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  1. Any tips with smells? Please!!!

    NewLPN11 replied to AML2007's topic in General Students

    Honestly, I've just gotten used to it. Like someone mentioned above, be mindful of facial expressions. Sometimes inside I will be wanting to vomit, but I have to hold it together in front of the...

  2. Something I Wanted to Share

    NewLPN11 replied to AICU RN's topic in General Nursing

    Such a heartwarming story :) Thanks for

  3. Freaking Out a Bit....

    NewLPN11 replied to LTCPCA's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...no nurse??? That doesn't seem right, what kind of is

  4. Johnson & Johnson commercials

    NewLPN11 replied to Fribblet's topic in General Nursing

    I like it

  5. Help! Cute Visitation Sayings in LTC facility....

    NewLPN11 replied to shell1977's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ooh I wish we had these!!! At any rate, our sign says something to the effect of "for the health of our residents, please refrain from visiting if you are ill". Also I think we dont let kids visit...

  6. Christmas gifts for residents

    NewLPN11 replied to laderalis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    body wash, Soft comfy socks or slippers (with non skid grip of course), lotion, scarf of shawl, or If the resident doesn't have much clothes a nice comfy outfit or pjs

  7. Medication Errors?

    NewLPN11 replied to Monica08's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts exactly...HOW could this even

  8. Discouraged...advice, please? :(

    NewLPN11 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello. I am a new LPN in LTC. I am SO discouraged. I recieved 4 days of training. There were no hours open, so I actually didn't get to work on my own until several weeks after training. My night was...

  9. What was wrong with my patient??

    NewLPN11 replied to Dazglue's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I was

  10. Do you ever get tired of hearing this phrase?

    NewLPN11 replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    I am guilty of using this phrase, today, as a matter of fact. As a new nurse, I can tell you firsthand that in school they pound it into your brain that there are so many things that can be grounds...

  11. New Grad...need help dealing with super negative staff!

    NewLPN11 replied to ZenStudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Aw, I know exactly how you feel! My facility is full of negativity. It seems almost everyone I tall to hates theory job, hates the place, etc. I find it hard to stay clear of that mindset myself, it...

  12. Discouraged...advice, please? :(

    NewLPN11 replied to NewLPN11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh

  13. Discouraged...advice, please? :(

    NewLPN11 replied to NewLPN11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks! It's comforting to know I am not weird for feeling this

  14. Discouraged...advice, please? :(

    NewLPN11 replied to NewLPN11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks so much. The sad part to this...I have worked there for 3years as an aide and know those rsdts well even how they take their meds. So I don't know what my deal is, I feel like a failure to...

  15. First Day on Job Tonight. I thought I didn't make out alive

    NewLPN11 replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Aww, that sounds like my first night!! I didn't finish my evening med pass until nearly 11...the shift I was working I had ONE hour to do the med pass..so I SHOULD have been done @8p. You better...

  16. Discouraged after first day training on new job :(

    NewLPN11 replied to SP1CEGRL's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow, 60 to 1 ratio?!?!?! very admirable you are doing that ...I never

  17. What's your nursing kryptonite?

    NewLPN11 replied to ktliz's topic in General Nursing

    Vomit and phlegm.

  18. My strange anxiety

    NewLPN11 replied to cosyla's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No worries! I've never heard of anyone actually having to WATCH you pee for a drug screen. Just make sure you take nothing in with you and don't flush after! Good

  19. Discouraged after first day training on new job :(

    NewLPN11 replied to SP1CEGRL's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes...4 hours...and I wanted to cry right there at the med

  20. Discouraged after first day training on new job :(

    NewLPN11 replied to SP1CEGRL's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I understand how you feel!!! I am a brand new lpn. I worked as an side at a facility for 3 years, and now am moving to a nursing position. I was absolutely shocked when. I was told I would have 4 days...

  21. Let's introduce ourselves...

    NewLPN11 replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello! I am Kelly. I passed the NCLEX-PN September 8th, 2011, and was officially licensed the 9th! I am currently in orientation at a LTCF, which I have worked at 3 years as an aide. Tomorrow is day...

  22. New LPN...starting job tomorrow..how to make most of orientation?

    NewLPN11 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello! I am a new LPN, passed NCLEX on September 8th!! I have worked in a LTCF for 3 years as an aide, and tomorrow I begin my orientation as a nurse! I am both excited and NERVOUS! I am very happy to...

  23. New LPN...starting job tomorrow..how to make most of orientation?

    NewLPN11 replied to NewLPN11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you!! I have day 2 tom..on a much busier unit..nervous

  24. 9 days of orientation in skilled LTC...now on my own HELP

    NewLPN11 replied to KarriRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just completed day 1 of 4 days of orientation today..overwhelming to say the least!!!! i did get some good advice..time management, time management, time