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  1. NursieNurseLPN

    How much was your lpn program?

    NursieNurseLPN replied to joyfullpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ugh my school was about $37,000, after grants and paying some throughout school, I am now the mortified owner of a $24,000 (now $20,000 after 2years of payments) student loan. I do not recommend doing...
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    Poll to " former" new grads. How did you land that 1st job?

    NursieNurseLPN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Poll: to those of u "former" new grads- How did you get that first new grad job? Walk- ins, online applications, through networking/ someone u know helped you, etc. Thanks for any future replies! Im...
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    My feet HURT!!!

    NursieNurseLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Im still getting used to my first LPN job and i go home everyday in pain. When i finally go to bed, my feet are pounding when i elevate them. I just wanted to complain to you guys, since you've all...
  4. NursieNurseLPN

    First no openings, now two offers...

    NursieNurseLPN replied to Busyme10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Take the full time! As an unemployed new nurse, i wanted any job and was (still am) extremely grateful for my 1st nursing job as a per diem lpn. But once your working, it can be hard. Id give anything...
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    New lpn that is feeling discouraged

    NursieNurseLPN replied to angelg86's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Right now, try to focus on accuracy. Once accuracy and speed comes, you will have more time! Theres never enough, but you will spend more time with certain residents one day, the time with others the...
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    Precepting for my first time...

    NursieNurseLPN replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    I had many different preceptors for my job and you will be fine! One of my favorite ones was a new nurse who had been working for seven months because she knew exactly what it was like to be new and...
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    You are LVN, why are you applying CNA or MA?

    NursieNurseLPN replied to jigzawnurse28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Also keep in mind that in most states, once you're a licensed nurse, you are held to that standard. What happens if someone falls, or needs CPR, or some other situation? You would be held responsible...
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    How much training did you get?

    NursieNurseLPN replied to sue1000's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I got 2weeks (14 shifts) of orientation just a couple months ago. I was very lucky. But to be honest, i didnt need that much. Dont get me wrong, im very grateful for my opportunity to really learn...
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    Confessions of a Job hopper

    NursieNurseLPN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for being honest! Alot of us can relate to you. I dont think theres anything wrong with it in the beginning. I mean, as a teenager/young adult, we dont know what we want. And as a brand new...
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    My feet HURT!!!

    NursieNurseLPN replied to NursieNurseLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! I agree about taking care of your body. If my feet & body hurts/aches this bad this early on, i imagine it can only get worse over time with years of wear and tear. Thanks for all...
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    new nurse anxiety/mistakes

    NursieNurseLPN replied to shipsahoy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Maybe you should try making a list of all the things that should be done on your shift (from blood sugars, med pass, treatments, charting, orders, assignments, etc) & prioritize what absolutely...
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    Shift work

    NursieNurseLPN replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    I had to do all three in orientation, over a 3 week period i did all shifts for 5days a week. Some were the same shift the 1st few days, then switched up to a diff shift. I was just grateful to be...
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    My feet HURT!!!

    NursieNurseLPN replied to NursieNurseLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks guys!!! I just got home from my first night shift and whew, my whole body hurts! Lol but hopefully ill adapt soon. Im gonna get the dr scholls inserts later today and im definately gonna try...
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    My feet HURT!!!

    NursieNurseLPN replied to NursieNurseLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I was wondering if i should invest in those or an expensive pair of nursing shoes. But alot of nurses have told me they regret spending a lot on their nursing shoes because they arent that...
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    Good evening. New Here! 1st job outta school, no training, and feel I should escape

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

    It is overwhelming but each day it will get a little (a real little ) easier. Come in early and ask the previous nurse about how pts take their meds (crush/whole, apple sauce/pudding, etc. Accept that...
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    Merry Christmas i am a grown up now!

    NursieNurseLPN replied to CYoungLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Haha i asked for the same
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    Patient Picking At Clothing/Bed Linens

    NursieNurseLPN replied to 84RN's topic in Home Health

    My father started doing this when his kidneys were failing. It would get worse when he was getting dialysis and/or if he had electrolyte
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    5 months snd still haven't takin boards

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

    I think theres a couple of free nclex apps too if i remember correctly. Just type in nclex and some should come up. I did thousands of questions. I def reccomend that bc it truly teaches you how to...
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    interview failures and triumphs!

    NursieNurseLPN replied to kwest99's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Ugh i hate the whole interviewing process! When my mom got hired, (back in the real nursing shortage), the facility actually interviewed her and her friend together. My mom felt that her friend did...
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    The Slow Code: Justified?

    NursieNurseLPN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank
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    feels awesome to be up here

    NursieNurseLPN replied to CYoungLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Mine took 72 hours (not counting the pearson vue trick) and that time went by sooo slowly and i did go a little mental! I absolutely cannot imagine having to wait for months and months to find out!...
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    The Slow Code: Justified?

    NursieNurseLPN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is a little off topic, but ive also seen- RN may pronounce. So in that case, if theyre a full code, you'd perform until the rn called it, right? No ems, physician needed at that time? Or is...
  23. NursieNurseLPN

    Phone Interview Help

    NursieNurseLPN replied to yourstrulyjmc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Also, forgive the spelling issues! I typed too fast. :
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    Phone Interview Help

    NursieNurseLPN replied to yourstrulyjmc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    A career services woman told me that it doesnt matter if we have work experience in some questions. We all have past work experience or school experience. Even if you worked at mcdonalds, and trained...
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    New grad trying hard not to give up...

    NursieNurseLPN replied to yourstrulyjmc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Please let us know how it goes!! I always say to myself- at the very worst, this interview will be good practice and may help me interview better the next time. Of course, its so hard to think like...