PaintedWings♥

PaintedWings♥ has 3 years experience and specializes in Geriatrics, Home health.

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1. What's the nicest thing anyone has ever said or done for you?

   PaintedWings♥ replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

   "I'm glad you are my friend." -I used to read a resident's letters/cards to her. She was blind and had trouble opening the letters, so I would offer to do it for her. She was a bit of a diva, so most...

2. ATI Testing for BSN Students

   PaintedWings♥ replied to Jen2010's topic in General Students

   Personally, I find that the online practice tests are very helpful. We are required to obtain a Level 2 on each proctored exam. The practice tests help you understand what kinds of questions they ask...

3. Adult Health/Med Surg

   PaintedWings♥ replied to smoup's topic in General Students

   We have Nursing Care of the Acute and Chronically Ill Adult (Med-Surg) 1, 2, & 3. They are each 7.5 weeks long. Med-Surg 1 is taken in the 2nd semester. Med-Surg 2 & 3 are taken in the last...

4. why are you going the LPN route?

   PaintedWings♥ replied to Cynt87's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I chose this route so I could work while pursuing the RN program. Unfortunately, you get used to the decent paycheck and this can derail you from going back to school immediately. I graduated and...

5. Did you work during your bridge program?

   PaintedWings♥ replied to HippyDippyLPN's topic in LPN to RN

   If you are able to, I would recommend going PRN. That is what I did and I am very happy with my choice. I have more time to focus on my schoolwork. I am doing very well. I have 2 other friends that...

6. Why did you choose nursing?

   PaintedWings♥ replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

   Up until my high school years, I was positive the only job that could bring me satisfaction was being an elementary teacher. That all changed when my dad, mom and twin brothers were in an automobile...

7. YouTube Nurses and Nursing Students. My Top 10 List.

   PaintedWings♥ replied to Not Your Nurse's topic in Nurses Rock

   Thank you for posting this. I had already discovered NurseMendoza, Heatherheartsnursing, & Nurse Nacole and I am looking forward to subscribing to the other channels you have

8. Any chicana(half latino/half white) nurses out there or are pursuing nursing?

   PaintedWings♥ replied to captain_serenity's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I'm a Hispanic LPN. I have been working for 2 years as a nurse and 1 year as an aide before that. I live in a predominantly Caucasian area. I have never had trouble with coworkers or...

9. New Lpn wanting to start bridge program asap but scared!

   PaintedWings♥ replied to Lovecats85's topic in LPN to RN

   I think it's normal to feel apprehensive about returning to school, especially having some not-so-fun experiences as a new LPN. I graduated 2 years ago and I am starting a transition to RN program...

10. LPN or RN for nursing home

    PaintedWings♥ replied to snowwhite2002's topic in LPN to RN

    I would recommend just taking it over (if you have to). If you got this far already, just go for it. Even if you do have a burning desire for LTC, you can still work there as a RN. Also, the pay...

11. How Long does it usually take to get hired for a new Job in a Nursing Home

    PaintedWings♥ replied to vlpn6's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my area, fairly quickly. I never had trouble getting hired in a nursing home, even when I had no experience. Usually less than 3 weeks. It also depends on the facility and the turnover

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

    PaintedWings♥ replied to Sharls237's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't know about the whole state, but I know in Washington County (Maryland) they phased LPNs out of hospitals. They rarely even hire ADNs. LPNs were also phased out in Franklin County hospitals...

13. Advice on LPN Jobs

    PaintedWings♥ replied to njlpn421's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think it depends on what kind of jobs you are interested in... LTC, school health, agency,