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catslave

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  1. I Was Told to Say Home Tonight...

    catslave replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Happens at the facility where I work all the time - nurses working as CNA's - paid as nurses - functioning within your respective license as well. The reason - our facility gets a monthly bonus if no...

  2. long term care wants

    catslave replied to rotty2chicago's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hear ya,

  3. RP: Questions on night shift working.. I'm new too

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

    Started with a weekend Baylor shift in LTC right out of nursing school and been at it for 3+ years now. I work days. My observation is that (as far as the Baylor shift goes) consists mostly of those...

  4. Can an LVN assign a CNA to do something outside the CNA's scope of practice???

    catslave replied to ihollie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    An LPN/LVN may delegate to a CNA only those duties within the state CNA scope of practice which may be further limited by the facility of employment and in which the CNA has been trained and...

  5. LPN student uniform and other things needed

    catslave replied to NELMAGRIFFIN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Been a few years since nursing school but it seems that you should be provided a list of necessities both mandatory and suggested with estimated costs. The required book list came out prior to each...

  6. Pass rate

    catslave replied to DreamyEyes's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The LPN program I attended was 10 1/2 months long with a 100% first time pass rate for the NCLEX. There was alot of focus on study & test taking

  7. I just want to be an LPN...

    catslave replied to Cherry2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm satisfied "just being an LPN" and have never desired more. I don't look down on those who "just want to be LNA's" who I consider my eyes, ears, hands and nose. Thank God for them! Those who hold...

  8. Were you accepted on your first try?

    catslave replied to DreamyEyes's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Got in on my first try. There were 82 applicants for the LPN program which must be passed prior to consideration to the ADN program in Vermont. The LPN program accepts 22 students per year where I...

  9. One week orientation at nursing home w/25 pt's?

    catslave replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Guess I was lucky as I received 4 weeks of orientation as a new grad at my LTC facility. I average about 22 residents which I feel is plenty considering the level of care many of them require. Have...

  10. Took NCLEX-PN today...

    catslave replied to aegirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Boy can I relate! Studied the NCLEX Review book & CD - ROM from the day I graduated until the day of the test. Took a friend to wait for me while I took it. Finished the test in 1 hr. It shut of...

  11. New and looking for advice...

    catslave replied to brownie77's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    TheCommuter is right! Most of your skills will be learned on the job. I didn't even apply for a position until 5 months after passing the NCLEX. Happy babies to

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

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

    I've worked in LTC and only LTC for 3 years now since graduating as an LPN. I received 4 weeks of orientation to my assigned unit and was overwhelmed when I hit the floor solo for my first 12 hr...

  13. 12 hour shifts?

    catslave replied to DreamyEyes's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We work 12 hour shifts on the weekend and get paid for 32 hours which is considered part time - no benefits. If you work the 12 hour weekend shift picking up an 8 hour shift during the week you're...

  14. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    catslave replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in southern NH LTC - 12 hour day shifts on the weekend as well as 8 hours one weekday averaging $22.28 per hour which includes a free 8 hours pay and full benefits. I think the starting base...

  15. Am I stepping on senior nurses toes?

    catslave replied to b eyes's topic in Emergency

    I did the same thing in the facility I work in, however I stashed all of the admission, transfer, etc packets I had created in the back of a neglected file cabinet telling no one as I knew the...

  16. Please Reply!...im interested to see answers to this!

    catslave replied to Cristina_NS_RUM's topic in General Nursing

    1. Adequate staffing. Often on my 12 hour weekend shift in a SNF/LTC setting with no administrative staff present I have up to 30 residents to pass meds to and do treatments for as well as assist the...