MHSA LPN

I work with a nurse who I graduated with. We work at a substance abuse facility. She leaves the narc keys dangling from the lock, if anyone complains of any kind of skin condition she gives them Bio-Freeze, she turns her back on patients and even le...

I learned a lot in LPN school, and I didn't expect to stop learning after school. If I'm unfamiliar or curious about something I research the topic. I have been working as an LPN for only 4 months and I am considering RN school.

I graduated from McFatter in August 2010. I dedicated 3-4 hours a day to the program. The curriculum did include A&P, Human Growth and Nutrition. For me, it was simple to enter, but it may be difficult now. I've heard there is a waiting list. I d...

I like my job. Maybe it's because I've been a working nurse for only 4 months. I work in substance abuse. I did clinicals on a med/surge floor; that area of nursing is not for me.

I work as a substance abuse LPN in South Florida. $15 an hour. I make more money and work fewer hours as a freelance writer. I'm keeping the LPN job for the benefits.

You can be a nonsmoker and still get lung cancer.

Although this is not funny, I can't help but laugh. At the ALF where I worked very briefly it was no big deal if a narc was missing. (I couldn't believe it.) The protocol was to "make the MAR reflect the medicine on hand".... despite the fact that an...

I was a new LPN at an ALF. The job is mainly just passing meds. Two questions: 1. Is it typical for one nurse to pass meds to 80 residents? 2. Am I supposed to be a mind reader. The CNA told the DON one evening that one resident appeared to be unc...

Thanks for the replies, everyone. There are residents at this ALF who should be in a nursing home. The standard procedure for all incidents is the same: Call 911. I wasn't allowed to provide first aid. I wasn't even required to carry a stethoscope. T...

They didn't offer me the $12 an hour job. They hired someone else. Sadly, I would have taken it if they had. Don't know how I would have paid the mortgage, though.

Laid off journalist. Covered medical and fitness news. New LPN. Graduated in August. Passed NCLEX in October. Became IV certified in November. Sent out a gazillion applications. Had 2 interviews. One was for a job at an ALF. Salary: $12 an hour (no t...

From a legal perspective, you assume certain risks when you become a psych nurse, so it would be futile to press charges, unless the patient has been proven to be faking his/her condition.

Don't get nervous when people say the test is hard. I thought it was relatively easy, easier than nursing school. I got 85 questions and passed. Only a handful of questions had me scratching my head.If you study daily, it WILL be easy. Good luck/

I'm a student. During clinical I watched one nurse assist another in inserting an IV for a blood transfusion. The nurse, who happens to be an assistant manager, told the patient "You stink like a farm animal ... You're just a sh--ty sh--ty bang bang....

Your replies tell me I was not over reacting. I reported the RN to the Ethics/Professional Behavior board. They took a preliminary report, will call back in a few days for an in depth report and make a decision by July 10. Meanwhile, I think I will w...

My friend's native language is Hungarian. When he came to this country he studied English and worked as a construction worker until he was comfortable enough with the language to take his medical boards. He's now a physician in this country as well a...

I will finish Term III at McFatter this week. It's true that many people don't graduate. I wouldn't say the program is hard; I'd say it's tedious at times. As long as you read the material over and over until you retain it you'll do just fine. My Ter...

Tell potential employers exactly what you told us. Don't fudge the truth. People do check references, and they appreciate honesty.

My schedule is 2-10, so I work out before or after class at my condo gym. Sometimes I just run outside for an hour or so.

My reason for taking the TEAS early was to move up on the waiting list. Besides, I already have a BA degree. I took chemistry and biology in college.

I'm taking a risk. I have no health insurance, so I don't eat junk and I work out 6 days a week.

What a relief! Thanks.

I start term 1 at McFatter Aug. 24. I don't really need a laptop, do I?

There was one question on the TEAS about tectonic plates. I have no idea what that has to do with nursing.

Can anyone recommend a good, inexpensive backpack to for those incredibly heavy nursing books?