CA_LVN

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1. LVN Refresher Courses/S. California area

   CA_LVN replied to PatriciaInCA, LVN's topic in California

   No I never did find anything. Makes no sense to me. With such a nursing shortage...why not help out those who want to improve their skills or get back into the field? I guess LVN don't count! Oh well.... Good luck to you.

2. What would you do? (a dilemma about 'lost skills')

   CA_LVN replied to CA_LVN's topic in General Nursing

   iwanna: The link you gave does not work. I think it might be this one: http://www.lpnrefreshercourse.com/ I tried also to respond to your PM, but could not find a reply button Thanks for your input!! Let me know when you start the course & what ...

3. Reduced Biling Rates-reduced Pay?

   CA_LVN replied to iriskkerry's topic in Agency

   When our state reduced payments for all medi-cal services by 10%, an agency I know of did the same for pay rates. (reduced pay by 10% to all nurses working cases funded by medi-cal). I 'understand' this in theory, but sure did not make it any easier ...

4. OK, I'll do it, where are you from

   CA_LVN replied to 2ndCareerRN's topic in General Nursing

   Southern CA

5. Cost of (Nursing) Education

   CA_LVN replied to lcprnc's topic in General Nursing

   I do believe it was $12,000. This was LVN school, CA, 1990, 1 year - 40 hr/week course at a private college setting (vocational school only versus community college) I took out loans, and paid on them for MANY, MANY years!! No doubt I paid much more ...

6. What would you do? (a dilemma about 'lost skills')

   CA_LVN replied to CA_LVN's topic in General Nursing

   THANK YOU so much Daytonite for your response. It was thoughtful & so supportive! The links you offered were great!! I have already watched a few videos Even something so simple as donning sterile gloves is good to have a refresher on. Yes, I co...

7. What would you do? (a dilemma about 'lost skills')

   CA_LVN replied to CA_LVN's topic in General Nursing

   I wanted to quote & respond to "iwanna' but for the life of me, I can't figure out how!! Sorry. So, I will do it a different way :-) RE: "I am afraid to be independent because of my lack of skills." I hear ya! The only way I can do this is becaus...

8. Best nursing (skills) books, CEU's, Online courses etc.

   CA_LVN replied to CA_LVN's topic in General Nursing

   Would like to add to my post: Could anyone suggest magazines or periodicals that might be good resources for me also? If only to feel 'more in touch' with nursing. Thanks...again

9. Written test before being hired?

   CA_LVN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been curious about this for a long time: Did you have to take a written test before you were hired? If yes, what type of questions were on it? (Like: dosage calculations, various disease knowledge questions, etc. or ??) Also, if you did have ...

10. Best nursing (skills) books, CEU's, Online courses etc.

    CA_LVN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need (want) to increase my nursing skills. I have been a nurse (LVN/LPN) since 1990. I work in a home health setting that minimally utilizes my skills. Add to that I never did any hospital work before starting home health. This is really a recipe f...

11. What would you do? (a dilemma about 'lost skills')

    CA_LVN replied to CA_LVN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you pagandeva2000 & starcandy. I am thinking also that finding CEU's (more than what I do to keep license active) & maybe seminars & webcasts etc. might be a good starting point too. I am a very visual learner, and not fond of readi...

12. What would you do? (a dilemma about 'lost skills')

    CA_LVN replied to CA_LVN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank You gentlegiver for your input. Funny you mention 11-7, that is my usual shift! :-) (I like the night time quiet) But I am not against going back to more 'normal' hours. I am sure my 'body' would appreciate it! Even though it says I just regist...

13. What would you do? (a dilemma about 'lost skills')

    CA_LVN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok, it turns out this is a bit long...but I really could use some feedback....so if you can spare a few minutes, please read: I became an LVN in 1990. I took an accerlated course (one year) versus a 2 year college course..where maybe I would have at ...