itsmyturn

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1. Tennessee Technology Knoxville LPN

   itsmyturn replied to Jennykay87's topic in Tennessee Nursing

   If you really want to get extra points, take THEIR Cna class, the medical termonolgy class they offer AND the phlebotomy class they offer. And, get a job part time as a CNA because you will get even...

2. Resume help....

   itsmyturn replied to jillianLPN2ADN's topic in LPN to RN

   You know I did the 5 year thing and would you believe that employers are asking me what I did with my life before that. I also gave my med-surg instructor for reference who also works for the same...

3. How many hours do you work?

   itsmyturn replied to jensmomrn11's topic in LPN to RN

   I am working 84 hours a biweek pay period and it is doable but I have to have discipline and keep telling myself that one day soon my life will be back. Eat live and sleep nursing whether working or...

4. I need to get through Med Surg

   itsmyturn replied to ananamo7's topic in LPN to RN

   I was just like that when I first started. Do you think you may be studying to hard? I cut back to about 1/2 the time I studied and it worked! Sometimes worrying about passing from the fear they...

5. Lost

   itsmyturn replied to destiny1's topic in LPN to RN

   I am using Saunders NCLEX-RN for Anatomy and physiology when it fits and I also started a plan to read a chapter per day since I begin the senior trimester of LPN school. I am going to do that all...

6. I would like some advice please present PN STUDENT :)

   itsmyturn replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN to RN

   Ericad85... Check with your school first before retaking them. I know my school and most others take your first attempt at a course so it may just be a waste of time for

7. Lnp to RN

   itsmyturn replied to pupsnpaws's topic in Tennessee Nursing

   The same at Walter State. Because I am an LPN, I am able to be "bumped" so to speak because I have more experience. I have to complete two semesters and I am an RN. I am still required to meet the...

8. St. mary's in Knoxville

   itsmyturn replied to DhornRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

   I just left a job there and I NEVER got a break, got paid ridiculously low and ran my butt off the entire 8 hours I worked. They are constantly calling you to come in on your day off but when you...

9. what is med/surg like after doing long term care?

   itsmyturn replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

   If you are organized and have good assessment skills you will be fine in m/s. I work at a hospital and it is still all about med passing with sick patients depending on you to relay info they won't...

10. What Motivates You to Go to Work Each Day?

    itsmyturn replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You have to hang in there and tell yourself on a daily basis that you are lucky to have your job and try to be optimistic. Money is about being able to live comfortable and it is out there for...

11. Proctors know if you pass NCLEX?

    itsmyturn replied to BeagleLover2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When i left out of there, I made a comment about how I hoped that went well, and the proctor looked at me and said" oh, you have nothing to worry about, you will do fine." At first, i thought well,...

12. Where do you look for malpractice insurance

    itsmyturn replied to tlc2u's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I choose NSO as well. We were talking about this the other day at work, and it really surprised me that most of whom I work with do not have coverage..most told me they did not want to jinx...

13. What is your first hint that it is gonna be a rough shift

    itsmyturn replied to AngelsWings09's topic in General Nursing

    When I park and someone is pulling in to the space in front of me and "taps" the front of my car. Once I finish the argument that my car was still in the space designated for me, I am walking into the...

14. I Am Lost...Charting Concerns

    itsmyturn posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So, here is the deal: We have the pt chart, that has progress note sheets for the Dr. The sheet is split in half and one side is for orders and the other is for notes. The chart contains a nursing...

15. New Nurse Having a Hard Time Connecting the Dots

    itsmyturn replied to itsmyturn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, for an RN, they get 6-8 weeks but for an LPN which I am, this hospital feels that we can get it in a week and that is all they are willing to give. It is like that in every hospital, ltc and...