Elektra6 ASN, BSN, RN

Home Health, PDN, LTC, subacute

Former LPN, now RN

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    When applying for jobs......

    Elektra6 replied to Shantae's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I never had good results with emailing resumes. Faxing works much better. With my current job I attended an open house, my last job I dressed nicely and asked to fill out an application and was...
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    Question...

    Elektra6 replied to Shantae's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Here in Jersey I ran into trouble with my license not being posted on the board's website even though I passed. It only took an extra week to get it
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    Emotional breakdown and nurse frustation

    Elektra6 replied to maxcrx's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This place is a nightmare! I worked in a SNF and had 30 patients on the evening shift and that was hard, but not impossible. Plus your acuity sounds awful, 20 tube feeds? I had 2-3 at the most....
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    Giving report-rude nurse

    Elektra6 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I like VAC's comments! That is sure to
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    Do you shower when you get off work???

    Elektra6 replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    sometimes I shower before work but always before bed, feel so
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    When did it become ok to put someone down because they are NOT an RN?

    Elektra6 replied to Gingerbell's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh man I hear you, my FATHER tells me to get my RN every single time I talk to him, it's been 2 years! It is really getting on my
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    Do LPNs with bachelor's degrees make more $ ?

    Elektra6 replied to mikeyk's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have a Bachelor's degree in English, I have an LPN and am now in an LPN-RN program. The Bachelor's degree was sort of a curiosity at interviews and they all asked, don't you want to teach? No,...
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    need info on malpractice insurance...

    Elektra6 replied to Fancy Face's topic in Agency Nurses

    NSO has a 1/2 price deal for new
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    Cost of LVN/LPN schooling..

    Elektra6 replied to HeartJulz's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Local county vocational school in 2004-2005, my cost was $4400. It included uniforms, books, trips, etc. We got our graduation dresses too. The school had a fund for a pre-graduation party at a...
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    "Question about LPN's Working in Home Healthcare"

    Elektra6 replied to flower2007's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work shift work (8 hours) in home health, not visits. I make anywhere from $19-25 an hour depending upon the severity of the case and the client's insurance. I don't get reimbursed for gas, but I...
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    Getting Nervous

    Elektra6 replied to Butterflybee's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Try to find some mentors when you start working. Nurses that you feel comfortable with and can talk to. If you are enthusiastic and willing to work hard, you will find lots of nurses (and CNAs) will...
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    LPN schools...just a business

    Elektra6 replied to Danish's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm glad I waited a year to go to my local vocational for my LPN. It was only $4400 for everything. We started the class with 21 and graduated 14. If you flunked, you were offered the chance to...
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    Tips for Nclex-pn

    Elektra6 replied to whagkamaculit's topic in General Nursing

    I worked through lots of problems with the Incredibly Easy PN program. I gots lots and lots wrong, but reading the rationales helped a lot. I was an A student, but I took an NCLEX-PN 2-day class and...
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    LPN Magazine

    Elektra6 replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I like advance for LPNs, it's a regional magazine so check out http://www.advanceweb.com to see if your area is represented. They have local job ads and the best part is it's
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    Hospital LPN's, what states are you working in?

    Elektra6 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Here in NJ, no one wants to hire us! Looking to make a move soon, want to know where you are working.
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    Need tips for ileostomy LTC patient

    Elektra6 posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Her surgery was in August. I'm having a terrible time keeping her bag from leaking from the sides (so are the other nurses). She's running 150-250 cc's every time I drain her bag (q 1 hr sometimes)....
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    LVN, injections

    Elektra6 replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In NJ, I give IM, SQ, intradermal, hang IV's & piggyback. I don't push IV meds because we are a nursing home, but I think I'm not
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    Job market LPN

    Elektra6 replied to tntech1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm a Jersey girl, had no luck before NCLEX, after I was offered home care, agency, & LTC immediately. I wanted solid experience so I took the LTC, 1 month orientation and 17.50 to
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    Are all LTCs the same, as far as jobs?

    Elektra6 replied to yarncrogirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    See how long the staff has been there. When I started my job last year, I was impressed because more than 3/4 staff had been there >10 years. Now people are jumping ship, it's a sure sign things...
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    LPN's Who Sign Off Med Passes But Dont Give Meds

    Elektra6 replied to MsLady06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Honestly, I feel some of the fault lies with dieticians and physicians. I have told them over and over that >10 pills is too much for a some of my residents. After taking 3 or 4, they refuse the...
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    RN put ear drops in moms eyes...help!

    Elektra6 replied to miss h.m's topic in General Nursing

    Fiestynurse, I want those stickers! That's so
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    Home care salary for LPN's

    Elektra6 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Interested in making the switch to homecare from LTC. Anybody working homecare full-time and making decent money? I mean the cases where you work 8 hour shifts or overnight, not the per visit jobs....
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    is this abuse

    Elektra6 replied to southernlady48's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have this resident's twin! She often complains she can't breathe while screaming on her bed. I found if I pulse ox her (sometimes it IS low) and reassure her she will calm down. I've tried 02,...
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    What's your holiday bonus?

    Elektra6 replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Last year I got a check for $12, which I thought was weird, but then the note said it was from a fund donated by resident's families. I thought that was
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    jobless in LA

    Elektra6 replied to anjay85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, I second TheCommuter's advice. I pounded the pavement after trying the email/internet route. It