wefdm21

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1. Indiana State University BSN students

   wefdm21 replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

   You know what guys...this is great info. I have been looking for this for so long. Chaxanmom, chelle, anyone else already accepted into the program, have any of you had problems with setting up your...

2. How Do You Feel About This?

   wefdm21 replied to LTCLVNinCA's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I'm sorry, but I don't care how common this is. It may very well be the norm in all 50 states. That still doesn't make it okay. Nothing else is at stake here except for the safety of the residents and...

3. Dragging 'em out of bed

   wefdm21 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   What if your UM threatens to write all the CNA's up if they don't get these people up by 12pm everyday? What if she takes it upon her self to drag a resident out of their room (while in the w/c of...

4. Anyone attending Indiana State Univ...

   wefdm21 replied to wefdm21's topic in LPN to RN

   I don't think you need TCN for any portion of the program. I always spoke directly with someone from ISU when I researched the program. I would just go directly through the college. If you want to...

5. Anyone attending Indiana State Univ...

   wefdm21 replied to wefdm21's topic in LPN to RN

   Hey jamangel. What have you been up to? How far along are you with your core classes? I haven't looked at ISU in a while. I've been trying to concentrate on getting these core classes knocked out. I'm...

6. What is it with the nurses in LTC?

   wefdm21 replied to lilypad2424's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Wait until you experience RN'itis during your OB rotation. Then you'll love the LTC nurses. I work in LTC and I think the environment is so stressful that the energy just rubs off on everyone. However...

7. My first day...

   wefdm21 replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I agree with the poster who said you can develop a system after awhile. But I do also agree that the current ratios are rediculous and unsafe. I currently have 28 patients on my hall with all of the...

8. Does anyone really enjoy LTC?

   wefdm21 replied to ihollie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I think most people will try not to discourage you and some may be honest, but read the other posts that are on this board right now. Most of them say the same thing. I'll I will say is do the...

9. Family members that run the facility!

   wefdm21 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   What's up with this! I have a psychotic resident on my hall who is now in her 5th nursing home, which happens to be the last chance for her because there are no more facilities that will take her....

10. Put off by LTC

    wefdm21 replied to ejsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh my God... I'm so feeling the exact same way right now. Except I've only been working 2 months. The whole system is a mess, and as a new graduate I'm not out to go on some crusade to fight for...

11. Anyone attending Indiana State Univ...

    wefdm21 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    online program. Please give me the "lowdown". I've gotten the info from the school, and spoke with someone through email, but please, I need some first hand opinions. My questions for you are: How's...

12. If you have graduated from ISU...

    wefdm21 replied to wefdm21's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I haven't enrolled. I was just wondering if we have any graduates on here from the ISU online program. And if so are any of you working. Right now I'm trying to finish up all of my core classes at...

13. In LPN school full-time when u have children??????

    wefdm21 replied to flower2007's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It's hard, but possible. I started LPN school with a 2mo (who I was still BFing), a 1yo, and a 4yo. I had to go and pump milk on our lunch breaks. Oh, and I was also waiting tables 4 nights a week...

14. Baylor LPN's, What do you make?

    wefdm21 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Per hour? Per month? Annually? Do you work two 12's (Sat/Sun)? What are the benefits to working this schedule? Do you get extra incentive? The LTC that I work PRN for has a Baylor prgm, and I was...

15. Does anyone regret becoming an LPN?

    wefdm21 replied to wefdm21's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    GA... But I do love what you said pagadeva2000... "Believe in yourself in the meantime and have faith that what you need can be brought to you at the right time." I will try to do