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I understand. Nursing is top heavy, and women are different managers than men. But, LTC will suck the life out of you. It is a very emotional and physically draining type of nursing. All aspects of nursing can be draining. It's the job, it doesn...

I agree with the second post, it has to be your area. I would expand my search and consider moving. Secondly, by your post, did you go through class because of the love for nursing or because of money? If you wanted to be a nurse, endure all those...

I am an LPN and work in an ER. I do assessments and give meds daily. I participate in all codes and get the meds for the RN to push by IV when she is busy, I do everything except push IV meds and hang blood. I can hand antibiotics if they are pre...

i am an lpn in the er. that doesn't happen around my area, but this hospital does utilize lpn's. i am so happy i became an lpn first. the knowledge base i have obtained in the past two years is unreal. i feel ready to bridge and start class this ...

I went to Illinois Central College in Peoria, Il.

Hell no! You keep your license and give them a copy. They can look it up online. Mine is on my wall framed. Illinois looks it up online for verification.

To avoid a bunch of air bubbles, while I'm spiking the bag I pinch the resevoir so once the spike is in it sucks the IV fluid in and the air bubbles go through the line, then I open up the other end and let the air bubbles out and when they are gone ...

Don't get frustrated, get motivated! Assert yourself and tell them you want! Be outgoing and curious! Tell them you want to pass meds, get familiar with charting, do what you are trained to do! Nobody is going to do it for you! If your employer ...

I have worked in an ER for 1 1/2 yrs. I am an LPN working on bridging to RN. There is a huge difference between us. The RN's are ultimately repsonsible for everything that happens. Pt. care, charting, educating, etc. I am a damn good Lpn, but, w...

Stop worrying..........Totally normal feeling. You have to believe in yourself and project that during an interview even if you feel unsure. Just ensure the proper orientation will follow being hired. They understand you are a new nurse. What the...

I agree with alot of the posts. I had problems because I was older and didn't hold my tongue and that got me into alot of trouble. The intimidation crap didn't fly with me at all. I wish there were more male instructors. I had all women and they ...

I am an LPN in an ER. I do 95% of what an RN does. The only thing I don't do is push IV meds. The RN is paid more because she is ultimately the one everything falls back on. Charting, patient care, medications, supervision, etc. Yes, my RN's res...

Lighten up on yourself!! You probably have instructors breathing down your neck, scrutinizing every move, no wonder you're a mess! They are supposed to do that. Don't freak out, be prepared for class, think of what you are going to do, take your t...

Thank-you for this beautifully written piece. You didn't fail this patient. I know it feels like it. Unfortunately, after that tube is placed, DNR is over with. You handled it professionally and the best to your ability. You would have found me i...

You guys also have to remember that 20 of those questions are just throw in questions for future exams. I had 3 med calculations, 20 drug questions of which I have never heard of, and the rest was just the A,B,C's and med surg. I believe the drug que...

Get it together man!! #1 is your health. Look what the stress is doing to you. #2 Look at your career, it's a mess. #3 Let's sort out the priorities! I can tell you right off the bat that a hospital Lpn does not make close to what a nursing home...

22,000 is too much. If weekend classes work for you do it. Mine was 9 months long, class M-F, two clinicals a week. A week stretch is kind of long, it was difficult enough to keep it together repetitively 5 days a week, but that's what helps retai...

Hell no girl! Be proud to be an LPN!! I work in the ER and no one has ever said,"She's just an LPN." Instead, my RN co-workers ask, is my other nurse here yet, we need her!" Your pay will be lower in the hospital setting vs nursing home, home health,...

I always love it when people say, "Are you a full fledged nurse?", meaning RN. LPN's used to be the CNA, and older people have a problem differentiating. However, this day and age, nurses are nurses. I am proud to be an LPN, I have it on my badge ...

I am an LPN in Illinois. I graduated last year and work full-time in an ER. I do everything the RN does but push IV meds. I put in IV's and hang fluids and piggyback packaged medications. I am involved in all the codes, triage, assessment, diagno...

Get Lippencott's review and take the test soon after you get your testing number! Don't wait weeks! I took mine a week after school was out and passed with the minimum of 85 questions. 20 questions of your boards are not scored, just questions they a...

Hi! I am a new LPN just finishing last year and received my license last September. I work in the ER at my hospital. I love it! The RN's love it! I am on the list to bridge at my local college, but after talking to people I am thinking about Exc...

i work in the er and i am an lpn. i work in a smaller hospital. the big hospital's in peoria don't hire lpn's but they will make you a patient tech 2. i don't want to be called a patient tech 2, because you can't pass meds, do treatments, etc. yo...

Excellent point Vivibonita, stay within your scope of practice, but have the knowledge.

I am an LPN working in an ER. They insist that I take ACLS and PALS simply because I work in the ER. I think it would be in their best interest to allow you those certifications. My hospital wants me to have every certification down the line becau...