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  1. Emergent Situation Gone Wrong. Ideas?

    Gizmo44 replied to Tencat25's topic in School

    I think schools need to practice medical emergencies like they do fire drills and tornado drills. and now often active shooter drills. At least for the adults to know how operate. Sounds like you...

  2. Nursing Interview Attire

    Gizmo44 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have my first interview for my first RN position at a hospital this week and am getting nervous. I know to prepare in advance - research the facility, practice answering interview questions, have...

  3. Warning to New Grads

    Gizmo44 replied to Little_Mouse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think you meant too many patients to a nurse, at least I hope that's what you meant...I'm sure that is it based on the rest of your post. I had a similar experience and couldn't deal with the risk...

  4. NCLEX-PN preparation

    Gizmo44 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am currently preparing to take the test and am using Saunders Comprehensive review and the ATI books/assessments we used in school as well as the CDs from my texts. I am having trouble getting above...

  5. Warning to New Grads

    Gizmo44 replied to Little_Mouse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Noc4senuf, This sounds like a situation that I would love. Its overwhelming enough just starting a new job out of nursing school...anywhere for that matter. But to feel like you're just thrown into...

  6. Warning to New Grads

    Gizmo44 replied to Little_Mouse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OMG - I feel as if someone is writing my memoir. Put "Gizmo44" as the poster and all would fit my experience. I went through the same thing only as a new grad LPN. I got my license in Aug.08 &...

  7. A&P and Chemistry online - Ivy Tech

    Gizmo44 posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    I am retaking both A&P 1 & 2 to raise my points for the LPN to RN transition program since I didn't get in for this summer. I figured since I already took them as well as went through all the...

  8. A&P and Chemistry online - Ivy Tech

    Gizmo44 replied to Gizmo44's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Taranator - I just finished 101 from Terre Haute. If you want, PM me your instructor's name and I can probably tell you exactly what to

  9. A&P and Chemistry online - Ivy Tech

    Gizmo44 replied to Gizmo44's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Thank you BlindMouse3, I figured since it was an 8-week course, it would be very intense. I already have the book and have started reading it based on what we covered the first time I took it. I also...

  10. A&P and Chemistry online - Ivy Tech

    Gizmo44 replied to Gizmo44's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Thanks Csab Sounds pretty doable and the format is similar to other online classes I've taken. Since I took it before (face-to-face) I just wasn't sure how the labs were done. We had Lab exams where...

  11. IVY-103 - Anyone taken?

    Gizmo44 replied to RNwntaB's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I took this class last Spring out of Fort Wayne. It was a 5 week class & the book we used was K.I.S.S. - Guide to Fitness. We walked a mile for each class and had to keep an exercise log along...

  12. # of residents in LTC

    Gizmo44 replied to pielęgniarka's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I only meant that I want to get my RN to broaden my opportunities. LPNs aren't utilized in the areas I want to work (hospitals, surgery) and the only way I can get there is to get my RN. LPNs are...

  13. resident/staff ratios

    Gizmo44 replied to june2009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I posted before, I hadn't worked a shift outside of training because I was hired PRN. Well, I did this past weekend (11/22 & 23). My training experience was horrible, mind you, and I almost...

  14. Safe nurse to resident ratios in LTC?

    Gizmo44 replied to erinp88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is how it is in Indiana too. I researched the issue after finishing training and being so frustrated I didn't want to return. I figured there had to be regulation somewhere saying what the max....

  15. resident/staff ratios

    Gizmo44 replied to june2009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In Indiana they have nurse hours/resident but I think it is to compare facilities and not "regulation". I am not sure what it means as far as nurse to # residents though. I do know that it is the...

  16. Training a brand new nurse

    Gizmo44 replied to JB2007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hope everything went well for your training. I am a brand new nurse starting PRN in LTC and thought I would add my 2 cents based on my training experience & the changes I would make. First of...

  17. Hourly Rate For LPNS

    Gizmo44 replied to thundercat LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm in Indiana and just started as a new grad LPN @ $18/hr plus $2/hr diff. on weekends in LTC. It is a lot of work and the facility is total paper charting with LOTS of duplication. Benes only with...

  18. # of residents in LTC

    Gizmo44 replied to pielęgniarka's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a new grad (May 08)/licensed (Aug 08) LPN. I just started PRN in LTC facility with 90 beds. Finished training in October - 1 day in each of 3 halls. Depending on the shift I can have on...

  19. New Grad in LTC

    Gizmo44 replied to luvtosmile's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am experiencing the same thing you are right now. I feel I may end up with bad habits or worse - make a mistake that will mean my license. I hear from some people that you'll come around, you just...

  20. after 6 weeks orientation I quit

    Gizmo44 replied to kitty55's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel for you. I am kinda going through the same thing but in LTC. I am an LPN doing PRN (New grad.-May 2008 and licensed Aug 2008). I just got 2 extra days of training. That is in addition to the...

  21. Agency Nursing

    Gizmo44 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    First some back ground: I am a new grad. I passed my boards in August and am now looking for LPN positions. They are hard to find, believe me. I did get a position at a nursing home but it is PRN...

  22. LTC to Hospital

    Gizmo44 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am not sure if this is the right forum but here goes. I have learned alot from this site and hope for input and advice. I am a new grad nurse, LPN to be exact, and am looking for jobs. When I...

  23. Benefits: Hospitals vs LTC

    Gizmo44 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am curious more than anything but want to be informed & to know what to expect. What is the general cut off needed to be elegible for benefits in LTC facilities? I know it may be different from...

  24. Benefits: Hospitals vs LTC

    Gizmo44 replied to Gizmo44's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you for posting. I pretty much expected to have to work 60-90 days for any benefits to kick in. I think that is pretty standard & probably lines up with the probationary period. Thats good...

  25. NCLEX-PN preparation

    Gizmo44 replied to Gizmo44's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh my gosh, I almost forgot to tell everyone .... I PASSED. The computer shut off after 80-85?s. I stopped watching the counter after it reached 75. The RN I do private home healthcare for (I take...