calexis20 CNA, LPN

calexis20 has 8 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

   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 upside down and have been working nights/days for ...

2. New ALF ADOW

   calexis20 replied to calexis20's topic in Geriatric

   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 believe had survived for so long in AL when they neede...

3. New ALF ADOW

   calexis20 posted a topic in Geriatric

   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 who have experience in this position and would share...

4. Advice/Help for a new grad nurse

   calexis20 replied to calexis20's topic in Geriatric

   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 timeline like coffee rtc said. And I will definitely be...

5. Advice/Help for a new grad nurse

   calexis20 posted a topic in Geriatric

   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. They offered 40 days of training which i graciously t...

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 graduated from my program on the 16th of this month, and a...

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 haha

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 have off M-T-W work Thurs and then have Friday of...

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. Amazing! I Dont have any kids right now, if you can do ...

10. LPN school and night shift

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

    FuturenaijaRN Thank you very much!

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 quiet place to study as my other options didn't r...

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 appreciated!

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 7am. I am trying to drop my hours from 75hrs to 60 ho...