I can't make up my mind. One week I'm looking into programs, the next week I'm looking for a different job. Tomorrow I have a second interview for Home
Try to find real clinical experiences for students to preform with you. Our clinical instructor went to every charge nurse on every unit at our clinical hospital and ask them to over head page her if...
Try to find real clinical experiences for students to preform with you. Our clinical instructor went to every charge nurse on every unit at our clinical hospital and ask them to over head page her if...
harleytx replied to Firegirl's topic in Texas Nursing
I completed my pre-reqs at COM, I loved it! Their NCLEX pass rates were down for a few years but yes they are now up to 100%. If their pass rate had been up when I was planning to go, I too would have...
Similar situation, I was fed up with trying to get her meds down. I think she just wanted the extra attention and I too was told "that's just how she is". After two weeks, I had enough. She didn't...
harleytx replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC
You preform oral care without being "reminded"? You keep your residents warm, dry, clean, comfortable, safe, etc. without being "reminded"? We all need you! Keep up the good work! Your work ethic...
I had the same plan LVN to RN. Community College looked good but another year of pre reqs. Excelsior looked better, I recieved their package, but like you I became uneasy with the program not having a...
Fiona59: That's it! I know that it sounds crazy that I have not been able to figure out what about LTC that bothers me, but That's it! As I read your reply I knew that it wasn't me! I do want to be a...
LTC Skilled Nursing Unit. Nice facility, I have 36 "residents", 2 CNA's, 1 CMA, 2 trachs, 4 in isolation, 6 g-tubes, 2 many wound Tx. to count, BUT I did not like it. It is not the facility or my...
At 42 I needed a change. I was tired of working as a Chemical Plant Manager, wanted to get out of the "toxic" world of chemicals. I had NO experience with any med. field. And honestly can't imagine...
Thanks, posting the link makes it easier for me! It will be nice to have a magazine for LVN/LPN's, it is about time. I've been searching for over a year now for one. Will order and thanks
harleytx replied to harleytx's topic in Home Health
You could be right about this. I will try to find it on their web site. I have seen only two ads that said "new grads welcome" but I think those 2 ads are asking for new RN's. Thanks for your
harleytx replied to harleytx's topic in Home Health
hoolahan: Thanks for the info! I would not have thought of a ride a long, what a wonderful idea! Will be applying next week, getting dental work out of the way, but will let you