RN

    lindseylpn replied to DomoniqueH's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In some states an LPN can work as a surgical tech (but, a surgical tech can't work as an LPN). A few of my LPN classmates went on to work in the OR. If your ultimate goal is RN then LPN would be your...

  11. Immature coworkers!!

    lindseylpn replied to aye-aye's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I try to be nice to everyone and lend a hand to anyone in need but, I don't really make an effort to get to know someone until I think they're going to stay. The way some people job hop, you may work...

  12. Typical Staffing for a SNF/Rehab Wing

    lindseylpn replied to NurseQT's topic in Rehabilitation

    SNF/skilled/rehab unit- 50 patients, 1 nurse per 25 patients and 2-3 CNAs LTC unit- 55 patients, 1 nurse and 2 CNAs Dementia lockdown unit- 40 patients, 1 nurse and 2 CNAs (On nights, one more nurse...

  13. LPNs still in demand?

    lindseylpn replied to Atweton's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The hospitals in my area are actually in the process of phasing LPNs back IN after getting rid of them all a few years ago. LPNs here work in all other areas of healthcare as

  14. Terminated after giving resignation notice

    lindseylpn replied to rn0817's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My husband put 2 weeks notice in at his last job and the next day was told to just not come back after his shift. He left on good terms so, so he was surprised but, on his separation paperwork it said...

  15. Documenting conversations with patients

    lindseylpn replied to Dorali's topic in General Nursing

    I have a patient with behavioral issues and this is how we normally chart on her.-- Pt agitated and combative during care, yelling and cursing staff, stating "Get out you *****.", Attempts at...

  16. Love night shift when I'm at work, hate it on my days off. I'm torn!

    lindseylpn replied to xtina15's topic in General Nursing

    Do you switch back to a dayshift schedule on your days off? My husband and I both work nights but, differ in our sleeping habits on our off days. He sticks to a nightshift schedule and stays up all...

  17. Sleeping at work

    lindseylpn replied to zynnnie's topic in General Nursing

    My job differentiates between accidentally "dozing off" from sleeping on the job. They say that they understand that a person could nod off for a few seconds but, sleeping is different. Laying back...

  18. What to expect after graduation

    lindseylpn replied to nurse_kitkat1014's topic in General Nursing

    All I remember was when I brought it up they said it'd be no problem at all. For my honeymoon I didn't mention it when I got hired (plans weren't finalized yet), I just asked off for it like a month...

  19. What to expect after graduation

    lindseylpn replied to nurse_kitkat1014's topic in General Nursing

    It's been so long ago I can't remember if I brought it up in the interview or not, sorry. I think I did though but, I'm not for

  20. Community college vs trade school? LVN program.

    lindseylpn replied to aiyatabdelhady's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    In my state the majority of LPN programs are offered thru state run tech schools, I don't think we have any community college LPN programs. As for transitioning to an RN you do get credit for your LPN...

  21. I am not good at math but I would love to be a nurse

    lindseylpn replied to Aniavela's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I suck at math too but, made it thru my LPN program. Even if I know it, my mind goes blank when I see a question. We had tutoring and could take our math tests twice if we wanted and choose the best...

  22. What to expect after graduation

    lindseylpn replied to nurse_kitkat1014's topic in General Nursing

    I've gotten a job right before a big 3 week vacation (not in nursing), I brought it up when hired and it was no problem at all. I'm sure not every place would be that accepting but, definitely bring...

  23. Does anyone have good experiences in the nursing profession

    lindseylpn replied to magslu's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Some jobs are just crappy but, any job is sucky/stressful the first few months until you get a good routine going. For me a good 6 months in I start to feel more comfortable. It doesn't seem you've...

  24. Is it possible to work as an LVN when you are a RN??

    lindseylpn replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    You can apply for LPN jobs but, your job title will still be RN. My job used to post jobs as LPN needed but, RNs and LPNs would both apply. Now they post jobs as LPN or RN needed. My job has separate...

  25. Natural disasters. My thoughts.

    lindseylpn replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    I actually think about this more than I care to admit, lol. Anyone think about what would happen if the zombie apocalypse happens while your stuck at work? Leave or stay and try and survive with your...