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  1. Tidbits, facts, save-your-butts...for new nurses in LTC

    akayerich replied to CharleeJo.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Always be willing to help out with toileting and basic care. Never think "that's not my job." If you respect your aides, they will respect you. If you help them out, they will help

  2. Need Job as an LPN!

    akayerich replied to LPNKS86's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yep, apply in person if at all possible. And follow-up with a phone call to the HR person or even the DON. Just say something like "I applied 3 days ago and I just wanted to make sure you received...

  3. Can OH LPNs Note Orders?

    akayerich replied to hapyman's topic in Ohio Nursing

    In the nursing homes I've worked in, the orders would never get noted if it weren't for the LPN's! It's one of the main functions of my

  4. CNA before LPN? benificial?

    akayerich replied to Nalini's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would get the CNA or be a nurse tech in a hospital first, too. You will gain SO much valuable experience. Even beyond the patient care stuff. By working in a hospital, you'll already have a feel...

  5. A LVN taking a non-lvn job

    akayerich replied to kikisan's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I actually did a job like that once. It was before I was a nurse, but it was the job that got me started in healthcare. It was really a lot of fun. I would definitely take it if I were you. The...

  6. Bachelors...go back to be an LPN first?

    akayerich replied to WishfulThinking9's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I had a bachelors degree in something else when I decided to become a nurse. I got my LPN and have been working ever since. I guess my situation is a little different than yours, because I didn't...

  7. Want to hear your pet peeves in LTC nursing

    akayerich replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What a good way to vent! 1. CNA's that whine about being short staffed, but then still spend a lot of time hanging around the desk watching me work. 2. Having to hunt for supplys. Isn't it...

  8. New LPN to LTC need organizational tips

    akayerich replied to Brookenicole84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    First, I'll just say that it really does get easier. Especially if you work on the same unit all the time and become accustomed to what meds people get and all the little quirks of the unit. So hang...

  9. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    akayerich replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Cincinnati, OH LPN in LTC 5 years experience I make 21.56/hr, with $1 shift differential for 3-11 or 7-3 on the weekend, and $2 for 3-11 on the weekend. Not every facility does the shift diff, though....

  10. applying for EC

    akayerich replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I talked to an admissions counselor the other day, and he told me you have 6 months to enroll once you application is accepted. i guess after that you have to reapply. My plan is to do the few gen...

  11. rue education

    akayerich replied to marienk's topic in Online Distance Learning

    check out studygroup 101 or larends (lisa arends) study guides on ebay, and know that excelsior gives FREE exam content guides and recommendations for textbooks (which you can find used for pretty...

  12. Wishing to work in California, from another state

    akayerich replied to suzanne4's topic in California Nursing

    sorry, i realize i'm picking up on an old thread and possibly beaten to death topic here, but i read somewhere that if you graduate from excelsior and then work in another state for 2 years, you can...

  13. More EC questions....

    akayerich replied to Price 2002's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm from Ohio too, and have been researching distance learning options. I contacted the Ohio BON and they said that as long as the program is recognized/accepted by the state BON in which it is based...

  14. columbus state clinical/lab and advanced standing question

    akayerich posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    hi everybody! this is the first time i've posted here, but i've done a lot of reading on this forum, so thanks for all of your help. anyway, i'm wondering about clinicals and labs for the online RN...