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Hi there, I've just started my LPN program in a moderately populated town. The total cost for me was $13,500. (books, labs, uniforms....) (I didn't get any loans, saved over the years.....) Were your fees comparible? I feel like it was quite expen...

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 mo...

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 reall...

: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 assistanc...

: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:

in our facility here is the breakdown of wages(we are unionized). the (+) is starting wage and up, it is higher the more years you have at the facility: cna- $11.98+ lpn: $15.60+ rn: $27.00+

Wow, this is an old thread!!! :chuckle LPN's here make between $15.50-$18.90/hr

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 hus...

omg, scary! especially in peds! :uhoh21: you know what bugs me about this whole thing? the fact that there is such a long waiting list for wonderful people trying to get their foot into nursing school. most of these people don't have all the prereqs...

i'm on the opposite side of the spectrum. i was used to getting c's in high school, now i'm getting a's in nursing school.:chuckle maybe i just didn't apply myself in hs, or better yet, maybe the older i get the smarter i get. hang in there, you a...

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...

Hi everyone, I have orientation on monday, i am just starting a new job at a long term care facility. I was just wondering how many breaks do you get during a 8 to 12 hour shift? Is lunch usually a half hour or hour? I know it varies per state and...

How do you deal w/ dementia patients? I find it hard to tolerate sometimes. I try not to take things personally, but i'm new to alot of this. The LTC floor i'll be working on, has a few dementia patients. How do you as an RN or LPN deal with clie...

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...

Wow! This thread is VERY old. I wonder if mandi is still around??!