milani888

Greetings to you all! I took my LPN in the Philippines, passed my NCLEX in Arizona. I haven't worked yet as an LPN since I got my license. I know of a bridge program, LVN to RN (or ADN) which would take me a year to complete. I am not very familiar with how the RN education system in the US goes. Can I study RN without a job experience as an LVN? Am I eligilble for the bridge program? If not, what other options do I have in terms of continuing education without a job experience including the time frame to complete. Thanks a lot. Milani

Does orientation for new LPN includes refreshing on how to do the basic procedures such as: insulin administration, catheter insertion, etc? It's been a few months since I did those procedures and the training was not enough.

I got my LPN education in the Philippines, got my license in Arizona...getting ready to look for a job, either nursing home or hospital, whichever I get accepted. I'm in a small town with not so many health facilities as compared to larger cities. I would like to learn about your thoughts in: a. if there is no vacancy for LPN, is it possible to apply for other related jobs in the facility like as caregiver, CNA, etc.? b. it's been a year since i finished school. I'm hardworking, smart, and fast learner but I am worried how to start because I probably have forgotten lots of the basic skills...can I ask anyone who would orient me when I get accepted to refresh me about these basic stuff? c. I am expecting it to be a tough start---new job, new place, any word of advice? I appreciate it!

I read a thread here suggesting that in the field of nursing, the agressive, loud, and obnoxious usually are the ones who make it through. I find it true not only in this field but in most aspects of human endeavors. I am basically nice, intelligent, hardworking, and I let my actions speak for myself rather than blowing my horn. I don't gossip about my co-workers or make them look bad to the others, especially to the boss. I have had several jobs in various fields before I took up nursing and I excel in my jobs. I didn't have problems with managers since they recognized my good works and they gave me fair treatment.However, I tend to be somewhat always in "trouble" with some co-workers wherever I go. They seem to find every reason to get into my nerves and make me feel bad even if I stay away from them and just did what I'm supposed to do. These people are usually the bullies and the gossips. I'm usually alone dealing with this thing because the other girls who are supposed to be "nice" hang out or cling with the bullies. People call me the "nice girl" but then I'm always into trouble----and disliked by some I have nothing to do with. Any words of wisdom?

I am so touched by this website, the threads are so helpful and warm. I am a new graduate from the Philippines, currently in the US and processing some papers. Like most of those new in the field, I am loaded with concerns, the "what-ifs" and being new in this country, I don't have a buffer to extend what I feel, especially someone who can relate to what's bothering me. Luckily, I found this website where all my questions are answered just by reading the forums. What I find so awesome in here is that the responses are wise, non-vindictive and very well grounded. The best thing about it is that it is very consoling to realize that my concerns are not unique. I thought at first that my self-esteem is staggering, that I'm feeling strange while the rest are so confident to kick off until I read about what others think and feel.I'm so thankful to this website.

I am still waiting for my NCLEX-ATT. I am a fresh graduate of LPN from the Philippines, presently in the US. I've been thinking about where I would fit best whenever I get my license, in a nursing home or in a hospital. My concern with a nursing home is that as a novice coming from another country with a different cultural background, I am an in-charge being an LPN to the CNAs. I feel like there are so much I have to learn, considering that these CNA's are probably very experienced already. In a hospital, there is an RN in charge of me, who can guide me for things I do not know or not accustomed yet. Any advice?

OMG, your concerns is kind of what I'm afraid of. Thanks for bringing this up. I'm a graduate of LPN from the Philippines, waiting for my ATT. I've been considering applying for a nursing home since those who were ahead of me did. I am concerned about being the "boss" as well, esp. in the US where I am now staying. The CNA's in a facility where I would be working I assume are probably older than I am and much knowledgeable. I don't know how the situation would be when I am supposed to be in charge of those who have more experience than I have. Thanks for posing this. It makes me feel better because I thought I was having an odd thought but then it is nice to know that somebody else is feeling the same.

Thanks for posting this. I am preparing to take the NCLEX and I have such a deal of anxiety about what to expect when I finally work as a nurse. I'm getting an idea here...LOL. I guess it is normal. Thanks a lot.