DrkCocoMurse215

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  1. Home health lpns

    DrkCocoMurse215 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Any LPNs here work in home health? How do you like it? How many patients do you normally visit a day? What goes on in a shift/visit? Do you get to use many skills? Is it just a side job or can you...

  2. A Day In the Life of a LPN

    DrkCocoMurse215 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm a new lpn student and love hearing/reading what other ppl go through as a nurse and see what i have to look forward to good, bad, and ugly. Please describe a typical work day for you as an lpn....

  3. Cry baby CNAs

    DrkCocoMurse215 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Let me start by saying I am a CNA and I'm not talking about all CNAs. I have a problem with some coworkers and even some CNAs in the forums here that just complain all day about how hard our jobs are...

  4. "JUST" an Lpn

    DrkCocoMurse215 replied to Newnurse19882010's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Not to toot my own horn but I run circles around some RN at my job, I'm constantly told to continue for my RN, which I will but right now I'm a rock ass Nurse without it. It's just ignorance but even...

  5. Question about cna

    DrkCocoMurse215 replied to njlpn421's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Plan and simple some are jealous, some don't like their job, some are just miserable people. But you are in charge remember that, you shouldn't have to kiss their ass and neither should they....

  6. need help with unruly cna group

    DrkCocoMurse215 replied to oatmeal's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    1. Look for another place because they're working under your license and don't need them trying to get you fired or worst put your license in jeopardy 2. If administration isn't on your side try to...

  7. Do you have to enjoy being a cna to make it as a lpn!??

    DrkCocoMurse215 replied to Mkelly's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I personally did enjoy it and I surprise other nurses and CNAs when they see me volunteer to do patient care when I have the time to help out my CNAs. I feel as though it's the foundation of my...

  8. Should lpn try to keep cna license?

    DrkCocoMurse215 replied to northmississippi's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I personally don't see the point in keeping it, I let mine

  9. Have you ever worked as a tech while your an LPN?

    DrkCocoMurse215 replied to LPNtoRNin2016OH's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I did but only when I was still looking for my first LPN gig, and once I secured it I stayed a per diem tech for only 1.5 months which was how long it took me to feel comfortable in my new

  10. 2015 Current LPN Pay

    DrkCocoMurse215 replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been working as a LPN for 10months now here in Philly. I have two jobs, my main job that do full time pays $28 with benefits and my per diem job pays $26

  11. LPNs? What do they do? Where can they work? Difference between LPN vs RN?

    DrkCocoMurse215 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in a subacute rehab facility, I perform the most of same functions as a RN in my facility except I do not initiate care plans but I can add to them, I usually do not do initial assessments but...

  12. Man = muscle, being taken advantage of

    DrkCocoMurse215 posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    How many guys have felt taken advantage of being the man on staff? I'm a cna and nursing student and I'm always being called to do the heavy lifting and a lot of times even left alone to do certain...

  13. New Nurse in Rehab Experiences

    DrkCocoMurse215 posted a topic in Rehabilitation

    Hey everyone, I'm a newly licensed nurse that will be starting my first job soon in a sub acute rehab facility. I've been informed that I will have 15-30 patients and will do all meds, treatments, and...

  14. New Nurse in Rehab Experiences

    DrkCocoMurse215 replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in Rehabilitation

    Hey everyone, Im a new LPN and I will be starting my first job soon in a sub acute rehab facility. I've been informed that I will have 15-30 patients on average with short stays and will do all meds,...

  15. New Nurse in Rehab Experiences

    DrkCocoMurse215 replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in Rehabilitation

    Anyone?

  16. ATI Tutor

    DrkCocoMurse215 replied to charlee01's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just received my green light, but yeah I felt like was ready before

  17. Feel like I don't know anything

    DrkCocoMurse215 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm almost finished with nursing school, and although I've done very well throughout, I feel like I don't know much. Is that a normal

  18. Feel like I don't know anything

    DrkCocoMurse215 replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in General Students

    Oops only part that showed on my phone was post graduate student and I misinterpreted

  19. Lpn in public health

    DrkCocoMurse215 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Are there any LPNs in public health? I recently met a friend who is diagnosed with HIV positive and he works as an educator and councilor and I am interested in joining the fight but was wondering how...

  20. Lpn in public health

    DrkCocoMurse215 replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Anyone?

  21. Don't go to Lincoln Tech LPN in Philadelphia

    DrkCocoMurse215 replied to greatloxz's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    ******* has given up originally quit half way through our 3rd mod but ended up going part time which has thrown a big curve in everything with class schedule, exams, and clinical so I'm not team...

  22. Your experience as a lpn turned RN

    DrkCocoMurse215 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Any RNs that were once LPNs care to share your experience transitioning into the new role? What changed for you, what were the differences? Are you pleased with your decision to move

  23. Provisional Approval Downgrade

    DrkCocoMurse215 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I received notification from my school recently and it has me worried even though they say not to be. "On November 19, 2013, the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing notified Lincoln Technical...

  24. Why more men are needed

    DrkCocoMurse215 posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    Why do you think more men are needed in nursing? And if you don't think so why? I think one, it balances the work place a little, no offense but a lot of women can be catty while the guys tend to be...

  25. Work and school...is it possible?

    DrkCocoMurse215 replied to stephanie10414's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I work 32-40 hrs a week and in still getting all As, it's not easy but