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  1. First nursing job, need help!

    scrublifenurse10 replied to bigmamabear's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    First of all, congrats on the job! Sorry that you're being faced with so many struggles right out of the gate...but just know that we've all been there, and it does get better! Second, the best tips...

  2. Advice/Tips for training new LPN's in LTC

    scrublifenurse10 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've been an LPN for 7 years and worked in LTC for the last few years. I love what I do! My husband and I recently bought a house that is 3 counties away from where we were living (almost and hour...

  3. A&P study resources

    scrublifenurse10 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Two questions: 1. Does anyone have any tips, study guides, notes, etc that they can share? 2 has anyone purchased EmpoweRN How To Study for A&P program? If so, is it worth the money?

  4. Night shift blues

    scrublifenurse10 replied to Dramruch's topic in General Nursing

    Once you get home of the mornings could you spend that 2-3 hours working on things until you get tired enough to go to bed? For instance, maybe start prepping your meal that you will be making that...

  5. LPN starting LTC Monday

    scrublifenurse10 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I will be starting orientation Monday in LTC. I will be 7p-7a with 27 residents. Any advice, brain sheets, info, etc would be appreciated! FYI - it's not a "throw you in" kind of facility. Very...

  6. LPN starting LTC Monday

    scrublifenurse10 replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes it is 7p-7a. Three 12-hour shifts per

  7. LPN with new job offer!!

    scrublifenurse10 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been an LPN for 5 years. I worked for the first year as a night shift nurse in a hospital on med/surg unit (loved it)...then we moved and I had to leave that job. Hospitals where I live now do...

  8. LPN with new job offer!!

    scrublifenurse10 replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Went for my drug test yesterday and she told me about how they do orientation. First day I will meet all the management team in the morning meeting and also be taken out for lunch by a member of the...

  9. LPN with new job offer!!

    scrublifenurse10 replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That's what I thought to! The DON interviewed me and gave me a complete tour of the facility with great detail so I feel pretty good about that part of it. Just hoping to get some ideas and advice...

  10. LPN with new job offer!!

    scrublifenurse10 replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks! I appreciate the input!! The facility seems to be on the "up & up"...they have a great name in our community and very rarely have openings because they have employees that have stayed...

  11. LPN with LTC interview this week!!

    scrublifenurse10 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have been a nurse for 5 years. I started out in a hospital for about 1 year and then we relocated. At that point I was unable to get work in a hospital setting in my new location (they don't hire...

  12. Typical 7-3 shift in LTC

    scrublifenurse10 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What's a typical 7-3 shift like for an LPN in

  13. 1 month into being a Med/Surg nurse. Help!

    scrublifenurse10 replied to nurse2b121212's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Would you be willing to share the documents/forms you keep in your binder? Really look on for some extra help in this

  14. any tips for a new urology nurse?

    scrublifenurse10 posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have just been offered a new job in a urology office. Would love some advice on any books that may be helpful to prepare for my job and/or any tips you may have to help me be successful in this job....

  15. Nurse "tools" for LTC

    scrublifenurse10 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I start my first LTC job as an LPN in one week (I have been working in a doctors office setting for 3 years). What kind of "tools" do I need to have to be a great LTC nurse? What do you carry with...

  16. What should new LTC nurse know??

    scrublifenurse10 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you were going to contribute to a cheat sheet/notebook for a new LTC nurse, what information would you give? For instance, any notes, thoughts, ideas, etc that you use to do your job that might be...

  17. Nurse "tools" for LTC

    scrublifenurse10 replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just to clarify,I do know that sliding scales vary by patient as well as the type of insulin being given...I guess "scale" was the wrong term to use. What I have is more of a chart type thing where I...

  18. Interview advice

    scrublifenurse10 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have an interview on Monday for LPN in LTC and would like any advice...what to expect..what questions to ask...etc.

  19. Working in a SNF

    scrublifenurse10 replied to Mzkikalvn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would stay where you are. I myself have been an LPN for 3 1/2 years in the clinical office setting and feel as though my actual nurse skill set is slim. I just gave my 2-week notice on Friday, as I...

  20. Interview advice

    scrublifenurse10 replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I got the

  21. What should new LTC nurse know??

    scrublifenurse10 replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Any other ideas to help me out on my new LTC LPN

  22. Why can't I get a LTC job??

    scrublifenurse10 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry so long! I have been an LPN for a little over 3 years. Nursing is a second career choice for me (I am 39 years old). I always wanted to be a nurse but I got married at 20 and had my son at...

  23. Why can't I get a LTC job??

    scrublifenurse10 replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Actually it was advertised as part time...during my interview I expressed my need for full time, so they ended up making it a full time

  24. Why can't I get a LTC job??

    scrublifenurse10 replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I GOT THE

  25. What should new LTC nurse know??

    scrublifenurse10 replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in Geriatric, LTC