skwlpn

skwlpn specializes in LTC, Med-Surg, ER.

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1. Any experienced with distance LPN-RN bridge?

   skwlpn replied to skwlpn's topic in Online Distance Learning

   I didn't find the notes on Ebay or Half...so I don't have them! Thanks for the heads

2. Any experienced with distance LPN-RN bridge?

   skwlpn replied to skwlpn's topic in Online Distance Learning

   Thank you, thank you! I have gotten 5 books on Half.com for the various gen ed classes that I need and have spent less than $35.00 for all five. I am excited. I will go to the site you suggested NOW!...

3. Malpractice Insurance

   skwlpn replied to newlvn08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Yes, State Farm has a policy available. They are the ones I was talking about with the homeowners policy. I don't know if they offer it to people as an independent policy. Check it out anyway. It...

4. Malpractice Insurance

   skwlpn replied to newlvn08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   We have a malpractice policy available under our homeowners insurance. It is specifically for nurses and is very inexpensive. If you own your home, check with your

5. Any experienced with distance LPN-RN bridge?

   skwlpn replied to skwlpn's topic in Online Distance Learning

   Thanks for the information. I didn't even know that there was a distance learning forum. I will check it out. Congrats on finishing PN. I graduated in may of '06 and love

6. Any experienced with distance LPN-RN bridge?

   skwlpn posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

   I am sure that I am not the first to ask, but everyone's experience here is so valuable. I am just starting the LPN-RN bridge via Excelsior and got my study guides for the gen ed classes that I am...

7. Am I just overly sensitive?????

   skwlpn replied to skwlpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   More genius. You guys are great!

8. Am I just overly sensitive?????

   skwlpn replied to skwlpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Gettingupthere, that is just genius! Thanks for making my

9. Am I just overly sensitive?????

   skwlpn posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Ok, this subject has probably been covered a million times on this site, but I haven't seen it yet. So, a little insight, please... I work as a floor nurse (LPN) on a med surg floor in a small...

10. Did you work while going to school?

    skwlpn replied to Solid Snake's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked through LPN school. Much depends on the type of student that you are. I worked full time in the ER of our local hospital as a tech. I didn't make a million dollars, but I made enough to...

11. The Patient I Failed

    skwlpn replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just

12. Sign-on bonuses

    skwlpn replied to missi30's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have to agree with TheCommuter. By and large the facilities that need to offer huge bonuses are having some kind of retention/reputation problem. I am sure there are exceptions, but I am betting...

13. Why are LPNs not allowed to do more?

    skwlpn replied to GaMBA's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have found that the older the patient/resident the less respect I get from them. For instance, at the LTC where I used to work I would routinely have people call me the "little medication nurse"...

14. Indiana State Univ- LPN to BSN

    skwlpn replied to Zoomnurse08's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am about to start a similar program through Excelsior after hearing from co-workers (and my mother-in-law who is a nurse, too) that if I have the discipline to do it, this is a great way to get to...

15. Algebra in real life

    skwlpn replied to kb514's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, in nursing school you will learn dosage calcs that involve very basic, simple algebra that you will find a breeze because you understand WHY you are "solving for X". The problem that I always...