agldragonRN

agldragonRN

Wound Care, LTC, Sub-Acute, Vents

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  1. Passed Lifespan 1

    agldragonRN replied to mrstookielpn's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats!! Keep going.

  2. 3-11 shift

    agldragonRN replied to McBambi's topic in Rehabilitation

    Good luck! It is nice to see how each shift is. I also did my training on 7-3 shift when I started even though I was for 3-11 shift. I learned how to note doctors' orders and do treatments because...

  3. LPN in need of desk job

    agldragonRN replied to kristen simmons's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    --> Discharge planners --> Wound care nurse --> Risk

  4. Anticipation

    agldragonRN replied to jazzm2252's topic in General Students

    Expect not to have any life in the next two years. Prepare to dream of nursing books and anything to do with nursing school. Good

  5. What happens to my CNA certification now?

    agldragonRN replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sorry you are in this predicament. Why don't you call the agency and explain your situation? Tell them you had a family emergency. I hope next time you now know you need to call job and inform them....

  6. 3-11 shift

    agldragonRN replied to McBambi's topic in Rehabilitation

    3-11 shift is usually when the new admissions/re-admits come especially in a rehab floor. I hope you get good training/preceptor. Your ADON sounds likes a good manager. I hope she sticks to her...

  7. Worried: just finished all my req pre reqs

    agldragonRN replied to lucretia37's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't lose hope. Do they strictly based their decision on the GPA? All you can do now is apply and see what happens. Good

  8. Excelsior math

    agldragonRN replied to Gwmosspoint's topic in Excelsior College

    I think the best person to ask is the advisor at EC. I remembered asking for an approval before taking the Info Literature thru Penn Foster. Won't you need approval as well? Good luck to which ever...

  9. How do I protect myself from mean nurses?

    agldragonRN replied to NursingBro's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just try to stay under the radar NursingBro. That will go a long

  10. Finally got a letter...

    agldragonRN replied to gathrightRN2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'll cross my fingers for

  11. Anyone knows any Nursing homes that will hire new grad LPNS

    agldragonRN replied to shosho21's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have you tried agency nurse position? I was surprised to find out that some of the agency nurses in my facility had 0 nursing experience and the agency company hired

  12. Help please

    agldragonRN replied to RayfutureRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    English is my second language. Filipino is my native tongue. I took English 101 & 102 as pre-requisites for my program. I have no problem at work. My charting is even better than some of my...

  13. Merry Christmas i am a grown up now!

    agldragonRN replied to CYoungLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats grown

  14. Is LVN a good career choice?

    agldragonRN replied to Holdenkristina's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes getting your LPN license is worth it. Getting it is not a piece of cake but through hard work you can make it. LPN salary is pretty good compare to other associate or bachelor's degree. Good

  15. OK Managment you win. Nurses are leaving on time now.

    agldragonRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow that's scary. What happens if you get investigated by the state and you have no charting to back you up? I know it's hard to look for a job now but I would be looking for a new one if I were you....

  16. How to get motivated to study for NCLEX?

    agldragonRN replied to Katiezieg's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You're probably burned out. You are almost at your destination so get that RN/LPN title. I recommend you continue to do NCLEX style questions everyday. Good

  17. Really starting to enjoy this job

    agldragonRN replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

    Congrats!!

  18. Failed LS3:(

    agldragonRN replied to medic1282's topic in Excelsior College

    Sorry to hear about the fail. I failed LS3 as well and got the retake waiting period reduced to half. Call Excelsior and they will tell you exactly how to do this. I remembered writing a letter...

  19. Very brief survey for my pre-nursing class--Please help!

    agldragonRN replied to wonderboyd's topic in Men in Nursing

    Done.

  20. Why are LPNs only hired in LTC?

    agldragonRN replied to KRODD's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i believe it's because of the lpn's scope of practice. you can't iv push. you can't assess, etc..of course the scope differs in each state. heck hospitals don't like rns with adn also because of the...

  21. Sad state of affairs!

    agldragonRN replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    makes you wonder huh. that is

  22. Passed First Exam.....yay!!!!

    agldragonRN replied to TasharaLPN's topic in Excelsior College

    congrats!!

  23. CPNE 30 March- 01 April...nervous now!

    agldragonRN replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Excelsior College

    good luck

  24. Got hired from a phone call. Now what???

    agldragonRN replied to rvalmonte214's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    call them up tomorrow and ask for a follow-up. nothing wrong with calling and asking. good

  25. Grieving Nurse

    agldragonRN replied to itsaboutime's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    so sorry for your loss. this is what sucks about our job. death and dying is the one i dislike the most. i know it's part of life and our job but i just hate this part especially when you get attached...