I agree. I am an LPN, and senior semester RN student. My advice is be proactive! Talk to your instructors first off. Mine were not very helpful as far as study advice, but I did find that mine mostly "only mentioned what is important to know". So do ...
I have been in LTC for many years, in GA and CO. Unfortunately, it seems, these issues are the same in facilities everywhere. I agree that once you get to know your residents and staff, it will get better. However, that is the scary time when I think...
sometimes if you get into an interview with a certain nurse manager, they will try to work it out for you. for instance, if there is someone who wants to do the alternate 7 days. at least, i was told that quite awhile back. it might be worth a try?
i'd say more than just helpful. as a brand new nurse in ga i was cross training in l&d one night. ems called to say they were bringing in an active labor who spoke no english, and they got no hx. we called our spanish translator who wasn't in hou...
Luv4LTC replied to Butterfly Faery's topic in General Nursing
i'm a newbi too, and this is another thread that shows how everyone has a different opinion. that's a good thing 'cause we can learn from others. unfortunately, everyday as nurses we have to make these kinds of judgement calls. usually i feel alone. ...
Luv4LTC replied to christvs's topic in Medications
I've been a "coumadin cinic" nurse at a large cardiology practice, and loved it. (the pay was crap... but I digress.) Anticoag therapy is challenging, especially for patients. I agree with the info you've been given. There is a mind boggling amount o...
Luv4LTC replied to ninsttmk's topic in Medications
in my ltcf we take tos everyday from the dr.s nurses. we rarly ever get to actually talk to the dr. (or should i say, have to talk to the dr.) we relay info back and forth via a "remote" nurse and messaging system.
so, who do you think you are - "nurse sunshine" or something? seriously, it sounds like your coworker has issues that really have nothing to do with you. no one has ever been too kind. maybe she needs some psyc meds. scarry to think people lik...
Luv4LTC replied to committedtonursing's topic in School Programs
you know, i was also told by a recruiter that u of p does not offer lpn to rn, only rn to bsn. maybe that's because i'm in the springs not denver? it sounds too pricey for me anyway.
i'm another who is totally exasperated with the lack of choice. we moved to co from ga 2yrs ago. co is much less accepting of lpns. i do love ltc, but sometimes i need a break! i think there is a conspiracy. in the last few years i've noticed a trend...
thanks nurse hobbit for reminding me to check out the site. my brother is ***, i think he's in rehab now. flex would get old eventually, i guess. by the way, i think i remember meeting you. i did 3-11 and 11-7.
Luv4LTC replied to lilypad2424's topic in Geriatric
hi lilypad, wow, looks like you got slammed with responses to this one! sure am sorry you've had such a bad experience so far. i've been in lots of "health care" settings in my 20+ years, and it can be (and is) tough all over. (i say "health care" to...
hi "ches", i would recommend getting your cna and then jumping straight to rn. it only takes a little more time to get the rn, and it opens a world of opportunity that lpn won't. i was an cna at 17, finished lpn at 18, planned to go on, but have been...
:roll hi nurses of sgmc, i am so tickled to find this tread. just registered to allnurses yeaterday, and am having a ball here. finding this thread is the most fun yet. i worked flex care for 2 yrs then we moved to co. we've been here 2yrs. my brothe...
Hi, Good luck with the move and boards. Hope you plan to get enrolled in a college right away to start pre-reqs. The wait lists here are rediculous, but as an LPN, you'll get priority. I'm an LPN in Colorado Springs, and had some classes at Pikes Pea...
Luv4LTC replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Colorado
] Looks like noone has posted here in awhile. I hope you all found a great place to work already. I'm an LPN, and moved here 2 yrs ago from GA. It was really hard to get a job! None of the hospitals are hiring LPNs, except military, and then you need...