LilyRN99

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  1. Recording of Class Lectures by Students

    LilyRN99 replied to D.Larry's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I only teach clinicals but I believe my school leaves the decision up to the individual instructor. Many student say that recording the lectures is very

  2. clinical instructor versus didactic instructor pay

    LilyRN99 replied to poopylala's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have a BSN and am a clinical instructor at an LPN school. They were impressed with my nursing home experience since that is where the clinical are held. Most schools in my area require a MSN for...

  3. How do you quit a case, and do you feel guilty for it?

    LilyRN99 replied to nekozuki's topic in Private Duty

    You have to do what is best for you. If I was changing jobs or leaving to go to school, I would probably tell the family if I felt comfortable. They don't need all the details. You don't need to feel...

  4. First case - infant with g-tube

    LilyRN99 replied to notyetnurse's topic in Private Duty

    High turn over for a case is a red flag. As a new grad you should get to shadow a nurse to learn about that particular child. Like others have said some parents are more than willing to teach you how...

  5. DESPERATELY seeking for an advice!

    LilyRN99 replied to sweetmaryRN's topic in Home Health

    I live in central NJ. My agency pays $50 for a supervisory or a wound care Case if you are not a full time supervisor. Cases with an IV infusion is more (maybe $60). I mostly work one on one cases...

  6. How do I become an independant rn in home health

    LilyRN99 replied to Wlaurie's topic in Home Health

    I have heard of nurses who had patients leave our agency and move to another. They liked the nurse and the nurse just joined the agency the family switched to. Working on my own sounds a bit...

  7. Entry into home health nursing

    LilyRN99 replied to Hhd77's topic in Home Health

    I worked LTC before switching to home care (one patient and shift per day) . They seem happy to accept any nurse with at least one year of any kind of experience. You have to pass a written test and...

  8. Trach suctioning without gloves??

    LilyRN99 replied to HopefulRN7's topic in Home Health

    I wear gloves with standard suctioning. The catheters are often

  9. Home Health RN hours?

    LilyRN99 replied to elimayrn's topic in Home Health

    For my one case I do a 10 hr shift and a 8 hour shift every other Saturday (per my request and family agreed ). My other case is 8 hour shifts. It depends on how many hours the Insurance approves. If...

  10. Peds RN - leaving floor nursing

    LilyRN99 replied to addiewaad's topic in Pediatric

    I never worked with peds before I started home care with a nursing agency. I work one on one in their home, sometimes I go to school with the child and the agency also sends me to be a substitute...

  11. Drop some knowledge on me - What do you wish you would've known starting LPN school

    LilyRN99 replied to TheNewNightingale�'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I wish I had know that most jobs require you to work every other weekend and most

  12. LPN Duties for the Day

    LilyRN99 replied to Earth Angel's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Lpn don't work in hospital in central NJ either. They work in home care, doctors offices, and nursing

  13. I want a secure future - $22K for LPN school?

    LilyRN99 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    The LpN school I work for in NJ has a tuition of $30,000 for a one year program. People chose it over other programs since there isn't a waiting list. i got my RN at community college. It's give you a...

  14. All academia like this?

    LilyRN99 replied to AmeliasAunt's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have faced similar issues. But I get different students each quarter and I do have students who are eager to learn and work hard. I also sometimes have a group that wants to do the minimum. Just...

  15. PERLA

    LilyRN99 replied to tbell2's topic in General Students

    Any tips for checking pupillary action in dark colored eyes? Hard to see pupil in the dark. I often see tiny pupils in the elders and find it difficult to determine if there is a reaction to light....

  16. Not enough students to give me a group

    LilyRN99 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am a clinical instructor for a LPN program that is a one year program with 4 quarters. I have been working with quarter 1 and quarter 2 students which meets on Mondays and Tuesdays. My boss said...

  17. Online Educator - undergrad nursing or MSN

    LilyRN99 replied to NGYSUN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    good question, i'm interested in finding out as

  18. Need Homework Help Community Health Nurses

    LilyRN99 replied to RN4it's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you have children maybe their school nurse would talk to you. Does your school have a medical clinic? Ask a hospital nurse if they know someone you could ask or maybe of of them used to do that...

  19. Outpatient vs Inpatient Tracheostomy Care

    LilyRN99 replied to mdiada's topic in General Students

    I have worked in home care. Things are less sterile in a home environment. We clean the stoma sometimes with just soap and water with wash cloths. Suction catheters are used more than once and once...

  20. I start clinicals on monday, my friend warned me about the instructor, advice please

    LilyRN99 replied to Matucm's topic in General Students

    I am a clinical instructor and I agree don't suck up. My advice is be prepared for any questions the instructor may ask. Have a good attitude, do as she asks or go beyond what is required of you. I...

  21. Second time getting held back in nursing school...

    LilyRN99 replied to sjnurse08's topic in General Students

    I admire your drive to keep going despite the difficulties you have been having. Nursing school requires all your attention and focus. People say they have no life during nursing school. Sounds like...

  22. Making care plan for current treatment

    LilyRN99 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am curious if it would be appropriate to do a care plan for some problem that is being treated. For example, if a patient is on multiple laxatives then there must have been a constipation issue. The...

  23. Making care plan for current treatment

    LilyRN99 replied to LilyRN99's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    makes

  24. Will I Be Able to Find a Teaching Job at 63?

    LilyRN99 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I am a clinical instructor in a LPN program in NJ. They thought my experience in long term care was as asset since that is most of the clinicals are. Most teaching positions in my area require a...

  25. I don't have the right kind of experience

    LilyRN99 replied to LilyRN99's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the