ITsurvivor06

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  1. New grad RN in LTC/rehab, feeling conflicted

    ITsurvivor06 replied to Cynnie24's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow. In our LTC/Rehab unit there is one nurse on night shift for (max) 63 pts and the full time one is an LPN. So an RN (even if a new grad) PLUS 2 LPNs for half as many patients makes me feel that...

  2. Want to hear your pet peeves in LTC nursing

    ITsurvivor06 replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Aides who fail to see the big picture....who you have to lead by the nose, no matter how long they have worked on the unit. Can't remember who is diabetic. Can't remember who is a daily weight, who...

  3. Excelsior Questions

    ITsurvivor06 replied to katybee's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi everyone.... I have been researching Excelsior and the publishing companies extensively for the past 2-3 weeks. And I'm still learning... I'm a LPN working in the rehab unit of a LTC for the past...

  4. Reconsidering LPN/nursing after reading online blogs

    ITsurvivor06 replied to Dawn674's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Dawn, I agree with caliotter3 that a positive working environment makes a huge difference. Please don't give up your dream--you clearly have a nurse's heart! I became a LPN at the age of 48. I have...

  5. Does anyone really enjoy LTC?

    ITsurvivor06 replied to ihollie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You just need to get into a good facility. I am a new LPN, graduated Dec 06. I am working in LTC and I really like it. The only drawback for me is that they do not always schedule enough aides. My...

  6. Bunch of Questions for LTC LPN's.. Help I'm new!

    ITsurvivor06 replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i recently started working in ltc (new grad dec. 06). i followed a nurse for about three shifts, then was followed as i did all the meds and treatments for three shifts. that ended today; tomorrow i...

  7. LPN's please help

    ITsurvivor06 replied to Sophy123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    on second thought i have to agree with the commuter--it's not so much that the classes are hard, it's just that it is a lot of information to take in in a relatively short period of time. it can seem...

  8. LPN's please help

    ITsurvivor06 replied to Sophy123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    sophy, yes, the classes are hard. the most important piece of advice i can give you is to study to learn, not just to pass tests. it is a 24/deal. it helps to have a lot of support at home; in fact...

  9. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    ITsurvivor06 replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    oh! i used the saunders cd, but it really didn't help me much. you either know it or you don't, sad to say. if you went through your program only studying to pass tests, you may have a difficult time....

  10. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    ITsurvivor06 replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i don't remember all the questions from the original post, but i passed the nclex-pn with the minimum 85. it took just over an hour, the questions were very hard, and i was sure i'd failed. my school...

  11. NCLEX was not easy

    ITsurvivor06 replied to flwannaB's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    prayer, my experience was exactly like babydoll's. as for meds, i had maybe 10 med questions, and i swear i had never heard of any of them. i too used the saunders cd, but many of the questions on...

  12. LPN phasing out to be QMA's only

    ITsurvivor06 replied to BabyGirl00's topic in Indiana Nursing

    the talk about phasing out lpns first began in the mid-60s and has ebbed and flowed ever since, but never actually happened. it is true that hospitals are "encouraging" their lpns to become rns, that...

  13. TOO Old??? 41 1/2 years old

    ITsurvivor06 replied to chubbi's topic in Nursing Career

    hey chubbi.......age alone should not be a factor! i'm 48 and a newly licenced lpn, about to start my first job next week. age alone means nothing! nursing school, whether pn or rn, is tough and very...

  14. NCLEX was not easy

    ITsurvivor06 replied to flwannaB's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hi prayer--for prioritizing, remember abc. if it's a question about how you just came on shift and there are four patient conditions described and who would you see first or last, prioritize them in...

  15. NCLEX for the second time. HELP!!

    ITsurvivor06 replied to lvnforlife's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hey lvngino, got your pm in my email. i get lost on this site--i love it but it's almost too big. yeah, i did pass at 85 but was convinced i'd failed--the questions were really hard. fortunately in in...

  16. Job interview advice?

    ITsurvivor06 replied to ITsurvivor06's topic in Nursing Career

    thanks sister! i now have a much better idea what i will be asked, and what questions to ask myself. tomorrow is my 2nd interview at a facility i really want to work for--this one is with some rn and...

  17. Job interview advice?

    ITsurvivor06 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    hi, i'm a new pn grad in need of some job-interview advice. one of my clinical instructors stressed the importance of asking the don, or whoever is conducting the interview, what exactly my job...

  18. Mandatory overtime. Yuck!!!

    ITsurvivor06 replied to CountryGirl1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i think that really stinks. especially if you normally work 2nd shift and are suddenly called upon to stay awake all night when you are not accustomed to it? isn't that putting the residents at risk?...

  19. Job interview advice?

    ITsurvivor06 replied to ITsurvivor06's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks, MALE....good

  20. NCLEX was not easy

    ITsurvivor06 replied to flwannaB's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    wow, gino i'm really sorry, but don't give up! i wish i could give study tips but even though i spent a lot of time with the saunders cd, answering hundreds of questions, i don't feel it helped me all...

  21. Taking The Boards

    ITsurvivor06 replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    i graduated december 15th, got my att on the 9th, and tested on the 18th. some of my classmates got their atts sooner. i'm not sure why--the program chair sent everyone's graduation info out on the...

  22. HELP, Pharmacology on NCLEX!!!!

    ITsurvivor06 replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i really related to your question, especially the "what do i have to do--memorize every drug?" there is no real way to prepare other than to know the classifications, actions and side effects.....but...

  23. NCLEX today in MA.....nervous

    ITsurvivor06 replied to pkin22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations pkin! I just found out I passed too! I was so scared to look, I suddenly got sweaty pits, the whole thing. But it's over!! Thanks everyone for being out

  24. NCLEX was not easy

    ITsurvivor06 replied to flwannaB's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    congrats babykay, i passed too! just found out. hey lvngino if you're out there, have you found out yet? i wrote a really long post on the nclex thread after my test. too much to repeat, but that...

  25. NCLEX today in MA.....nervous

    ITsurvivor06 replied to pkin22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    in does have quick results, but the ncsbn website says they are accessible after two business days. i am so stressed though i am going to take your advice and check anyway, probably even today. thanks...