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  1. New Grad in LTC - Feeling Overwhelmed (21 pts)

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to simpreza2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a brand new LPN working in LTC with 26 residents, got 3 days of orientation that were jacked up because state was there. The good thing about LTC care is these residents get the same medicine, the...

  2. SO CONFUSED

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to juh_lee_suh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My local library had the Kaplan books, you may want to try that if you domt have the $ for the course. I am a big fan of Hurst Review but it's

  3. LPNA left on my own

    wishinguponastarLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok sorry but I'm about to vent and I am sure I will make some people unhappy. Sorry in advance! I am very recent new graduate working as an LPNA, (working under another nurse until I get my...

  4. LPNA left on my own

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse Netty thank you for the encouraging words! I am trying to stick it out, new grads jobs are hard to come by these days. I have worked ib LTC as a CNA for the past year. When I graduated the LTC I...

  5. Nclex-PN and SATA.... Im stuck

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to Sunnybunny07043570's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I recently also posted about SATA questions. I got some great advice about the Lippencott's NCLEX-PN Alternative style book. I ordered it used off amazon.com for $9.00. I should be getting it in the...

  6. I hate SATA questions!

    wishinguponastarLPN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am studying for boards and am doing very well when it comes to normal format questions. For some reason, most of the time I miss SATA questions! I really don't know what I can do about this! Any...

  7. Feeling very blessed!

    wishinguponastarLPN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    :DI can't help but be all smiles and feel so very blessed right now. I just finished my LPN school and am awaiting to take boards. I was stressed bc the current LTCF I work at as a CNA did not have...

  8. What's the longest time that passed before hearing back that you got the job?

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I went on an interview 2 weeks ago it went really well, he practically offered me the job in the interview. He had me do the drug screen and told me it took 5 days to get the results and I should hear...

  9. New Grad, not yet licensed with interview. HELP!

    wishinguponastarLPN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ok, so I applied to an LPN position and they contacted me for an interview. I literally JUST finished my LPN program and have not yet taken boards, although I have already registered and plan to take...

  10. Hearing back from interviews

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to smb84's topic in Nursing Career

    call them and ask if the position is still available. If it is tell them you are still very

  11. Calling about jobs?

    wishinguponastarLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I'm a new grad looking for a (LPN) job. I have heard a lot of people say they contact the facility directly. I live in a large metroplitan area and driving to over 100 LTC facilities isn't very...

  12. annoying co worker

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to nurse0520's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Tell her to mind her own

  13. Unsupportive 'team' members

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to Chixie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I really don't think sending them home is going to solve the OP's problem. What happens the next they work together? You think all of a sudden the CNA is going to start working because she got sent...

  14. Unsupportive 'team' members

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to Chixie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes they are definitely testing you. I would sit each one down seperately and professionally discuss the issues you are having. Have your examples with you so you know what you want to speak about....

  15. New Grad, not yet licensed with interview. HELP!

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    everything went well in my interview! They had me go ahead and do the drug screen and told me I should hear by Tuesday. I am keeping my fingers crossed!! Oh, and they do hire new

  16. Hoping for a job offer....

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    :heartbeatGood

  17. Feels like a slap in the face...

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to MECO28's topic in General Nursing

    I know EXACTLY how you feel! See the post "You MUST be freaking kidding me!?" But as many people on here have said, sometimes things weren't meant to be. At first I was devasted, I felt like, unlike...

  18. Physically abused by resident

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to Poi Dog's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm hoping to hear back today about an interview then I'm getting the heck outta

  19. Physically abused by resident

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to Poi Dog's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Psych consult has never been done. She is private pay and the family is in denial and doesn't think she needs a consult. When they are told about what their mother has done they laugh and say "no, she...

  20. Physically abused by resident

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to Poi Dog's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can feel your pain...literally! I have a resident that I am physically abused by every night that I work. I work on a Alzheimer/Dementia all female unit and I have one particular resident who will...

  21. Did I get the job??

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Sweet! I hope you guys are right! I will keep you posted.

  22. Did I get the job??

    wishinguponastarLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    If they have me do the drug screen right after the interview, does that mean I pretty much got the job, or is that standard procedure??? The interview went really well and he acted as if I got the...

  23. New Grad, not yet licensed with interview. HELP!

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh ok, well that makes me feel better. Thanks!

  24. New Grad, not yet licensed with interview. HELP!

    wishinguponastarLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok, so I applied to an LPN position and they contacted me for an interview. I literally JUST finished my LPN program and have not yet taken boards, although I have already registered and plan to take...

  25. You MUST be freaking kidding me!?

    wishinguponastarLPN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    So I am 2 weeks away from graduating my LPN program. I have worked as a CNA for the past year to make sure I have patient experience as well as I always heard it was easier to gain employment at a...