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  1. Stroger Hospital

    BlessedbyGod replied to BlessedbyGod's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thank you to the both of you on your input. Though I did get a call for an ambulatory interview I decided not to take due to the low pay, I know I can make at least 6 dollars more elsewhere. I was...

  2. Stroger Hospital

    BlessedbyGod posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hello, Does any work or have worked at the hospital or one of the clinics as an RN or LPN? How was it? I've heard they have good benefits, how good are they? Can anyone shed some light? I am...

  3. Wexford and Prison Health Services

    BlessedbyGod posted a topic in Correctional

    Has anyone worked for these companies in Illinois, if so which facilities were you working at and how did you like it? Are they good

  4. Medication error

    BlessedbyGod posted a topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if this has been discussed before so please bear with me. I would like to know(those that can be honest)if any of you have ever given a patient the wrong medication. If you did, how did...

  5. Medication error

    BlessedbyGod replied to BlessedbyGod's topic in General Nursing

    TrudyRN, It was two different people under different circumstances over different time spans. Thank you to everyone that replied, it has really helped me. Nursing is not an easy profession but I do...

  6. !st LPN job nightmare

    BlessedbyGod replied to Ultreya816's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ultreya, When I read your post I couldn't help but to respond. Your situation sounded alot like some of what I experienced. Believe me, I did leave and after only 2 days. I've have never left a job...

  7. It's official, I'm stupid!

    BlessedbyGod replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    HI Gitterbug, I don't feel there was anything wrong with what you did. I wish alot more nurses took that little needed time, to

  8. Nurse Managers working the floor

    BlessedbyGod posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I would really like some input on this. I work in a LTC facility where the DON, ADON and other floor managers do not work the floor in the case of a shortage and they are on call for that...

  9. Please Help! Encouragement needed

    BlessedbyGod posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello all, Well, this is my issue. I just started as a LPN in a LTC facility on May 8. I had 7 days total orientation on 5 different teams. Not enough time to remember who the residents are,...

  10. How long will I be miserable?

    BlessedbyGod replied to nrcnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow! I should have put my post about orientation that's in the LTC forum over here. I believe that if these nurses, that give people a hard time during preceptorship/orientation. Would just...

  11. Please Help! Encouragement needed

    BlessedbyGod replied to BlessedbyGod's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :monkeydance: Hello everyone, just me again. Thanks again for the replies, I'm reading and taking in all the tidbits that you all are adding. To the person that said that LTC is tough, you know your...

  12. Nurse Managers working the floor

    BlessedbyGod replied to BlessedbyGod's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your input. Jolie- Those are good principles to work by. Alot can be accomplished just by following the those two. MJLRN- thank you for your honesty. Jetscreamer- that sounds...

  13. Please Help! Encouragement needed

    BlessedbyGod replied to BlessedbyGod's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi Everyone, I just want to first say thank you to all those that took time to reply. You were right in saying that it'll get better and I will find my groove. I am really learning the swing the...

  14. I got fired!

    BlessedbyGod replied to zoeintx's topic in General Nursing

    Zoeintx, It sounds to me also that you were set up. Sorry, this happened. I say, just take this as a learning experience to take your paperwork with you when you leave to go do something else. If...

  15. Please Help! Encouragement needed

    BlessedbyGod replied to BlessedbyGod's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello everyone! Thank you all so much for your replies, they have really helped me. I see myself catching on little by little and I feel good about. What I don't feel so good about is the facility...

  16. Please Help! Encouragement needed

    BlessedbyGod replied to BlessedbyGod's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello, Mcdonaldgirl, I have done that, but I don't like to. That's just my personal preference. DG5, You are exactly right, but it seems in my facility that alot of things end up getting passed...

  17. Please Help! Encouragement needed

    BlessedbyGod replied to BlessedbyGod's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you everyone for you wonderful advice and encouragement. Well, Friday I worked on a unit that I have been on at least three times already, including two days orientating and you wouldn't...

  18. Please Help! Encouragement needed

    BlessedbyGod replied to BlessedbyGod's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks so much everyone for your replies, they are well taken. I am very much open to suggestions and helpful advice, I just want to do a good job and provide the best care to my patients. Valhalla,...

  19. Call me crazy but I have FAITH

    BlessedbyGod replied to 2005grad's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello Everyone, I haven't posted on the site in a while but it's good to come back and see this thread still going on. I'm sure we can all agree that there is power in prayer. I can still remember...

  20. Need Help!

    BlessedbyGod posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hello all, I just graduated in 10/05 with my LPN have worked as a School Nurse for Job Corps since that time. I really enjoy it because it gives me the youth/young adult population. But now, I...

  21. I Passed Boards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    BlessedbyGod posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi everyone, I just wanted all you to know I passed, I called the Bon this am, could wait. Thank God! I couldn't hardly sleep last night wondering how I did. It's funny because it seems like my...

  22. NCLEX-RN Thursday

    BlessedbyGod replied to tcdtx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! Just a few tips: Don't overwhelm yourself, no reviewing the night before and eat a light breakfast, have your paperwork ready that you need to take with you and make sure you know...

  23. NCLEX 2 timer

    BlessedbyGod replied to Immortal_us's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Immortal, Just want to send some more encouragement your way. Rest assured in knowing that just because you didn't pass the first time doesn't mean it has to repeat itself. I came to this board...

  24. Good luck TheCommuter..

    BlessedbyGod replied to BigB's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    TheCommuter, :Melody: I believe you can and will pass the first time.:Melody: Remember to get a good night's

  25. Losing money being a nurse

    BlessedbyGod replied to moonshadeau's topic in General Nursing

    Dont, All I have to say is Amen! BTW Good