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  1. Pre-employment drug testing

    tiona posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I go tomarrow for pre-employment drug testing (urine). I have an Rx for Xanax 0.25 q6h prn for anxiety. I rarely take this med and probably haven't taken any for at least 2 weeks, though I took it as...

  2. New grad, LTC job offer...advice?

    tiona posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a new grad LVN in CA. My hope was to work in acute care but hospitals in my area are going to all RN staffing. My clinical experience was mostly med/surg. I accepted an offer from the best LTC...

  3. What is your most outrageous medical emergency repsonse in a correctional facility

    tiona replied to sierranurse's topic in Correctional

    El Dorado County. Thanks.

  4. What is your most outrageous medical emergency repsonse in a correctional facility

    tiona replied to sierranurse's topic in Correctional

    Not anymore? I recently started working for them (within the past year). I like my job, but it seems so disorganized. I'd like to learn more if you're into a confidential conversation...my email is...

  5. What is your most outrageous medical emergency repsonse in a correctional facility

    tiona replied to sierranurse's topic in Correctional

    CFMG? If ya don't mind my

  6. What is your most outrageous medical emergency repsonse in a correctional facility

    tiona replied to sierranurse's topic in Correctional

    Hey Sierra Nurse...I'm in Northern CA too. What county are you in, if ya don't mind me asking.

  7. New job challenges---advise?

    tiona posted a topic in Correctional

    Hi, I'm an LVN in California. I accepted a position at my local county jail (300 inmates) about 6 weeks ago. I'm a recent grad and my first job was in LTC. I really like correctional nursing. I feel...

  8. New job challenges---advise?

    tiona replied to tiona's topic in Correctional

    Thanks for your replies! I'm starting to become more assertive with the CO's. There are only a few that make my blood boil. One in particular...a young buff, arrogant, cock butthead. For example, last...

  9. What was your first LPN job? Was it difficult to find after grad?

    tiona replied to luckymichelle's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi, I graduated last December. My first job was in LTC, I learned a lot there and even filled in for the supervisor on several occasions. I was there 4 months when I decided to apply for a job as...

  10. correctional nursing pay rate

    tiona replied to lorita's topic in Correctional

    I just started a new job in correctional nursing in CA. I'm a relatively new grad LVN. This job is a total trip! I make over $20 per hour---great benefits. I want to get more involved in conversations...

  11. IN CA it is out of scope for an LVN to supervise RN's

    tiona replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hmm, I didn't mean to sound all worked up over anything, I just wrote a post describing what my job is like. The only thing wearing me out is trying to provide adequate care for 33 residents. LTC is a...

  12. IN CA it is out of scope for an LVN to supervise RN's

    tiona replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i work in ca and i have been trained to be the on-call supervisor in my facility. the rn's don't seem to mind and treat me with respect, which is nice because i often go to them asking for advise...

  13. Accepted my first job...I'm scared!!

    tiona posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi Guys, Well, my job search has been fruitful. I wanted to work in acute care, but the only hospital hiring new grad LVN's is 1.5 hours away from my house. I ended up accepting a position at a local...

  14. New grad, LTC job offer...advice?

    tiona replied to tiona's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi All, Things are going well. I'm working full time, hoping for a permanent part time kind of schedule sometime soon. I'm learning a lot about every aspect of the LTC "business" as well as how to...

  15. New grad, LTC job offer...advice?

    tiona replied to tiona's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Canada must have some different policies. LVN stans for "licensed vocational nurse" which is the same as "licensed practical nurse." For some reason TX and CA call us LVN. I like the nurse supercisor...

  16. New LPN and no jobs available.

    tiona replied to ladybay's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The same thing is happening in my area. Sacramento CA hospitals aren't hiring LVN's. And, like you they were actively recruiting us in 1st semester. I'm currently working in LTC. I hope the tides...

  17. New grad, LTC job offer...advice?

    tiona replied to tiona's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just a quick update...I'M DOING IT! I'm working with a great group of people (I'm staying out of the gossip circle). I've heard through the grapevine that the DON thinks that I'm doing such a great...

  18. Do LPNs Get the Respect They Deserve?

    tiona replied to Truly_Blessed's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Bless you. You ARE an angel! I just started as a new grad in LTC, my RN preceptor is full of praise and tells me that I don't belong in LTC. Unfortunately in my area I don't have a choice right now....

  19. New grad, LTC job offer...advice?

    tiona replied to tiona's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, today I went in to continue orientation to find out that my preceptor AND the assistant DON had called in sick. I was on my own. YIKES! I managed the med pass and treatments. To top it off it...

  20. New grad, LTC job offer...advice?

    tiona replied to tiona's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Interesting you should sat that. I am pretty methodical about my med passes. I had a different preceptor today and I could tell that I was making her fall behind because she was trying to do the med...

  21. New grad, LTC job offer...advice?

    tiona replied to tiona's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've been told that I'll be able to page the DON when needed....another number I don't yet have. I think the biggest problem is that the nurses who are orienting me are so busy that they really don't...

  22. New grad, LTC job offer...advice?

    tiona replied to tiona's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the advice Deb. My preceptor gave me the same advice. I think that I'm doing pretty well for a newby, but I really need to become very familiar with the residents and know "what to do...

  23. New grad, LTC job offer...advice?

    tiona replied to tiona's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks again for your replies. I'm concentrating hard on the med pass routine right now and trying to make a "cheat sheet" re: who can swallow, who needs their meds crushed etc. What a massive task! I...

  24. New grad, LTC job offer...advice?

    tiona replied to tiona's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for your replies. I started work Weds and "they" say I'm doing very well. My preceptor told me that I'm the best nurse she's ever trained, new grad or not. Why then do I feel Sooo overwhelmed....

  25. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    tiona replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, I'm "real." In CA vitals are taken Q4h on med/surg floors. Even at night. For a patient with a GI bleed or some other condition putting them at risk for shock, vitals are often ordered evey hour....