sarajasmine

sarajasmine has 22 years experience and specializes in ICU, Tele, M/S, Psych, Rehab.

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1. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

   sarajasmine replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN/LVN

   I was an LPN for 3 yrs before I received my RN. I believe their are needs for all levels of Nursing. As an RN, I have also worked with some outstanding LPN's! Being an LPN landed a strong foundation for my Nursing. I have NEVER had regrets about the...

2. How to deal with those family members who are "nurses"?

   sarajasmine replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

   I can TOTALLY relate to you! In most cases, if the family members are actually Nurses-most are not bedside nurses(most are Nurse's aides)...if they are, they would understand the priorities and the critical importance of dealing with urgent matters f...

3. I don't think I can do this anymore...

   sarajasmine replied to mc3's topic in General Nursing

   I don't know how long you've been in Nursing, but I understand 'Burnout'! I've been in Nursing for 27 yrs. One option is to work for an agency-different assignments. Occassionally, you want to work there for a while. I did M/S Nsg then, ICU-Tele, b...

4. Am I too sick to work?

   sarajasmine replied to sloppyeyes's topic in General Nursing

   Who cares about the staffing coodinator? You deal with elderly patients who can't fight off germs...plus, how can you do your job well if you're sick? You also expose co-workers to any illness that you might have. (Sounds viral!)

5. Excelsior Credit By Examination

   sarajasmine replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in Online Learning

   I'm a 1984 ASN grad and re-enrolling in the BSN program. I've taken several tests through Excelsior and CLEP and I believe you get a Pass or fail grade. Contact Excelsior for clarification.

6. Excelsior College- almost seems too easy

   sarajasmine replied to SweettartRN's topic in Online Learning

   Excelsior offers the option of testing vs courses. I'm a 1984 Grad of the A.S.N. program. I was an LPN prior to that. I realized that I was doing almost everything that the RN's were doing except hanging blood and TPN, but they were making almost t...

7. Excelsior College- almost seems too easy

   sarajasmine replied to SweettartRN's topic in Online Learning

   I am a 1984 graduate of Excelsior(formerly NY Regents College). I earned my LPN in 1982. I worked along new BSN grads that never even inserted a catheter! I am in the process of going back to college at age 50! Excelsior has a very high passage rat...

8. Accepted to an ADN and BSN school. Which one to choose?

   sarajasmine replied to jtan52's topic in ADN/BSN

   I am an RN with an A.S.N degree. I've worked as an RN for over 25 years. I almost finished my BSN, but had to drop out due to financial and family issues. As far as salary, not much difference. As far as other opportunities, a BSN does provide more!...

9. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

   sarajasmine replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing

   I'm the person who originally posted this-seen many deviations from the original topic. I used to be a CNA and a LPN and can relate to those issues. I also happen to have an Excellent CMA at our family doctor's office, she is GREAT with my daughter, ...

10. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    sarajasmine replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing

    non-nurses calling themselves nurses -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Concerning the CNA at my child's school.... Yes, she admininisters meds to kids at school as long as they have a perscription bottl...

11. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    sarajasmine replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing

    To-Roy F. I was the person who originally posted this message-it was concerning Nursing Assistants calling themselves "Nurses" which they are not. They don't have the education to do a Nursing assessment or receive verbal doctor's orders in case of ...

12. passed CPNE!!

    sarajasmine replied to nurse1717's topic in Online Learning

    Congratulations!! As a graduate of Regents College(now Excelsior) I know how excited you are-that is not an easy exam!

13. Clep Tests

    sarajasmine replied to tobrea's topic in Online Learning

    I've taken some clep exams along with RCD-used to be EC. They provide very acurate study guides from what I remember-with references from texts you can bollow from the library or or purchase fairly cheap. If you can study well on your own-it;s a go...

14. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    sarajasmine replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing

    That's about as bad as my situation or WORSE! Can you turn HER into the BON for imposters? That's just scarey! How did she come to that title? The doctor could be facing charges as well!!

15. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    sarajasmine replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing

    I did contact the BON-who said they can not prosecute unless this CNA actually signs her name as "RN" or "LVN". Another way would be if more than just myself, heard her refer to herself as a "Nurse" then, this would have to be submitted in a legal ...