wishinguponastarLPN

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 don't hire LPNs on the floor. I don't really want ...

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 anyone out that this has worked for? The reason I ask ...

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 unit and she was hired for 7p-7a on a completely d...

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 personally enjoy LTC. When I was was looking into becoming...

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 been riding me for the past hour about some ladie...

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 reporting the incident. The DON said it was my res...

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 got up to leave the unit for a moment then returnce...

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 place!

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 anyway.

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 run out of Fa money as I have a previous degree. ...

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. .

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

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 back Monday and my psych patients are pacing the h...

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 compassion!

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 residents and the people I work with. I've actually ...

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 this in mind I would ALWAYS double check a VS no ...

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 residents and the people I work with. I've actually ...

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 have been able to take on 25 residents and often th...

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 just really isn't the place for me. I know jobs ar...

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 trays, take someone to the bathroom, ect.) And I try ...

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 MAR that the incoming nurse must sign off that al...

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 there is a book for the EVEN side of the hall and a bo...

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 wearing them 2 12's in a row. I can wear my Nurse...

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

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 good.