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All I recommend you do is not over-study!!!!!!!!!!Get a good sleep before the Exam, and eat a balanced breakfast. Best of luck!

hi there, i realize you are in vancouver, but here are a few tidbits of info concerning alberta. whether you are an rn or lpn you will be expected to empty a bedpan at some time or another. i know that in ltc nursing aides are usually hired to do most of the 'grunt' work, lpn's pass meds and so forth. specialized nursing like maternity & peds are usually reserved for rn's only, due to skill level. alberta wages for lpn's start at $17/hr, more with experience. i rarely see latex gloves used anymore. vinyl gloves are used more and more. and last but not least the demand for lpn's in northern alberta is huge! best of luck! :)

I don't know the prereqs in the States, but here in Canada you need a B.A. in order to apply for med school these days. It wasn't always this way though, up until 10 years ago a person could apply w/o a degree.

You should definately be having some form of RN orientation at your place of work now. This makes no sense. Like the other poster said, talk to your NM or move on. This sounds really bizarre. :uhoh21:

:chuckle I thought it was kinda funny too.:uhoh21: There are many more things to work up steam over. Eg. Constant short staffing is one for me....sometimes feel like i'm a Robot.

i'm sorry that you didn't pass the nclex. if you don't have an nclex review book(kaplan?), maybe you can purchase one from a bookstore or ebay. i hear that it comes in handy. also, how are you feeling before you take the exam? maybe you've been really nervous and stressed out. if so, when you arrange your next exam, why not relax with a nice breakfast & cup of tea before you go, put on a nice comfy sweater or favorite shirt & wear it to the exam. walk into the room feeling confident. confidence, a positive attitude & a non-grumbly belly will get you through next time. best wishes & don't give up. :)

:balloons: Congrats, you are now a Nurse!!! You'll make a great LPN! Welcome to allnurses!!

Is it possible to get a chemistry tutor, just to help you learn the basics? I did chem 11 years ago, but had to do a refresher. HS chemistry isn't too bad. You can do it!

No, i would not want to see a family member during a code. Especially if it was my child. I would break down.

this happened last night. call bell goes off, all three aides are busy toileting or getting residents ready for bed.(32 residents) nurse sitting behind desk 'reading' nursing drug handbook announces over pa that "mrs. so and so, requires assistance!". like hello, get off your a$$ and assist the resident. turns out, resident just wanted a drink of water. biggest pet peeve!!!!!!!!

:balloons: Congrats!!!! :balloons: $21.50 starting wage sounds about right. I used to be a single mother and agree that it is hard. Wow, look at what you have achieved. You should be very proud! I wish you all the very best.

OMG! :rotfl:

first of all, :icon_hug: !! i totally understand where you are coming from. i have been finding my a&p course somewhat difficult(lpn). i can only imagine the rn a&p course, not sure if they are the same. i, too have a couple of kids and a husband and it is hard. i find that i barely have any free time anymore because i am so consumed in my program. after i get my lpn, i'm going to take a year off before i apply for the rn-bsn degree. it can be stressful especially if, like you say, are used to achieving a higher gpa. question. have you tried using mneumonics as a way of remembering or memorizing? it works everytime for me. best wishes! you'll do great. keep your chin up! :) edited to add: kelly i just noticed your post mentioning mneumonics! :chuckle

Sounds like my ltc facility....this is why the DON cannot keep good, kind & decent CNA's, quite a high turnover rate. Some of these nasty CNA's are borderline psycho! I'm trying my best to hang in for another few months, then i'm moving on. So sad when you feel like you're the only one working your butt off. Maybe the DON and management are afraid these wierdos will slash their tires or something if reprimanded?!

I really enjoy working LTC. Honest. :)

This 'nurse' should be ousted from that hospital & lose her license. Pathetic!

You should do fine attending school part time. I know how hard it is to study with children running about!! :chuckle I have two kids and work casual in a nursing home as an aide and do most of my studying at the library or when the kids are in bed. It's hard, but i keep reminding myself of how badly i really want this. So far my grades are great, high B's! I'm still nervous though. Good luck in january! dee

I think some nurses forget that they were once students too.

I am so sorry to hear about your aunt. Unfortunately as you know, the prognosis for bone Ca is always very poor and very little can be done. Sadly, the best her DR. can do is to make her as 'comfortable' as possible. My grandmother died of brain Ca in 1998 and she was on morphine right up until the end, and she was still in some pain. I'm sorry that i don't have any advice for you, just wanted to let you know that i am praying for you & your aunt & family. Take care.

Thank you so much for your message fiona. I was actually thinking of forming some kind of grad committee, because i certainly don't want alot of 'hoopla' at graduation. By the way which LPN school did you attend? If you don't mind me asking. I'm attending northern lakes college. Take care, dee :)

Hi, Just wondering how many of you LPN's and RN's had professional photos done at graduation. Did you have to wear a specific type of uniform? Thanks!!

Wow! It's VERY rare to find an LPN position c full scope of practice. Good for you!! :) However, (nothing against anyone who does this)You shouldn't be distributing meal trays & picking them up. Where i work, kitchen staff or housekeeping does that. Congrats on finding a great job, i hope everything works out in your favor!

I've been using splenda for the past two years, about 3-4 packets in my coffee per day. Plus the amount i use in baking & cooking. No problems here. I'd be more wary of the effects of sugar than artifical sweetener. You should get her to her doctor though. Could be something else causing this, perhaps.

That CNA seems like a very nice, patient person. You'll have to remind him about your nursing offer when he gets licensed to practice medicine in the US. :chuckle

I think you get 6 chances to pass the NCLEX here in Canada. Correct me if i'm wrong. :)