LaLaEm4

LaLaEm4

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  1. New lpn in assisted living.

    LaLaEm4 replied to Nkrystal.lpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I go one at a time...at my old job I would maybe do two at a time, but it was a day setting so I would pour two, label them, and then cross the building to give to clients. Each was only on one med,...

  2. New lpn in assisted living.

    LaLaEm4 replied to Nkrystal.lpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You will get faster, I'm about to be in the same boat because when you aren't familiar with your residents, you're slow and that's ok. It will get better. Make a brain sheet with everyone's name and...

  3. More than 30 residents to one LPN...?

    LaLaEm4 replied to fiddlercricket's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi Vintage, I'm curious about your experience in ALF...I interviewed today and asked to do an unpaid shadow day (tomorrow), because I'm concerned about the 36:1 nurse ratio they told me about. I have...

  4. New to Inpatient Hospice, ratios,skills, help!

    LaLaEm4 replied to LaLaEm4's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Oh my goodness, thank you so much for this reply! The facility I'm interviewing with also takes patients across the lifespan, sounds very similar. I'm glad to hear that you say it's the best job...

  5. New to Inpatient Hospice, ratios,skills, help!

    LaLaEm4 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I currently work in a day program for adults with developmental disabilities, and have been there for a year. Looking for more of a challenge and change of scenery, and since I've always felt a pull...

  6. Should I return to LTC? Reading Suggestions?

    LaLaEm4 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi all, The (sort of) short story: I'm considering looking into going back to work at a LTC facility. I really struggled (badly) with my first experience, and felt like I could never go back. I feel...

  7. Working in LTC

    LaLaEm4 replied to jl2013's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi there, I am a LPN and graduated in June and began PRN work at a (for profit- never thought that this would make a difference) LTC in September. The last true shift I worked was Christmas Eve...

  8. LPN Volunteering at Senior Center- Need Advice

    LaLaEm4 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Posted this in volunteer nursing, probably not the best spot- I really could use some help and I'm very appreciative....thanks all: Hi all, I am a relatively new grad- June 2012- and have worked per...

  9. New nurses wanted.

    LaLaEm4 replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a wonderful nurse who has been such an exemplary unofficial mentor and I'm wondering if I'm reading her words. Well said. You responded to one of my panic stricken, flightier sounding...

  10. LPN Volunteering at Senior Center- Need Advice

    LaLaEm4 replied to LaLaEm4's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I appreciate this. I know it seems panic-y but I'm sure with a few more years under my belt, it'll simmer down . Regardless, thanks for your reply, it was helpful to

  11. LPN Volunteering at Senior Center- Need Advice

    LaLaEm4 replied to LaLaEm4's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you both, I'll be calling the BON today and seeing if my liability insurance is sufficient. I won't be using any nursing skills, but I know that a license is a license, and I want to protect...

  12. LPN at North Shore Community College

    LaLaEm4 replied to 007Bonita's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    This is really good advice, and it is part of the reason I personally took the PN route. As of right now, I have no plans of ever being a hospital nurse. I love working with the elderly, and my goal...

  13. LPN at North Shore Community College

    LaLaEm4 replied to 007Bonita's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    This is really good advice, and it is part of the reason I personally took the PN route. As of right now, I have no plans of ever being a hospital nurse. I love working with the elderly, and my goal...

  14. LPN at North Shore Community College

    LaLaEm4 replied to 007Bonita's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I graduated from NSCC this past June. Passed the boards on July 28th, currently job hunting! I loved the program, it was thorough and well organized and the clinical affiliations are wonderful. I am...

  15. Where do YOU work? Need input for presentation

    LaLaEm4 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi all! As a part of a group presentation for my vocational trends class, I am looking to get some input from some actual LPNs currently working. -Where do YOU work? What does your role entail?...

  16. Where do YOU work? Need input for presentation

    LaLaEm4 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi all! As a part of a group presentation for my vocational trends class, I am looking to get some input from some actual LPNs currently working. -Where do YOU work? What does your role entail?...

  17. Help on Lawrence Memorial ASN!

    LaLaEm4 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am interested in applying to the ASN program, but had a few questions... Does anyone know if they are still accepting students for the Spring 2010 Day division? I know it's rolling admissions, but I...

  18. North Shore CC LPN program

    LaLaEm4 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, I applied for the Fall 2011 LPN program and was looking to see if anyone else on the board has also also applied. Also, for those who have gone through the program or are currently in it, how...

  19. North Shore CC LPN program

    LaLaEm4 replied to LaLaEm4's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Congratulations!!!! So

  20. NSCC RN Admission's...Still Waiting!

    LaLaEm4 replied to CaptainRy's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Congratulations! I'm taking the LPN route there this fall (kicking myself for not applying to the RN program...oh well!), and I'm hoping to do the bridge a year afterwards. It's so exciting getting...

  21. North Shore CC LPN program

    LaLaEm4 replied to LaLaEm4's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks, Erin!!! How is everything going with

  22. North Shore CC LPN program

    LaLaEm4 replied to LaLaEm4's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I got in...phew. My acceptance package seems to be missing a bunch of stuff, though. Did anyone hear

  23. TEAS

    LaLaEm4 replied to annak1000's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm not sure whether it's different or not at different schools, but the TEAS that I took had no essay questions...mine was at North Shore Community College. If it's version V, I would get the study...

  24. North Shore CC LPN program

    LaLaEm4 replied to LaLaEm4's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks, lcann! I appreciate it...I'm constantly checking the mail. How did you like the program? Did you have trouble finding a job afterwards? Erin, if you go to...

  25. North Shore CC LPN program

    LaLaEm4 replied to LaLaEm4's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I know, it's wonderful that it's only 10 months. Can't wait to hear back...anything...I'm so