JmarLPN

JmarLPN

Geriatrics, rehab, Alzheimers

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  1. Could Obamacare cause a shortage in nursing again

    JmarLPN replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There is about 2500 employees. Rather or not it is due to the ACA, I think companies are using the ACA as an excuse to cut jobs as well as pay. It's too

  2. Could Obamacare cause a shortage in nursing again

    JmarLPN replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I can say with the company I work for it has already happened. RNs have gotten a 5.00 an hour pay decrease, LPNs and CNAs 3 dollar an hour decrease. Not to mention: dietary, maintenance, social...

  3. Ideas for small gift(s) for unit staff?

    JmarLPN replied to _Kaneohe's topic in General Nursing

    Another great little gift idea is mini hand sanitizer from maybe bath and body. Lord knows we go through a lot of that! They usually have great sales around this

  4. What I learned from becoming a nurse...:)

    JmarLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello fellow nurses! I love my job and am so happy for it, but it is the hardest thing I've ever done. I'm so fortunate to have the job I have and I regret all the times when I was a CNA I thought to...

  5. Nurses dressing up for Halloween

    JmarLPN replied to pheonixRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in LTC and I think the residents would love this! Of course, the costumes should not interfere with work. The patients' days are so similar...sleep, eat, a little activity, eat, sleep....ect....

  6. Science Pre reqs with no science knowledge?

    JmarLPN replied to Mr. Michael's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The community college I went to made me take a 5 credit biology class because I didn't take it in HS. It took a semester, and I actually enjoyed it! I think it helped in my A&P classes too. For...

  7. What I learned from becoming a nurse...:)

    JmarLPN replied to JmarLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I was embellishing a tad bit. I knew nurses worked hard, but you never know just how hard until you're a nurse too. I just wanted to give all nurses a big shout out because this is not an easy...

  8. New grad, first job......ANY advice?

    JmarLPN replied to spoild2588's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Have a box of tissues in the car for your ride home! Ha...maybe that's just me. I too, am a new nurse who started working in September and I can honestly say its the hardest thing I have ever done. I...

  9. Which job should I go back to?

    JmarLPN replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That actually sounds perfect. I know I cannot physically, mentally, or emotionally handle working a 40 hr week in nursing. My husband thinks Im just being a diva of a sort, but anyone who's in nursing...

  10. Which job should I go back to?

    JmarLPN replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hmmm thats a toughie. Sounds like you didn't really like either one. Maybe since you will be part-time the teen rehab won't stress you out as much?!? Otherwise, I would say try other avenues. The...

  11. Couldn't believe he did this...

    JmarLPN replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    I think you're going to make an excellent

  12. Inspiration For New Lpn Grads

    JmarLPN replied to qsmoss's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    congrats

  13. Another burnt out nurse - questioning everything. . .

    JmarLPN replied to AlphaPig's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Wow your story is so heartfelt. I feel for you and your struggles. I personally think that you should try LTC especially since your heart is in geriatrics. Yes some places aren't as nice as others,...

  14. How much do you make? Feeling under paid :(

    JmarLPN replied to Disneygirl23's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in LTC in Wisconsin and make 25.00/hr. The only benefit I get is PTO, no health insurance, which is okay for me because i'm under my husbands plan. I'm a new LPN, just graduated this past May...

  15. Terminated! Now what?

    JmarLPN replied to BellaaSoleil's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, but I learned in nursing school that its the NURSES job to verify abnormal vitals. So even if you did what she said, she should have been the one to recheck the BP, not

  16. What Are The Most Creative Call-off Excuses You Have Heard?

    JmarLPN replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I once had a coworker who called in for the AM shift because Donny Osmund was on the today show and she didn't want to miss it. Funniest part is she ended up coming in on the AM shift and we were all...

  17. Help!! I need advise on study skills, im drowning!

    JmarLPN replied to doreenstarr1's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    What you need to take away from the chapters is ADPIE (assess, diagnose, plan, intervention, evaluation)..... whatever your covering, tackle it like this: As a nurse, what would I assess for with this...

  18. Why didnt anyone warn me about med surg 2?

    JmarLPN replied to Nursebetty2007's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Great Job on passing med surge!!! That class is definitely not easy!!! I have friends that got A's and B's last semester and have actually failed the first 4 exams!!! It's very intense with tests...

  19. Pharmacology - how hard is it?

    JmarLPN replied to MTmomofsix's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Pharmacology sounds a lot harder than it actually is. You mainly learn drug classes, and a few COMMON meds and just know what normal side effects are VS side effects that could potentially kill your...

  20. What was your first semester like?

    JmarLPN replied to AlyseB's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My advice is to be on your A game! Read before class, participate in discussions, and look happy to be there. My experience showed many instructors "labeling" students and those they thought weren't...

  21. Ready to get started

    JmarLPN replied to mom2many2012's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Well, my first day is tomorrow...and I am SOOOO nervous!

  22. Does your LPN/LVN program have a Pharmacology course?

    JmarLPN replied to SWM2009's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    First semester at my school consists of : Nursing Skills, Nursing Fundamentals, Intro to clinical, and Pharmacology! Anatomy and Physiology were considered prerequisites into the Nursing

  23. Why are people so ignorant?

    JmarLPN replied to peppapig123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is why many people say "it takes a SPECIAL person to become a Nurse"! I can't see how anyone can scoff at such a career, especially since Nurses are the ones that care for you when the "loved...

  24. Fall 2012 lpn classes

    JmarLPN replied to rvd4now's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi all!!!! To answer your questions.... 1. I start 8/23/2012 at Milwaukee Area Technical College 2. My program is 2 semesters...Aug 2012- May 2013 (approx. 9 months) 3. I decided to become an LPN as...

  25. Do you like day or night shift better and why?

    JmarLPN replied to CrystalClear75's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer Noc shift for sure! I feel closer to the people I work with and the residents. I have more time to do more things with the patients. We do not just eat and talk, whoever said that is very...