Kylee Renee replied to Kylee Renee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
You're right, I made this account when I was still in school but now should probably not blast my name out there while talking about these things do you know how to change it? I log in with Facebook...
Kylee Renee replied to Kylee Renee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
I will receive 2 weeks in the education department at my facility, and then 6-8 weeks following a preceptor, gradually gaining more duties as my training goes on. My particular lpn program we did very...
I just got hired as an LPN on a busy cardiac/telemetry unit. I just graduated school in July and have worked in an LTC facility since September. Any advice for the transition over to acute care from...
Kylee Renee replied to Kylee Renee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
Well, my first night didn't go quite that bad. However, it was pretty bad. Get to work and have an admit, never done one, didn't know the paperwork to fill out, assessments to do, etc. Made my first...
I am a newly licensed LPN working at my first job in a LTC facility. I am still a little confused on DNR orders, as I'm sure most people are. DNR obviously means do not resuscitate. And I know there...
Kylee Renee replied to Kylee Renee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
My supervisor called and said I will be on my own tonight for the first time (3 days early). Was supposed to train one more night tonight I will let you all know! And thanks for the tips keep em...
I am a new nurse who just graduated July 31st. I'm on my 4th (and last) week of orientation at my first job at a nursing home. I feel pretty decent about passing meds and doing treatments. The paper...
All throughout PN school, it was drilled in my head that when a client/patient falls, the first priority is checking for injuries. Every test or assignment we took that had this question was counted...
Is percussion a frequently used assessment technique? I'm an LPN student and have not used it in clinicals, but as an LPN in practice will I ever really have to/ need to use percussion
Kylee Renee replied to Kylee Renee's topic in General Nursing
Thank you. I knew I wouldn't really have a choice necessarily, but whatever jobi find I wanted to know how long it would take to find my "groove" in the place. I appreciate your
Hey, all. I am an LPN student in Indiana and I have 8 weeks left of my program. As I'm studying for NCLEX and getting ready to look for jobs in 8 weeks or so, I'm getting nervous about starting my...