AngelicDarkness

AngelicDarkness

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  1. Replaced by Certified Medication Aide!

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

    That is a poor attitude on the topic. If that is the case RN, how do you feel on RPN/LPNs who struggle to finish their own schooling and registration testing to have us complete many of your...

  2. Salary query for LPN

    AngelicDarkness replied to pacjeffery's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'm in Ontario,

  3. Help from other LPN's

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

    Of course:) You could be a case manager, a school nurse, a supervisor in the community (supervising PSWs, assessing care plans, planning inservices), diabetic nurse, wound care management nurse,...

  4. LPN...not good enough??

    AngelicDarkness replied to em1025's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Advocate - we are nurses:) If we continue to educate the public, they will continue to recognize us for the nurses we are. I'm sorry to hear about your experience OP but this is why I'm a strong...

  5. I BLEW MY CHANCE !!

    AngelicDarkness replied to Bigmaine33's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    OP you were honest with her and I applaud you for that. I remember my first interview being scared about the ratio being much higher. I was hired on as a night charge nurse for a RH of 105 patients. I...

  6. what are the actual differences between LPN & RN?

    AngelicDarkness replied to liz.marie56's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    RNs care for unstable clients, and LPN/RPNs care for generally stable clients. LPN/RPN have less schooling because we are the old RN program and focus on the hands on approach while the RN program...

  7. Annoyed

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

    Let it roll of your back - you'll be seeing a lot of this in your career. The problem is evidence based practice is always changing (not a bad thing) but some nurses do not keep up with it....

  8. Help from other LPN's

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

    There are other options out there for lpns other than direct bedside care. I would strongly advise checking them

  9. Co-worker not in the game

    AngelicDarkness replied to sbergmann17's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I completely agree, but also OP stated incident reports were not being filed. If charted in the progress notes, I would report that. Incident reports cover the team's

  10. D.O.N' S Practising Favortism by hiring freinds only

    AngelicDarkness replied to nurselg1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yup, seen this a lot. Even to the point where people being fired for big mistakes are job protected. Not sure

  11. first lpn check

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

    After struggling in school for 2 years, its nice to treat

  12. New grad and feel so over whelmed. Just sit and cry at the thought of going back

    AngelicDarkness replied to mzwest83's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Speak to your supervisor. It will take time - as a new grad my first couple weeks were rough but once you get into routine, it gets easier:) Take notes, try to arrive a bit earlier to study charts,...

  13. What are the differences in job duties of a LPN in the U.S. vs. Canada?

    AngelicDarkness replied to studentnurse1989's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sounds complicated. Are there pre reqs for all careers or just health care? (Hi Fiona! Good to see you

  14. Mandatory Overtime

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

    How odd - I know I've never been in one with mandatory OT, but if the next nurse didn't come in I've stayed and worked 16 hours before simply because no one else was available. I'm interested in what...

  15. Salary query for LPN

    AngelicDarkness replied to pacjeffery's topic in Virginia Nursing

    It may also depend on where you work. My area ranges 16$-30$. Its a vague range, but the average is 19 to start for a new grad. Have to remember that as you get experience, the pay grid goes up. I...

  16. What are the differences in job duties of a LPN in the U.S. vs. Canada?

    AngelicDarkness replied to studentnurse1989's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What's a pre

  17. Can LPN administer bolus tube feedings

    AngelicDarkness replied to ghansen99's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes:)

  18. first lpn check

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

    My first purchase on me was a nursing ring:) I loved it. The biggest purchase I bought after getting my first "real" nursing job, was my

  19. new LPN night nurse

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

    My first RPN job was on nights - it made me into a better nurse when things happened. Fire alarms go off, falls and head injuries, open skin tears, as well as patients that are stressed and need...

  20. Seeing this quite a bit

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

    Would love to but I find we don't get much credit being an RPN/LPN. I spent 2.5 years in school to get my RPN status, it is another 3 years (1 of college and 2 of university) to get my RN. The best...

  21. LPN discouraged about 'assessment' skills...

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

    It will come with time:) Don't be afraid to seek new opportunities to practice your assessments with a peer if you have time, or even buddy with a mentor at work for their

  22. I'm shy... Can I be an Lpn?

    AngelicDarkness replied to TeeP125's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You can do it!:) Going to school helped with my public speaking to clients because I too was very shy. Also working part time in the community as a PSW helped with my confidence and public speaking....

  23. which route to take?

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

    I think you answered your question OP. If you're burnt out, its time to move on for something fresh. I did it, and I although I miss my previous employment, my newest venture left more time to work on...

  24. Replaced by Certified Medication Aide!

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

    I doubt it. I'm not supervised by an RN and I don't need to be. My scope of practice has expanded as an RPN that I can do a lot similar to an RN. I cannot look after an unstable client, but this...

  25. LPN course Canada is 2 years...

    AngelicDarkness replied to emt... rn student's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Disagree but only because an RPN/LPN is not just a basic bedside nurse. Many are case managers, directors of care, legal nurses, forensic nurses, etc etc. The advancement as an RPN/LPN is just as...