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  1. Indiana State University BSN students

    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 clinicals. Chelle I believe you reside in Indiana s...
  2. How Do You Feel About This?

    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 YOUR license. I've done my 8 months in LTC and ha...
  3. Dragging 'em out of bed

    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 course), and force them to eat in the dinning room ev...
  4. Anyone attending Indiana State Univ...

    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 purchase the study guides as a supplement, then fine,...
  5. Anyone attending Indiana State Univ...

    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 shooting for Georgia State or West GA for next fa...
  6. What is it with the nurses in 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 when I was in school the LTC nurses were some of ...
  7. My first day...

    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 previous mentioned conditions. I graduated last Sep...
  8. Does anyone really enjoy 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 research like others have said and be extremely careful.
  9. 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. Well anyway, mental illness must run in the family be...
  10. Put off by 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 change. I just want to get some experience as peacefull...
  11. 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 it going? How far along are you? Has anyone graduat...
  12. If you have graduated from ISU...

    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 local colleges and universities. I will apply to thei...
  13. In LPN school full-time when u have children??????

    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 (had to pay daycare in order to go to school). I used...
  14. Baylor LPN's, What do you make?

    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 wondering if any of you prefer this type of schedule.
  15. Does anyone regret becoming an LPN?

    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 this.