calexis20 CNA, LPN

calexis20 has 9 years experience as a CNA, LPN and specializes in Geriatrics, Post Acute Care.

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1. Big change need advice

   calexis20 posted a topic in Agency Nurses

   Hi there, I need advice. I've been a nurse 5 years now. Most recently as an ADON in a personal care/AL home. I have a 1yo and due to insane amounts of staff shortages have had my life totally flipped...

2. New ALF ADOW

   calexis20 replied to calexis20's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   You hit the nail on the head that's exactly what it means! Lol I have seen this as well. I did work AL for my first 6 months. I have had admissions roll through from AL facilities that I couldn't...

3. New ALF ADOW

   calexis20 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Hello fellow nurses! I've worked LTC/STR as an LPN for about 2.5 years and just accepted a new position as assistant director of wellness in an ALF. Was wondering if there are any nurses out there...

4. Advice/Help for a new grad nurse

   calexis20 replied to calexis20's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Yes that helps ton! Thank you both! I did keep my report sheet from this specific hall so that I can write notes for next time. I definitely am a list person so I am going to try writing out my...

5. Advice/Help for a new grad nurse

   calexis20 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Hello all! Just venting/need some advice! So i graduated 06/16. passed boards 7/29 and have been working as a shift lead at an ALF sonce august. I scored a LTC/Rehab PRN job sometime in september....

6. LPN school and night shift

   calexis20 replied to calexis20's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Hello everyone, I know it's been a really long time since we had this conversation but I just wanted to give a huge thanks and update to all of you who took the time to give me advice. I just...

7. LPN school and night shift

   calexis20 replied to calexis20's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Oh I know you must be relieved! Lol my program is a year long. I start in June and end in June of next year. It's going to be a loooong year

8. LPN school and night shift

   calexis20 replied to calexis20's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   You go! That is a really want tough schedule! I have no kids and I'm single. My school schedule just changed actually, its now M-Th 7:30-2:30 and then Fridays 7:30-11. With my new work schedule I will...

9. LPN school and night shift

   calexis20 replied to calexis20's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Wow mariafromcali you're a tough cookie! Thank you for sharing your story with me. I have read so many posts from people who tell me they went to school and worked all while having children too....

10. LPN school and night shift

    calexis20 replied to calexis20's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    FuturenaijaRN Thank you very

11. LPN school and night shift

    calexis20 replied to calexis20's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi everyone! I haven't been on here in a while but I wanted to thank you all for your great advice! I took time to think and decided it would be better for me to keep my apartment so that I can have a...

12. LPN school and night shift

    calexis20 replied to calexis20's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thank you very much for the response! It's greatly

13. LPN school and night shift

    calexis20 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi all! I am new to AN! I am currently a full time nights aide at a SNF. I start the LPN program in June but I am worried about working and going to school! Class is M-F 8-2:30p. I get off work at...