wannabenk replied to BellaaSoleil's topic in General Nursing
Fight it you will be happy you did. The same type of thing happened to me. I was suspended leading to termination because I supposedly did not update the unit coordinator on a resident that had a...
wannabenk replied to JenniferSews's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I am in the same position as you right now. I am working in a rehab area that has long terms mixed in. Right now I have 8 rehab and 8 long term care. There really isn't enough time to really assess...
Great suggestions. I graduated from LPN school October 4, 2012, started working as a GPN at a LTC facility, and on November 15 passed my boards. When you start a nursing job especially if you have...
I am a recent graduate and got a job right off at a LTC facility. I just spent my first night on my unit alone for the first time. My unit consists of 5 Hospice patients which require full...
Wow, I am about to graduate October 4, 2012 and I am feeling the same way. I do not want to be put into a position where I get only like 3 days of training and left to the wolves. I would also like...
I would just start from the beginning of the book or skim over areas that are more difficult areas for you. All teachers are different, they just might skip around. Anything you can review will come...
I attended NCCC and got thru Nursing II when my father was diagnosed with Liver cancer on April 25, 2010 and passed away on the day of my final (which I failed, of course) May 12, 2010. I guess when...
The harderst part I am finding is the pharmacology. If you have a degree in medical history you probably have some Anatomy & Physiology under your belt. PN 1 is basically that, the Anatomy and...
I am in the LPN program at E1B in Kenmore. I am in PN2, our class has a great teacher which makes a big difference. It is alot of work but I am sure it will be worth it. Our clinical are at...