michelle-new-lpn

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1. Do I need hospital experience with Excelsior

   michelle-new-lpn posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

   Hello. I am an LPN pursuing my RN through Excelsior. I have worked in an LTC/subacute center for almost 1-1/2 years. I have plenty of experience with foleys, wound treatments, and IV's, and I've done...

2. Audio books?

   michelle-new-lpn posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

   I am newly enrolled in the LPN to RN EC program. Have any of you used audio materials and are there certain titles you would recommend? I may be starting a new job with a 35 minute (each way) commute...

3. How long should this take?

   michelle-new-lpn posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

   I just started the EC program. I work full time and have a family, and dedicate as much time to studying as I can, but I feel so discouraged at times that I just can't dedicate enough time to studying...

4. Med-Surg Topic of the Week .... Nurse to Patient Ratios

   michelle-new-lpn replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I'm a recent LPN grad who has been in LTC since October. I recently landed a job on a med-surg floor in a hospital that actually allows LPNs to do everything in our scope of practice and not just pass...

5. Med-surg vs. LTC (new LPN needs advice!)

   michelle-new-lpn replied to michelle-new-lpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I have decided to take the med-surg job. It is a $5.00 an hour pay cut, but I have great health insurance through my hubby so I'll get a benefits buyout package (I have no idea how much it is). Three...

6. Med-surg vs. LTC (new LPN needs advice!)

   michelle-new-lpn replied to michelle-new-lpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   do you feel like you have too much of a work load as a new nurse on subacute? how many pts are you responsible

7. Med-surg vs. LTC (new LPN needs advice!)

   michelle-new-lpn replied to michelle-new-lpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Thanks for all your replies. I am leaning towards leaving LTC. I hear so many awful stories not only from nurses, but from families of my residents about what goes on in some LTC's, and it makes me...

8. Med-surg vs. LTC (new LPN needs advice!)

   michelle-new-lpn posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Hello everyone.:) I'm new here and I need some advice! I graduated from PN school in August, and since October I have worked at a LTC. From what I understand from speaking to some of the veteran...