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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...

  16. Need Advice/thoughts on when to clean Poop up in shower

    umpalumpa14588 replied to DeeDee143's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm sorry if I offended you but I was just pointing out that the use of "poop" or "pooper" was unprofessional in my mind. I'm sorry if that came across as hard. And I believe it is the reader that...

  17. Need Advice/thoughts on when to clean Poop up in shower

    umpalumpa14588 replied to DeeDee143's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well then, that person should have been reported. That is not only unprofessional but very disrespectful. I work with someone that used to call a resident "Betsey Wetsey". If I ever heard her say...

  18. did you buy textbooks online?

    umpalumpa14588 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I looked on many sites including half.com and other, but found that after paying shipping, it was just as much (within a few cents) of what I would be paying purchasing them from school. So... that is...

  19. Should I do the LPN program?

    umpalumpa14588 replied to dolldazed's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know the feeling. I was going to do the RN route, but didn't get accepted. So... I'm doing the LPN thing and then getting into the 2nd yr of the RN

  20. How Much Was Your First Check As A CNA?

    umpalumpa14588 replied to MissMe0707's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Doesn't seem possible, does

  21. Nurse Aide - Nurse Assistant: What's the difference?

    umpalumpa14588 replied to shulamite717's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    They are in fact the

  22. Is this nursing home typical - first night?

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

    Although most of that sounds typical of a nursing home setting, people falling and a resident going to the hospital is not normal. That is a serious problem and that floor should be evaluated for...

  23. state board on friday - please help answer my questions.

    umpalumpa14588 replied to jennah982's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm sorry but, state board? Licensure tests? Are you talking about your CNA practical or LPN/RN boards? I'm

  24. Male pericare

    umpalumpa14588 replied to aerorunner80's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thankfully, I have never had to do pericare on a man with a full erection. I have had to wash someone that was a frequent maturbator, but you just go about your business and ignore it. As far as...

  25. ethical delima help please

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

    As some have said, either accept the money or don't. Tell them you will provide caregiver services (not sitting) at a discounted rate if you are not comfortable with what they are