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  1. I am not Superwoman

    WldChrry posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I need some nurses to relate to right now. I had a horrible night last night at work. It was Christmas Eve at my LTC facility (I just started there about 2 months ago), which just makes things worse...

  2. Mandatory Overtime

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

    Well, I almost got mandated to stay the other night. I was told that "if another nurse calls in, then you will be mandated." I have seen it done before at this facility, and there is rarely any...

  3. Hourly wage

    WldChrry posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When in your LPN career did you feel like you started making a decent hourly wage? I have been a nurse for almost two years now, and I know that it takes time to get better pay. Just wondering what...

  4. Should I work in LTC ?

    WldChrry replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You could always just take a couple of continuing education classes to brush up on your

  5. Hourly wage

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

    Commuter, from reading previous posts of yours, you live in Texas, correct? Texas seems to pay their LPNs pretty well. I haven't even reached the $16 mark yet. I know it all depends on geographic...

  6. I am not Superwoman

    WldChrry replied to WldChrry's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the support guys, I am feeling

  7. I am not Superwoman

    WldChrry replied to WldChrry's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Kittypower, I really didn't think a blanket order for Tamiflu was necessary either. There have been a few positive cases of the flu at our facility, and alot of the residents have been running fevers,...

  8. Tired of being treated like we are less than a nurse because we are not RNs!!

    WldChrry replied to misscutiecute2010's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Unfortunately, this is probably never going to change. I have struggled with this from time to time as well, but what I tell myself is that I am just as much a nurse as any. I earned my title; I am...

  9. LPN with Bachelors degree Health care Admin/Mgt

    WldChrry replied to renge1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am also an LPN and will complete a Bachelors degree in Health Science next year. I don't know what opportunities this will open up for me, but I wish you

  10. Are you happy as an LVN?

    WldChrry replied to tracylvn2013's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am very happy to be an LPN. I did not have any trouble finding either of the two jobs that I've worked so far. I got my first job 2 weeks after I started looking, and when I moved to another state,...

  11. New Student, Not Sure Which Route to go?!?!

    WldChrry replied to Sunchine123!'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Same as Jasel said, LPN's CAN work in a hospital, but it depends on the area whether they employ LPN's or not. However, alot of hospitals do hire LPN's in their clinics. I am a failry new LPN, and I...

  12. Husband and wife both nurses - considering Navy

    WldChrry replied to ebdevildog85's topic in Government, Military

    It seems to that you two would have alot of options. I was in the Air Force for four years, so I have seen this in action. Aside from having the traditional hospital nurses that work on the wards,...

  13. Older LPN

    WldChrry replied to neuron's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it! And let me just say-you are not OLD! When I attended LPN school, there were people over 50 in my class. Not to say that 50 is old either, but in relation to your age, they got a much later...

  14. Starting at a doctor's office next week...

    WldChrry replied to norrislpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't worry so much. Even experienced nurses may feel out of their comfort zone when they switch to a different specialty. I worked LTC for over a year, and I just started in a Dr.'s office in May. It...

  15. What should I do???

    WldChrry replied to Missy2280's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have never worked for telehealth, but it sounds to me like you should take the opportunity. Being a new nurse, I'm sure you want to practice some of your skills, and build up your confidence before...

  16. Salary growth

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

    Cost of living raises....oh how I miss them! I was in the Air Force for 4 years, and every year we got a COL raise. It is very much needed, especially with the rising cost of gas and everything else....

  17. Need some guidance

    WldChrry posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Here is my situation....I have been an LPN for almost a year and a half. My first job was at a nursing home, and I now work in pain management in a clinic. I started Excelsior's ADN program last year,...

  18. Need some guidance

    WldChrry replied to WldChrry's topic in Excelsior College

    One thing that is a big factor for me is that I am currently financing school with the GI Bill. I have something like 6-8 months of benefits left under that, and then I am on my own in paying for...

  19. Getting the needle in the vein...

    WldChrry posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have only been a nurse since March of 2011, and I haven't had alot of experience with IV's or venipuncture. It's a skill I love to do, but have yet to master. I just started a new job in May, and...

  20. Getting the needle in the vein...

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

    Thanks for all the input. I myself would much rather just place an IV rather than doing it the way we currently are, but they have been doing it this way for years here. I understand all the concerns...

  21. Getting the needle in the vein...

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

    We generally use a 25 gauge needle, and it is not a butterfly. We push a mixture of demerol, zofran and normal saline-usually a total of 5cc. It's a regular syringe as

  22. Not sure what to do

    WldChrry replied to bbgirlmil's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't think you will have a problem. I am kind of in the same situation right now-I am moving from TN, where I work in LTC, to NY. I only have just over a years experience, but I have been applying...

  23. Happy LVN/LPN

    WldChrry replied to Janc1986's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Being a nurse in general is stressful. Just thinking about the amount of responsibility compared to the amount of pay is sickening:eek: But, I do love being a nurse. I am a new nurse with just over a...

  24. Is this how work really feels like? Have you felt like this before?

    WldChrry replied to sydneyxmoon's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What exactly is it that is making you feel so anxious? Being a nurse is a big respobsibility, and sometimes we are put in situations that maybe we aren't ready for. I am a new nurse as well...I have...

  25. any degree related to LVN? (not ADN nor BSN)

    WldChrry replied to bcktoschool's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Check out Excelsior College's website. They have a school of Health Sciences that might offer something that interests