LPNtoRNin2016OH LPN

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    I am leaving LTC yet again

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have been coming and going since 2010 lol Lord. I was an STNA for two years then when I became an LPN starting working at a LTC/Rehab the first 6 months out of school. It was freaking crazy, way too...
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    CNA's not doing vitals & slow to answer lights?

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I take my own vitals, no matter what. Especially if it is to see if I need to give a medication or not. I can't trust other people (Even other uses for that matter) to take my vitals correctly because...
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    New LPN Grad starting in an Alzheimer's Unit

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to kathylpn15's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My most helpful tips when coming on to dementia unit was having a nurse that was familiar with the unit sit down and tell me the "tips and tricks" to each patient. For example: John Doe likes to have...
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    LPN who does not want to be an RN?

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to Live.Love.Nurse.♡'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I struggled with this for a while. I became an LPN in 2008 and was truly fine with my role up until my most recent job. I always got asked "When are you getting your RN?" as well, it got old after...
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    How important is it work while in school?

    LPNtoRNin2016OH posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hi friends, Interested in getting opinions from fellow LPN to RN bridge students about how you feel NOT working during your LPN to RN bridge program will effect your hiring chances after graduation? I...
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    New grads in specialties without the basics

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I am going to be real here for a second and this only pertains to my geographical area, not sure if this is how it is other places: If you attend a for profit school, one of those get your RN in 18...
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    LTC nurse moving to clinic! ADVICE?

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to mj1891's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    It does depend on role - are you going to work the floor or will you be a lead, over seeing other MAs and LPNs? I am an LPN and moved from LTC to clinics. I actually found my skills from LTC greatly...
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    Assisted Living Drama versus Skilled Nursing Stress

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to ScrubsAndSneakers's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Eh, I don't know about anyone else, but the few AL's I have worked in did NOT mean few medications or treatments. Actually, it was the opposite, I just had triple the patient load. They didn't receive...
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    Veteran night shift RN - Being forced to rotate shifts

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I do not have much experience with swing shift type situations other than my husband (non medical job) who did it for awhile. He gained weight and years...your body isn't meant to constantly change...
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    How do you lose your license??

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    When I state "I am afraid for my license", I actually am. Someone said a few posts back but if there is a major mistake that occurred on your shift -- one that happened clearly because you were...
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    MA and LPN in Dr's offices

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to Mkelly's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The "phasing out LPN's" thing has been around forever. True, most hospitals no longer hire LPN's and in some areas, LPN jobs can be scarce. I am in an area with a lot of hospitals, a lot of doctor's...
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    MA and LPN in Dr's offices

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to Mkelly's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am confused to how people are defining "phone triage". In allergy/ENT we obviously had patients call all the time with symptoms/issues. If it was something other than "My allergy injection is red...
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    LPN as OHN

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to imim's topic in Occupational Health

    I entered Occ Health for the first time two years ago and I am an LPN. As our lead RN had mental/physical issues, I ended up taking all her responsibilities that were still in my scope of practice and...
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    Are you NIOSH Certified for Spirometry?

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to 42pines's topic in Occupational Health

    Thank you for posting this! I have the NIOSH cert and thought that I was "Certified" as well, glad to know the
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    MA and LPN in Dr's offices

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to Mkelly's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have worked in three separate clinical offices as an LPN: Allergy/ENT, Family practice, and most most recent job in Occupational Health. My first job hired a mixture of LPN/MA's but passed us all...
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    2015 Current LPN Pay

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In occupational health was making $18/hour after two years. Back in LTC, $20/hour for PRN. In
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    Attention New Nurses in LTC. Night shift is where it's at.

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I totally agree. I used to do a lot of 3-11 shifts...I am returning to rehab/skilled and hoping to avoid that shift lol. Its just two beastly med passes in 8 hours, literally no time to eat or pee...I...
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    Being an LPN in Ohio

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to runnerdoug87's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am in the Dayton/Cincinnati area. Cincinnati is more plentiful for LPN jobs in my experience. I had trouble getting my first nursing job but this was at the height of the recession. I have not had...
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    Planning to attend Hondros College OH

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to afrostud4u's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I honestly have always assumed Honduras grads have a hard time getting hired due to the school's supposed reputation but I think thats changing. I belong to a Facebook nurse networking site in my area...
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    Someone got a $25K signing bonus at a hospital in OH?!

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to pre-nurseshan's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I saw something similar pop up in my area's Facebook nurses network. I am in the Dayton area and it looks like a few hospitals are offering $10-$15k sign on bonuses. BUT its for critical care and you...