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  1. Overwhelmed...

    militarymom06 replied to Lil'_young_nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LTC is overwhelming in itself, not to mention the stress factor. As time passes, you will gain more confidence in yourself. As far as the med pass goes, it will get easier and you will get faster...

  2. CNA as a NURSING SUPERVISOR?

    militarymom06 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    How would you, as an LPN, feel about a CNA being YOUR supervisor? I've been a nurse for almost 20 years, and this really ticks me off. Is this even legal? I recently started a new job, at a new...

  3. Georgia LPN Scope of Practice

    militarymom06 replied to Magnolia08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The only med that I know for sure, that we cannot push in GA, is Lasix. Your facility should have a policy and procedures manual, just ask them if they do and where it's kept. In fact, they ARE...

  4. Backstabbing in LTC

    militarymom06 replied to deedee1245's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't miss LTC at all, so glad to be out of there. I worked in LTC for almost 20 yrs, and it's the biggest Peyton Place I've ever seen in my life. Seems like someone has to keep something stirred...

  5. found a pill/not given....

    militarymom06 replied to mel1977's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    FLUSH IT and FORGET ABOUT IT!!! We've all came home with one pill or another in our pockets, we're human and mistakes are made. Don't sweat

  6. im so tired to being told this by some rns! grrr

    militarymom06 replied to angelwings777's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't let it get you down. I've been an LPN for 20 yrs and I'm STILL hearing the same question. "Don't you want to get your RN?" "When are you going back to school to get your RN?" I'm tired of...

  7. Help!-Question for you

    militarymom06 replied to josinda421's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It's great that you are able to work in MD as a CNA and still have your nursing license. You can't do that in GA, anywhere. As far as jobs go. Have you checked in other places besides the hospital?...

  8. CNA cert. for a LPN?

    militarymom06 replied to JourneyRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't think you can work as a cna once you become an LPN, atleast I know you can't in Georgia. You are over-qualified to be a cna, and why would you want to? You spent all those long, hard hours in...

  9. difficult unit for just 1 nurse

    militarymom06 replied to makes needs known's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This could be a very dangerous situation. Not only for the residents, but also your nursing license is out there on the line. You have worked too hard to get your license, and since the D.O.N. really...

  10. CNA as a NURSING SUPERVISOR?

    militarymom06 replied to militarymom06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I couldn't agree with you more. I have always said being a cna SHOULD be a pre-requisite to nursing school, whether LPN or RN. I was a cna before and during nursing school and I truly believe it...

  11. LPN in GA

    militarymom06 replied to jemacha's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LOL...I've lived in GA all my life, and live in a small town. That does make a difference. There's not as many nursing opportunities where I live, but if you lived somewhere around the Atlanta area...

  12. LPN duties & is it possible to work FT & attend school for LPN?

    militarymom06 replied to sfreders's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I did work full-time, 16 hours every Sat & Sun and 8 hrs one day through the week, AND went to school full-time...Mon-Fri. I had 2 small kids with the oldest in 1st grade. It is/was very hard...

  13. LPN in GA

    militarymom06 replied to jemacha's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There, again, depends on how long you have been a nurse. It pays less than SOME LTC, but the work is soooooooooo much easier. At my age, with the benefits they have to offer and the work...

  14. The reality for LPN/LVN for a new graduate

    militarymom06 replied to Bala Shark's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been working in LTC forever, seems like...since 1989, and you are right..NOTHING CHANGES. Overworked, understaffed, under paid. Putting up with all the "crap", it's all politics anyway. I...

  15. Medication Error and Overtime

    militarymom06 replied to lookingbeyond's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am so sorry you are having such a difficult time. It's not easy being a LTC nurse, especially when you work nights and you are basically on your own. I have been in your shoes, and I know how you...

  16. new grad LVN with interview at correctional facility...HELP!

    militarymom06 replied to Marisa07's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just wondering how your interview went? Hope it went well. AND you won't believe this.!!!! I'm GOING BACK to the state prison here. LOL After very much consideration, plus the fact that I am so...

  17. LPN in GA

    militarymom06 replied to jemacha's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would think long and hard before making a move to Georgia. I've been an LPN, here, for 20 years and believe me, the pay is not that great. Most facilities, and I'm speaking of LTC, base your pay...

  18. new grad LVN with interview at correctional facility...HELP!

    militarymom06 replied to Marisa07's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I said "young", I didn't mean a kid. LOL However, you are young both in years and experience. PLEASE don't take that wrong. Remember, I'm from the "older" generation. Never trust anyone UNDER 30....

  19. new grad LVN with interview at correctional facility...HELP!

    militarymom06 replied to Marisa07's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    First off, congrats on becoming an LPN. It's a long and hard road. Are you sure you want to be a correctional nurse? This is your first nursing job, correct? I was a correctional nurse for 3...

  20. CNA as a NURSING SUPERVISOR?

    militarymom06 replied to militarymom06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Most facilities do utilizine cna's to be the staffing coordinator, but NOT nursing supervisor. Staffing coordinator is responsible for making out the schedules, making sure each shift is covered with...

  21. CNA as a NURSING SUPERVISOR?

    militarymom06 replied to militarymom06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    First of all, I DO NOT have a problem with the cna. She is a sweet girl, and personally I have nothing against her. However, I DO have a problem with any cna being pulled off the floor, doing resident...

  22. LVN Salaries in Southern California

    militarymom06 replied to socal99's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I REALLY need to relocate if that's the pay in CA. I've been a nurse almost 20 yrs, and the average starting salary is $16/hr in my area. They base the pay on how long you've been a nurse. I do...

  23. New LPN grad looking for LPNs insight

    militarymom06 replied to Cisl4him's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    CONGRATS on passing your boards and/or finishing nursing school. It's tough, been there done that. I remember very well the day I found out that I had passed. I screamed, cried, yelled,...

  24. PN Graudate Need Advice on Retaking NCLEX

    militarymom06 replied to Like2BNurse2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You will probably have to take a refresher course in order to retake your boards, or even go back to school and start all over. I know, in Georgia, you are only allowed to take the test so many times...

  25. Did I do the right thing?

    militarymom06 replied to nursebecca35's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It is possible that this patient had some residual, and that could be the reason why the pump was turned off. I had a patient that we were always having to turn his pump off because of residual, n/v...