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  1. med error questions and more

    momtojosh replied to calgirl123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i have had one med error since starting my job in july.......was suppose to give 3 and only gave one cap of a med....i felt awful,the RN was nice about it...she says we all done it,we are only...

  2. Nclex pn march 6, 2009

    momtojosh replied to Misteryosa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i hear and feel what your going thru...i took mine last aug......stopped at 85 and i thought,oh man...you did not do good......i felt like i knew NOTHING on that test.....and then when it shut...

  3. 3 Question for the LPN

    momtojosh replied to Sydangle2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :Dok..i'll play.... 1. Where do you Live? rural upstate NY 2. When you started...As a new LPN~ What was your job setting- where did you work?....house for 12 medically frail MR residents What was your...

  4. Help!!! Can they really do this???

    momtojosh replied to AnnieMae*'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i graduated last june...we had to take a madatory test towards the end of the year....our instructors said it is a reflection on how you will do on boards.......i did pass but the majority didnt do so...

  5. All scrubs fit me odd...

    momtojosh replied to angelikdemonik's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i buy KOI cargo scrub pants......they are awsome.....i get petites........i am only 4 11 1/2........and a size 7-8......others are huge i the legs and long.....i have every

  6. Is my resident at risk for fluid overload/ CHF/ etc.

    momtojosh replied to lashuna1028's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    we have one of our 12 g-tube feeder that have diluted formula.....90cc of water with his 240cc can....we wait til the bag is empty before refilling.....he is on cont feeding at 70/hr we have another...

  7. being mandated

    momtojosh posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hi all...i have a question on being mandated.... can a person be mandated to come back to work for a midnight shift after going home at 3 pm and working the 7-3 shift..... i received a phone call fri...

  8. being mandated

    momtojosh replied to momtojosh's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    oh canoehead i do that too..hehe.......its just i was was working my reg 7-3 shift is when they mandated me to come back for a midnight...AAHHHH...... ya gotta love caller id and answering

  9. being mandated

    momtojosh replied to momtojosh's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    my postion is only 20 hrs(which i signed on for,dont want full time yet)....so no i dont get overtime..... i did call the state office and yes...they can mandate you to come back in.....after they...

  10. being mandated

    momtojosh replied to momtojosh's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    miranda...i agree with you......the people who are in management make me wonder....now...i am new....just graduated in june.....een a stay at home mom for 20yrs......but i can see ill management when...

  11. Length of time between graduation and receiving license?

    momtojosh replied to Sensoria17's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i graduated in june......send my paperwork in that day......sat for boards begining of aug,knew i passed 2 days later,had my lic a week

  12. Concerns with brand new nurses

    momtojosh replied to NursePeace's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hahahaha....cant believe this thread hasnt been deleted...how crazy it turned....i couldnt stop reading tho.....thanks for the good

  13. being mandated

    momtojosh replied to momtojosh's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i dont work in LTC....i work in a house with 12 medically frail mentally retarded individuals......it is a state law on their behalf to have an advocate there since they can not talk for...

  14. how long does one stay

    momtojosh posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    how long does one stay at their very frst nursing job? I have been at my one and only job since july......tho i do love it and the people i work with and i LOVE my residents to death,but i need a...

  15. how long does one stay

    momtojosh replied to momtojosh's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    well...i had the interview...i went well.....even if they do offer it,i will not accept......it is a farther drive for me......and the pay is 3.50 less,plus you pay 15% of your health ins....i have...

  16. A day in the life of a new LPN (sorry, long)

    momtojosh replied to chevyv's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    clock out on time.....whats

  17. Question for all nurses.

    momtojosh replied to josinda421's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    josinda....i wrote a post asking that same question......i am getting so i dont like to go in to work....not knowing what to expect when i get there.....not knowing if i am going to be mandated to...

  18. how long does one stay

    momtojosh replied to momtojosh's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    thanks for the repies......... oh idont know what to do.....i love my residents....i love what i do....i am always busy.....but when i see other people sitting and doing nothing...it bothers...

  19. Help - (sigh) Can't seem to let this go...

    momtojosh replied to mc3's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    perhaps they are planning to do lpns at another time? never

  20. question on lpn schooling

    momtojosh posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i just have one quick question........if the hospitals and the like are doing away with LPNs,then why do they continue with LPN programs......i just read on another thread that in their state they...

  21. question on lpn schooling

    momtojosh replied to momtojosh's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    oh i am an LPN...new.....graduated in june.passed boards early august...i already had my current job before i graduated.....it is a state job,good pay,good benefits...love the work.....right up my...

  22. question on lpn schooling

    momtojosh replied to momtojosh's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hey thanks.....that is true about the LTC,dr office and others...i just hope they continue to hire LPNs......for a long long time to

  23. should i?

    momtojosh replied to rigidchop's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hehe.....sounds like me wheni first started...i came to these boards with the same question......i do have caller ID,and a machine....but still felt bad for not answering....got over that real...

  24. Is this an acceptable practice???

    momtojosh replied to yoshana_x's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i have 12 residensts who are all g-j tubes....i start meds at 6:30am and i am not done til almost 9..which is fine.....we have an hour berofe and hour after rule for meds.....some of passes i have to...

  25. NCLEX-LPN

    momtojosh replied to Busybee01's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    relax:wink2: