AngelaLPN08

AngelaLPN08

CNA/CMA in LTC

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  1. I just don't know anything!

    AngelaLPN08 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So, I am a fairly new grad starting working in Sept 08, I love what i do, but honestly I am a high paid cna/ with med aid abilities. I am frustrated because of the fact i feel as if I am now under...

  2. POLL - Position/Salary

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

    1. how much do you make as a lvn/lpn? base 14.25, + 1.30nights/3.25 weekends! i do work nights so i get the extra 2. what is your job? i am a lpn at the va 3. f/t or p/t? full time 4. what are your...

  3. LPN's Getting No Respect

    AngelaLPN08 replied to jjrz1037's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree! I do the stuff that none of the RN's want to do. They sure cry when LPN's call in and they are un-available to come in and they have to do pt care. Well not all RN's! I am proud of what I...

  4. Going Off Orientation

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

    I feel the same way...I am LPN and I have 5 shifts left of orientation and I am kind of nervous too. My preceptor has also started telling me to go and do my thing while she just hangs in the wings...

  5. I never thought I would say this...

    AngelaLPN08 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    But I am wondering what I was thinking. I am just in a rut, in just 2 months. It started by hating med passes (we don't do them often where I work but it is done at least 1x a month) I left crying...

  6. Are you content at LVN level?

    AngelaLPN08 replied to 53Kalypso's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, I guess 55 was a "starting point" haha! We currently have a LPN on our floor that is 62 and can't do her job to her full capacity and won't transfer because she makes more money working where...

  7. Are you content at LVN level?

    AngelaLPN08 replied to 53Kalypso's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't have any problem being a LPN I love what I do and where I do it! I make great money (for my area of course) and I could live just off of my income. However I do eventually want to be a RN,...

  8. Is doing the LVN program even worth it? or just go for the RN?

    AngelaLPN08 replied to samsam22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you are able to go for the RN program then GO! The LPN is a great way for somebody who can't take the 2 years for the RN and still be a nurse and gain experience. I love that I went and did my LPN...

  9. No respect for LVN's/LPN's

    AngelaLPN08 replied to Jen01tx's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I honestly believe people who have attitudes about things such as LPN/RN's also have attitudes in other aspects of their life. This is their issue not mine. I am an LPN and so proud. RN's at my job...

  10. What is medication test for VA hospital include

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

    This was is my 1st job too! I had already been hired, and mind you I don't think there is a "standardized test". It was all of the above as far as labs, mainly sodium was used in mine. We had some...

  11. What is medication test for VA hospital include

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

    The test was 100 questions for us. It covered basic medication information, there were drug calculations so def. review those. Lab values were included and safe doses. We also had some critical...

  12. Major dilemma- can anyone help?

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

    If you are offered a great position to work as a nurse, I would take whatever is offered and suck it up knowing it will be what you want! I work nights and I HATE IT! But I know I will work hard and...

  13. Feeling stupid

    AngelaLPN08 replied to newbie26's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I feel the same! I am training and I feel like a huge idiot! Some days I wonder what I was doing going into nursing! I love it more than any other job I have ever had. I am happy and I known I...

  14. Just Fired From My 1st Nursing Job

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

    I think you are better off keep your license safe! Good luck with your father and job search! I hope that you have the best of luck with your future endeavors! A place that truly cares about their...

  15. Any VA Clinic LPNs here?

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

    Our VA here has all the applications online you can print them and drop them off in person at HR. Or I just went in and picked one up! Paperwork paperwork, paperwork! Wait until you get the job and...

  16. Any VA Clinic LPNs here?

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

    Good Luck...Like I said the VA here loves the LPN's I do not think they higher too many RN's in primary care clinic where I work. The VA likes to use the LPN to their full scope of practice. Best of...

  17. Any VA Clinic LPNs here?

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

    VA clinics in my area are hard to get into....tons of "in house" nurses apply for the job. our clinic is all part of the hospital tho. Pro great hours, and hey you work at the VA decent benefits....

  18. My LTC facility is starting to Hire Med Techs

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

    I was a Med aid before I became an LPN. In hindsight I don't think I was a good one lol. I did not understand the medications, proper ways to administer and specific rules. I followed all of my...

  19. I quit nursing school

    AngelaLPN08 replied to curiousrainbowfan's topic in General Students

    If it is not in you, then why make yourself suffer and have a career that won't make you happy. I agree with others there are so many other "helping" careers. Social worker! They do a lot and no...

  20. Letters of Recommendation from Teachers. Do they have to be sealed in an envelope?

    AngelaLPN08 replied to sushi4breakfast's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As I try to get into an RN program my instructor sealed the letter..and signed it over the seal. She said it shows i did not tamper with

  21. New LPN, new job, and IV push...

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

    I agree never never do what is out of your scope of practice!!! If something was to happen the doctor would probably run for the hills you would be standing there with the IV push. But clearly state...

  22. How far did you travel?

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

    I live rural and will drive 60 miles one way with minimal traffic. I will do 12 hour shifts so it will be fine! We are considering moving but our mortgage would be 5x as high! (my house was 20,000!)...

  23. Scared to work :(

    AngelaLPN08 replied to Jab08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats on passing your boards! When I went on my one and only interview I was asked a question on how to prioritize my patients, another question on what to do if we had people call in sick...I...

  24. license number question

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

    I live in South Dakota and that is what I did. I filled out applications that same day! By the time I had interviews I had already received my paper

  25. Nose Piercing

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

    I am a 25 year old new LPN Graduate. During my preceptor at the VA I was not able to wear anything at all besides my wedding ring. (school rules) However the VA employees had piercings, a lot of...