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  1. Help! The worst training ever!

    wefdm21 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just started my first job as a new grad in LTC. And yes, I'm truely afraid of what's going to happen once I'm on the floor alone. Orientation consisted of 3 days of watching "How to not slip and...

  2. So how many classes at one time?

    wefdm21 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    How many classes are you all taking at one time? I've decided to go for my BSN, and unfortunately there are no LPN-BSN bridges in my area. There are two in the state but they are 2-300 miles away and...

  3. Help! The worst training ever!

    wefdm21 replied to wefdm21's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Daytonite, I totally agree with what you're saying in your post. By no means did I expect a crash course in nursing during orientation, and I knew that I would have to put my skills and judgement to...

  4. How Did a BSN Help Your Career (Or Not)

    wefdm21 replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I haven't earned my BSN as of yet, BUT... I am choosing to just in case these "higher-ups" continue to make decisions in nursing that are obviously not for the good of NURSES, and wages...

  5. VA Nurses... how were you hired?

    wefdm21 replied to wefdm21's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks you guys. Athena55...that's kind of how my story's playing out. I had the interview with the 2 nurse supervisors, so now I'm just waiting for the call saying I have the job offer. It didn't...

  6. VA Nurses... how were you hired?

    wefdm21 replied to wefdm21's topic in Government, Military

    I think I will do that. Good advice. You know, it was a good interview. I prepared by rehearsing my answers to some common questions and I even came with questions in hand. I did stumble on a couple...

  7. Is there power in the color white?

    wefdm21 replied to bbfw2's topic in General Nursing

    Okay this is getting long, but I will say. I don't like white uniforms for the simple fact that while in nursing school I had to make sure that I had a black pair of panties (sorry if too personal) to...

  8. First LPN job

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

    Whoop! Whoop! :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: Just got my first job too girl! Whoop! Whoop! oh...I'm assuming your female. Sorry if I'm

  9. How is working PRN?

    wefdm21 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't expect to hear that it's wonderful. I just wanted to know if it is worth taking a PRN position if it is offered to you. I have been applying to different LTC facilities, and I was told last...

  10. Job market LPN

    wefdm21 replied to tntech1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Also in Georgia here. It took me 3 months actually(got a PRN job at a LTC facility). It's been harder for some folk though. Hospital jobs are probably the hardest, but I'm still determined to get one....

  11. What are you taking this Spring?

    wefdm21 replied to LindseyLou2222's topic in LPN to RN

    just starting back up here! prereq's Algebra and Devtl Psych in the

  12. Wasted LPN

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

    I agree with the previous poster. I feel for both of you. But I just want to say this: I just graduated in Sep 06 and was just hired PRN at a LTC this month (Dec). I was depressed at my graduation and...

  13. Anyone plan on pursuing RN?

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

    Are you in a 4 year program? What humanities prereq's did you have to take? Just curious? I just enrolled for the spring to take Algebra, and Devtl Psych. Starting slow, I guess. I plan on going for...

  14. Pre-reqs online?????

    wefdm21 replied to flower2007's topic in Online Distance Learning

    flower2007, I've seen some of your posts in the Georgia forum, so I assume that you're from there also. Here is the link to the Georgia university system courses that you can take online. Even if you...

  15. Indiana State University

    wefdm21 replied to dekatn's topic in LPN to RN

    Well, I did read your post. The whole thing. And I agree that it would be stupid, unfair even, for this kind of motion to pass, but I think that the board can still recognize the school as invalid for...

  16. Indiana State University

    wefdm21 replied to dekatn's topic in LPN to RN

    I dont know if this went through, but there was a motion to ban endorsing licenses from nurses transfering who graduated from ISU in the state of Georgia. I was searching the web and found this in the...

  17. VA questions

    wefdm21 replied to Jules A's topic in Government, Military

    jamangel... I don't mean to be nosey, but do you work for the atl va? or in another city. I just recieved a call back from the atl va, and I wasn't expecting it. I was very interested in working there...

  18. The Cold Hard Facts?

    wefdm21 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    THis is exactly why I believe in sitting down and planning this all out on paper. We all know that were going to die. We need to get over this "let's not think about that" mentality. I know that I...

  19. The Pocket LPN?

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

    It's actually good for both. It's good for new nurses like my self or for anyone trying to brush up on their skills. It's sort of like a fundamentals book compacted. It has pictures and

  20. I need some help!

    wefdm21 replied to Joebird21's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I'm in the same boat, except I'm already licensed. You need to try LTC. As a LPN new grad, it's kind of hard getting hired on at these hospitals, especially in ATL area. What school did you graduate...

  21. The Cold Hard Facts?

    wefdm21 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I said things have become just about money, I didn't mean that families are selfish. I meant that society in general has become just about money. Meaning that the cost of things is just...

  22. The Pocket LPN?

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

    Never mind...it's the portable LPN, and I found it. Thank

  23. The Cold Hard Facts?

    wefdm21 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Back in the day the community cared for the elderly in their homes, and most people died with dignity in their own beds. Everything has become about money now. I wish we could go back to those

  24. How is working PRN?

    wefdm21 replied to wefdm21's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, I had the interview today at the LTCF that was only hiring PRN. This place didn't seem as bad/stressfull as the other. The DON at this place offered me the job pending background checks and all...

  25. How is working PRN?

    wefdm21 replied to wefdm21's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    thanx for the encouragement military spouse. Well the situation in my area is that it seems like all of the recent graduates came out at the same time and are all applying at the same places. The DON...