LINJOH8571

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  1. Med error!

    LINJOH8571 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    One of the employees at my facility graduated from the same place as I did. Last week she made a med error. She took a medication that a family member brought in and poured the contents of the...

  2. got the new nurse nerves!!!

    LINJOH8571 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I started my new job yesterday. I love it!!!! :redbeathe I am scared to death though! I have worked so hard to get to this point in my life. So many obstacles have cluttered my path. But this week...

  3. got the new nurse nerves!!!

    LINJOH8571 replied to LINJOH8571's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just wanted to update from this last week. I finally feel comfortable on the floor. I have talked to the Med-Techs that were talking bad about LPN's and we resolved the issue. They were concerned...

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

    LINJOH8571 replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Virginia, new grad LPN, Assisted living facility. 18.00 with full benefits (including free health insurance) Lovin'

  5. got the new nurse nerves!!!

    LINJOH8571 replied to LINJOH8571's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, this was my first weekend on my own. I got all my meds passed on time and everything in order by the end of my shift. I love this job and wish I had become an LPN way before now. I still have...

  6. Why is the Screen Designed to Go Blank?

    LINJOH8571 replied to Mukfay's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree it is brutal. It made me feel disappointed. A smiley would have made me feel better about the whole

  7. got the new nurse nerves!!!

    LINJOH8571 replied to LINJOH8571's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just wanted to say that the 3 days of orientation have been non-existent! I have had to pass meds to 40 people and all on my own. The Med-tech, "training" me, didnt help at all last nite. I asked...

  8. Medical Careers institute

    LINJOH8571 replied to LuvWounds's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I wish they had the RN program in roanoke. I would have gladly spent the extra to do that than the LPN. I cant relocate to va beach. I really liked MCI

  9. Nclex PN took 85 questions

    LINJOH8571 replied to dblpn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congradulations!!!! I had 85 on mine too! I was scared to death when I went in to take the nclex and it was nothing like I thought either. I'm just glad that it is done with! Anyway, I am happy...

  10. Stay at home mom LPN...

    LINJOH8571 replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Im 44 and I chose to stay home with my kids that is why i am just now becoming an LPN. I totally agree with new in

  11. NCLEX Study Tips

    LINJOH8571 replied to Anya11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took a review class that was included in my school classes. I enjoyed the class, though it was like 14 months of nursing school wrapped up in two days. I think it helped but if I had to pay for it...

  12. Namenda/Aricept/Excelon...is it worth it?

    LINJOH8571 replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I dont think these meds help anyone but the family members of the patients taking them. I think they coax the doc. to give them so they can feel like they are helping in some way... coping mechanism?...

  13. interview mess up?

    LINJOH8571 replied to Medsport's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I had a similar situation. Not for an interview but trying to get in touch with the HR person is like pulling eye teeth. so after, i think 10 phone calls with my name and number I gave up. Looked...

  14. Stay at home mom LPN...

    LINJOH8571 replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    well, I have 4 grown kids and I just got out of nursing school in feb. 2010. Sometimes I am afraid I have forgotten stuff. I start a new job on monday and I'm scared to death. I only have my...

  15. does it really pay to be honest???

    LINJOH8571 replied to cna2lpn80's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree, if you dont tell the truth things will always be worse. My favorite saying that my mom had when I was growing up was, "no matter what you do, if you do something wrong, own up to it, cuz...

  16. LPN nursing experience

    LINJOH8571 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Okay, i just got my license, I've put in like 20 applications. How can you get a job without any nursing experience? A recruiter called me today and said that after i have a year or so under my...

  17. 1st patient death on my watch

    LINJOH8571 replied to Peds_Nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been a CNA for a long time. Im now an LPN. Throughout my career as a CNA, I have had lots of paitents pass. I get so attached. Many times I've kept it all together up until the family...

  18. LPN nursing experience

    LINJOH8571 replied to LINJOH8571's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, just to update, I was offered a job today! In a very nice assisted living facility. Snatched it right up!!!!! Im so excited to begin my

  19. SATA questions??? What does this mean?

    LINJOH8571 replied to cured's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    She must not have realized there is no partial credit in

  20. Advice on where to begin studying for NCLEX-PN

    LINJOH8571 replied to Graduate2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    everything that i was told to study wasnt on the test. I really dont know what to tell you other than how to answer the questions like: 1. Is the question positive or negative, what nurse should do,...

  21. 85 Questions- R U kidding me?

    LINJOH8571 replied to Shannon B's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am totally convinced that the NCLEX people want us to feel that way when we come out of the exam!! They are very successful in accomplishing this. I had 85 questions as well and passed. Still...

  22. No Experience New Grad LPN

    LINJOH8571 replied to DailandeLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Im in VA and have the same problem. I passed my nclex last week and already have had potential employer call and say that when I get a year of experience to call them back. Wish you luck my friend!!...

  23. Need your input, please?

    LINJOH8571 replied to momandstudent's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Of course everyone is different, but I too, have money problems with a husband laid off. my school paid the 350 for our nclex review. it was good info, and stuff as nurses we should know and i am...

  24. Passed my NCLEX ... glad its over

    LINJOH8571 replied to nyyankees44's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow, I thought the same thing about the questions on my nclex last week. I was soooo nervous then i saw the questions!!!! They kept getting harder too. Now I realize that they got harder because I...

  25. SATA questions??? What does this mean?

    LINJOH8571 replied to cured's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had alot of the SATA on my NCLEX_PN last