Junebug903 LPN

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Yes, 8 hour shifts are better for accomplishing more things in the daytime, BUT I feel like all I do is work. At the same time, 12 hours shifts make me feel like I work, sleep, then do it all over again. However, its only for a few days a week versus...

I finally got an email from school today! I am going to Greencastle!

I did look up the classes for the Spring 2018 view only for Greencastle. Does anyone know if we are supposed to take Pharm the first semester or does it matter? Asking because, the 2 definite first semester courses have a time that is the same as the...

Me and a girl from work got accepted to the LPN-ASN at Greencastle!! I'm so excited! NOW, I wonder how long it will be until Orientation, etc!

I applied to Greencastle, Terre Haute, and Anderson for the Spring 2018 LPN to ASN program start. I have 121 points...

I am 80lbs overweight. I take multiple antidepressants. I want to lose weight and be more comfortable in clothes, but I also really enjoy the foods that I'm not supposed to.

I have found the same problem. Or the smell starts once I get overheated at work. Spray and Wash pits after work each time and leave to work until you do laundry. It helps.

Good for you! Love your well thought out and put together vent!

Very standard situation in a nursing home. Pill pushes and documentation...not much of anything else and when you do, it throws of your whole routine. It takes times to get things together and figure out how to manage it all. I have been doing it for...

How much do you make and what speciality? Thanks!

I am taking A&P2...I bought a coloring book and colored pencils too. I am excited, but dreading it!! I would full-time and its a lot of studying. I work 3-11 and I am so tired all the time already.

I am technically obese, but look overweight. I am a binge eater, nocturnal eater, and sleep after I eat a lot. That is how I keep my weight on. Plus, with weight and poor nutrition I don't have the energy to make sure I prepare my food for work.

Upon admission, we do 72 hour complete assessment charting, then medicare charting on either 7-3 or 3-11 shift.

Trach can also be LTC...depends on residents abilities and care plan.

Oh, and I currently have 27 residents by myself. I usually work 3-1130, but have been know to pick up 7-3 and 11-7 shifts. 2 CNAs most of the time, but can be just 1 on a very bad day.

After you learn the meds your residents take and you learn the safe shortcuts, then the med pass is the least of your duties/worries...I could give my meds with the MAR closed...the constant interruptions is the most difficult part. Learning to multi...

OHHHHH! Study abroad!

Rescue animals, food taster, travel enthusiast, cook-off judge, baker, rescue animals, foster mom for kittens

OH MAN! Your post made me smile!!

I'm certain we all have some amount of PTSD.

Not going back for my RN much sooner. OR even just going for my RN and not feeling stuck as an LPN, like I do right now.

YES...I am currently tapering off of Cymbalta by removing beads. It's the bead method. The withdrawal side effects are horrible. I do it slowly enough to help with the side effects. I still feel some emotional/mood changes for a couple days, but then...

Nursing SCHOOL is to gain KNOWLEDGE for TESTS...not a work-study kind of program. Not on-the-job training. That's why you get orientation when you get a job....AND you will still learn things most days of your career.

I was told the LPN to ASN program was only offered for the application date Feb 1st...starts in the summer???