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  1. Does being a CNA help you get into Nursing school?

    lavender rose replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    If you are getting in to the LVN program being a CNA or 6-month nursing assisstant is usually required in alot of schools. I have no Idea in all the schools. But all together it does help if you...

  2. Telling family of pt falls

    lavender rose posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to know from many of you: When a pt falls and you need to tell the family members, how are ways to tell them when you make that phone call.

  3. Telling family of pt falls

    lavender rose replied to lavender rose's topic in General Nursing

    thanks michelle that is great information and to discuss on the phone with

  4. Wondering if 50 is too old to go to RN school

    lavender rose replied to fancyme50's topic in LPN to RN

    there was a LVN student at 65 and

  5. What is your beginning of shift "routine"

    lavender rose replied to NorthTexasNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello, well my day starts at 0630, I take report then I go around with my CNA and we get people up in a w/c or situated in bed to eat like if they haven't been evaled by therapy and we are not sure...

  6. Going Off Orientation

    lavender rose replied to Melinurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well thats good it works out for you. At least you don't get worn out with that much of a load. Yeah, I found out at my work we use to be 8-9:1 4 years ago. Our rehab people can be alot of work but...

  7. Going Off Orientation

    lavender rose replied to Melinurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow even 8-9 pts is still a whole lot to handle. Its hard to really keep an eye on everyone. What if one has an emergency and then you still have all the others left that need you and then if you...

  8. Going Off Orientation

    lavender rose replied to Melinurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In my orientation, The first couple of days I observed and helped out then day after day I'd pick up a patient till I reached 5 the whole group. I work rehab and the most we have is 5. Then if the'd...

  9. Scared to work :(

    lavender rose replied to Jab08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I went on my interview they asked me what an LVN does and what would I do in this situation, of course tell me about yourself, oh I can't rememver any more I kinda froze too. I do not like...

  10. Going Off Orientation

    lavender rose replied to Melinurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well I am an LVN and when I got off Orientation I had to organize my day. What do I do first and what comes next. But whenever I get a CHANCE i put my pen to the chart. Things will come up and you...

  11. Going Off Orientation

    lavender rose replied to Melinurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Its has been one year already since I started my first Lvn Job. It is going great. I have learned so much and great staff to work with. Boy has it been busy but grateful I have good days off. I...

  12. end of shift report

    lavender rose replied to Rebecca1966's topic in Rehabilitation

    So do we also have a SBAR for end of shift report. we use to give each others copies after our report but most nurses now don't and want to make their own report copies just for them. What ever...

  13. Fall precautions

    lavender rose replied to sonsonly's topic in Rehabilitation

    Usually when reading the screen for them and see that they have alzheimers or Dementia that's usually a light that tells me they need to be on a bed alarm. Due to their memory they won't always...

  14. Roll Call: Introduce Yourselves, LPNs!

    lavender rose replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello you all I graduated in the fall of 06 and got my license the summer of 07. I started my LVN job in October. I work in a rehabilitaion hospital 12 hr

  15. Is this a normal work load?

    lavender rose replied to AddyRN07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Im in a rehab setting and my usual patient ratio is 5-6. Occasionally it will go to 7 cause of a new admit. Maybe a feeding tube and an o2 person. But nothing compared to that. I believe the ration...

  16. organizing your 12hr day

    lavender rose posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'd like some feedback here on organizing a 12hr day. I'm in a rehab setting with 5-6 pts. I know that does not seem much but alot happens during most days. But those of you out there who have 12 hr...

  17. What do YOU do as an LPN?

    lavender rose replied to Haveadream's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That is a great way to stay organized. Im a new LVN been on my own for bout a week now counting working days only. I work 12 hour shifts. I know what needs to be done each hour but getting a good...

  18. i'm about to take the nclex...

    lavender rose replied to bambini's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :balloons::balloons: CONGRATS CONGRATS! Being positive payed out. Now your off to a good job and bringing home good $$$. Glad we all could be here for

  19. i'm about to take the nclex...

    lavender rose replied to bambini's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    still have a great chance at passing. People still pass at 205. So keep positive heads up. If worse gets to worse and you don't pass then do not give up. Rest your mind a couple days then start...

  20. i'm about to take the nclex...

    lavender rose replied to bambini's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    here's one advice- study those labs and know if you where to be asked a priority question keep in mind what would that be. You might have shift change questions where who would you check on first....

  21. anyone who didnt pass with 85 questions

    lavender rose replied to Ms.RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hello graduatenurse in response to your question. I am a good candidate for this question. I took NCLEX first time and failed:o at 85 and then took it the second time and got 85 and passed. Went...

  22. how many days in orientation?????

    lavender rose posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, I'd like to know for anyone out there that's a first time LVN. How many orientation days did you have when first starting out in your job? My DON said that if I needed more time in orientation...

  23. License in jeopardy??

    lavender rose replied to NursePeace's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, I agree. Get out of that job! You need a place where you will be respected for the person you are and the job that you do. No one should have to put up with that. Especially getting up...

  24. help please interview!!!!!!!!

    lavender rose replied to A.Nursey's topic in Nursing Career

    Hello there! I'll share my story. I got my license and went to another city to obtain the temporary one instead of waiting by mail to get it. Then went to obtain an application the next day. I faxed...

  25. first job as LVN

    lavender rose posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My first job as al LVN will be in a rehabilitation hospital. I start this week. I am looking forward to it. I've been reading up on the threads of the first year in NSG. Anyone out there have a...