allison_lpn LPN

allison_lpn has 18 years experience as a LPN and specializes in LTC, home health, addiction, hospice.

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1. What you need to know before clinicals

   allison_lpn replied to ChristinaG123's topic in General Nursing

   A tiny dab of vicks vapor rub will do wonders for the array of "smells" you may encounter, put a little bit in a contact lens case and carry it in your pocket!! Good Luck!!

2. Online BLS

   allison_lpn replied to hiddencatRN's topic in General Nursing

   If you go the the AHA website and in the top right hand corner click on "local branch", you can find contact info for your local office and they should be able to tell you where and when the second part of the class is offered. Also, many community ...

3. Any tips for my Companion job interview?

   allison_lpn replied to carolbrigid's topic in General Nursing

   Letting them know you are flexible is a big plus!! Along with being compassionate and showing that you have a willingness to learn something new. It is also helpful to relay what goals you have and show that you are a team player. And the above all e...

4. Is a phone call a good sign?

   allison_lpn replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

   I would say that looks like a pretty good sign!! Good Luck!!

5. How do I know?

   allison_lpn replied to Taylo040's topic in General Nursing

   The best way to know if your credits will transfer would be to contact the college you are thinking of attending for grad school and verify with them. Good luck with your schooling.

6. Excelsior College for ADN good in GA now?

   allison_lpn replied to ccstar's topic in Georgia

   It is accepted by AL. For GA, you have to complete an additional 700 hours of clinicals. it is best to check with the Ga Board of Nursing though, they are constantly changing. Are you an LPN? I believe you also have to be an LPN for the Excelsior p...

7. IV Certification in Shreveport for LPN

   allison_lpn replied to allison_lpn's topic in Louisiana

   Thanks for the voice of confidence!!

8. Chattahoochee Tech RN Program January 2010

   allison_lpn replied to juliern81's topic in Georgia

   Thanks...I guess I was looking at the old website.

9. Chattahoochee Tech RN Program January 2010

   allison_lpn replied to juliern81's topic in Georgia

   I noticed that!! The info was pretty sparce!! Thank you for your help!!

10. What job position should I apply?

    allison_lpn replied to ladymarfee's topic in Georgia

    I know EXACTLY how you feel. I am going through the same thing only difference is that I am an LPN. I am going to get my CNA it will cost $107 for the test and then work my way up from there(I still need to take a refresher course). If you are lice...

11. Chattahoochee Tech RN Program January 2010

    allison_lpn replied to juliern81's topic in Georgia

    Do you have more info about their nursing program? I couldn't find anything online about it. Thanks!! Good Luck to you in your class!!

12. IV Certification in Shreveport for LPN

    allison_lpn replied to allison_lpn's topic in Louisiana

    thank you...that is a great help!!

13. LTC facilities in Shreveport

    allison_lpn replied to allison_lpn's topic in Louisiana

    Thank you for that I will check them out!!

14. Exuse me while I gloat...just a little

    allison_lpn replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATULATIONS!! that is so awesome!! good things come to those who wait!!

15. Discouraged-need a book about what goes RIGHT with the human body!

    allison_lpn replied to SiennaGreen's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.amazon.ca/Rules-Aging-Roger-Rosenblatt/dp/0156013606 This book isn't really about the body but it is pretty comical and has some ideas on aging. A very light and easy read.