Stranded55

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  1. Which of these labs should be done for all new admissions?

    Stranded55 replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Depends on why they are admitted. But CBC is always a good

  2. Talking with the DON tomorrow, any tips/advice/words of wisdom?

    Stranded55 replied to theleaf's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You don't have to go in to all the details of the failed job. In California, I believe that your former employers are basically limited to stating when you worked there and in what capacity, just say...

  3. Home health agency's license

    Stranded55 replied to jigzawnurse28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Check glassdoor.com and sites like that and make sure the company is

  4. Lvn or treatment nurse?

    Stranded55 replied to imaLvn2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What sort of facility is this? I love doing wound care and treatments so I wouldn't mind that one, but if you don't you might get

  5. Any Wound Care LVN's around?

    Stranded55 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In the course of my career I did quite a bit of wound care, but as far as professional recognition is concerned, the RNs have that

  6. What would you do??

    Stranded55 replied to JulieVN:)'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Direct her to professional

  7. Nurse liability insurance

    Stranded55 replied to sgarcia8199's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No. As an LVN your facility should cover

  8. For all you LPN/LVN's out there, was it hard to find a job after graduation?

    Stranded55 replied to I♥Scrubs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Not for me, but that was 1990. I think that it's harder now

  9. Is there really a future for new LPN's??

    Stranded55 replied to Sharls237's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You are certainly in a better position as a licensed person to get a decent job. Although the opportunities for LVNs seem to be decreasing, they are still out there. Just in fewer specialty areas....

  10. Is it worth going to school for LPN (2014)?

    Stranded55 replied to mzsuccess's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Not if you can get in to an RN program. It depends on how much time and money you have to spend on your education. If you can do RN, do

  11. How do experienced nurses do it to memorize everything?

    Stranded55 replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Everyone develops their own style. When I first started I found myself coming up with new forms to organize my shift every week. After awhile, it just comes more

  12. I BLEW MY CHANCE !!

    Stranded55 replied to Bigmaine33's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Consider yourself lucky. Any job where they would actually expect you to TRY to handle 49 residents by yourself is not one you want to