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1. Aspen University MSN

   Brazilian replied to knl24's topic in Online Learning

   This is right, feather. as an immigrant, I didn't know the difference. I only made sure it was accredited and with CCNE. I guess I learned now. :-)

2. Aspen University MSN

   Brazilian replied to knl24's topic in Online Learning

   That was right in my case, none of the 8 universities I consulted accepted my credits from Aspen (AKA Nationally accredited). - University of Arizona, University of Texas in Arlignton, Portland State University, Washington State University, Jacksonvi...

3. Aspen University MSN

   Brazilian replied to knl24's topic in Online Learning

   Yes, it can change. On the NW they are all about regional.

4. Aspen University MSN

   Brazilian replied to knl24's topic in Online Learning

   Hi, there! Careful with Aspen. I took some classes and had to drop because I discovered my employer would not take my degree.T hey are Nationally accredited and employers normally look for regionally accredited programs. I didn't pay attention on tha...

5. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

   Brazilian replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

   Took the test 2 days ago. Stopped at 75. Had absolutely clear in my mind that I had failled... had no clue about that questions. Lots of "priorities", 4 calculations (difficult ones on IV) and went home crying. Came here to get some "support" and lea...

6. I finally quit my job tonight

   Brazilian replied to CynicallyVexed's topic in LPN/LVN

   Keep us posted about the new job! Hope you find a better place and attitude!

7. Older Nursing students

   Brazilian replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

   Hi guys! I love this thread... I will turn 48 next April and will be graduating next August, as a RN. Have been a LPN for 2 years and will not stop, unless something stops me. So... keep going!!!

8. burned out going bad to worse

   Brazilian replied to autumnleaf's topic in LPN/LVN

   It sounds like to much for me. I have 18 to 20 pt and think it's already too much! Can't you find another kind of work? That really does not sound like a good place to be. Sometimes money is not everything... even if they pay well. because you will h...

9. Did any of you ever have to choose between work or school?

   Brazilian replied to nautica843's topic in LPN/LVN

   Grade "0" to your supervisor, dear. Everybody I know that went to nursing school had to reduce their load of work at some point. Most of the supervisors I know work around nursing student's schedule. Look for a supervisor that deserves you and your 6...

10. Working Full-Time while going to school?

    Brazilian replied to Zalan's topic in LPN/LVN

    Hi Zalan! I wanted to work full time while going to Nursing school, but it was impossible to me. I first reduced to 3 days a week and ended up working 2 days a week only, with one day only during the finals. Most of my classmates had to reduce on wo...

11. Assisted Living

    Brazilian replied to Butterflybee's topic in LPN/LVN

    The turn over in AL is way lower than in LTC. COnsequently, you will see less opening in AL than in LTC. And the ratio nurse/resident is lower too, about 1 LPN for 50 resident. That explains why we don't see opening in AL very often, doesn't it? :typ...

12. Assisted Living

    Brazilian replied to Butterflybee's topic in LPN/LVN

    My orientation took only 3 days because I was working for the same company before, as a Med Aid, for the last 6 years. So, I already knew all about the facility and the residents, but could not do the job because I wasn't licensed yet. But take your...

13. Assisted Living

    Brazilian replied to Butterflybee's topic in LPN/LVN

    Hi there! I am a new grad as well... just got my license last July. I've been working in a Assisted Living Facility for the past 6 years, as a Med Aid, and now, as a LPN. We have a high number of Diabetics with sliding scales. So, the LPNs control de...

14. How many residents do you pass meds too in Assisted Living?

    Brazilian replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Geriatric

    You are very welcome. I left the ALF I was working at because I wanted to try long term care and rehab. I don't know if I got the wrong LTC, but I simply hated. I barely have time to go to the bathroom and no time at all to sit and have a 2 minutes t...

15. How many residents do you pass meds too in Assisted Living?

    Brazilian replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Geriatric

    Hi there! I worked as a Medication Aid before becoming a LPN, two months ago. As a Med Aid, I was passing meds to a average of 63 residents, in a ALF. It was not easy at the beginning, but time makes this kind of job easier. Hang in there! :typing