eslvn

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1. Undecided on what school to attend in california????

   eslvn replied to SKEPTICAL1's topic in California

   College of the Redwoods is only a year long, like the private schools, and its a community college, so pretty cheap. I personally would stay away from private LVN programs, they are so expensive and honestly the pay isnt worth it. Its a good living a...

2. New grad took unwanted position, now what?

   eslvn replied to KristoRN's topic in New Nurse

   I wouldnt pass up the opportunity, just talk to your DON and let her know that this is a great opportunity, if your offered the job. I am sure you will do great, but dont get your hopes up. Although being called for an interview in my experience is a...

3. Switching my major from nursing to FACS

   eslvn replied to Aiesram's topic in General Nursing

   I beleive a nurse case worker must have a bachelors in nursing and bedside nursing experience. I dont think another bachelors will help you obtain that job. A Nurse case worker is very different than a social worker. You should research the two job d...

4. RNs assisting with c-sections....what are your thoughts?

   eslvn replied to babypanda123's topic in General Nursing

   It kinda sucks that we always have to think about liability... I understand why, but sometimes it would be nice to just take care of people.

5. New Grad nurse @SNF...now on verge of quitting.

   eslvn replied to iamNurse23's topic in New Nurse

   The SNF's get funding from medicare, so a licensed nurse must give medications. The patient load is very high and near impossible, yes something has to change. But please dont judge all SNF nurses, because most of us love our residents and do our bes...

6. shorter time, bigger debt...smaller debt, longer time

   eslvn replied to i_luv2_care2013's topic in General Nursing

   A hard decision, but if I could have gone into a BSN program I would have. Is this a private school? It sounds a little expensive if its just 5 semesters, if it is private, can you apply to a public BSN program, or go through an ADN program, because ...

7. Spin off of the thread on putting mom in the nursing home

   eslvn replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

   I think its really sad that people think that 90+ year olds need to be treated like children when they are of sound smind. She has so much life experience and wisdom and thats why I love the elderly, you can always learn something. I am a beleiver in...

8. Will a past DUI affect taking the NCLEX/Getting hired?

   eslvn replied to NURSING STUDENT 12's topic in Criminal

   You will have to look on the state board website. In many states you will be able to pay all the fees and take the boards, but when you pass and pay for your license you will have to probably write a letter explaining the situation and how you have c...

9. Hiring without a License?

   eslvn replied to msAnneRN11's topic in General Nursing

   You need to call them, unless they arent planning on putting you on the floor right away. I think its best to be honest though.

10. Ok people, face facts: Staffing in LTC is always going to be outrageous!

    eslvn replied to southernbeegirl's topic in Geriatric

    Just want to say that maybe some people are not so upset about having to work harder, maybe they feel it is unfair and unsafe for the elderly and disabled people who live in LTC. Its not always whining, sometimes people really care about their reside...

11. Who can challenge the NCLEX-PN?

    eslvn replied to CNA1991's topic in LPN/LVN

    I knew of a couple people in a bachelors degree program who challenged the LVN exam after 3 semester, or maybe 4 I cant remember.

12. Be a nurse or not?! HELP ME PLEASE!

    eslvn replied to ENT RN's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I agree with the other posts, please dont become a nurse. So many people are becoming nurses because it pays good, but it really doesnt pay all that well. Nurses need to be able to see the gross stuff and deal with a lot of stress on top of that. Do ...

13. Ahhh, shouldn't have done that....

    eslvn replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    I love them all but there are certain ones that just find a place in your heart!

14. new graduate LPN job .....help plzzzzzzzz

    eslvn replied to Harpreetk1's topic in New Nurse

    Its weird in some states its like that. Most LTC's in California will hire new grads no problem. I was a CNA for 3 years before an LVN so I worked got in at the same facilty. Just keep looking and go in to talk to the DON, that usually helps a lot.

15. Made an error :'( unable to move on

    eslvn replied to mahal788's topic in General Nursing

    Think of this as a message from up above to not do it again, nothing happened to the pt. We all look back and think "how did I not see that?" I think that this bothering you so much means you really are a good nurse!