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  1. A day in the life of an LPN

    momtojosh replied to Sophie32's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i work in a medically frail house to 12 mentally retarded individuals...who do not walk,nor talk......we do it all...no aides to help...ADL's,pass meds,trach care,suctoining,g-j tubes,only 2 bolus...

  2. For Current working LPN's

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

    i am by no means a seasoned nurse....new LPN....passed boards in Aug....anyway.....i have heard about RN students being able to take the LPN boards after a year......always wondered how that was,since...

  3. Ready to take NCLEX-PN, need advice please!!!

    momtojosh replied to scoober33's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hello....i graduated in June and took the test in early aug.....i was the first in my class to take it.......i started preparing for it while still in school....i bought some LPN nclex review books...

  4. No respect for LVN's/LPN's

    momtojosh replied to Jen01tx's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i jsut finished LPN school last june.....passed boards in aug and had a job for the state before then.....i am working with medically frail mentally retarded individuals.....i love it!! while in...

  5. My First Day of My First LPN Job!!!

    momtojosh replied to Crys215's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hey there...what a nice post......glad you like where you are....i agree with your mom.....about feeling like you belong....that is how i feel about my new job.....i graduated in june....started...

  6. Jobs: How soon did you find one after graduation??

    momtojosh replied to LPN_thts_M3's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i had 3 job offers before graduating.....i took a state job before i took the nclex....very happy where i

  7. LPN Starting Salary

    momtojosh replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hello....i live in upstate NY...midlle of nowhere......i started working for hte state in july and make 15.50 and hour......the highest in this area...plus great benefits......for me tho.....i dont...

  8. need an ear

    momtojosh posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i just received a phone call from my work place...it appears that this person who has been out on sick leave for about a month or so now(had shoulder surgery)still wont be back...she was suppose to...

  9. need an ear

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

    oh i do sign up for extra hours and go in when needed..........i have signed up for hours for this nurse who will be out for another 2 weeks........the nurse supervisor knows i only want part time...

  10. Is there such a thing as postgrad depression syndrome?

    momtojosh replied to I RN A's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i was a bit torn.....i was haapy to graduate and was proud,as i am 46,and i couldnt wait to be part of my family again....too many days and nights with your nose in your books.....i missed my...

  11. I need an LPNs advice....

    momtojosh replied to windmill182's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Bottom line: if you're willing to do the same work for less pay and continually be looked down upon, then a try it on and see if it fits LPN job may be for you. how sad a statement is that........no...

  12. Medical Assistant to LPN

    momtojosh replied to Danny-MA's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    ***** Im not interested in becoming a nurse at this time. I would like to see how it is as an LPN first :nuke: . Any advice would be greatly appreciated :)********* i dont think anyone here is...

  13. I need serious encouragement/reasons to stay at my BORING job

    momtojosh replied to DaisyChains's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :bowingpurforgive the bluntness...it is PMS time.....but this was only my take.... and that is whiners.....got finger happy on the

  14. I need serious encouragement/reasons to stay at my BORING job

    momtojosh replied to DaisyChains's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i am new....a new graduate as of june,and a new nurse.....i work PT in a state facility for the mentally retarted who are very frail,they need 24/7 care,none walk,all are on g/j tubes,and some...

  15. Are you content at LVN level?

    momtojosh replied to 53Kalypso's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i am a LPN...... so does anyone have any

  16. Are you content at LVN level?

    momtojosh replied to 53Kalypso's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    ladysherry.......what homestudy are you going thru....is it hard.....what pre reqs do you need to get in? i need college math,and chem.....all my other credits from college many moons ago...

  17. Are you content at LVN level?

    momtojosh replied to 53Kalypso's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i am a new LPN and very proud of it....i am also 46.......been married 22 yrs and have been a stay at home mom for 20.......decided to go to school cause i always wanted to be a nurse.......i dont...

  18. confused as to what to do

    momtojosh replied to momtojosh's topic in General Nursing

    juest an update.......i am going to stay with my current job....after alot of soul searching....i really do love it there,love the people and have made some great friends......i just did a 16 hr day...

  19. confused as to what to do

    momtojosh posted a topic in General Nursing

    ok...i will try to explain this best i can.......first off..i am a new LPN,graduated in june and took boards in august.......sarted a state job in july in a very medical and frail mentally retarded...

  20. confused as to what to do

    momtojosh replied to momtojosh's topic in General Nursing

    yup..only nurses work in the house...no aids.....and yes,one of the nurses has to go to the hospital.....its a state regulation of some sort.... i do have caller ID.....it is me who called them back...

  21. confused as to what to do

    momtojosh replied to momtojosh's topic in General Nursing

    thanks everyone....... well...work called 2x today......there are 2 residents in the hospital now,so that means we will be short 2 workers at our house cause someone has to stay with our residnet in...

  22. LPN's Getting No Respect

    momtojosh replied to jjrz1037's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    jjrz1037 ....hey there!!...I was a stay at home mom for 20 yrs also....my yoiungest is 11......i only work PT as a LPN...and LOVE IT..... where i work..we are all LPNS.....no aids....one RN during...

  23. how much is too much

    momtojosh replied to racing-mom4's topic in General Nursing

    i do it all....well it seems it anyway.........and i love it!! i also work in a house type setting with 12 mentally retarded very frail individuals......only nurses work there.....and we do it...

  24. am i missing out?

    momtojosh posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    hello......a little background first.....i am a new older nurse(46),graduated in june,started my first job in july,took and passed boards in august.....LPN.....before all...

  25. am i missing out?

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

    """""Oh, please don't fall into the trap of thinking that only those who care for adults in the hospital setting are practicing "real nursing".""""" your right....that is EXACTLY where I DONT want to...