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  1. Dismayed

    turtle rain posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi all, I am currently an LPN and I am employed at an assisted living facility. I have been at this facility since I graduated nursing school almost 2 years ago. I thought I fully understood that...

  2. LPN job with no experience?

    turtle rain posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi Everyone, I am currently an LPN student with the hope of graduating June of 09. I currently work in an unrelated field that pays well enough to cover my tuition and books. I want to gain practical...

  3. Speed and Quality Care

    turtle rain posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a new STNA at a 180 bed facility with several rehab, ltc and dementia units. I've sort of survived my first 30 days and work a different unit with different co-workers every shift. My problem is I...

  4. LPN job with no experience?

    turtle rain replied to turtle rain's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thought I would update my OP. I did take a position as an STNA in a sub-acute rehab facility and have been there for 8 months. I have since graduated and passed boards and am hoping to be tackling my...

  5. Ohio board of nursing should be ashamed

    turtle rain replied to Miss Tay's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi luvmyguys, Like you I graduated June 12 and my name was listed as pending 10 days ago. I received my ATT yesterday and have a test date scheduled for 8/16. The situation is frustrating and I wish...

  6. Wrecked my career in 40 days

    turtle rain posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi all, After about 40 days at my first LTC facility as an STNA I quit without giving a 2 week notice. I am devastated. I can't believe it happened - during my time there I witnessed several abusive...

  7. Wrecked my career in 40 days

    turtle rain replied to turtle rain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks to all of you for the helpful comments. jb, I had forgotten about the 800 number option. Of course I could never not report abuse and if it ever happens again I will be sure to go about...

  8. Crying........

    turtle rain replied to CNAMichelle's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Crying, Try again! Try not to dwell on this snag and just do it again. I know one thing that helped me out was talking my way through each step as I completed each skill. Weird but it worked. Good...

  9. STNA Test

    turtle rain replied to nursejackie2010's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I did about a year and a half ago and it went just fine. There is a written portion which we did first and then as we finished up they had us do the skills test. Handwashing was first and then they...

  10. Chem 100 at Columbus State

    turtle rain replied to kitzetti's topic in Ohio Nursing

    kizetti, Chem 100 is okay, I didn't like Chemistry in highschool either (also a long time ago for me) but as long as you study regularly --for me an hour every night-- you should be just fine....

  11. Wrecked my career in 40 days

    turtle rain replied to turtle rain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    yousoldtheworld, I did not quit in the middle of a shift, I did call-off in advance for my evening shift and went into the facility to have that meeting with the DON and the unit supervisor. After the...

  12. LPN lay-offs in Ohio

    turtle rain replied to moodychick's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I should apologize to you all - I should not have sounded so glum with my first post - ultimately I got into this to "make a difference". I could have chosen other professions but I knew I would...

  13. LPN lay-offs in Ohio

    turtle rain replied to moodychick's topic in Ohio Nursing

    It's so sad and devastating for me to hear about this. I realize now that I made the wrong choice doing the LPN program at CSCC. CSCC has eliminated the "bridge" program for us to continue on and...

  14. perfectionist or not cut out for nursing?

    turtle rain posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi everyone, I know there are a lot of wonderful, competent LPN's out there and each of you just blow my mind! I am an LPN student and we are just wrapping up our 1st qtr of clinicals in a LTC...

  15. perfectionist or not cut out for nursing?

    turtle rain replied to turtle rain's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks again for everyone's positive comments. I'm finally in a financial position where I can leave my current job (non-health related) and do some STNA work until I graduate. That should really help...

  16. Is being a CNA better than an lpn

    turtle rain replied to digestthis's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Gonzo - your reply made me smile! Like you I am totally changing careers - I initially had a BFA (fine arts) and have made it work until recently. Never have I had the sense of satisfaction as when I...

  17. perfectionist or not cut out for nursing?

    turtle rain replied to turtle rain's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks to all of you for your words of wisdom! I just finished up my last clinical for the quarter and all went well. I actually discovered that part of my problem was anxiety - I was so nervous that...

  18. Starting LPN school in 1 week...HELP!!!

    turtle rain replied to movingon2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Movingon2008! Like you a began an LPN program after being out of school for about 20 years. I hope to finish in the spring and the program I am in is considered part-time. I also work a full-time...

  19. trouble with blood glucose check

    turtle rain posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi all, I just experienced my 2nd day of clinicals and had a horrible time getting enough blood for the glucometer to read. I understand the procedure from class and was successful with it in our lab....

  20. trouble with blood glucose check

    turtle rain replied to turtle rain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks to everyone for all of the wonderful tips. I have tried all of your suggestions and they have made a huge difference. I'm sure my residents appreciate not having to be stuck again and again....

  21. trouble with blood glucose check

    turtle rain replied to turtle rain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    thanks for the quick replies - I'll try your suggestions next Saturday and let you know if it goes any

  22. What do you LOVE about LTC/N.H.?

    turtle rain replied to Chloe'sinNYNow's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    wow! This thread is so inspiring -I am about to begin clinicals in a part-time LPN program in a couple of weeks and am finding myself experiencing many emotions. Excited that I've made it this far but...

  23. LPN job with no experience?

    turtle rain replied to turtle rain's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    mpauley, I live in Ohio as well and you are correct - the job market here for many professions does seem to be very tough. I hope things look better soon for all of us. I have my fingers crossed, it...

  24. LPN job with no experience?

    turtle rain replied to turtle rain's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks everyone! I was really getting concerned about my prospects I've been working so hard at this degree. You guys are

  25. Difference bw assisted living and nx home?Assisted living job 42 pt per nurse, safe?

    turtle rain replied to seneyka's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi Suesquatch, Thanks for the valuable information. I am not an LPN yet and this would be my 1st health care position. I spoke in length with the human resources person and they seemed very excited...