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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 believe I started in the wrong area as a newbie or m...

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 guessed! hated it. finally i decided to try an agen...

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

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 all NEGATIVE things in ltc.How do you manage that ma...

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 and as far as charting I watched another nurse so...

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 before starting to help me adjust?

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? Thanks

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, cant eat. other nurses are telling me shutting off...

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 still a little slow with assessments plus I chart in...

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

Sit back and relax!!! You nailed it. I have not heard anyone fail at 85.

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

time to celebrate!!!! I PASSED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:balloons::monkeydance:

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 the nclex and im getting really worked up about it....

Hi everyone, I just finished my LPN program, I should get my provisional licenses in approx. 7-10 days. YEAH!! I sent my resume to four LTC and they all called me the same day! Two offers instantly, WOW, I was really surprized. Im from Northern Kentu...

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 night nurses out there tell all

Kstec, Thank you for the info.As a entry level nurse, I thought it would be best to start in LTC, maybe not. The nurse/pt ratio is scarry, Cannot imagine at this point. I have a lead at a local hospital, TCU unit nurse/pt ratio 1:5.I hope this works ...