Sierralee

Sierralee

family practice, pediatric, LTC/AL/PC

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  1. LPN's getting RN through Excelsior

    Sierralee replied to jensmomrn11's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Never heard of this bridging thing. Do you have to take all those prereq. such as english, anatomy, etc? Is there anyone is Pa (Western) who has taken this program? Where do to you go to get this...

  2. LPNs called to come in and work as Aides? Is this common?

    Sierralee replied to lisaannjamRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    WOW!! Are we as LPNs getting used or what LOL so great remarks. Don't wish to hard for the union thing. At my facility the nurses are not union, but the CNAS are. Let me tell you I have aides who...

  3. LPNs called to come in and work as Aides? Is this common?

    Sierralee replied to lisaannjamRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good girl!! You are smart. You know what you are doing! Go to work and school, do the best you can and remember you cannot change these facilities, but you can make a difference in the heart of those...

  4. LPNs called to come in and work as Aides? Is this common?

    Sierralee replied to lisaannjamRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Welcome to the real world of LTC. Yep i have done it, that includes passing medications, CBSs/Insulin, Assessing falls and sending out to hospital, checking in meds and supervisoring the aides that...

  5. Mistakes! I feel like an idiot

    Sierralee posted a topic in General Nursing

    This was the only place I know where I can talk about this! I have just started a new job ( almost 2months) at a Nursing Home ( Assisted Living). I thought I was doing pretty good with only 3 days...

  6. i took 75questions...

    Sierralee replied to janetrette's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hang in there. I took the test. Never looked at how many questions I answer. I was there maybe 45 minutes. Thats all I remember. I walked out totally dumbfounded. I PASSED! I waited 10 days for...

  7. Any nurses working in doctor's offices?... is this the norm?

    Sierralee replied to hhrhrn41's topic in General Nursing

    You keep at this! My sister had a very similar thing going, but she one of the people that want that answer. You may want to see an endroc. dr. thats what she did, she had many of those tests...

  8. Just Venting?

    Sierralee replied to kim1234's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: Congra!!!!! From all of us who have taken that TEST!!!! Good Luck with your new

  9. Just Venting?

    Sierralee replied to kim1234's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :) :) :) I thought it was the test was easy. Still was very nervous. My test in school were harder. Its a great

  10. I passed!!!!!!!!!!!

    Sierralee replied to Gerusha's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    THANK YOU! I have a job interview on

  11. I Passed Nclex-pn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Sierralee replied to mslues's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: Guess what I have a job interview Tues. Wish me luck. Just what I want. Close to home, the hours I want - part-time!!!...

  12. Which road to take? LPN or RN?

    Sierralee replied to kbean04's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That is great about the LPN school bridges to the RN program. Have you talk to them to see what they suggest about your A&P classes. I hate to see you take that 3

  13. Should I go to the Vo-Tech or the Private School

    Sierralee replied to FocusRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Sounds good! I think you do know which direction you are going. I would have done the same thing. I looked into both kind of schooling. It was by luck that I found the Vo-tech, but I had every...

  14. Which road to take? LPN or RN?

    Sierralee replied to kbean04's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is what the site is for! Sometimes you just have to hear others suggestions. No question is stupid (quote from my mother) The opinions you read from others is just that, but they do help. I...

  15. I passed!!!!!!!!!!!

    Sierralee replied to Gerusha's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    HOORAH Know that feeling just passed in Jan. in PA. :balloons: :balloons: :balloons:

  16. job hunting

    Sierralee replied to ajlpn32's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Boy do I know how you feel. I have roughly 20 resumes out. Nothing. I had an hosp. tell me we don't hirer NEW LPN. Damn what happen to the 8years as an MA in family practice. I just didn't give...

  17. Should I go to the Vo-Tech or the Private School

    Sierralee replied to FocusRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I went to a Vo-Tech school. The graduation rate and passing the NCLEX test has been about 97% of the students. I have friends going to private school and from what I have heard them say about their...

  18. Which road to take? LPN or RN?

    Sierralee replied to kbean04's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Bit the bullet and go for the RN. I just finished LPN and the job search is not going well. If you are young put the time in now, you will really appreciated in your future. I know you are...

  19. I Passed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Sierralee replied to ganursechick's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am out there now looking. Not sure for what. Your a little to far to travel for me.

  20. I Passed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Sierralee replied to ganursechick's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took my test Jan. (PA) I waited 10days! Most of my classmates only waited 3 to 4

  21. I Passed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Sierralee replied to ganursechick's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: Its a great feeling to accomplish becoming a nurse. Take pride Good Luck New LPN as of Jan.

  22. I Passed Nclex-pn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Sierralee replied to mslues's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congra!! :balloons: I passed my test Jan. No the feeling.

  23. Nurses cannot take orders from MA's, what is your protocol?

    Sierralee replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I was a MA for 8years in Family Practice and that MA was out of line and very unprofessional. I have worked with alot of LPN when I was an MA and I found they treated me as their equal and were...

  24. Thinking of quitting with only 4 months to go because of clinical anxiety

    Sierralee replied to Diane M's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Remember one thing, You are the student. You are learning. This is not your paying job. Slow down, think, stay organized. Keep a small notebook in your pockets regarding the floor, where things...

  25. First Job

    Sierralee replied to pippy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked with family practice doctors for 8years as an Medical Assistant. I finished LPN school in July of 2004. Took my boards in Jan. (Because the board lost my first application). I now looking...