pinaytoh

pinaytoh has 5 years experience and specializes in med/surg.

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1. LPN to RN

   pinaytoh replied to southcarolinanurse:)'s topic in LPN-RN

   You have to continue.. I failed block 3 and told myself I don't want to do it again, then I was offered a spot - I took it with open arms. I finished that Block with "A". Now, I'm scared to death going in Blk 4..Finish it!!!

2. Advice wanted, as an older RN student, what thing should I NOT do?

   pinaytoh replied to hamsterwheel's topic in LPN-RN

   Im a LPN, I never offer the information that I am.. But good nurses figure it out - that you stand out from the others. I go to each clinical/lecture with a goal -- to learn and get that two letters behind my name "RN"

3. Prioritizing Nursing Diagnoses

   pinaytoh replied to KrCmommy522's topic in Student Assist

   Electrolyte imbalance r/t hypokalemia and hypocalcemia- potassium and calcium will kill your patient first-may be why he/she is having seizure. So I would go with correcting that, then hopefully stops seizure, when you start your care plan-you will s...

4. Care Plan HELP!

   pinaytoh replied to 3rdshift098's topic in Student Assist

   Just a thought: Risk for infection related to (improper hygiene, improper toileting, catheterization, chronically alkaline urine, urinary retention)- why is your patient at risk, why do you think your patient get UTI based on history..like elderly-hy...

5. Advanced Placement LPN to RN Maricopa Community Colleges

   pinaytoh replied to mom-of-3's topic in Arizona

   I was just offered a spot for the 2015 Block3 Summer Cohort at SCC...LPN to RN..don't know what to expect.

6. January 2012 NCLEX-PN Test Takers

   pinaytoh replied to texasRN_14's topic in NCLEX

   I have to say its pretty basic, not difficult but I kind a study for a week before taking it...and do a lot of nclex questions...good luck

7. Really sad :(

   pinaytoh replied to NOLAmommy3's topic in Ob/Gyn

   First of all congratulations on getting a job:nurse: This is my opinion: I love nursing, this is why I change gear towards this noble profession. I am currently working as a Tech, I recently graduate/lic LPN last May 2012. I've been looking for a nur...

8. Getting the needle in the vein...

   pinaytoh replied to WldChrry's topic in LPN/LVN

   your scope will include skills that the facility train and allows an LPN to do. If they certified you to perform it, then you must be competent to do that skill?

9. Newly Licensed LVN in the SF Bay Area and I can't find a job!

   pinaytoh replied to goodkarmaluv's topic in California

   its the same here in Arizona, its difficult to get a job as a nurse unless your allready working in a facility where there's an opening...Where do you live? may be I should move there to start using my nursing skills into practice...

10. Newly Licensed LVN in the SF Bay Area and I can't find a job!

    pinaytoh replied to goodkarmaluv's topic in California

    Thank you, didnt get the job at the jail, it was a group interview and 4 other people have many years of experience...I am to the point of giving up and just focus on working as a tech while getting my RN...but Its kind of scary to think that once I ...

11. Newly Licensed LVN in the SF Bay Area and I can't find a job!

    pinaytoh replied to goodkarmaluv's topic in California

    This is the day to go to jail FOR A JOB INTERVIEW:nurse:...never been to one, so dont know what to expect..didnt get enough sleep because my husband is oppossed to the idea of working in jail...I believe that there is nothing wrong with it and I shou...

12. Newly Licensed LVN in the SF Bay Area and I can't find a job!

    pinaytoh replied to goodkarmaluv's topic in California

    I got my license on the 30th of May..got a job offer the next day at a homehealth agency, but their taking forever to process my documents...I applied to so many ad, and never get a call back.Today 2 calls for interview: FT jail nurse, & PRN at a...

13. I'm a real nurse!!! Thank you!

    pinaytoh replied to nurseycool's topic in LPN/LVN

    :twocents:Im working as a tech in a hospital here in AZ where they phase out LPN's years ago..when I start school last year to become an LPN...everybody ask me why and says "dont do that, just get in line for the RN", you cant get anywhere with LPN.....

14. nclex pn 2012

    pinaytoh replied to dreaming88's topic in NCLEX

    I scheduled to take the NCLEX PN a day before my birthday..I remember stepping out of that room, thinking that I failed for sure...I went home and did the good pop up (got a good one), but didnt trust it...i went to sleep after midnight before I chec...

15. January 2012 NCLEX-PN Test Takers

    pinaytoh replied to texasRN_14's topic in NCLEX

    Took the NCLEX PN here in Arizona 5/29/2012. I did the good pop up trick every hour!!! check the BON at 0900 (5/30) and there's a LICENSE #:yelclap::yelclap: