Drysolong

Drysolong

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  1. Nursing Home Nightmare

    Drysolong replied to aerinlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Your second job sounds almost identical to my second and current

  2. Similarities/Differences of Hospital vs LTC Nursing

    Drysolong replied to Drysolong's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate your advice - I am pursuing employment at hospitals, but I'm still running into lack of nursing experience as an obstacle. I am trying to grow as much as possible in my LTC position...

  3. CLEP Exams

    Drysolong posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    ok i am finally ready to start excelsior and would appreciate some advice from those of you who are attending excelsior or who have graduated. i got my evaluation and have to take basically...

  4. Never understood nursing

    Drysolong replied to PACPhD's topic in General Nursing

    OP = Original

  5. A day (night) in the night of a nightshift LPN in LTC- anyone care to share theirs?

    Drysolong replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a new LPN in LTC (been working about 2 months) working 11p-7a. This thread showed that the duties (and terminology) are very similar. My nights (mornings) go by so fast, which I really like....

  6. C-diff

    Drysolong replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am hoping someone will respond to your question. I'm interested in the answer too. I agree with you, I think C-Diff refers to Clostridium

  7. Ramblings of an Inactive Mind

    Drysolong replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Funny!!!!

  8. 15 days and counting down!!!!

    Drysolong replied to zwoman80's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    CONGRATULATIONS on your achievements so far and those to

  9. Should become LPN?

    Drysolong replied to MrsCD's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently working as an LPN (my first job; been working 8 weeks) I plan to go on to Excelsior immediately. Being new to the field, I am very grateful for the nursing experience I am getting and...

  10. Wish me luck!!!!

    Drysolong replied to flalpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Also, CONGRATULATIONS on yur first position. I started my first position 8 weeks ago and all I can say is look at everything as a learning experience and don't get overwhelmed by the work,...

  11. First day on the floor

    Drysolong replied to RN and Mommy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    congratulations sabrina's mommy on your first and many more great days!!! i went through lpn training w/o doing a single cath (male or female) on anything but a mannequin. so far in 8 weeks of...

  12. New nurses in Med/Surg a must?

    Drysolong replied to writrix's topic in General Nursing

    I like

  13. Can I see well enough to be a nurse?

    Drysolong replied to Steph2007's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure about your optic nerve disorder, but in my case I was prescribed glasses at age 12 and have not worn them for the past two years during nursing school and my current nursing job (of eight...

  14. Agism in nursing???? (furious rant potential)

    Drysolong replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think you make a very good point

  15. Can't do nightshift

    Drysolong replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in General Nursing

    This thread is very interesting. I am a new LPN and I requested nights and got it. I (in essence) turned down another job because all they had to offer was days (the DON stated that as a...

  16. Similarities/Differences of Hospital vs LTC Nursing

    Drysolong replied to Drysolong's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all of you for your informative and helpful

  17. Freaking out here!!!!

    Drysolong replied to ashemson's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    To OP: I think 7 days orientation on each wing is more than EXCELLENT!! I am a new LPN (graduated in March 2006, Passed NCLEX May 2006) I got 4 days on-floor orientation at a job (LTC) that I haven't...

  18. i passed

    Drysolong replied to smileysenior's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    con[color=olive]gratulations!!!!:monkeydance:

  19. Gloves Necessary For SQ Injections?

    Drysolong replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Patient Medications

    I will now wear gloves for all my SQ injections. I had not been doing

  20. Ga Nurses Who Work Nights

    Drysolong replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I work 11p-7:30a in a L-T-C. It was my first choice preference. I find that I'm able to stay up for a few hours after working and get some things accomplished. I've also tried going straight to be...

  21. Getting everyone else to sign their books

    Drysolong replied to MrsStraty's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm still being precepted in my facility of two weeks. The procedure here is that the oncoming nurse checks the MAR to determine if the previous nurse has left any holes(gaps). Per the other nurses,...

  22. I'd Rather Work Alone

    Drysolong replied to SkateBetty's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a brand new LPN still in orientation, so this is just my . It has dawned on me that I am expected to be the supervisor of CNA's when there was no training in my LPN course on how to supervise...

  23. I passed!

    Drysolong replied to lauritasol's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations!!! :welcome: :balloons: :balloons:

  24. WOW....just wow

    Drysolong replied to PRAY4MEPLS's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I empathize with you. My first job was LTC (just last week) I had a four-day orientation 2 8-hr shifts and 2 12-hour shifts. I opted for another LTC where I started orientation today. My...

  25. WOW....just wow

    Drysolong replied to PRAY4MEPLS's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a new LPN grad who prefers the hospital, but so far, all the hospitals in my area that hire LPNs specify 1-3 years experience (sometimes specifically hospital