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having an average in school over 90%. I am curious... I don't want to be one of those book smart people who blow the 'big' test. Do the schools really prepare you for the NCLEX or is that something you need to study for on your own? Oh.... I am study...

I have no LTC experience and have recently begun training for my shift. I am by no means afraid of working hard, but what I have seen so far has me worried. Is it normal for a morning Med pass to take literally all day? The guy training me says th...

Whether they NEED the help or not...do something little to help pitch in. No one likes the nurse who is too 'good' to do CNA work. If you show them respect and establish a firm but understanding type of leadership they will in turn respect you. These...

I know it depends on the person but who has taken it and feels they wasted time or didn't give themselves enough time? I don't want to wait too long as they say the longer you wait the worse you do so I scheduled it right way while I know of people ...

Today, we all need to be thinking about job security as well. So yes, it is worth it and plenty of opportunity to continue your education or change positions- LTC, Dr.s office, etc.

Anyone know of good websites to get examples and help? TIA

The sad part is, this is how life is. When you get out into the work field you are going to have this problem. There is a pecking order (so to speak) no matter where you go. It is up to you to rise above it. Especially if you are a young nurse- s...

I agree! Thanks!!!

It takes special people to work in LTC, no doubt about it. What has helped me deal with the depressing parts is dedicate myself to making a small difference in the lives of the residents I meet. It can be a simple as getting them a stash of kleenex...

The other day was our first day of clinicals and we had to basically shadow but not do too much. (I have many years of experience in the setting we were in.) What would you do if the person you were shadowing was COMPLETELY unprofessional? I don't th...

Since this is more relevant to actual LPN students I posted this here as opposed to the gear board.... How many books do you take to class each day? I am trying to figure out what book bag would be best for me....What do you use? I am trying to decid...

My gut tells me to call the state and let them conduct a surprise visit! What I would like to see happen is the place to become somewhat civilized... Sadly, I cannot do anything to ruin my career, so I will probably do nothing. I am just ill over it...

I'm sorry...what's the question?

I would not like tan either- not very nurse like....BUT! You totally have the advantage against stains. I hate the fact that my [white] uniform will eventually get dingy and riddled with stains.

I guess my problem is, I am no newbie to LTC and the crap I saw was down-right barbaric. I kept my post brief, but there were many more incidents - including naked residents with doors wide open-that I did not mention, coherent residents called nam...

I find that if I associate terms to silly things I remember them. Like... in spanish...BOCA means mouth.....so the BROCA area is for SPEECH. That is really the only way I remember stuff...what worries me is I feel like I am regurgitating everythin...

Before I started my LPN program I came to these boards A LOT for encouragement and insight to my upcoming endeavor. I read many discouraging posts about how LPN school was like bootcamp, and full of catty females who you needed to watch out for. Th...

Your partially right- I am four months in- and the cliques are certainly there..... but everyone is cool to each other and gets along. We have one female student to is doing extrememly well, and one could say a know it all...but we all think she roc...

Hello, I am new to the boards. A little background on me....I have worked in various positions in the Healthcare field, from a CNA to an Office Manager. I have decided to become an LPN for job security and to get back into a hands on position. I am h...

I finally got the math part down, and am happy because it is not my strong suit. We use the formula: 15g : X :: 30mcg : 5 ml (I am making up numbers- they may not compute) I have really gotten good at this....but I fear they will start throwing in m...

Not yet but sounds like I have the basics so I am feeling better about it- thanks!

Congrats on graduating!!!! :yeah: :yeah: Why was it so horrible? Do you think the bridge program will be any less difficult? Just wondering.....

You can do it! Kudos to you for continuing your education to make a better life for you and your little one. You rock!

It is time consuming but I would not consider it insanely difficult. Do you have any medical background? If so- some of it will be easy. Did you like science or biology in highschool? If so- it will be interesting to you and not so bad. Being a...

I was once a young, single mother. I know how hard it is- in every aspect. That being said, you asked for opinions and here is mine. Suck it up. Go to school and take care of your kid. You brought her into this world- don't hand her off to make ...