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  1. New LPN, delegation advice...

    spoild2588 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So, I just got hired at a skilled nursing facility..YAY! I am just wondering what is the best way to first approach my can's? any tips/pointers on what to say initially in order to keep their respect...

  2. Instructor keeps canceling clinicals

    spoild2588 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi, just want to get some opinions. This is my instructors first year teaching. She is only part time teaching, has a full time nursing job and is going to school for her masters. She has cancelled...

  3. New grad, first job......ANY advice?

    spoild2588 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi All, I'm super excited and enthusiastic about starting my career as a nurse!! It is what I have ALWAYS wanted to be! I just landed my first job as an LPN and I am very nervous. I start on the 23rd....

  4. Another Nursing task is lost?

    spoild2588 replied to CaliBoy760's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just had a tb done yesterday at my pcp's office. It was

  5. New grad, first job......ANY advice?

    spoild2588 replied to spoild2588's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Very true! Thank you! The place I'm working at is a skilled nursing/rehab facility. Good luck with your new job as

  6. need some studying strategies

    spoild2588 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    hi all! So, i just received my theory test back and FAILED! In order to pass i needed at least a 73%. We have 4 tests and a final this semester and we need to pass the course with at least a C. I am...

  7. Wound care confusion!! Help

    spoild2588 replied to Ashleynicole8711's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    For my school, we used a clean technique and the packing had to be applied moist but not soaking

  8. Doulas

    spoild2588 replied to RubySlippers06's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Absolutely! It won't hurt. I want to eventually be a CNM as well! I'm only and LPN student currently. I'll get there though! I think you should go for the doula

  9. Accomplishment!

    spoild2588 replied to MrsCuoco's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats! Now in my 6th week of clinicals and just started passing meds..learning injections next week. Still feel more like a

  10. Opinions wanted!

    spoild2588 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello! So, during my clinical rotation this week, my patient was eating lunch. My instructor wanted me to apply cream to her bum. This would require me to transfer the patient from her wheel chair to...

  11. Opinions wanted!

    spoild2588 replied to spoild2588's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    This patient ate in her room, but I think it would have been common courtesy to let the woman finish eating before I started 1. Moving her around and 2. Undressing her to apply cream. I just feel it...

  12. Opinions wanted!

    spoild2588 replied to spoild2588's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Sorry for the spelling errors! Dang

  13. Kennesaw Spring 2013 applicants

    spoild2588 replied to KatStat's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hi All, So, I'm from MA and currently going thru an LPN program. I know I want to pursue my RN/ BSN and possibly MSN. However, my fiancé and I have been planning (for a few years now) to move south,...

  14. Any tips for anxiety?

    spoild2588 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi All, I'm going into my 5th week of clinical and I STILL get very anxious before I even introduce myself to the patient. I feel like I lose my train of thought on how procedures go( changing a...

  15. Any tips for anxiety?

    spoild2588 replied to spoild2588's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hahaha I am pretty shy but I can put it aside most of the time..thank you for your

  16. Any tips for anxiety?

    spoild2588 replied to spoild2588's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Just reading your suggestion put me more at ease. I will definitely try this! Thank

  17. Clinical rotation

    spoild2588 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi All, So, my clinical rotations are 2 days a week in long term care for 3 weeks and then we rotate to more of a rehab setting. This is my third week. Today as I was going to introduce myself to my...

  18. Clinical rotation

    spoild2588 replied to spoild2588's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just got nervous because we had already been at the facility for 3 weeks. Each week we get a new resident to care for and my prior residents could basically care for themselves with little...

  19. Clinical rotation

    spoild2588 replied to spoild2588's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks!! I feel so much better! Looking forward to next