witter11

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1. Routine visits

   witter11 replied to mom of one's topic in Home Health

   hey! to all HH nurses. Im intersted in starting hh and just want some input. I have been out in the field about a year. I began my career in the hospital for a short time but hated it. tried LTC you...

2. home health nursing

   witter11 posted a topic in Home Health

   Hi, I'm thinking about trying home health nursing. I only have 4months of hospital nursing. Do they only hire experienced

3. Ltc

   witter11 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Well I started LTC and my goodness it is a bit overwhelming. I work nights. They told me 2 weeks orientation,well the 4th night they through me out to the wolves. It took me FOREVER to do my med pass...

4. third shift

   witter11 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Hi all, As I mentioned in a previous thread. Im taking a position in ltc 3 twelves 7p-7a. I have never worked third shift. I woulld like opinions good/bad. should I try stayng up through these hours...

5. ltc nursing

   witter11 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   HI all!! Well, I was offered a position in ltc and im going to accept. It is 12hr shifts nights,qo weekend,25:1,30:1, 18.75 base pay.11p-7a is 19.50. 2 weeks orientation. Im freaking!!!!!!!! I hear...

6. ltc nursing

   witter11 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Hi out there! I have an interview at a local ltc facilty. What is it like working in ltc?I want the pros and cons. What is good pt/nurse ratio? Im considering 3rd shift,whats is that like?

7. new nurse stressed out!!!!!!!!

   witter11 replied to witter11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Time management is an issue for me as well organization. I feel I got a good education and my orientation was ok, I got 9 weeks but I was with 7-8 nurses during this time which made it difficult.Im...

8. new nurse stressed out!!!!!!!!

   witter11 replied to witter11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Time management is an issue for me as well organization. I get myself

9. Nclex

   witter11 replied to spotts's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Sit back and relax!!! You nailed it. I have not heard anyone fail at

10. new nurse stressed out!!!!!!!!

    witter11 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi everybody Im a new nurse who started in the hospital on a tcu floor. I started in april and i am still having a terrible time adapting. Im overwhelmed, stressed, nervous, scared all the above. I...

11. Brown-Makie anyone?

    witter11 replied to mstouie's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I attended brown mackie college in ft mitchell ky. lpn program, just finished in march,great program 15 months. passed my boards. but very

12. nclex shut off at 85

    witter11 replied to witter11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    time to celebrate!!!! I PASSED

13. nclex shut off at 85

    witter11 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi everyone I took my boards yesterday and I am positive I failed. computer shut off at 85. If I was doing bad wouldnt it have given me more questions to pull my score up? Im going crazy! cant sleep,...

14. grave yard shift

    witter11 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    HI! Out there!! Im a new LPN grad. Thinking about working 3rd shift. Im married with a son. It will help out as far as sitter issues, but I feel like I wont have much time for family and stuff. any...

15. nclex ?

    witter11 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi, Are the practice questions for nclex-pn more difficult than nclex? I had to take a nclex exam the end of the program and it was difficult, I did pass, alot of pharm questions! I will soon battle...