ncnrse2b replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
Many nursing homes will hire new grads. It may not be the highest rated, the shift you want, or even too far a drive, but it will be a first job. Call ahead ask if they are accepting apps. Ask what...
I'm an LPN with 2 years exp working LTC. My LTC job is pretty decent, 28 residents max, 1st shift, always same unit. The usual mix of dementia, demanding, and med seeking residents. Its not...
Thanks for the replies. I think I'll stay on in LTC PRN to keep my feet in it. But I think this will be worth the experience. I was honest about my skills and experience so I'm hoping its a good...
ncnrse2b replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
When I graduated I went to the DHHS website for NC and printed out the listing of all the long term care facilities for the counties I wanted to work in. Started on the phone and see who was taking...
Its a support position. The 5 RN's each have 2 patients at the most. It would be a job supporting them and their 10 patients. Not that they have 10 patients each. Even me with my no acute care...
Have you tried applying in person for jobs? Especially at LTC, it seems like anything online never gets there. You can call ahead and ask if they are accepting applications or have any shifts open....
Hi. I had no previous experience in CNA tasks. so for me the skills part was well not very helpful. You get a demonstration, any questions answered, and some practice time. In a regular CNA class...
So much I could say here. But Ill keep it brief. 1. Its not my problem you didnt learn anything in A&P and now everytime we start a new portion of Med Surg you need basic anatomy explained to...
Hi, I dont know where you located, but this is a link for all the approved training programs in NC. http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/hcpr/pdf/trainingprograms.pdf I went to Caduceus Nightingale in
Hi, I took the class. Its great if you are experienced in working in LTC with out a certification. It will show you the "state" way of doing stuff. But if you have no experience in transferring,...
Hi, I took the "other" one day CNA class that travels around NC. That class gave you a textbook to use at home before your class for the written part of the CNA exam and then reviewed the materials...
Hi, when you look at the skills review book there is a critical step highlighted for each skill. This is the part that you can not get wrong. If you do, its a fail. Thats what I would focus on....
Think very very carefully before entering ANY ECPI. The education is great, the teachers caring and involved. However, as a current student I can tell you my LPN class is at each other's throats all...