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37changes ASN, RN

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  1. first job LTC need advice

    37changes replied to thecookingnursing's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OP, I’d like to hear how you are doing so far. If this thread is going to remain active ~ perhaps I will take some time to help dispel the notion that LTC “ain’t nothing but a bunch of...

  2. LTC nurses: Can I hear from you, please?

    37changes posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello all ~ I am looking to hear from nurses who are currently working or have a lot of experience in LTC or AL. I'd like to use this thread as a place to get to know you a little better & ask...

  3. LTC nurses: Can I hear from you, please?

    37changes replied to 37changes's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for your response ... but I started this thread over a year ago. I’ve been working in LTC for 8 months so far ~ and it’s where I’m staying for now. I did decide to start my BSN online,...

  4. LTC is making me hate nursing!!!

    37changes replied to Angeljho's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't know what the other nurses are doing or not doing. I do know that my 12-hour shifts at previous facility regularly turned into 15 or 16 ... and 8-hour shifts at current facility are regularly...

  5. Ivy Tech Fall 2017 Hopefuls

    37changes posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Is there anyone else out there, or is it just me? :) I'd love to connect with others who are applying for the Fall 2017 nursing program. I am signed up to complete my prerequisites in the spring....

  6. Ivy Tech Fall 2017 Hopefuls

    37changes replied to 37changes's topic in School, College Programs

    Just finished Biochemistry last night! I've got 8 weeks left in this term ... I've already completed 23 CU's, just have 16 left. I think what I read is that if you have four or less classes left...

  7. Ivy Tech Fall 2017 Hopefuls

    37changes replied to 37changes's topic in School, College Programs

    I wanted to have that BSN done first, then see how I feel / what I want to do ... and go from there. If you already know for sure -- then go for it. I do love WGU. I'm on Biochemistry right now,...

  8. Ivy Tech Fall 2017 Hopefuls

    37changes replied to 37changes's topic in School, College Programs

    I didn't even know there were multiple Ivy Tech buildings until I saw the new one up by PFW the other day. Are there just those two? Or other

  9. Ivy Tech Fall 2017 Hopefuls

    37changes replied to 37changes's topic in School, College Programs

    We were all really impressed. It made ME want to live in the student housing and go to school there! I felt like Melissa McCarthy in "Life of the Party". If you haven't seen it ~ now you have to....

  10. Ivy Tech Fall 2017 Hopefuls

    37changes replied to 37changes's topic in School, College Programs

    @Kotylynne ~ I was thinking of you the other day. Took our HS senior to tour Purdue FW. You get accepted, I'll take you out to lunch sometime. You don't get accepted ... I'll still take you to lunch....

  11. If I say "how stupid are you" will they take it as a challenge??

    37changes replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Still curious to hear what their explanations are for why these things aren't being

  12. If I say "how stupid are you" will they take it as a challenge??

    37changes replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have been thinking about this thread since I read it yesterday. A couple of thoughts come to mind, which may or may not apply to your situation. But I'll throw them out there. One is that I...

  13. Should I try LTC?

    37changes replied to Yellownurse15's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am one of the few, I think ... a new-grad RN who chose LTC, not out of necessity but because it is where I want to be. I considered outpatient dialysis, and I too read up on what it is really like...

  14. Ivy Tech Fall 2017 Hopefuls

    37changes replied to 37changes's topic in School, College Programs

    Yeah, sorry. I wasn't trying to be a Debbie Downer. LOL. I've enjoyed every stage of them growing up ~ that's just where I'm at right now with my oldest. The years just fly by. Especially these last...

  15. Ivy Tech Fall 2017 Hopefuls

    37changes replied to 37changes's topic in School, College Programs

    Watch out. Before you know it, he'll be 18 and you'll be going ... wth just happened ...

  16. Ivy Tech Fall 2017 Hopefuls

    37changes replied to 37changes's topic in School, College Programs

    Hope everyone is doing well. I am just working the one PRN job now, driving to Indy. The work environment is much better & shorter hours also. It's worth the drive. I'm about 1/2 finished with...

  17. Ivy Tech Fall 2017 Hopefuls

    37changes replied to 37changes's topic in School, College Programs

    @Kotylynne where are you at in this process? When is everybody supposed to know

  18. LTC nurses: Can I hear from you, please?

    37changes replied to 37changes's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So I worked at both facilities for ~6 weeks ... my first one where I started as a fresh new grad, and the second one where my aunt is the regional DON and it's an hour drive. The difference between...

  19. Ivy Tech Fall 2017 Hopefuls

    37changes replied to 37changes's topic in School, College Programs

    @Kotylynne just now seeing these posts. I know you'll come back and let us know how it's going. ? Best

  20. Ivy Tech Fall 2017 Hopefuls

    37changes replied to 37changes's topic in School, College Programs

    None of us can tell you that, unfortunately. It all depends on who you are up against, and what their scores are. Study like crazy & do your very best. That's all we can do. Good

  21. I want to leave my first nursing job

    37changes replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Run.

  22. LTC nurses: Can I hear from you, please?

    37changes replied to 37changes's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Time to breathe a little -- yes! ? It's been a wild ride. I'm PRN days and they've needed me A LOT. The (long-time) DON just up and quit with no notice when I was about 2 weeks in. I'm still not...

  23. Ivy Tech Fall 2017 Hopefuls

    37changes replied to 37changes's topic in School, College Programs

    Starting my second PRN job at another LTC facility, just for a different (and more) experience. I'll have less residents at this new place, and 8-hour shifts instead of the 12-more-like-14-15-hour...

  24. Just completed RN to BSN less than 6 months

    37changes replied to tlkSTL's topic in Western Governors University

    The first class you have to take is the only one with mandatory live sessions. Mine is five days, 2 hours each. They give you A LOT of schedules to choose from, so hopefully it will be easy to find...

  25. Ivy Tech Fall 2017 Hopefuls

    37changes replied to 37changes's topic in School, College Programs

    @Kotylynne ~ I don't remember there being practice tests when I used the app. I did pay for the two practice tests that were available through ATI. I used both of those the week before I took my...