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  1. Volunteer to be a union rep or not?

    KRODD posted a topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Heres my situation.... My facility just got our union contract signed in october after 2012 three plus years after being voted in. Not a lot of support from colleagues less than a dozen people at...

  2. How is this acceptable? 50 patients ltc/skilled DAYSHIFT!

    KRODD replied to CynicallyVexed's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    These facilities like playing with fire giving all these pt to one nurse, tells me that when not if the s--t hits the fan they'll probably throw the nurse under the

  3. New grad lvn. I think I am in the wrong field.

    KRODD replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Question, are you on a rehab/short term unit? long term/ dementia units are usually alot less

  4. LPN vs PCT?

    KRODD replied to tay321's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I personally would take the pct job being that your going for your RN, Acute Care experience goes along

  5. Was this the "right way" to terminate my employment? advice need it please!

    KRODD replied to pinkdustmagic28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Is your facility union?, Right to work state? Pysche facility is this a Government job? need more info Not judging you but are they reporting you to state board? good luck to

  6. LPN with no Job!!!

    KRODD replied to wisdomyes's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Careful you end up being a unemployed RN theres plenty of

  7. I start my lpn class april 1

    KRODD replied to shaylah's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Stay on point, life may have to go on hold for a while. If you can get a copy of your Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) book. and read ahead. Research medical terminology. Good

  8. Volunteer to be a union rep or not?

    KRODD replied to KRODD's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Sounds impossible in my facility! Workers will do wrong and expect you to back them. I fear my facility which is one of the better facilities in my area for Workers and Pt.s alike will go down hill...

  9. Residents missing clothes?

    KRODD posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have had a problem for a while at my facility with residents missing clothes. The laundry is sent out to another facility to be cleaned but even before when we were cleaning clothes in house we had...

  10. State Survey all this week.

    KRODD posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My facility is having its first survey while im on my 10 month as a new nurse was a CNA at the facility prior. I am needless to say nervous, I work 3-11 so they are pretty much wraping up when I roll...

  11. Current Climate for LPNs in CO?

    KRODD posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    Thinking about eventually relocating either to Florida or Colorado from NY. If someone can answer my question that'd be awesome. Whats the average pay rate for LPNs in LTC for LPN with 1 year...

  12. Clinicals - I hate them!

    KRODD replied to MTmomofsix's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Nobody likes clinicals the students, the instructors or the staff. Really only the patients only like the clinicals. Its easy for people whom have never worked in a nursing home to judge what goes on,...

  13. No test reviews in my program... Anyone else ?

    KRODD replied to Angela0120's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow hope they dont use scan trons, my class would find tons of right answer check wrong, makes me kind of mad I ve been using them all my schooling years how many times have Ive been

  14. LVN moving to New York

    KRODD replied to ncgrzyb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Honestly I have know idea about Rochester might want to ask in the NY part of this

  15. LVN moving to New York

    KRODD replied to ncgrzyb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What area of NY? NYC? Suburbs? Upstate? Im upstate in Dutchess County! In most non rural areas of NY LPNs work exclusivically in LTC, Sub acute, Rehab and MD offices. Not a whole lot of acute care...

  16. Do you know your (LPNs) scope of practice?

    KRODD posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Care to venture any guesses

  17. Help from other LPN's

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

    I think it has alot to do with your age if I read your post right your in your early to mid twenties. I takes time to find yourself. Your parents pushing you into the field probably has to do with...

  18. new LPN night nurse

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

    Familarize yourself with

  19. Tips for clinicals (today was my first day and overwhelmed)

    KRODD replied to cmm4ever's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    1. Be respectful to the staff if they look stressed stay out of there way. 2.Dont transfer any pt.s with out permission and help. Dont drop anyone. Think safety

  20. What are the best schools for LPN training

    KRODD replied to peaches36's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Have you thought about a out of state program. Dont know about your area I live in upstate NY in NY the BOCES technical schools run the LPN programs they are state run and pretty decent ovreall...

  21. H E L P!!!.....

    KRODD replied to msmack's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would like to suggest the Kaplan Nclex book for your particular test as its good for strategy and not that expensive less than $20 on amazon. Good

  22. How was your program broken up? What did you learn first?

    KRODD replied to pnkgirl25's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    orientation medical terminolgy, time management, drug card layout ect. I. 1. A&P 2.Foundations -nursing concepts -infection control -Basic skills (direct pt care lots of lab work essentially CNA...

  23. 2006 graduate, 2 fail attempts.... Studying advice please!!!!

    KRODD replied to motheroftwokids's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In my opinoin you have to determine why are failing. You are selecting the wrong answers! why? Bad strategy? (The Kaplan books is good addressing this) No confidence? Lack of knowledge of content?...

  24. Supplies/Tips for LPN School

    KRODD replied to countercharm's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Can I also add over sized #2 pencils if your test are scan tron Amazon.com: Ticonderoga My First Ticonderoga, Primary Size Round Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 4 Pencils with Bonus Sharpener, Yellow (33309):...

  25. Supplies/Tips for LPN School

    KRODD replied to countercharm's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    make sure you have permission to record your lectures I suggest Bic 4 color pen (s) for taking notes during lectures if teacher says something gonna be on the test put it in a certain color so when...