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  1. Important things to review

    wecan11 posted a topic in Private Duty

    I need some advice. I'm a recent LPN grad., worked 5 mo's in LTC and now just started as 1st time Priv. Duty ped's nurse. I am nervous that I am not reviewing what I need to in order to be prepared...

  2. Saunders vs. Kaplan

    wecan11 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Friends, I have a question. I've been scoring 70-80% on Saunders 4/ed assessments & quizzes But I scored less than 50% on Kaplan's Strategy book on just the first 10 questions. I am really...

  3. Any Pratt CC LPN-RN Hybrid students here?

    wecan11 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Are there any Pratt CC LPN-RN Hybrid students here? Please reply to me. I'm starting this May and would like to talk with you. Thanks!

  4. Que. adult neglect

    wecan11 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Have a question and need some advice. I have a friend that is working in a psychiatric facility. She has been complaining to me about her facility's DON and other mgmt. staff. She states that the...

  5. Are there any Pratt CC LPN-RN students here?

    wecan11 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am trying to get into the Hybrid LPN-RN program for Summer '12. They have not told me whether I've made it or not. Classes start 5/21/12. I don't think I've made the cut. Could some of you tell...

  6. Career Advice

    wecan11 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello Fellow Nurses, I'm needing some career advice. I've been an LPN for almost 2 yrs. Enjoy my work. I'm in my late 40's, Have 15-20 more yrs to work. I've worked in LTC, now in psych. nursing &...

  7. Career Advice

    wecan11 replied to wecan11's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi df341, What specific sales area are talking about? Surgical appliance(OR)

  8. Career Advice

    wecan11 replied to wecan11's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you for the good

  9. Need Career Advice

    wecan11 posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    Hello Fellow Nurses, I'm needing some career advice. I've been an LPN for almost 2 yrs. Enjoy my work. I'm in my late 40's, Have 15-20 more yrs to work. I've worked in LTC, now in psych. nursing &...

  10. Help! Confused at 50!

    wecan11 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello Fellow Nurses, I'm needing some career advice. I've been an LPN for almost 2 yrs. Enjoy my work. I'm in my late 40's, Have 15-20 more yrs to work. I've worked in LTC, now in psych. nursing &...

  11. Help! Confused at 50!

    wecan11 replied to wecan11's topic in Nursing Career

    Any advice would be

  12. Need career advice

    wecan11 replied to wecan11's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you very much for the feedback. I'll check with the

  13. Need career advice

    wecan11 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I'm a LPN with 18 mo's of experience, age late 40's.. Have a wife & 3 young kids. Have worked as charge nurse for 15 mo's in ltc setting & 3 mo's as PDN ped's. I need to research and...

  14. Cursing in LTC

    wecan11 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Have a question. Have a friend that's just been suspended pending investigation because she responded to a residents cursing and repeated the curse back once. Other residents heard it and she has...

  15. Cursing in LTC

    wecan11 replied to wecan11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you Viva for the information on the context. She is a good nurse. I believe she had a knee jerk slip of the tongue. From her account, she was verbally threatened and may have been caught off...

  16. Cursing in LTC

    wecan11 replied to wecan11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My friend works in Ks and I'm not familiar with what their State Nursing Home agency discipline guidelines are. Is it likely she will she lose her license, get some type of

  17. new LPN losing confidence, feeling burnt out after 3 months

    wecan11 replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Give yourself a chance to learn, try to relax (easy to say, I know) I've been working as LPN for 1 1/2 yrs. It will get much more

  18. Straight Cath Difficulty

    wecan11 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have a Sr., lady aged late 80's that I've tried to straight cath twice, failed twice. She has had enough to drink but I couldn't thread the needle so to speak. I'm a newbie, only saw males get...

  19. Straight Cath Difficulty

    wecan11 replied to wecan11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank You !! I feel so bad for my res. ThANKS Again!! I will definitely try the flashlight & extra

  20. what are common times to run IV's in ?

    wecan11 replied to Amy10BSN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    So true!! Don't be

  21. Why did you choose to become a nurse?

    wecan11 replied to shadet541's topic in General Nursing

    Why was a public health nurse not for you? Thanks

  22. Pratt community college

    wecan11 replied to millertyme's topic in General Nursing

    Hi amb_lyn, I am hoping to be accepted for the hybrid lpn-rn progr. for this summer. I'm taking the A&P review(enhanced) class and I'm struggling to find the answers since we don't use a std....

  23. Skilled Nursing

    wecan11 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Here is my background, I'm based in the largest city in S. Central Ks. I have 9 mo's experience working as an LPN. 6 as charge nurse in a LTC wing of a nursing home. 3 as PDN Ped's. I have been...

  24. Heart Baby Daddy needs advice

    wecan11 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi Friends, I am a semi-new LPN working as Priv duty nurse, Ped's. My question is I'm interested in PICU nursing but don't know if I've got what it takes. During my PN clinicals I thought I could see...

  25. Heart Baby Daddy needs advice

    wecan11 replied to wecan11's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks to the 3 who replied. I am aiming for RN bridge program this summer. Good advice from all. Will study this decision much more. Thanks