MentalRn

I agree that people can be cruel in our field. I do not understand why some think there must be a pecking order of such. I was a CNA and then went on and got my LPN in which I practiced for many years prior to getting my RN. It did and still does ups...

I have worked on contract in Anchorage Alaska. I have worked at the Native hospital, Providence medical center and I did a contract on Ft. Rich military base. I had very good experiences. I would not however work in any of the remote areas. Stick to ...

I think this argument is one that could be heard in many ERs across the nation. If you treat all people that come through the door the same you will never miss something you should have recognized. :)

You need to check with the Department of Corrections up there they frequently hire LPNs thoughout the state of Alaska including the fairbanks area and they pay quite well. Go online and search on the Alaska job bank and you will see several listings....

you go girl! It never mattered to me if my superior was RN or LPN. The one with the most experience takes the cake.

I started out in LTC and have no regrets. In fact I chose it over a hospital position when first out of school. I loved my time spent in LTC. I now work in med/surg tele. I do not feel that I was lacking in skills when I left LTC. I spent 8 years the...

Pack warm clothing. Also bring any kinds of foods you may want that are dried or canned. Be prepared for detox patients like you have never seen before. I am currently in Alaska and it is an awesome experience, just be prepared for the change.

Don't stress the LTC experience. You will learn plenty. I started my nursing career in LTC and I do not regret it. I worked for several years in LTC before going into med/surg. I did not feel lacking in my skills as a nurse.My transition to acute ca...

I am needing to leave a two year contract with the hospital I am currently with due to my husbands job relocating us. My problem is that I had accepted a sign on bonus to work at this hospital. I have only been here 8 months. Does anyone out there ha...

Well I for one think it is a good idea. Experienced LPNs should be able to petition the board. Some of the smartest well trained nurses are LPNs. Some of the dumbest, with zero clinical skills have been the BSN grads. I would rather work with nurses ...

Do you ever wonder why some people are drawn into the field of psychiatrics? I myself have only been in psych for about 7 months, previoulsy worked in med/surg, and ED. I thought it would make my career a little more well rounded and of course it pay...

I just say "nurse". I have worked as a CNA, LPN and Rn and we all do nursing, taking care of the sick.

I agree with the above post. I always have mixed the haldol w/the ativan, and given the benadryl by itself. When I'm not sure about mixing something I always call the pharmacy.

I worked full time as an LPN while in RN school. I worked night shifts. Many places manily LTC offer weekend baylor plans where you can work 2 shift doubles back to back on Sat and Sun and get paid 40 hours with benefits, this would free up your whol...

Try and not be so hard on yourself. We do all make mistakes. You certainly are not a bad nurse because of this. Your charge nurse and preceptor were GREEN at one time too, they just forget to mention it, they were not born with their nursing knowledg...

I think your honesty is refreshing. As a charge nurse I trust nurses like yourself because I know you will come to me when you have made a mistake, and we all make them. Lord knows I have made my fair share!

I was a CNA for several years, then a med assist CNA, then an LPN, and now RN of several years. It certainly has helped me a great deal, but most importantly I understand what it is like to fill the shoes of each of these proffessions, and they have ...

I have filled in as a CNA/PCT several times when they can't find someone to do the job, and I don't mind. It pays the same.

I think that #1 you should not be so hard on yourself. #2 you do not need more study, you need help with a possible anxiety disorder. Many people have a hard time in this area. I would seek the advice of a medical doctor and let him or her know what ...

I agree! There are several nurses that have left the floor. Sure we get paid well at times, but it is so hard to schedule in time for family and life in general. Where I work you need to think ahead a good 2 months in advance in order to get even a c...

Take heart! It will become easier for you. It isn't that the job is easy its just that you will become more familiar with being a nurse. I did the same thing as you. I worked for 8 years as a CNA before becoming an LPN and I remained in the same faci...

Congratulations on passing the boards! It is good to remember that it is the person and not the initials behind there name that make the nurse. Whether you be RN or LPN. I started out as a CNA then LPN and now RN, and I do think this has given me a m...

I agree that is hard to find reliable help these days. The younger generation wants the weekends and holidays off so us older nurses end up covering those shifts most of the time. I have been at my place of work for quite some time and I still do not...

It is very expensive up here in Alaska! I am here working on contract and then will return to my home state of Idaho. It is not worth it to come up here for 25 - 30 hour job and then try to live of that income alone. to some this seems like good pay,...

You most certainly will have lots of job opportunities! Providence Hospital's web site has a lot of information for new nurses, programs etc. Also North Star Behavioral hospital in Anchorage is always needing nurses, they also have a nice web page yo...