NamasteNurse BSN, RN

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    Would love to know more about LTC

    NamasteNurse replied to PlourdieRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Different facilities have different names for the positions. Where I worked, the LPN's were usually 'charge' and the RN's were supervisors. A charge nurse in LTC can do everything from general floor...
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    To accept or not to accept.. ??

    NamasteNurse replied to futurernjap's topic in General Nursing

    As far as jobs, PA is probably your best bet, money-wise and numbers wise. The RN program will have many of the courses you will need for PA. You could get your RN and work as a nurse getting...
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    Too old for school?

    NamasteNurse replied to kittykitty49's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated with my LPN at 50 and now at 53 am starting on my RN. Nothing beats being 'older'. You already have so much more experience than the younger ones. You've had a body for 50 years so...
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    Co-Worker Pointing Fingers....

    NamasteNurse replied to Highend's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same experience at the last place I worked. Just stay out of it. This nurse feeds on drama and you getting involved will just feed the monster even more. Hate that part of nursing, it...
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    Need Advice

    NamasteNurse replied to Steph26's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You can't take a position you haven't been offered. Since you live in MD and they told you to get a DC license, you might want to do that. That way you can look for jobs in both areas and commute,...
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    Isu lvn-rn used study guide needed... Help!

    NamasteNurse replied to mopargirl15's topic in LPN to RN

    The College Network is a money making entity--period. They are a middle man, all they do is sell programs and materials. You can purchase books etc from anywhere you want. If it's not too late,...
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    No nursing shortage or nursing jobs

    NamasteNurse replied to PinaColada's topic in General Nursing

    The nursing shortage is not over according to the news. What's going on is several things. For one, due to the economic problems many 'older' nurses are not able to retire as they once would have...
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    done with my prequistes whats next?

    NamasteNurse replied to jengold89's topic in LPN to RN

    LPN programs are usually all-inclusive, for example, you take pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, math, and general nursing all in one class. You usually have lectures and labs and clinicals. A...
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    I am so discouraged...

    NamasteNurse replied to determinedgirl5689's topic in LPN to RN

    There are study guides for these tests. Get one and
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    Was this unprofessional?

    NamasteNurse replied to ComeClarity's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Let me offer another POV...Your unit manager is there to help and guide you. You are brand new and I'm sure you are a bit hesitant, we all are at first! If your body language is saying "scared and...
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    Calling all Chrge Nurses

    NamasteNurse posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi all, Starting a new job as charge nurse in a LTC facility as an LPN. Will be in charge of a unit with two med nurses and 4 aides. Management position, the only charge for the unit even though I...
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    initial LVN license

    NamasteNurse replied to i WILL PASS nclex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You should be applying right away. Any facility that wants to hire you will check your license online first. It takes up to 6 weeks to get the hard copy. Congrats!
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    "Graduating & Not Ready"

    NamasteNurse replied to nursinggurl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    No one is ready when they graduate. That's why you will be a graduate nurse and not an LPN or RN until you pass the NCLEX. Why worry about other people? It's a bad recipe on the floor once you...
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    Calling all Chrge Nurses

    NamasteNurse replied to NamasteNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you for your responses so far! Novairene, I have been a floor nurse so far so I know about the craziness of LTC. :) I have managerial/teaching experience so I think this will be a good fit...
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    LTC State survey checklist

    NamasteNurse replied to LissaLynn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Resident safety and infection control come to mind. Also dignity, for example they want you to take the res to their room for finger sticks and other 'procedures'. They look for outdated meds,...
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    wow-ltc is crazy!!!!

    NamasteNurse replied to pn5437's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Your title says it all--LTC is crazy. period. It's life and you will get used to it if you want to. You may even turn out to like it! That said... It takes a good four months to get into the swing...
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    Facebook almost cost me my job

    NamasteNurse replied to ReginaPhalange's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think "leaked information" is naive. HR knows how to search and google. Once you are on social networks, it's very easy for employers to see what you post, what type of person you are online....
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    I am having the worst time trying to find an LPN to RN program

    NamasteNurse replied to Miley's topic in LPN to RN

    Have you tried the community colleges in the SUNY system? Here is the link for all of the colleges in the SUNY that offer a AS in Nursing....
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    Entry Level Lpn Resume

    NamasteNurse replied to LIZZIE1027's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Liz, Do a skills based resume. You have specific skills from your work, and clinicals such as : med admin including IV's, PO, injections. blook sugar monitoring O2 admin trach care wound dressings...
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    Fired and mad! Need to vent.

    NamasteNurse replied to LUV ALZ's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have always found that when a door closes a window opens. Get through the anger and grief and start looking for a new job. It will be better than your old one! It's the way karma works!
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    Starting salary for new grad lpn in ny..

    NamasteNurse replied to Beautifulnini's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Depends on what county you work in and what type of facility. Office nurses make between 14 and 16 an hour or so. LTC around 16-18 an hour. The closer to major cities you are the more you generally...
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    Question!

    NamasteNurse replied to silverapple14's topic in General Nursing

    there's nothing you can't google.
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    HIPAA VIOLATION?

    NamasteNurse replied to katie maz's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    still, hippa or not, not a good idea. keep work off facebook ! If someone at work has something against this person, a move like this could be the 'straw that breaks the camels
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    LPNs as Unit Managers?

    NamasteNurse replied to westieluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    For many LPN's in this economy nursing is a second career. I have a BA and was a manager for 15 years. I have much experience in the business world and also in the educational world as my BA is in...
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    Donations of Sunscreen--how to get some...

    NamasteNurse replied to EliseM's topic in General Nursing

    Girl/Boy scouts