NCtoRN12

NCtoRN12 has 4 years experience and specializes in Med/Surg, Hospice.

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1. Should I start as an LVN or RN?

   NCtoRN12 replied to nursewannabe71's topic in Career Support

   I think it depends on the job market in your area. I am close to your age and recently changed careers into nursing. I did it as a step process and wouldn't change the way I did it. I started with CNA and worked while obtaining my LPN and then wor...

2. Whats the difference?

   NCtoRN12 replied to alihoff93's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I also wanted to say about being "overwhelmed". Many if not most of us have had that feeling with nursing school...you are not alone. My guess is that many of your classmates are feeling the same way. Seek out people in your program that you can t...

3. Whats the difference?

   NCtoRN12 replied to alihoff93's topic in Pre-Nursing

   This can vary by state and the actual job. LPN's do not develop and initiate care plans. LPN's don't typically do anything with IV's unless they obtain a certification allowing them to do so. In my area, LPN's typically work in LTC, home care, and...

4. Whats the difference?

   NCtoRN12 replied to alihoff93's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a licensed nurse with a more limited scope of practice, in most situations, they report to a Registered Nurse (RN). Education to become an LPN is shorter. In my state, after pre-reqs are complete, a diploma to take ...

5. Would a night time children's center make 2nd and 3rd shift easier?

   NCtoRN12 replied to jordanjzz's topic in Career Support

   It may be a good option for single parents that have to work nights and eves. In my case, I choose to work overnight because my husband is home at night with the kids and then I am home when they get out of school. Someone is always home with them....

6. RN-MSN starting 1/1/13. Anyone with me?

   NCtoRN12 replied to NurseYari's topic in Western Governors

   Curious to see how all of you that started at the beginning of the year are doing & progressing? I am considering start in April or May. My transcripts have all been sent & received by WGU. I just need to do the admissions assessment and m...

7. Can WGU RN-BSN be completed while actively enlisted in the Navy?

   NCtoRN12 replied to Robins19's topic in Western Governors

   Sorry...fat thumbs and I sent too soon. As mentioned earlier, my suggestions would be first NROTC and then Navy Reserve. If you absolutely want active duty now, don't plan to use your RN license until you obtain your BSN and are commissioned as an o...

8. Can WGU RN-BSN be completed while actively enlisted in the Navy?

   NCtoRN12 replied to Robins19's topic in Western Governors

   OP, the previous post about contacting a recruiter is accurate. I am a prior Navy Career Counselor, AKA recruiter, and I am now a practicing RN in the civilian world. My suggestion would be to inquire about your eligibility for NROTC. I have been ...

9. Follow the hospice calling or stay put?

   NCtoRN12 replied to NCtoRN12's topic in Hospice

   I guess my biggest concern is adequately managing symptoms and making the right recommendations to the physicians for dosage changes, etc. I feel fairly confident in my assessment skills and time management skills. I know I have the compassion and ...

10. 29 too old to start nursing school?

    NCtoRN12 replied to SeeTheMoon's topic in Pre-Nursing

11. Follow the hospice calling or stay put?

    NCtoRN12 posted a topic in Hospice

    I am a new RN, licensed in September. This is a second career for me after retiring from the military, so although I am a new nurse, I do have a fair amount of life experience. While in nursing school, I worked as a CNA in an inpatient hospice faci...

12. Job Satisfaction: Can it be real in this field?

    NCtoRN12 replied to thelittledoe's topic in Stress 101

    OP, I don't think you condemned anyone or came off as self-righteous. I think you asked questions because you wanted honest answers to how nurses feel about their careers. I am a new nurse and this is a second career for me. My perception is that ...

13. Your Starting Salary?

    NCtoRN12 replied to x_factor's topic in New Nurse

    2011 LPN new grad with 2 yrs CNA experience $16.05/hr + 15% night differential - skilled rehab unit at VA (five 8's on nights) 2012 RN (ADN) new grad with above experience $23.15/hr + 1.50 nights + 1.50 weekends - med/surg at small community hospital...