Phoenix4

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1. Describe a shift in LTC? Please??

   Phoenix4 replied to Phoenix4's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   So, follow up... I've had my first two shifts, my third is tomorrow. I had about 25 patients. The two aides handle clothing, toileting, feeding, but there is almost no interaction between the aides...

2. Describe a shift in LTC? Please??

   Phoenix4 replied to Phoenix4's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   So a couple of follow up questions and a little bit of explanation. I took a job with a temporary staffing/travel agency, so I won't be a regular employee of the LTC, hence the 2 hr orientation. I've...

3. Describe a shift in LTC? Please??

   Phoenix4 replied to Phoenix4's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   This is SO incredibly helpful, I can't tell you all how much I appreciate that you've taken the time to share this with me. This will help me so much with making it through my first shifts! (And...

4. Describe a shift in LTC? Please??

   Phoenix4 replied to Phoenix4's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Thank you!! These are definitely helpful to me! Please, anyone else feel free to chime in

5. Describe a shift in LTC? Please??

   Phoenix4 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Through various circumstances, I'll be going into a small LTC facility with basically 2 hrs of orientation. I realize that different facilities will be different, but could anyone describe a shift...

6. NCLEX Anxiety

   Phoenix4 replied to Success2011's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Here's the link to the tutorial you can download and do. This is exactly the same one that you do before starting the actual NCLEX exam (and yes, it does ask dumb stuff like what color is orange :) )....

7. taking the nclex next week!

   Phoenix4 replied to luvmysoldier's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   For some study and testing tips and a rating of how different resources compare in difficulty to the actual NCLEX-RN, see https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/review-nclex-rn-607853.html and...

8. NCLEX Anxiety

   Phoenix4 replied to Success2011's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Success2011, a big key to NCLEX is to not worry about the time. Seriously. I agree totally to take your time, it's not about speed. The actual minimum number of questions to answer and be able to pass...

9. Review of NCLEX-RN Prep books

   Phoenix4 replied to Phoenix4's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   DARLENESKY!!!! :clpty::smiley_aa:nmbrn::hpygrp::dancgrp::w00t: I am SO HAPPY for you!!! I knew you could do it!!!! Answered prayers!!!! Thank you so much for letting me know, I was hoping to hear how...

10. Has anyone graduated from Aspen University RN-MSN?

    Phoenix4 replied to metroishka's topic in General Nursing

    Hi JLO, I'm looking at WGU's RN to BSN program right now. I'm not sure what your situation is, but you mention you have no nursing experience. WGU has several programs, programs for already licensed...

11. Review of NCLEX-RN Prep books

    Phoenix4 replied to Phoenix4's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can totally do

12. Anyone over 50 recently hired?

    Phoenix4 replied to Biffbradford's topic in Nursing Career

    Honestly, I'm hoping that there are some jobs :). My situation is a bit odd, I have an ASN, graduated 27 yrs ago, worked FT for 7 yrs in a variety of settings (college health service, med-surg floor,...

13. Review of NCLEX-RN Prep books

    Phoenix4 replied to Phoenix4's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Darlenesky, have you taken your NCLEX? How did it go? I've been praying for

14. How old is too old to do this?

    Phoenix4 replied to Calzo's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh, Calzo, if you hate nursing (and I certainly hate many aspects of it myself), you really may want to consider doing something else entirely! It is totally NOT too late to do that. There are so many...

15. How old is too old to do this?

    Phoenix4 replied to Calzo's topic in Nursing Career

    Hm. No particular advice, but I have to say that I hope you are not too old to consider doing this. I just retook my NCLEX and passed. I graduated 27 yrs ago, passed NCLEX then and worked 7 yrs in...