AngelaLPN08

AngelaLPN08

CNA/CMA in LTC

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  1. Failed Nursing Summer Class

    AngelaLPN08 replied to dpherzer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am so sorry that you are dealing with this, consider it a learning expierence and gain from it. Repeating a class won't make you less of a nurse. In my school we need an 85% to pass. We started...

  2. wanting to become a lpn...pls help.

    AngelaLPN08 replied to pypersmomma's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with that statement! For me, I loved school! I enjoyed studying and learning all of the aspects I could about being a LPN! I was lucky and met some of my best gals I have ever met. We had a...

  3. Schools NCLEX pass rate question

    AngelaLPN08 replied to kerri2686's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My admissions rep never knew much about our program either. She just set up the schedule when we first were accepted to the program. The person who honestly knew everything about the Nursing Program...

  4. Night Shift?!?!

    AngelaLPN08 replied to pitbullkcm's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I worked nights as a CNA for years. I worked in the Alzheimer wing, with nobody around. The Charge nurse was in a different part of the building, so I had nobody to talk to..except when a patient...

  5. I wish all the washed out tired nurses would retire.

    AngelaLPN08 replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This has nothing to do with age, nurses get run down. Sad true fact...the only time they should re-think their job is when they no longer are putting patient safety/needs first. I just wanted to say...

  6. Brand New LPN starting on postpartum floor

    AngelaLPN08 replied to Zoomnurse08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm jealous! I want a job like that!

  7. I wish all the washed out tired nurses would retire.

    AngelaLPN08 replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Age does not matter about "worn out nurses". I had one that was not even 50 at my place of employment when I was a CNA. She never wanted to do charting, and would do every shortcut she could. A...

  8. Disapointed about new job

    AngelaLPN08 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So, I got a position at the VA hospital and I am trying to conceal how upset I am about the position. I won't have any "real" LPN experience during this job. I feel like I am going to be a high paid...

  9. Nclex

    AngelaLPN08 replied to SoonSurgery-RN-BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I worked threw the saunders 3rd edition, it was a hard book but i'm glad i did it. I didn't really use the book too much, just the chapters I felt needed extra help. I used the CD daily doing at...

  10. Disapointed about new job

    AngelaLPN08 replied to AngelaLPN08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It is completely the shift as far as LPN duties. We have the RN's who do all pills and I think they do treatments. They actually have 1 or 2 CNA's that work at night. Nights is usually where they...

  11. Disapointed about new job

    AngelaLPN08 replied to AngelaLPN08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I doubt I will be leaving this job any time soon! I do know how lucky I am to have this job that starts at more money than any other job in the area. I guess I have been there during the day and I...

  12. LPN program too much money??

    AngelaLPN08 replied to kerri2686's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow, that is a lot of money! I would meet with the program director, and see what they say, what is the NCLEX pass rate for their program, what is the minimum grade level needed to continue in the...

  13. CNA cert. for a LPN?

    AngelaLPN08 replied to JourneyRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As an LPN you can do all of the same work as a CNA. At the facility I worked at we were always short staffed and the LPN's would pick up shifts all the time, doing the CNA work, but getting paid as an...

  14. How long did it take you to feel comfortable in LTC?

    AngelaLPN08 replied to vanilmil's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I love LTC, however it depends on where you work. Here we have "Good Sam" facilities and I love them! They utilize Medication Aids, and have a TX nurse! Plus 2 nurses per hall. I can't imagine how...

  15. Medical assistants and LPNs

    AngelaLPN08 replied to Angela Ma's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    WOW, this was quite interesting reading material. I had two MA's in my LPN class, they were working a doctors office and were happy that they knew how to do some of the skills that we were learning....

  16. terrified of a nursing job

    AngelaLPN08 replied to dbledutchs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm starting a new job in a week or two. It is the VA hospital, however its the long term care so similar to LTC facility but a bit different. I did my preceptor at the VA so I know what will be...

  17. Studying Saunders 3rd Edition Lab values

    AngelaLPN08 replied to VANESSA WILLIAMS's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    They need to make an audio studying version for people who travel a lot! I drove from South Dakota and would have loved to listen to a review that asked me questions while

  18. Nclex Pn

    AngelaLPN08 replied to New Creation's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I never did the Exam Reviews on the saunders review. I couldn't sit there and wait to go threw the whole test! It was too boring. I would do tons of the quizzes, I never counted how many a day I...

  19. advanced placement in LPN program?

    AngelaLPN08 replied to kerri2686's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I had one girl who attended an RN program for a year she did not have to do LPN 101 however she did have to start when we began our clinical rotations. However even tho she had been in the RN...

  20. difficult unit for just 1 nurse

    AngelaLPN08 replied to makes needs known's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't know if I would want to stay there either. It is sad that the DON is not helping, because she is putting her residents at risk, and her nurses. If your DON continues to do nothing I would...

  21. Dwindling jobs for LPN's

    AngelaLPN08 replied to Poochee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In the hospitals in my area LPN's are only used as tech's too! The VA hospital LOVES LPN's so thats where I

  22. RP: Questions on night shift working.. I'm new too

    AngelaLPN08 replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I loved my nights as a CNA they were 12 hour shifts I personally liked to clump 2 together at a time. It was a great job. I was just hired at the VA hospital but the night LPN's are more like CNA's...

  23. NCLEX Friday LAST MINUTE TIPS

    AngelaLPN08 replied to momofthree's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I answered a few questions on my NCLEX that the random fact thread helped me remember! Most people say don't study the day before. I just did a bit of "skimming" and the random fact thread. I...

  24. NCLEX examination..can I talk to myself?

    AngelaLPN08 replied to BrklynNYgal's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In the building that I was in we had 1 room that was seperate, I would ask if they have an individual room like that for the talkers. I had a friend that used it. They say its for "special needs"...

  25. LPN certificate and CNA ?

    AngelaLPN08 replied to Butterflybee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes here in South Dakota you can work on a Temp. License until you take your boards. If you are unsure just contact the Board of Nursing in your