1uvakindmom

1uvakindmom

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  1. LVN not a "real nurse" .... how to handle that?

    1uvakindmom replied to strawbrykiwi's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LOL! This is exactly what one of my teachers said in my LPN program...that LPNs know the "what" and RNs know the

  2. Are all L&D/Post-Partum units like this?

    1uvakindmom replied to PetiteOpRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am so sorry that you had such bad experiences! I dont think all places are like this. I have had all four of my kids at the same local hospital and the nurses were all wonderful to me each time....

  3. Need some advice on CNA exam

    1uvakindmom posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, my name is Missy and I am new. I took a Medical Assistant course and finished. Finded little opportunity in this area, I decided to become a CNA and found a job at a nursing home which gives you...

  4. Should I stay or should I go?

    1uvakindmom replied to Lamie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I like what OP said about looking for a PRN job that would help you hone your skills while keeping the job you have. I would love that

  5. Work or go for RN (Need your advice)

    1uvakindmom replied to nursebong's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with OP. I graduated LPN school last June, got my license in September, got a job the beginning of November. It was in a nursing home. I worked there for a few months and got to a point where...

  6. Required to watch circumcision?

    1uvakindmom replied to CrunchyMama's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My husband is circ'd and we have three boys. All three of them are uncirc'd. I didnt have the heart to put them through that pain so early in life. I want to be an OB nurse myself, eventually a...

  7. Am I alone?

    1uvakindmom posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know I am not the only new grad to feel stressed out and overwhelmed...but at what point do you realize you will eventually learn what it is to be a nurse? I still feel like I am not a nurse and...

  8. Am I alone?

    1uvakindmom replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks so much for your words od encouragement. It helps to know I am not alone. The nurse educator is having a nurse from another floor go around with me Monday to see if she can give me pointers. I...

  9. New Grad-Unsure of self

    1uvakindmom replied to shlee121's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I keep getting worried that I am going to be

  10. Am I really supposed to be a nurse?

    1uvakindmom posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated LPN school in June, had a baby in July, took the NCLEX-PN and passed in Sept, and started my job at a nursing home on an Alzheimer's unit in November. I got 3 weeks of orientation, and was...

  11. Am I really supposed to be a nurse?

    1uvakindmom replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks so much for the words of confidence. I am just really worried about the incident report

  12. I figured out what my unit manager job really means.

    1uvakindmom replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I cannot help you there, as I am a new nurse myself, but my UM has the same problems. The poor thing has to manage the unit AND work the floor a few days a

  13. Feasible to get Thanksgiving and Christmas off as new RN?

    1uvakindmom replied to ATLbubbles's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new nurse and have to work Christmas. I have 4 children as well, and this is my son's first Christmas (he is 5 months.) I do have Christmas Eve off, however, so we are going to do our Christmas...

  14. How did you know LTC was right for you?

    1uvakindmom replied to PAERRN20's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think you need to have good assessment skills to work in LTC! I work on an Alz. unit, and if there is something wrong with them, they usually cannot tell you...you have to be keen and good at...

  15. New nurse looking for advice

    1uvakindmom posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi! I am a new nurse, working my first job ever as a nurse. I am a LPN working on an Alzheimer's unit in LTC, 7-3 shift. I have been alone for two days now, and feel like I am so lost. I didnt take...

  16. New nurse looking for advice

    1uvakindmom replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have my Aids put the Calmo and Zinc on the bums. It saves me some time. :) I really love being a nurse! I just have to get used to

  17. New nurse looking for advice

    1uvakindmom replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You're not wrong at all for saying that! You shouldnt work off the clock. Yesterday I didnt get out till 4:30 . But an experienced nurse there never really leaves until 4, either, so I dunno. I am...

  18. New nurse looking for advice

    1uvakindmom replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just feel stupid, too. All these nurses know what they are doing, and I dont even really feel like a nurse

  19. New nurse looking for advice

    1uvakindmom replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sue - I have 18 residents, 2 aids. Total, there are 34 residents. 4 aids, 2 nurses, and a unit manager. I have treatments, most are creams to the bum or making sure their geriarms/legs/safety monitors...

  20. If you could build your perfect Nursing Home......how would it be?

    1uvakindmom replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My facility has a staff daycare onsite, and I love

  21. I FOUND A JOB!

    1uvakindmom posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am so excited! I am a new LPN, and I actually got a job, full-time, 7-3! It is in a LTC facility in an Alzheimer's unit, so I know it will be tough (I did CNA with Alzheimer's pts during school),...

  22. I FOUND A JOB!

    1uvakindmom replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    :) I'm glad to hear that

  23. Have I been beaten

    1uvakindmom replied to catz123's topic in General Nursing

    I know it's hard to find a job now, but with experience it is easier to find a job. There are some great job search websites out there. Being a CNA is very marketable, and there are places that are...

  24. New LPN starting LTC job in Alzheimers unit

    1uvakindmom replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    thanks so much for your

  25. New LPN starting LTC job in Alzheimers unit

    1uvakindmom replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks so much for your story. I will definitly make sure to say no sometimes. My kids are little and I dont want to miss out. It sound like you have your hands full! i give you a lot of credit for...