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lifeisgood2012

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  1. Suggestions for dealing with pt's with disruptive behavioral problems

    lifeisgood2012 replied to Pat2012's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wouldn't say I am a more experienced nurse - I just put myself in her shoes and think "well, I am already in a controlled enviornment where people tell me when to get up, eat, do activities, etc....

  2. Trying to rearrange/prioritze my schedule each night

    lifeisgood2012 replied to Isitpossible's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Yes. I will be anxious to see responses to this as well. I am a new LPN and keep trying to find new ways to get out on time too. In the 3 months I have worked there I have gotten out on time maybe 3...

  3. LTC CNA issues - suggestions please

    lifeisgood2012 replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have talked to other RN/LPN's about this very same person and they did try to make a paper trail by writing this person up and nothing was ever done - even by administration (the person above the...

  4. Advice on becoming a CNA/PCA?

    lifeisgood2012 replied to sciencegal's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't found that to be the case at all with CNA's - not the ones that work at my facility anyway - and I doubt I am too much from the norm. Its hard to find good CNA's - and they are always...

  5. How would deal with these type of CNAs?

    lifeisgood2012 replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am having the same issues with CNA's - I obviously haven't read thru this entire thread - but writing them up does nothing at my facility - I am not the only nurse/supervisor who has stated this -...

  6. new LPN losing confidence, feeling burnt out after 3 months

    lifeisgood2012 replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i am even jogging - should i stop jogging? do you think that plus being on my feet 8-10 hours a day is making me too exhausted? i thought it would cut down the stress. i am always so worried that...

  7. A-fib pt

    lifeisgood2012 replied to TigerxLiLy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    she had been like that for weeks? and no assessment was done? wow. thats scary. at bare minimum we do vital signs for pretty much everyone on my hall - i talk to each of my patients - i make every...

  8. What is the point of becoming a nurse?!

    lifeisgood2012 replied to newRN121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The point is, if you really want to be a nurse - if it is really what is in your heart to do or your faith has led you to it or you feel like its your clear path - the obstacles are of little concern...

  9. Is this legal??

    lifeisgood2012 replied to nurseruby's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I didn't know being written up had something to do with the legal system - I guess someone else can chime in on that one. In the limited amount of time I have worked in LTC I have come to find that...

  10. New LPN in LTC and I am drowning

    lifeisgood2012 replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks again all - I appreciate the support. I am really glad I am not alone in this. As sad as it sounds that this seems to be the norm, I at least feel now that I am doing the best that I can and...

  11. New LPN in LTC and I am drowning

    lifeisgood2012 replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks you all. I just feel like my confidence is shot. I know it will get better - I just get so concerned about putting a resident in danger. Most of the nurses there are seasoned and get very...

  12. Newly License LVN, NO EXP!! NO WORK :(

    lifeisgood2012 replied to juh_lee_suh's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just keep at it - I couldnt find a job for awhile either - I applied 1.5 hours out of my radius - and per suggestion of someone on this board I went to a website that has all the LTC/nursing homes...

  13. New LPN in LTC - what was it like for you all when LTC was new to you?

    lifeisgood2012 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I recently graduated as an LPN and am currently working in LTC. I feel like I am drowning. I am brand new to nursing and mostly new to LTC (did clinicals in this setting) and I am wondering if this is...

  14. New LPN doing med pass in LTC

    lifeisgood2012 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi all - this is my first job as an LPN - I am still in orientation phase - I am on 2nd shift - today will be my 4th day on 2nd shift, I worked 1st shift initally to learn the patients/routine. I am...

  15. LPN Organizations/Nursing Journals

    lifeisgood2012 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good morning all- I have read that getting involved with local/national LPN organizations are a plus - I have only found one organization for LPN's when I googled it - does anyone have any experience...

  16. Entry Level Salaries for LPN's

    lifeisgood2012 replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Should I go with the average? Or less since I am entry

  17. Links to many interviewing questions!!

    lifeisgood2012 replied to Reese0608's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you! I just spent the morning at Barnes and Noble looking thru interview books - and thats exactally what it is like - preparing for a test - and that is how I am handling it. I hope I go in...

  18. Finally! First job interview tomorrow morning

    lifeisgood2012 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It all happened so quickly - so I am a bit nervous - I am especially wondering if the ADON knows I am at an entry level. I looked through my notes to see and it appears that I submitted a resume and...

  19. New LPN Grad

    lifeisgood2012 replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    RDU

  20. New LPN Grad

    lifeisgood2012 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi all - its me again. I graduated in December, passed boards in Feb., relocated to NC and got accredited mid-April. I have been looking for work ever since. I am even looking 1.5 hours out of my...

  21. Input please for recent LPN graduate

    lifeisgood2012 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good morning friends - I hope everyone is having a great Thursday so far. I have posted on here before about the dilemma of not being able to get a job, even when going face to face, because of the...

  22. How To Get a Job As a New Grad Nurse

    lifeisgood2012 replied to hakunamatata's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am happy for you - thank you for sharing these tips. :) I am definitely willing to work very hard to find a job - do all of these things hold true with an LPN too? I have been going face to face...

  23. Getting training/experience in other areas as an LPN

    lifeisgood2012 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Is this possible? For example, one of my nursing instructor specializes in geriatrics - she took tons of classes and has certification after her name. Is that something I can do while continuing my...

  24. Is it worth travelling 4 hrs to work?

    lifeisgood2012 replied to RNHURT's topic in General Nursing

    Yes - I would do it. And when I could I would save up the money and move closer with my child. And be thankful that I had a job and a mom or mother in law to watch my child while I was away. But that...

  25. Thank You Cards

    lifeisgood2012 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Is it appropriate to send out thank you cards to the DON at agencies I am interested in/gone face to face with someone (HR usually, not the DON) for taking the time to review my resume and...