AngelicDarkness

AngelicDarkness

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  1. Being an LPN

    AngelicDarkness replied to anime5an4lyfe's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My class

  2. Is your DON allowed to pass meds?

    AngelicDarkness replied to brandiking's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    135 Residents. Potential for more when full. It makes it a lot easier for me to be approached by my residents and for me to relate to my nursing

  3. Is your DON allowed to pass meds?

    AngelicDarkness replied to brandiking's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a DON. I work on the floor 3 days a week and pass meds. I do agree with the above poster though - we work a lot of hours that are not paid

  4. New Graduates-How long to find first job

    AngelicDarkness replied to ptiger's topic in Canada

    It is realistic. Several of my classments did the RN bridge after due to no full time work. It seems to be an easy way for companies to get a

  5. RPN-RN bridging 2014

    AngelicDarkness replied to shabz's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    True, but organization is key. Mac isn't as structured for their assignments as the others at

  6. RPN-RN bridging 2014

    AngelicDarkness replied to shabz's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    True enough. Just trying to

  7. Lifting huge laundry bags...

    AngelicDarkness replied to Drowsyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on where you are. Is pericare beneath you because you have an

  8. Lifting huge laundry bags...

    AngelicDarkness replied to Drowsyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Again, we say it isn't beneath but make excuses why it is. So what if we have a diploma? The job description always says additional duties as needed by management. I used to help serve in a dining...

  9. Lifting huge laundry bags...

    AngelicDarkness replied to Drowsyrn's topic in General Nursing

    What about the mentality that doing this is beneath nurses? If it is in the job description, then problem solve how to make the bags lighter or emptied at a different

  10. New Graduates-How long to find first job

    AngelicDarkness replied to ptiger's topic in Canada

    Thats the problem Vintage. The majority don't get after the 6 months. I found hfo a joke. I applied for months before I graduated to hospitals that were posted but hadn't used hfo in years. Better to...

  11. New Graduates-How long to find first job

    AngelicDarkness replied to ptiger's topic in Canada

    Within 2 months of graduating I had a fulltime night job. I think positions in ON are grim again. I had over 50 nurses apply for casual lines I

  12. RPN-RN bridging 2014

    AngelicDarkness replied to shabz's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    The mohawk conestoga mcmaster program is super hard if you don't have experience. Trust me. I have many friends in all years of the

  13. Fired during probation... what now-- more than 1 yr RN

    AngelicDarkness replied to Looking_for_sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    At least there is a paper trail op. Most facilities may let you go without a reason during the probationary period. Please don't take it too personally. Try

  14. Lifting huge laundry bags...

    AngelicDarkness replied to Drowsyrn's topic in General Nursing

    This sums up my employer. My employer doesn't do it to skimp other departments or degrade the nursing team. It comes down to additional duties until a solution is

  15. Discouraged

    AngelicDarkness replied to LPN197538's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'd hire you in a heartbeat OP. You're honest and open about your error. Most lie to me during interviews and I find out

  16. Is becoming a LPN a good career

    AngelicDarkness replied to momma382's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm an rpn/lpn director of care. Lpn/rpns are not going anywhere but up. Our scope is always

  17. GN to NP in <1yr

    AngelicDarkness replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Seems similar to the pressure that lpns feel to rush to be an

  18. Don't feel sorry for me because I work in long term care...

    AngelicDarkness replied to rose-n-arrows's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congrats OP! I found my assessment skills became stronger in

  19. Is becoming a LPN worth it?

    AngelicDarkness replied to Jeisikah's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, it is worth it. I've always had a fulltime job since graduating in 2010. They are not being phased

  20. Questions

    AngelicDarkness replied to miisz's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Sorry for the delay, I missed the notification:). I haven't gone to MAC but I have friends in all years. Assignments are not straight forward and time lines are changed for due dates, online...

  21. Benefits of taking PSW program instead of Pre health program

    AngelicDarkness replied to Missfuturern1690's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Woah do claws come out on this topic....eek. I have to say that in my opinion, I agree with you OP. Many nurses I went to school with were PSWS and it greatly helped them. Myself, I was a CSW in...

  22. Starting Georigan College in Jan 2014

    AngelicDarkness replied to Voulak's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I graduated from the Owen Sound Campus. You will love Georgian! Good luck with your studies

  23. Questions

    AngelicDarkness replied to miisz's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    All classes are at Conestoga but once a month ish you may have to go to Mac. I don't advise the program though. Mac is super disorganized for the RN bridge. Not sure on your other questions. Good luck...

  24. HELP! Failed NCLEX-RN 6 times!

    AngelicDarkness replied to hmctaa0511's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I disagree. I am hiring, thus my logic is not flawed. I've seen it first

  25. HELP! Failed NCLEX-RN 6 times!

    AngelicDarkness replied to hmctaa0511's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    True, but knowing my results versus my friend who failed 4 times...are we not the same nurse? Obviously tests were not my par. I was told in nursing school that I'm more hands on. Some people struggle...