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  1. what should i do?

    Pegasus65 replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    Hushpuppy I totally understand how you feel. I turned in notice last weekend to the LTC facility I was working at. It really galls me to have to give up on anything, but when it gets to the point you...

  2. Working in methadone clinic

    Pegasus65 replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ty Debi.... it will probably be a little less here then...I am in Georgia and wages for LPN's are usually lower here than what I have seen mentioned for the rest of the country. But I don't care......

  3. Working in methadone clinic

    Pegasus65 replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You guys got any idea what they start out paying at these methadone clinics? I realize it is different depending on where you live, but was just wondering. To be honest I really don't care if it is a...

  4. 1st job offer! YES!

    Pegasus65 replied to darkbeauty's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I sure hope your experience with LTC is better than mine has been. I just turned in notice to the second one I have worked at since I got my license last October. I worked at this last one for three...

  5. Working in methadone clinic

    Pegasus65 replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey Bronx, Thanks so much for the info! I have already made up my mind that I am not doing LTC anymore. I hate the job and life is too short to be miserable. It truly is NOT the elderly... it is the...

  6. ATI exams???

    Pegasus65 replied to shelbee1084's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We always took ours on computers in the library with our instructor proctoring. You had the results as soon as you finished the test. I am not sure if it is that way for everyone though. Have a great...

  7. Does anyone LOVE long term care??

    Pegasus65 replied to katy417's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't know Eldragon... I am just really bummed about this entire situation. I wanted to be a nurse so badly. The residents really seem to love me and this weekend position was what I needed to be...

  8. Remind me why I do this

    Pegasus65 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There was an evaluation left for me this weekend when I went to work. It had some stuff in it I didn't agree with. The person who did the evaluation has never even worked with me, as she is the ADON...

  9. Does anyone LOVE long term care??

    Pegasus65 replied to katy417's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No it isn't going to get any better...and as I just posted a second ago on another thread..I have pretty much decided to give notice at the second LTC I have worked at.... and if LTC is the only place...

  10. Remind me why I do this

    Pegasus65 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Guess I can't really say anything helpful... I am about to give notice at the second job I have tried in LTC. I will NOT be applying at any more nursing homes. I have decided that if LTC is the only...

  11. Does anyone LOVE long term care??

    Pegasus65 replied to katy417's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How much experience is usually required for home care? I think that is going to be my worst problem because I haven't worked that much yet. Thankfully I have a great "spousal unit" who makes pretty...

  12. Working in methadone clinic

    Pegasus65 replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well actually addiction has always fascinated me, as has the human mind and psyche. I also do indeed love the elderly (have an 85-year-old mom that lives with me now) but can't handle the constant BS...

  13. Working in methadone clinic

    Pegasus65 replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey Sweetart, Thanks for the reply! I can understand addicts are extremely manipulative etc. I have seen this many times. I will be honest "I" am going to have a drug problem lolol since I am going to...

  14. When does this feeling end...

    Pegasus65 replied to Reese17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am beginning to think never if you work in LTC. It seems to be nothing but chaos all the time lol! Good luck to

  15. Awful Clinical Experience

    Pegasus65 replied to caligurl1's topic in General Students

    My clinical experiences were nothing short of hellish also. One nurse darn near smacked me in the face with she turned away from me, put her hand straight straight up (like the "talk to the hand"...

  16. Does anyone LOVE long term care??

    Pegasus65 replied to katy417's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes blackcat the money is better in LTC than in most places, but in all honesty I would rather have less money and not be worn and stressed to a frazzle. Any suggestions on other areas for LPNs? I...

  17. Does anyone LOVE long term care??

    Pegasus65 replied to katy417's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Eldragon the last four words of your post sums it up to a "T". IT'S JUST TOO MUCH.....and each time my facility gets a new DON...and from what I understand they seem to change quite regularly.......

  18. LPN?

    Pegasus65 replied to nursingstudent221's topic in Nursing Career

    Sbbnurse, What exactly do you do as a Program director? I am thinking if could find some sort of position besides the "endless med pass", I wouldn't mind it so much either. The no restraint thing at...

  19. Dirty little secrets to managing LTC

    Pegasus65 replied to Kashia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Inhalers, nose sprays, and eyedrops etc. are all done on the 9 a.m. med pass at the facility I work for. I work the weekend Baylor shift. At this time there are 32 residents. I wish I could say it is...

  20. Moving to GA after graduation, have question about board application

    Pegasus65 replied to SchoolNurseChristine's topic in Georgia Nursing

    You can go ahead and send it in. You will be able to check on the website as to the status of your application. It will have each thing required as "pending". Once they receive everything then the...

  21. LPN?

    Pegasus65 replied to nursingstudent221's topic in Nursing Career

    I would strongly suggest you go ahead and do a RN program instead of LPN. I went for LPN first for the same reasons you stated. I will be starting the pre-reqs soon so that I can do a bridge program...

  22. Brand new LPN/ Brand new job

    Pegasus65 replied to AZMOMO2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No, but you will be after the first few shifts hehehe. :) I too expected LTC to be tough, but it topped anything I could have imagined!!... oh and the money is great for a reason. Good luck to you...

  23. Does anyone LOVE long term care??

    Pegasus65 replied to katy417's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I will warn you guys this post is going to be long lol. I am a relatively new LPN. I got my license in October of 2009 and went to work in a LTC facility in November. I didn't even last the...

  24. Life got in the way............How do I move forward?

    Pegasus65 replied to nursingis4me's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Even if you can only go back part-time go for it. Don't let anything undermine your confidence whether it is a spouse or just a casual acquaintance. As far as household chores I did just what had to...

  25. Life got in the way............How do I move forward?

    Pegasus65 replied to nursingis4me's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Don't give up if this is what you truly want. I became very good friends with one classmate. This was her THIRD time trying to finish the LPN program. She had to drop out each time due to life...