LoriRNCM ADN, ASN, RN

LoriRNCM has 3 years experience as a ADN, ASN, RN and specializes in Hospice.

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   10 Things You Should Know About the First Semester of Nursing School

   LoriRNCM replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

   Wow I'd forgotten about alot of this, but reading through these comments I actually remember some of this! So where is everyone now, two years later? I am a hospice case manager and I absolutely love...
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   Brian Short News

   LoriRNCM replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

   What a tragedy. So very
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   PreNursing at 30+

   LoriRNCM replied to TeagMariez's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I hope 30 isn't midlife or I'm about 8 years from the grave, and I just passed NCLEX RN and am working as a nurse in LTC. Wish I'd done it when I was 30 or
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   Quit during orientation

   LoriRNCM replied to Themostsupreme's topic in General Students

   I worked as a CNA in LTC during most of my ADN program. You aren't taught new skills as a CNA that you can use as a nurse. You learn these skills in nursing school and clinical. If you're smart...
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   10 Things You Should Know About the First Semester of Nursing School

   LoriRNCM replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

   UPDATE time!!!! You guys are funny, I loved reading over some of these comments! It's almost over, only one more hurdle (NCLEX) which I am doing early July. Starting a job in the LTC facility where...
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   EEK! Any tips before I start my LTC job?

   LoriRNCM replied to LoriRNCM's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Virginia. I think it used to be 120 days but now it's
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   EEK! Any tips before I start my LTC job?

   LoriRNCM replied to LoriRNCM's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I was wondering about that! I hope that won't be an issue but it may be. I am going to be on a different shift than I was on as a CNA, which probably is a good thing, although I would like to work...
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   EEK! Any tips before I start my LTC job?

   LoriRNCM replied to LoriRNCM's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I love the spreadsheet idea! And I see what you are saying about the VS sheet being handy if you white out what you don't need and fill in what you do need, but I am thinking a spread sheet on the...
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   EEK! Any tips before I start my LTC job?

   LoriRNCM replied to LoriRNCM's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   That's what I was wondering, if I should have like a little flip wire bound index card set that's alphabetized that lists those things you mentioned there. You mentioned exactly my thoughts though, I...
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    EEK! Any tips before I start my LTC job?

    LoriRNCM posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi all! So I have been posting in students for a couple years, and I graduated my RN program a few weeks ago. I have accepted a job in the LTC facility where I have been a CNA for a year and a half. I...
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    Jobs!!!!!! Who what when where

    LoriRNCM replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

    Yep but that's what we've trained for, so we can do it! Sounds like an awesome plan you have there! Best
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    Motivation tips?

    LoriRNCM replied to LJR89's topic in General Students

    I look back on the past two years, four really, and can't believe I accomplished that with all As and Bs, at my age. If I can do it, so can you. I wanted to give up a time or two, missed many special...
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    Jobs!!!!!! Who what when where

    LoriRNCM posted a topic in General Students

    Well, finally happening...... two years (four if you count pre reqs) of blood, sweat and tears... friendships and bonds formed..... more knowledge than I can imagine ever entering my brain....and...
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    First Semester of Nursing School

    LoriRNCM replied to nativenurse2b2017's topic in General Students

    Expect some chaos just getting used to the sheer volume of reading and work. First semester was hard mainly for that reason. Clinicals started for us after about the first week. Good luck in your...
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    Thinking about becoming a CNA but...

    LoriRNCM replied to shabish's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I got my CNA cert after my first semester of nursing school and didn't pay extra for the course. I got a letter from the program head stating how many clinical hours I had and then I just paid to take...