smarti15

I graduated in May as an RN and started working in a LTC facility. I only had 5 days of training. I didn't have any experience in nursing at all. Now, only three months later, my CNA's love me, my residents love me, and I have grown more than I thoug...

I work LTC and things tend to walk off. I carry a HUGE bag and have my name on everything. I have my littman and a cheap steth (to loan out), a manual BP cuff, wrist BP cuff, hemostats, two scissors, pen light, thermometer, pulse-ox, notebook, probab...

I (very) recently started at a LTC facility. I am an LPN and will soon be an RN. This is my first job as a nurse, and I have very little experience in any sort of leadership/management position. Needless to say, this all very new for me and I am out ...

My motto is: if it's warm, wet, and not yours...wear gloves

So, I have heard that a few states might start considering allowing medication aides to check blood sugar and then administer sliding scale insulin. The idea is that some facilities already allow the aides to check BGL and then report the results to ...

I have only done clinicals in the ER and that was enough for a laugh or two: rectal pain: patient states I had sex "back there" Abdominal pain: patient states that if we can't get through the scar tissue in his veins to start his IV, he can...and b...

Thanks everyone for these great ideas! When I go in on Wed I will talk to my mgr and see what has worked in the past

Thanks CNA2day! It's nice to get some feedback from a CNA. I do NOT want to be a bully, as I stated in my OP. And I agree about not giving candy to someone doing what they should already be doing. :)

love it!!!

The best thing you can do is learn everything you can in this closely monitored environment. Clinicals gives you the opportunity to get a feel for giving the care that you read about in your textbooks. When a clinical rotation gets a little crazy, ju...

Seriously!? I agree...this looks all to familiar. Someone needs to close this thread. To the OP.....it's called reading, try it!

It isn't just the media spreading this garbage. Three of my instructors have told me that I don't need to worry because we are in a nursing shortage! I have applied to all of the positions that I am qualified for and I have been looking for almost a ...

LPN almost a GN: Hate: Not having a job Love: Not having a job

Where I am it's all about the experience and who you know. Hence the reason I've been looking for a job for almost a year. I live in a small city, and I am pretty sure I haven't kissed the right butts! Ha ha! It really depends on where you are as to ...

It has nothing to do with age. I think it has everything to do with not wanting to be lazy. I always take the time to make sure my posts are at the very least comprehensible. I think texting has ruined us

I personally live with my mom. I think it depends on your relationship with your mom. My mom and I are best friends, and we get along really well. Nursing school has some crazy hours, and I can always depend on my mom to make sure that my kids get to...

Contact precautions aside, my general rule of thumb is "if it's warm, wet, and not yours, wear gloves". To the OP: I commend that you took the time to give a back rub. I am in my last few weeks of nursing school, and very few of my fellow nursing stu...

I'm all about procrastination, but.....sheesh!

I graduate in 11 weeks, and I have my second interview with the local hospital today...yay me!!!!! Don't dwell on the doom and gloom. Just be persistent, friendly, and willing to do a little foot work )

My school counts both. I failed cliniclas once r/t illnesses and had to repeat the whole semester. You should be able to refer to your student handbook and/or discuss the issue with the director of your nursing program. Good luck, and kudos to your f...

I don't think you were harsh at all! I am in my last semester of nursing school, and I love it when nurses are so willing to teach. I had a nurse that really EMPHASIZED the need to flush saline locks at the very beginning of the shift. I never felt l...

As with all tests in the school setting, read the chapters that were lectured from, read your notes, and study any extra materials that came with your text (CDs or study guides). It's worked pretty well for me, and I only have 11 weeks of school left...

I am so blessed! My mom lives with me (she can't work due to disability) and she does so much for me. I have three kids that she takes care of (although they certainly have their chores), she cooks, she keeps up with light housework, AND she is my pe...

Many hospitals are no longer hiring LPN's, so if you are considering starting off with your LPN, you may have a hard time finding work. If you have the money, and are sure that a career in nursing is what you want, I would suggest going straight for ...

Sweetyam01: I do believe the OP was asking about LPN to RN school, NOT whether to be a nurse or DR. While we are happy to see that you have made the decision to be a doctor (and given your horrid grammar that is probably the best choice for you), the...