LPNs are not being "phased out". There are a ton of jobs for them in hospitals, nursing homes and MD offices/clinics. TGH is the only hospital that does not usually hire LPNs. I say "usually"...
I've survived another month on the floor, become 120% more efficient and equally more knowledgeable. I'm more confident and capable, and although I love my work, I loathe my job. (I'm quickly...
This is a good idea. I've been journaling forever (I was a writer in my "previous professional incarnation") and it DOES work. I also exercise and do yoga. SSRIs help, too. However... I'm still...
nrcnurse replied to nurseratchett29's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
Wow, it must be the phase of the moon. I just got a call from a recruiter who saw my resume on Monster.com. The $ is good, and the no hospital stress sounds even better. I've got an interview on...
I am now beginning to loathe my job. I keep thinking that I'll stick it out and use them (tuition reimbursment, benefits, CEUs, ACLS, etc.) as much as they use me (although I'm feeling like an...
nrcnurse replied to marvelous96's topic in Cardiac
I'm a new nurse on a tele floor for 6 months. Yes, it's tough, but the pt load is less than other floors. I usually have 4 or 5 pts. Saturday I started with 5, d/c 3, and ended the shift with only...
I work a "weekend contract" where I work 12 of 14 weekends and receive an extra $5qh + weekend/holiday differential. These are 12h shifts. I also work one 12h shift during the week, usually...
I did the online course by the NCSBN, the people who write the NCLEX test. Their site is http://www.learningext.com. You buy the course for a set # of days, it's available 24/7, gives you rationales...
The local LPN program is at Erwin Technical School http://www.erwintech.edu. There's a waiting list to get in, about a year, but it's very economical. There's a private program in St. Petersburg at...
Being a PCT is terrific experience. You should do it. It IS hard work, but you'll learn a ton, and that will help you a lot in LPN school. Some of your classmates will have had NO patient contact...
Many hospitals hire LPNs. University Community, St. Joseph's, Memorial, Kindred, and Town and Country are hospitals in Tampa and all hire LPNs. Bridge programs are offered at Hillsborough Community...
My program in FL at a county technical school was under $2,000 including books and uniforms. I graduated last July. I had to wait a year to start, but finished by RN pre-reqs in the mean
I applied to both a LPN and ADN program, and was accepted into a LPN program first. I started working as a LPN in November, and I am SO glad I've done it this way. (I only lack 3 semesters of...
To get into Erwin you will have to wait. They have info sessions in the late summer (I think...) and have their lottery in October. They fill five classes each year. While I waited for my admission...
I used this site for 21 days before I took the test, and passed with 85 questions. I'll do it again for my RN. Well worth the investment. NCSBN are the people who write the NCLEX!!!!
I've been working on a cardiac floor since November, 7a-7p, at a 500+ bed, L2 trauma center that does everything except transplants. I have two weeks (6 days) left on orientation, and I am wondering...
I've been working on a cardiac floor since November, 7a-7p, at a 500+ bed, L2 trauma center that does everything except transplants. I have two weeks (6 days) left on orientation, and I am wondering...
Thank you all for your support and encouragement. I really like my job, and don't want to change floors. I guess I just have new nurse anxiety. I'm back on the floor tomorrow, with a refreshed...
I don't know what my state Nurse Practice Act says, but I'm doing admission physical assessments and history. It's hospital policy. This was a question I asked when I interviewed for this position,...
Our floor policy is to not process new admissions after 6pm. We'll do vitals and hook them up on tele, but the next shfit does the assessment and admission. It's just too hectic at end of shift to...
I'm doing ENTIRE admissions, physical assessments and history. I thought this was odd, too. It was a question I asked my manger when I interviewed for this position. She said it's a hospital policy...