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

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

    I meant this as a General scope of practice Ie. stable patients or patients with predictable

  2. Best NCLEX review book?

    KRODD replied to i♥words's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'd say Saunders for content and Kaplan for strategy. The exam cram books are also good for content. But the NCLEX is not a straight content test its about thinking

  3. LPN Limited license need help

    KRODD replied to cmuncho's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Your pre employment drug screen was positive for THC. So you took a drug test you knew you were "dirty" or thought you were going to test clean but knew there was a chance you'd fail. Bigger question...

  4. My Library of books

    KRODD posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is a ist of sorts of books Ive picked up to keep in my library. Obviously I have a drug book I use -Mosbys mine is the 2011 edition. -Saunders Nclex RN examination -"Clinical Management of...

  5. If anyone knows of a place in NY that is hiring please let me know

    KRODD replied to ladybug101's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Click on link no your computer dosent have chicken poxs or shingles those red dots are potential employers just apply and wait....

  6. How do I protect myself from mean nurses?

    KRODD replied to NursingBro's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It all comes down to who signed for it. Also advice dont hide anything its not the crime but the cover up thats the kiss of death. Hopefully you geta job in a good team oriented facility where not...

  7. LPN (Phasing out for LTC?)

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

    Boy I hope not but that just means I'll have no choice but to get my RN. But than you hear that there going to phase out ADN and than that you need your masters BLAH BLAH. Im starting to see alot more...

  8. What is the key for NCLEX success???

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

    I have been told if you get to the last question possible that will determine if you pass or fail cause otherwise it would of shut off before but honestly I dont know. And it gets harder to pass if...

  9. What is the key for NCLEX success???

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

    The Nclex is a adaptive (gets easier if you get question wrong) test that is a test to see if you are going to be capable of being a safe new grad nurse. Confidence is key you dont need to be perfect...

  10. failed nclex pn again-feel discouraged

    KRODD replied to iluvnursing07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Is it a confidence issue at this point? Are you second guessing your self when you choose the answer (s)? Are there other issues did you struggle in school? Attention issues? Nerves? Strategy...

  11. Good evening. New Here! 1st job outta school, no training, and feel I should escape

    KRODD replied to nettiemaria2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I dont know about your facility or the floor your on but the med pass should not be that significant. My suggestion get there early go through the mars and tars and flag everything you need to...

  12. when to call back?

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

    In my experience never call on a monday most facilityies do payroll staffing weekend report ect on mondays, but they will usually tell you not to call on monday, if she didnt say call Id say call on...

  13. Studying for NCLEX and....

    KRODD replied to FaithGurl93's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I disagree with studying content primarily. I did like a fiend and I must say it was a huge waist of time. Review the basic material yes but the test I felt had more to do with your reaction to a...

  14. 5 months snd still haven't takin boards

    KRODD replied to Nikki0727's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think if you go in there with the mindset that your going to pass itll go a far way, you need confidence if you sit there and second guess your instinct you will

  15. New nurse!! Please help!!

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

    Most new grads feel like you do its takes time after 6 months youll be alot calmer. I wrote a guide if you do a search you can find it it may help

  16. NY LPNs where are all the new grad jobs help!

    KRODD replied to charismalpn2010's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Apply everywhere go to google maps search nursing homes and apply to every little red dot you see, you gotta pound the pavement. THERE IS NO NURSING SHORTAGE, THE MEDIA IS

  17. what to discuss in a CNA huddle as new lpn charge nurse?

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

    I've never been a supervisor as a nurse as diet aide I was you have to be assertive but you cant rock the boat bottom line they have to respect you. Very difficult balance near impossible for new...

  18. Does anyone know of a good documentation guideline?

    KRODD replied to dlynn34LPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    For LTC no, the closess is Chart Smart or Mosbys Surefire Documentation but they cover mostly acute care issues, but most facilties have there own guidelines. Some suggestions always include vitals,...

  19. Guide to first job in LTC!

    KRODD posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am writing this as I see this questions asked quite frequently on this thread of the forum as well as the LTC specialties thread in on this forum. Maybe it'd be nice to see it stickied. What to do...

  20. Know it alls....

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

    wow what the hecks up with all the male

  21. Dont feel ready for my new LPN job? Help

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

    I hope your facility uses SBAR interact or some other kind of set guide lines for calling doctors otherwise expect to get yelled at. I dont know why facilities hire new grads to do over night checking...

  22. Were you a know it all at your 1st LPN job???

    KRODD replied to NursingStudentYaya's topic in General Nursing

    Alot of nurses are very territorial. Most likely theyll get used to

  23. Need advice for "Select all that apply" questions

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

    Treat the answers as individual true/false questions. Read the question read the answers one at a time and say absolutly true or its false (no "what ifs" only use the info given). A word to the wise...

  24. Work and LPN school?

    KRODD replied to sky89's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Well you already work in a nursing home so your good, you will have to and your family will have to sacrifice but what can you

  25. med surge help!!!!!!

    KRODD replied to rvd4now's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Get the saunders lpn nclex review its worth it if you can get it used with the cd to save some $ even better...