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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, so it wasn't as risky as I could differentiate b/w ...

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 preferences, details, etc to help yourself. How man...

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 worked in LTC, passed meds to 20, so this number ...

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 you've ever had. I've heard of nurses only having 2-3 o...

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 towards hospice, I finally applied and got called i...

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 incompetent in this area and want to give myself a...

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 where I stayed late to help out as an aide. My orienta...

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 diem at a SNF. I've recently been asked to help/vo...

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 posts earlier this week, and I was grateful for the e...

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 me.

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 that. Thank you both again!

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 is to get experience in LTC - go to school part tim...

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 is to get experience in LTC - go to school part tim...

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 planning on going back to complete an associates de...

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? -Where have you worked in the past? -What do you enjoy...

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? -Where have you worked in the past? -What do you enjoy...

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 didn't know if anyone knew if that section was al...

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 soon did you hear whether or not you were accepted? I...

Congratulations!!!! So exciting!!

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 the letter, well done! :heartbeat

Thanks, Erin!!! How is everything going with you??

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

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 guide book...that helped a lot and I did quite well...

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 http://www.northshore.edu/cms/file/academics/programs/pnr/admission_requirements_and_ap...

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