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  1. Lpn working as phlebotomist or ER tech?

    wishinguponastarLPN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    OK here is my situation. I am a nursing student and will have my LPN very soon and plan to go right into the RN program. I currently work for a great hospital as a CNA/unit secretary. Of course, they...

  2. The College Network? Any GOOD thoughts?

    wishinguponastarLPN posted a topic in General Students

    Yes I am aware that they are a publishing company that provides material for Excelsior, ect. Yes, I have read the many posts on here that people were unhappy with them. My questions is, is there...

  3. I got tricked!

    wishinguponastarLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    So a friend of mine started at a facility at the same time. We both were originally hired in PRN, then on our second day of orientation were both offered Full Time positions. I was hired 7a-7p on one...

  4. So, who LOVES LTC?? I need inspiration!

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I noticed you have a Louisville Cardinal Avatar, are you from Louisville, KY? Just wondering because that is where I am and have worked in a few of the LTC facilities. With that being said, I...

  5. Reporting Abuse

    wishinguponastarLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    OK I am in a situation. Sunday night my floor was crazy! It seemed like every room had something wrong going on. To make matters worse we were short 2 aides. My RN supervisor can be a real a$$. He had...

  6. Reporting Abuse

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Let me clarify that I heard the CNA say "shut up before I smack you with this brief" to the RESIDENT. I did file an incident report with names and times. I also thought there was a 48-72 hour time on...

  7. someone put soap in my drink!!

    wishinguponastarLPN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So today was a typical day at my LTC facility. Lunch time was crazy so one person wen t and got lunch for several peoplce, me and the RN supervisor at at the nurses desk and workedas we ate. We them...

  8. someone put soap in my drink!!

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

    I was really sick last night but feeling better. The ADON is ****** but says her hands are tied because my drink shouldn't have been at the nurses station in the first

  9. NCLEX 2011

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

    VITAL SIGNS FIRST! ALWAYS pick the answer that allows you to do an assessment first. Plus the doctor is going to ask you for them

  10. ITT Tech Louisville

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to jgreen2490's topic in General Nursing

    Just realized my phone autocorrected my above post. It should say Spalding not Standing .anyway I got my Lpn at Galen and really enjoyed the program. I had planned to get my RN there but I'm about to...

  11. Rotten deal or should I be happy I got it at all. New Grad position with strings.

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to ItsaTwap's topic in Nursing Career

    This is illegal. Once you have your license in hand they must pay you at an RN rate They are trying to take advantage of you.

  12. ITT Tech Louisville

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to jgreen2490's topic in General Nursing

    It is sooooo expensive! Like $600 a credit hour! For that much you can go go Standing University and get your BSN. Just

  13. Most important thing to know in LTC

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Realize that a lot of new patients that are coming into LTC are younger with a lot of psych issues. Be sure to give them their meds! I can't tell you how many times I've been off the weekend and come...

  14. I LOVE nursing, and I LOVE allnurses

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to SweetseRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a fellow new nurse I want to say DITTO to your post! I also want to say dont let ANYONE crush your enthusiasm or

  15. LTC Nurse has interview for MR/MDD facility

    wishinguponastarLPN posted a topic in Developmental Disabilities

    So I am new grad who started in LTC about 6 weeks ago. The place I currently work is O.K....its the typically LTC place (poorly ran, short staffed, high pt ratios, ect) But I have grown to like my...

  16. discovered and reported falsification of VS

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to traumaRNdrama's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This CNA was wrong for falisfying VS records. However you are the professional and the one administering the med with BP parameters. If something was to happen it would come back on your license. With...

  17. MR/MDD Nursing?

    wishinguponastarLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I am new grad who started in LTC about 6 weeks ago. The place I currently work is O.K....its the typically LTC place (poorly ran, short staffed, high pt ratios, ect) But I have grown to like my...

  18. Should I list 6 weeks of job experience on resume?

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in Nursing Career

    My probationary is 90 days. I honestly would expect a good review as I have had no write ups or issues, I haven't called in or been late. They have told me that they are impressed with how quickly I...

  19. Should I list 6 weeks of job experience on resume?

    wishinguponastarLPN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    So I am new grad LPN and about 6 weeks ago I started a LTC position. I am not new to the LTC care world as I worked as CNA . The facility that has allowed me to start my first LPN position sucks! It...

  20. Brand new Nurse in charge of Veteran CNAs

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was a CNA just 2 months ago and then became a brand new nurse. I let my CNA's know that I was in their spot just a short time ago, but also made my expectations knows. I chip in when I can (pass...

  21. This can't be right!?

    wishinguponastarLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I work in LTC and State recently came to our facility and one of the things we got "tagged" on was holes in our MAR's and TAR's. My facilities plan of action recently has been to add a sheet in the...

  22. This can't be right!?

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly! So when we asked what are we supposed to do, they say do not take the keys until you check both the MAR and TAR! Well I have 4 MAR and TAR books to look at because I have 26 patients and...

  23. nurse mates anyone?

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to tnt714's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Everyone has different "shoe needs." For me, I enjoy the soft cushion sole inside the nurst mates. I had a pair of Dansko's for a year and they are too heavy for me and I trip and my calves hurt after...

  24. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    wishinguponastarLPN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Are you SURE you passed YOUR boards???? Just

  25. SO CONFUSED

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

    hurst is actual content review, whereas kaplan is mostly all questions. You can't answer questions if you don't have an understanding of conent. Well you can but it does you no