autism4life ADN, LPN, RN

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  1. autism4life

    Any nurses come to the hospital from a different setting? (SNF, clinic, etc)

    autism4life replied to TD97RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As an ol' LTC LPN turned bedside RN, I can say it is a huge adjustment. However I love the new roll. I started on a cardiac med-surg floor and have transitioned into ICU/CVICU in less than a year....
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    Loving Nursing! 8 Tips For New Grads

    autism4life posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well I'm back! Most will not remember, but I has here moaning about being a new grad and working on a cardiac unit back in February. Scared and feeling helpless, knowing next to nothing, and just...
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    New Grad orientation question

    autism4life replied to Dawna's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That is actually a pretty long orientation for LTC. We usually only gave 3 days. With that said, LTC is not for everyone. 20+ patients, while this may seem like a lot, is actually quite good. My...
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    Most hilarious/creative/inventive names you've been called...

    autism4life replied to Raven Sierra's topic in Emergency

    90 something little old lady with dementia looked dead in the eye and called me a "gum drop whore"
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    NCLEX anxiety

    autism4life replied to azulaflameRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You have been preparing to take this test since you started nursing school. You know the material if you graduated, so deep breath, relax, and tell yourself...I know this stuff. NCLEX is a perfect...
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    LPN in LTC transition to RN hospital

    autism4life replied to FutureNurse138's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I went from an LPN in LTC to RN in a hospital, and absolutely love it. Comparing the two however is apples to oranges. Meaning they both have their pros and cons, and are very different. I...
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    Do Dept head meetings violate patient privacy ?

    autism4life replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I often pondered this as well. As a past member of the management team in LTC, I sat in on these daily meetings day after day and listened to many a conversations about patients that I often found...
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    Happy Nurse's Week! You ROCK (literally a rock given to RN's for Nurse's Week)!

    autism4life replied to CABGpatch_RN's topic in General Nursing

    We got a 3 inch plastic fork, with a note that said "thanks for sticking with us" ? I think I'd rather got the
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    Please tell me it’s just Medsurg!!

    autism4life replied to Aweb's topic in General Nursing

    I feel ya, but I thought it was just because I was new ? I am on a cardiac Med Surg floor, and my typical patient load on days is 6 to 7. I too am overwhelmed, and feeling as though this isn't for me....
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    How was your PN-RN bridge program?

    autism4life replied to emmym's topic in LPN to RN

    My best advice would be to "stay ahead". I worked ahead as much as I was allowed. As soon as that class was available I sat down and completed all the classwork I was allowed to complete. Most of my...
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    Made it off orientation

    autism4life posted a topic in General Nursing

    Some of you may remember my previous post (WOW, only day 2) or something like that. A fairly seasoned LPN in LTC, turned RN, new to a cardiac floor in acute care. I am officialy done with...
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    How was your PN-RN bridge program?

    autism4life replied to emmym's topic in LPN to RN

    I bridged from LPN to RN, and like you had all my pre-requisites for the ADN completed. I worked full time in LTC and took two classes every 8 weeks. It was a bit overwhelming at times, but I survived...
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    Looking at LVN program at 46

    autism4life replied to Bettyboop_girl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    To all of you...Go for it! I wasn't the only old lady in my RN class (42) ? Half my class was older ladies and gents. I did have the young whipper snappers as well but I felt that it really rounded...
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    how did you know nursing was for you?

    autism4life replied to mangogreentea's topic in General Students

    I may have snorted ? I think this may be the best post I have ever read here. Great advice, fabulous
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    NCLEX Monday

    autism4life replied to Guest 1064378's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!
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    The 7 Day Metamorphosis of an Attention-Seeking Newly-Minted Nurse

    autism4life replied to Guest856929's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    As a new member, and a new nurse, I find the OP absolutely hilarious. Thank you for the chuckle
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    Little Miss Know-it-all

    autism4life replied to WisconsinCheddr's topic in General Students

    Ahhh yes, if you are lucky you only have one of these. I was unlucky enough to have several...a whole gaggle actually ? The teachers "pet", the one who was sitting in the professors office during...
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    PVT and end of exam

    autism4life replied to Guest 1064378's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wish I could say. I did the trick for my LPN, but that was many years ago and I got the good pop up. I did not try it with my RN. I have heard that it isn't always accurate so I didn't want to try...
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    PVT and end of exam

    autism4life replied to Guest 1064378's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, darn it. Be sure to come back and let us know, so we can celebrate with
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    NCLEX 2021 went all the way up to almost 150??

    autism4life replied to Gacedy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Do yourself a favor, and just check the site ? pass or fail, the result will not change. You could be celebrating right now, or re signing up so you can take it again. There is no shame in the latter....
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    PVT and end of exam

    autism4life replied to Guest 1064378's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you check the state board of nursing? My license was up with in 3 hours after taking the
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    NCLEX Monday

    autism4life replied to Guest 1064378's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well how did ya
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    Is It For Me?

    autism4life replied to AllTheNamesRtook's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    To be totally honest that sounds like a typical day in long term care ? I started as an LPN in LTC, 1 day of orientation, and poof...you are on your own with 20+ patients, and left to figure it out....
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    NCLEX Monday

    autism4life replied to Guest 1064378's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can do this! Remember, one question at a time. Don't forget to breath. You have been studying to take this exam since you started nursing school, so you got this. Don't ask why, choose what is...
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    WOW 2 days in

    autism4life posted a topic in General Nursing

    Let me start off with I obtained my LPN in 2016, and I have been gainfully employed in LTC since. My 1st year as a floor nurse, was lets just say a "learning experience". Caring for 20+ patients per...