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  1. LPN Entrance exam test and interview advice gladly accepted

    ibmissy posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi There, Originally I was going to take the NET exam to get into this LPN program that only costs $3500 for the whole program. I heard a lot of stories about how hard it is to get into that...

  2. Survey: Has your facility implemented nurse to patient ratios?

    ibmissy replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I know this thread is pretty old...But currently we have been working short at our facility. I work 7pm-7am. From 11-5am we are always short nurses. We had only three nurses in the building last...

  3. LTC Salaries for a LPN in CT

    ibmissy replied to sweetgeorgianurse75's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I work baylor shift at a nursing home in the Torrington area. My hourly pay is about $22 an hr. But I work baylor weekends..so basically I work two twelve hour shifts and get paid for 40 hrs. I take...

  4. working graveyard shifts in LTC

    ibmissy replied to April_LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work 7pm-7am Baylor weekends at my work. Depending on the residents is what decides your nights. :) The ones with dementia tend to wander and sometimes fall which leaves about 3 hrs of paperwork to...

  5. Any LPN/LVN DON's or ADON's or in Management Somehow???

    ibmissy replied to FocusRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a new graduate of an LPN program, I also agree the DON and ADON should have years of experience. As a new nurse it takes at least 6 months to even have a total clue of what one is doing. There...

  6. Took NCLEX-PN today...

    ibmissy posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not sure how I am feeling about it. I am scared actually. I am not one to have test anxiety, but today I froze. I had a question on peripheral neuropathy and I don't even remember what that is... Ok,...

  7. Where do CT nurses find jobs ?

    ibmissy replied to xmaxiex's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Charlotte Hungerford used to hire LPNs 6 mos ago, but now only wants RNs. I am talking about St Raphaels and places like that down in the southern part of CT. St Vincents hired LPNs up until a few...

  8. Where do CT nurses find jobs ?

    ibmissy replied to xmaxiex's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hey now! I resemble that comment. I just passed my NCLEX-PN boards...and I just started a job at a LTC facility. On a side note. There are hospitals that will hire LPNs. I just happened to find that...

  9. New Grad..start LTC in a week. Any advice? :)

    ibmissy posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi there, I graduated last month from a 15 month LPN program. Previously I was a CNA at a LTC for a year on 3rd shift. Halfway through nursing school I quit, so I could focus on school. I was just...

  10. New Grad..start LTC in a week. Any advice? :)

    ibmissy replied to ibmissy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for all the advice...BTW got my results today for the nclex. I passed.

  11. Took NCLEX-PN today...

    ibmissy replied to ibmissy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I passed!! :) I started bawling when I got off the phone..(I used the

  12. Why be a CNA?

    ibmissy replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Its upsetting when other CNA's do not do their work right. I worked with a girl who made up and documented her own vital signs, didn't give out drinks to those on I&Os, and left people soaked for...

  13. New Grad..start LTC in a week. Any advice? :)

    ibmissy replied to ibmissy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I will..Tomorrow is my first day and I am scared..More so now, because of the snow and sleet that will make getting up the hill to work almost impossible..:) Not to mention they don't know I am...

  14. What was your Pinning Ceremony like?

    ibmissy replied to Nurse2bSandy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Considering tuition was $18K I would say the pin really should have been included.

  15. What did you buy yourself for a graduation present

    ibmissy replied to Nightcrawler's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Heh..I bought my graduation present 9 mos before graduation...a 2000 Mustang. Paid it in cash... After my first paycheck I will buy myself more graduation presents..Not sure what yet..:) Probably...

  16. What was your Pinning Ceremony like?

    ibmissy replied to Nurse2bSandy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated Dec 19th as an LPN. We had the ceremony at a ballroom in the marriot. They had a few guest speakers and then announced winners of different awards..(Directors, clinical excellence, etc.)...

  17. New Grad..start LTC in a week. Any advice? :)

    ibmissy replied to ibmissy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Originally I was looking into hospital jobs. I was hoping to work on the med surg floor or something, but I noticed most hospitals will not hire LPN's anymore. Especially inexperienced ones. The...

  18. Where do CT nurses find jobs ?

    ibmissy replied to xmaxiex's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    A couple other good sites are: http://www.careerbuilder.com

  19. Charlotte Hungerford Hospital - NEED INFO!

    ibmissy replied to Town & Country's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I tried for over a year to get into CHH just as a PCT to no avail. I graduate next month from an LPN program and just noticed lately all the nursing jobs they have available are for RNs..I am guessing...

  20. still hoping to get to know you

    ibmissy replied to ivsandy's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    actually for a few weeks i was on xanax because i was freaking out. my b/p was 146/96. had some problems with an instructor and the director of the program. almost got thrown out this mod and last mod...

  21. still hoping to get to know you

    ibmissy replied to ivsandy's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    hi there, though i am not a nurse yet, i would like to get to know all of you. i am in my 4th module of lpn school. i have one more mod after this and then i can take the nclex.

  22. everbody say hi ??

    ibmissy replied to gaylordfauker's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    YES :) I got to

  23. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    ibmissy replied to straba's topic in General Students

    15 months LPN program. 2nd Module(finals are early next month so almost 3rd semester) at New England Technical Institute in Connecticut. Will graduate Dec. 2004 :)

  24. everbody say hi ??

    ibmissy replied to gaylordfauker's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi Chris, Like "Meet the parents" eh? (I think that was the movie.) I am Missy. I am currently attending school in Shelton to become an LPN. After I graduate in December, I plan on bridging over to...

  25. A&P for Dummies Book

    ibmissy replied to Rivs's topic in General Students

    I have both A&P for dummies and the A&P coloring book. The dummies book I found helpful. It could explain some things in a way that I could understand that the regular schoolbook couldn't. My...