glen

Latest Activity

1. How many days is a usual orientation?

   glen posted a topic in Geriatric

   I start my first job in a LTC facility on Monday. I am a new nurse graduate. I was wondering is the orientation just a week for most facilities. I will orient between three units for five days, then I will be on a med cart by myself. Is this the norm...

2. Any opinions?

   glen posted a topic in General Nursing

   Well, I just passed my state board and I am officially an LPN. I got my first offer in a unit that takes care of severely mentally retarded children. All of the children have G tubes. About four have traches. I want to know is there any nurse that ca...

3. I knew it wasn't right while I was doing it...

   glen replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

   In my state, LPN can take doctor's orders in LTC. However, in the hospital an LPN is not supposed to take verbal or written orders.

4. Took NCLEX Today

   glen replied to Jvilleredhead's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Don't worry!! I took the nclex last Thursday. My test shut down after 85 questions. I PASSED!!!! It seemed awful to me too. I cried for two days. I felt as if I did not pass that test. I think that is how everyone feels that takes the test. I beli...