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1. Frustrated

   umpalumpa14588 replied to thsnursluvsgeriatric's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Thank you all for your stories & sharing of knowledge. I am in a difficult situation right now too. I am an LPN in LTC. Day to day goes pretty smoothly, but every once in a while, things go bad....

2. LPN Starting Salary

   umpalumpa14588 replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I am a new LPN in LTC in Upstate NY. I started out at $13.59 plus shift & weekend diffs, as well as incentive pay if I work a weekend that I'm not scheduled for. In that case, it is time & one...

3. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

   umpalumpa14588 replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I PASSED! I only had 85 questions, and immediately felt that I MUST have failed or I would have been given more questions. LOL, I know, I knew better, but anyway, I had walked into it hoping for like...

4. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

   umpalumpa14588 replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I take my boards tomorrow, and am losing my mind. Studying constantly, feeling fairly confident but not so sure of myself... I know that sounds wierd, but in the 85 question comprehensive test at the...

5. Any Advice for Nursing School!!!!

   umpalumpa14588 replied to HartfordSPN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Advice... Hmmm... LOL, what can I offer you? I graduate in August and some days I wonder how the heck I did it & still worked 33+ hours a week... As others have said, get to know your class mates....

6. LPN/2nd Semester

   umpalumpa14588 replied to angel97's topic in General Students

   We start our second trimester tomorrow, and will be covering disorders of the different body systems, and the meds used to treat the disorders. We don't do OB, peds, etc until tri

7. CNA - licensing???

   umpalumpa14588 replied to lexi917's topic in New York Nursing

   In addition, CNA certs are issued by the

8. Nutrition

   umpalumpa14588 replied to litlamp's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Have you given the ATI a try? I found it to be very

9. Mnemonics and Memory Aids

   umpalumpa14588 replied to VickyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Something I put together to remember side effects & adverse reactions to immunizations: F- Fever I- Itching S- Stiffness H- Headache E- Edema R- Redness F- Fussy L- Localized Tenderness A-...

10. Mnemonics and Memory Aids

    umpalumpa14588 replied to VickyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Anyone have any ideas for childhood

11. LPN program starts in 4 months!

    umpalumpa14588 replied to caliber's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    4 days until my program starts. I have to retake A & P, and just took a math review course last week that they

12. LPN Tuition-how much did you pay?

    umpalumpa14588 replied to avahsmiles's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    10 month program, upstate NY, Marion S. Whelan, $4700. Paid in full by local grant, but applied for loan anyway to pay off some monthly bills, as I'm cutting back hours at

13. Hopefull LNP student in a couple years, what can I study?

    umpalumpa14588 replied to angieleelee's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I start my LPN program 9/4 & thet had pre-reqs. Actually all of those things were required with a C or better. That is why I am retaking A & P 1 b/c I got a C-! My instructor & I just...

14. What kind of Backpack?

    umpalumpa14588 replied to reidesert's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've heard some recommend rolling backpacks. Anyone in

15. LTC Dignity

    umpalumpa14588 replied to Redzie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What a great thread! The originator of this thread was so pisitive after such a rough first day! As many, if not all posters have said truthfully, is does change dramatically when you get out of...