First of all congrats on passing, don't lose hope it's tough out there in all markets. I also got my first nursing home job by walking in during working hours just to drop off my resume and landed an on the spot interview. So be willing to do a littl...
aspyer replied to horsewildfire's topic in LPN/LVN
First of all congrats, not to be hard on you but consider yourself lucky with 23 residents don't stress we all started out feeling overwhelm but it's a learning process keep a little notebook handy ask questions make notes and relax. It takes time to...
Okay take a deep breath now exhale it's all a rite of passage so to speak we all been through it been overwhelm and survived. Take it one day at a time don't attempt to do any caths, trache suctions,tube feedings, ect if you are not confident in your...
Sorry to hear you feel disrespected but you seem to be working the wrong shift if you feel the need to have interaction with administration, like most of the previous post indicated. One of the reasons most of us love the night shift is not to have a...
aspyer replied to IsaiahnMichaelsmom's topic in New York
As a new grad it is wise to get some experience before hiring on with agencies they usuall ask for at least 1 year.Be very mindful of the ones that will hire without experience.You are out there on your own think about how hard you worked for your li...
In the facility in which I work this is considered a blessing and a curse because this responsibility falls on the nurses that the facility considers to be the strong nurse on the shift.So the blessing is that they appreciate the job that you do the ...
Sounds like you are a prn employee not part time so whenever they are overstaffed or need to cut shifts you will be first.If they are hiring full time on your shift why not apply for a full time position,home ownership will need full time employment....
Good luck with your NCLEX-PN. As a newly licensed LPN working with an agency without experience could be very scary be mindful of any agency that will hire someone with no experience.Most reputable agencies ask for at least 1yr please don't risk losi...
Applications can be picked up at any of the locations.You can call and find out when they will be available MMALC 212 666 2116. Sorry the location will not be your choice but you could get lucky and go to MMALC.
aspyer replied to pageturnstyle's topic in LPN/LVN
Your facility should have protocols in place for such procedures this will usually be a code blue and give your location.Usually part of the orientation process. Hope everything worked out well for the resident.
Up here in NY that is not even an issue we are working everywhere. Of course the women still outnumber us.I'm in LTC and there are only four male nurses on staff full time in an eight unit facility.
Keep your head up it will get much easier as you get more acquainted with your unit.As your time management skills improve you will be able to figure out a system that makes your work day easier for you.Never stop putting the caring into your nursing...
Hi guys I am a June 08 lpn grad our program got started late with ATI. We didn't get it till after graduation. I used it for July took my NCLEX in August passed first time. Personally I loved ATI their question format is exactly how it comes on the N...
Hi guys,this is my first post, some helpful needed. Newly licensed LPN I have a LTC job offer on the table. Interviewed for my first choice at a hospital today. Have to wait 1-2 wks for them to review applicants. Should I commit to the LTC offer.
We are in the exact same position right now and I will be wearing a suit and tie to every interview. With all the applicants they will be reviewing any way your can stand out from the pack will work in your to benefit. Good luck with the job hunt.
Hi, I did a 1mth review with ATI (Assessment Technologies Institute and to me it was very helpful. We enrolled through our program so I have no idea how much it cost. Hope this info helps and good luck. Passed NCLEX on the first try. (http://www.atit...
Hi, I'm a 2008 graduate already passed my boards in Aug. and job hunting. The program is an accelerated program so expect it to be intense. But at the same time I think it worth it when compared to the other LPN programs available. I attended th...