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  1. LPN school: wasted a year of my life

    dulcemorena posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I graduated earlier this year, (March), could not find a GPN job. Got my license a month ago and still no luck. I have applied everywhere, nursing homes, hospitals, Dr offices. I feel like I wasted a...

  2. Can an LPN get a job as a CNA?

    dulcemorena replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    I already had my CNA certification while I attended nursing school. Those in my class that didnt have their certification were told that they could take the CNA written and skills test once we...

  3. New graduate LPNs: any luck finding jobs.

    dulcemorena replied to myperads's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I just had to go back on orientation for 3 days.. I was hired for night shift, but they had me train for 4 weeks on day shift and then someone from day shift volunteered to orient me to nights, but...

  4. LPN school: wasted a year of my life

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

    I did find a job, its a LTC facility, unfortunately its has the worst reputation in the area but its a job for now. Im just glad to be able to give my family a decent Christmas. Im trying to start...

  5. state survey and a bad reputation

    dulcemorena posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in a facility that was on the verge of being closed down a year and a half ago. The place has a bad reputation but from the day I started I could see the potential in the place and the...

  6. Does your healthcare facility hire employees with HIV or hepatitis

    dulcemorena replied to Fig77's topic in General Nursing

    wow your facility tested you for HIV? Ive never heard of such a thing, I didnt even think it was legal for anyone to ask your HIV status besides your own physician. Thats crazy, its discrimination. I...

  7. Please do not let altered old ladies covered in urine sign out AMA

    dulcemorena replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I understand not forcing her to stay, but if their orientation is altered then at least try to make sure they have on clean clothes or clean pajamas. Maybe thats just my ltc cna experience talking. Or...

  8. Nursing job interview attire

    dulcemorena replied to vnuwish's topic in General Nursing

    Just as someone else said, hit the thrift stores. I volunteered at a Rescue Mission thrift store earlier this year to make up some hours for class, I was surprised at the amount of decent clothing...

  9. Mandatory Flu shots

    dulcemorena replied to CathyLew's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I work in NYS, I just received a note with my check last week (I work for a staffing agency) that told me if I didnt get the shot by 11/30 that I would be terminated as of 12/1. Even though the...

  10. LPN Day Shift Supervisor?

    dulcemorena replied to Karynica, RN's topic in General Nursing

    No, usually the LPN is charge over the

  11. New graduate LPNs: any luck finding jobs.

    dulcemorena replied to myperads's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I can understand not getting the job you want due to lack of experience, that happens in any field, but when everyone turns you down because of being a new grad, or when certain places have phased out...

  12. LPN school: wasted a year of my life

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

    I live in an area where there are just a few schools, but are holding 3 or 4 classes at the same time (night classes, weekend classes, day classes, Ft and Pt) so there are a lot of LPN's in the...

  13. New graduate LPNs: any luck finding jobs.

    dulcemorena replied to myperads's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    so much for the so-called nursing

  14. Hate/Love Relationship with Nursing

    dulcemorena replied to OldMareLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Have some of you worked as CNA's before you went to nursing school? I feel like those that have worked in facilities as CNA's beforehand understand the politics a little better than those who jump...

  15. I took my PN NCLEX today too

    dulcemorena replied to sunshineNTC's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There was one person in my class that failed with 85 questions. Think there was a language barrier. He hasnt taken it again as far as I know. I passed with 85. Sorry for those that have to wait long...

  16. New graduate LPNs: any luck finding jobs.

    dulcemorena replied to myperads's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I graduated in March 2009 and still have had no luck in finding a job. I've applied everywhere and no luck. Feel like I wasted a year of my life. Shouldve gone to RN

  17. medications

    dulcemorena replied to horsehobby's topic in General Nursing

    we always learned 6 rights.. (patient, time, dose, med, route, documentation) and 3 checks. I'm a little nervous about passing meds for so many people but somewhat excited to begin something new. Some...

  18. How long before you get comfortable in LTC?

    dulcemorena replied to jensmomrn11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh good,I thought about carrying a notebook for when I begin my first job but wasnt sure if there was time to stop and take notes all the time. I just thought it may help prevent asking the same...

  19. LTC newbie.. CNA's hate me! help!

    dulcemorena replied to wannabenars's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thats why I think it helps to be a CNA before becoming a nurse because you know the workload and duties. It gives you an advantage for when they try to tell you they dont have time to do something and...

  20. Orientation length?

    dulcemorena replied to chellelynn25's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    at one facility I know they give around 5 weeks orientation. You cant even get used to the routine of a place after 3 days, let alone feel comfortable enough to pass meds on your own. A couple weeks...

  21. Do LVN's really make nothing (minimum wage)?

    dulcemorena replied to hcer4507's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    around here (upstate ny) most of the ltc facilities pay new lpns between 13-15 an hour depending on what shift you work. The only ones making over 20 per hour work for agencies or do travel nursing....

  22. How long after you graduated did it take you to take the NCLEX-PN?

    dulcemorena replied to luckystudentnurseRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It actually took me a little longer, graduated March 25th, didnt take the test until July 30th, passed, got license number on website 8/11. Some people in my class took it right away and failed it....

  23. What time does your LTC facililty start getting residents up?

    dulcemorena replied to KarynicaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    at our facility night shift will begin to get them up at around 6am. Most of the time residents are dressed and left in bed until the am crew gets there, so they'll sleep at least until 8am. It takes...

  24. CNA Exam

    dulcemorena replied to shelskyrn2010's topic in New York Nursing

    I am currently taking LPN classes in upstate ny and we are also allowed to sit for the cna exam after we finish the geriatric