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There are 3 LPN & 3 RN programs in this area.The job market is flooded with nurses and competition is very tough due to those schools. Because of this the pay scale is not as high as other areas. I have a job but have been looking for another one for the last two years.

Here in Southeastern Idaho the nursing jobs are few & far between. We have 3 RN & 2 LPN nursing schools and most students stay in the area. I do know that in the Boise area there are a few more nursing jobs but I don't know about the amount of experience needed. Good luck.

When you are in the nursing program you eat, sleep & sh#* the nursing program. But remember there is a light @ the end of the tunnel & it is NOT the train. It is a very stressfull time but it won't last forever. Good luck to you.

I am an LPN & I work in a LTC facility. I assess lung & bowel sounds. I take MD orders over the phone & in person. We do not double check insulin & you ALWAYS count off narcs @ the end of your shift. As far as lung sounds go perhaps the LPN you followed has some hearing loss, or uses the facility stethoscope(which we know is the least expensive). LPN stands for Licensed Practical Nurse.

Yep I work with a CNA who is 66. She is one of the best that I personally know. She may be a little slow at times but @ least she isn't text messaging constantly. I appreciate her & fortunatly so do all of my other co-workers from the 18 yr olds on up.

Always, always protect yourself. It will be your license on the line if (unfortunatly) there was a lawsuit. How irresponsible of that surgeon.

Wow! I'm sorry for you. We were called "smurfs" beause of our white pants & royal blue tops, but at least we wore pants. How impractical if you need to bend over or have to help put someones shoes on

Congratulations you did it!

Check out the colleges & universities in your area, schedule an appointment with a student advisor, they'll help you get going with your prereqs. I went back to school when I was 43. Good luck you can do it.

When I worked nights I used a box fan in my bedroom for "white noise" & had dark curtains up. I also took Benedryl just one 25mg. This worked pretty good for me.

I went to school @ a technical college which did not require chemistry, just microbiology and A&P. You should be fine without it unless you want to further your education in which case you might consider taking it now. Just study & good luck.

I know here in Idaho Falls EIRMC has put on a hiring freeze. There are no nursing jobs in this area. It's tough right now & we have 3 RN programs & 2 LPN programs in the area & not enough jobs.

I live & work in Idaho Falls & nursing jobs here are few & far between. Good luck on your search for one.

yep, call the physician for orders on dressing changes. Even if it's a new peg site if the facility protocal is with existing peg sites thats what it is now.

Thats happening where I work also. I've been thinking about a mall job (parttime) thru the holiday season. I guess maybe the nursing shortage is over & with the economy like it is I'm worrying about my hours. Anyone else out there experiencing this?

I worked as a CNA for 20 years before I became a nurse. The job doesn't get any easier, your number of responsibilities increases. I have always maintained the belief that everyone should work at least 2 years as a CNA before becoming a nurse. Vomit bothered you? You will be dealing with people who will not be at their best, illness tends to do that to you, so just deal with it. You do get used to it, the smells & sights & you can even hide your gag response when doing trach care on a new trach site. But I guess their are people who can't do it. It's a hard job physically & emotionally & CNA's are the backbone. So kudoo's to all who are CNA's & nurses!

My example is a co-worker who is in her 60's, backstabs other employees, makes drug errors such as giving meds not even prescribed to residents. As far as being a young nurse I am far from that. This nurse makes the statement of "nurses eating their young". Of course I suppose her usefulness could be "she is the prime example of the type of nurse I DO NOT want to be." I have worked with older nurses who only in my dreams could I hope to be like. So some how if this has turned into an age fest its not on my end anyway.

My point is I work in LTC with Geriactrics it's also a safety issue after 1700 your it as far as medical emergencies go there is no back up. Other than calling for the ambulance.If you don't have teamwork to back each other up your residents get screwed. A bad attitude can affect the entire workplace. There comes a point when it's time to leave.

I work with a nurse who is mean & nasty to everybody but the DON. This nurse backstabs & is just plain disruptive, not to mention drug errors that have occured. She is in her 60's and needs to retire. Teamwork is not a part of her vocabulary. I don't know why she is still employed it's not like there isn't another nurse to take her place.

When my kids were young I had to work holidays, swing & noc shifts. Now that they have lives of their own I'm still expected to work the undesirable d/t co-workers excuses "I have kids". So what! You made that decision yourself. "Buck Up" or just stay home with your kids. I know some situations do occur unexpected illness or accidents. But please don't play the "I have kids card" it's not fair to anyone.

I was a CNA for 20 years & raised 2 children before going to nursing school. That experience has certainly helped along the way. What a wild ride it has been.

I also graduated in May, altho my experience has been positive it reminds of the reputation nurses have about eating their young. Hang in there & try not to let this influence you to much. Good luck.