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  1. Need some advice please...

    Lorrie34 replied to remya ravi's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Humpf! Is this just your school's own policy? My school did the ATI tests as well--never told us they wouldn't release info to boards if score on predictor wasn't high enough. I know there were...

  2. What was I thinking??? Not!

    Lorrie34 replied to Kashia's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LOL. I'm a new nurse too and find the same problem occurs for me! The aides see me at the med cart and THEN they want to come up and try to get to know me! They are so nice and I'd love to get to...

  3. Obesity and shift work in hospital setting.

    Lorrie34 replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    I have been FORCING myself to get an hour of cardio in every day before I go in for my night shift. It is really hard to get started with the workout, the exhaustion takes away all motivation to...

  4. I HATE CHANGEOVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

    Lorrie34 replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just started a job working night shift. I feel like a zombie trying to adjust to the shift, then they inform me that my shift does the changeovers for the facility....I almost fell asleep sitting...

  5. Holy Heck I am SOOO scared!

    Lorrie34 replied to Guest233447's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Your personality won't always mesh with every patient's. THAT'S OKAY. They don't have to love you, they just have to be willing to let you help them while you are assigned to them. Just be yourself...

  6. med error questions and more

    Lorrie34 replied to calgirl123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You really are lucky to have your pharmacy on site. My pharmacy is 10 miles away and only comes out on scheduled deliveries, and it's the data entry people at my pharm, NOT the RPH that tick me off...

  7. med error questions and more

    Lorrie34 replied to calgirl123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It's a no-win situtation here. If you don't have it, the facility wants you to sign it and circle it and fill out on the back of the MAR why it wasn't given. You can't just leave it blank. But...

  8. Is this a cultural thing?

    Lorrie34 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just started a new job in LTC and there is a female resident on my unit that frequently needs toileted. She is continent, however, when she feels the urge to go, she calls out "I need to go to the...

  9. Is this a cultural thing?

    Lorrie34 replied to Lorrie34's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks for the link. It was enlightining. She speaks clearly and doesn't seem to have any other form of aphasia. I just feel it's cultural and wanted to know more about it but I can't find...

  10. School is kicking my ***

    Lorrie34 replied to ksrose1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've had so many people tell me that I wasted my time going for LPN too and it makes my blood boil to hear it every time! "You know they are going to phase LPN jobs out altogether soon, don't...

  11. How hard is LPN school?

    Lorrie34 replied to aidensmommy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You def have to want it bad enough and be dedicated to the studying. Clinicals aren't the worst part at all, it's the studying and lectures. IVs aren't hard, they can just be a real pain in the...

  12. Anyone know how to get a license to practice in Canada?

    Lorrie34 replied to Lorrie34's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LOL...I thought the saying was "I am Canadian and I play hockey"? :) Thanks for all the help everyone. Hopefully I have time to just do my bridge to RN down in these parts before I move up to...

  13. Anyone know how to get a license to practice in Canada?

    Lorrie34 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just obtained my LPN license in PA. My husband is from Canada and our plan is to move to Canada in the next few years. Does anybody have any idea how one gets licensed to practice in Canada? I...

  14. Canadian LPN wanting to work in US!

    Lorrie34 replied to CoralLD's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    How did you get LPN in Canada? I am trying to find out how I can move to Ontario with my Canadian husband and work as LPN there...now I have people responding to my inquiry on this forum telling me...

  15. Anyone know how to get a license to practice in Canada?

    Lorrie34 replied to Lorrie34's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The official title isn't "LPN" in Canada, but my understanding from my in-laws, some of whom are working NURSES in Canada is that there is an equivalant to "LPN" in Canada. They just call them...

  16. Newly Licensed Grad Needs Help

    Lorrie34 replied to Peachez8207's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my job-seeking experiences, "1 yr. prior expereince required" translates to "we don't know you and nobody that we trust has put a good word in for you so we are not going to take a chance on you"....

  17. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    Lorrie34 replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Pgh, PA LPN LTC New grad/license $18.70 base $1/hr shift diff benefits

  18. Canadian LPN wanting to work in US!

    Lorrie34 replied to CoralLD's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If anyone could help me with the reverse situation, I would be greatful. I am licensed in PA but my husband wants me to move back to Ontario with him (he's Canadian, but I am not) and I just don't...

  19. NCLEX shut off at 85

    Lorrie34 replied to Lorrie34's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with you. My school explained it that for each question you answer correctly, the next question they give you is more difficult. I understand that but geesh, I started to really think those...

  20. Quick results or Pearson Trick?

    Lorrie34 replied to whippoorwill's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did the PVT as soon as I got home from taking the boards that day...it worked. It is not official results but I've read every post about it on here, and it hasn't failed for anyone yet. I thought...

  21. NCLEX shut off at 85

    Lorrie34 replied to Lorrie34's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you everyone! I

  22. NCLEX shut off at 85

    Lorrie34 replied to Lorrie34's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am in PA. I just tried the PVT and it blocked me from the cc page. That does give me a little bit of hope but I'm about to pay the 7.95 for the quick results. As far as tips go, I studied my...

  23. care plan help please!!!!

    Lorrie34 replied to nursingstu101's topic in General Students

    Imparied skin integrity. Risk for

  24. What you wished you knew before starting your first job......?

    Lorrie34 replied to tlc2u's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When you get an interview, no matter how lovely the facility seems--request a "shadow day" to follow a staff member around and see what it's really like doing that job there. It is easy to think a...

  25. My First Med Error

    Lorrie34 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I graduated LPN school in Dec and started working as a GPN a few weeks ago. When I was in school they taught us to ALWAYS have a 2nd nurse verify Insulin before administering. I was taught that this...