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Perhaps because they had no real desire to be at the bedside in the first place and just saw being in the ICU as simply something to "get over with" for CRNA school. I know of a handful of nurses...

what is considered a decently priced school? IMO, an LVN program below $10k is decently priced. These would be your community colleges, adult schools and ROPs. Your private schools generally run...

In LTC each blister pack is labeled with the patient's info, which includes name and medical record number. So, yes, this would also be a HIPAA violation, among many other things...

How each facility handles their PRN is different so only your facility can answer your question. I've worked PRN for 3 different SNFs/LTC and one hospice. For all but one SNF they would just...

If you're still on orientation, the one orienting you should have checked your work. That's what she's supposed to be there for. Especially since you're going to be on your own soon, but aren't...

This is very true. I'm an LVN in an RN program currently working in an LTACH and have even had to explain to my clinical instructor several times that it is an acute setting. As Esme mentioned, we...

As another poster mentioned, Azusa Pacific is a brick and mortar school that offers an online RN to BSN option. CSUDH as well. As such, both programs should transfer into MSN programs quite easily....

I live and work in the greater Los Angeles area, so hopefully I can paint a more specific picture. I apologize ahead of time for the length, I just wanted to be helpful by throwing out as much info...

This is the first time I've ever heard of a CNA program taking 12 months. Some LPN/LVN programs are 12 months -- my LVN program was -- so it shouldn't take 12 months to learn to be a CNA. You should...

Brush up on basic arrhythmias and review the drugs used during a code. Perhaps you would want to take the AHA's ECG and Pharmacology course that is recommended for those taking ACLS for the first...

Nursing feels so much like waitressing sometimes for the very reason commuter stated. Before I finished reading the cartoon I thought the tag line was going to be something like "I'm sorry sir, but...

Yes, you can calculate an infusion rate based on that info alone... if you have your drug book. The drug book will give you compatible solutions and volumes to reconstitute with, as well as the...

No. "EVERY" 12 hours is NOT the same as "OVER" 12 hours. "EVERY" suggests frequency, "OVER" suggests rate.

For both clinicals and work, I keep one of those organizer things in my pocket with a multicolor pen (because I keep my cheat sheet color coded), a sharpie, a highlighter, penlight, and bandage...

I agree with your husband in that it's "All of the same hassle with a lot less pay," but it's not like you intend on staying an LPN. I went the LVN route for the very reasons you stated -- "LPN...

RN_Mom, how does the application process for a new grad at LAUSC start? I graduate my RN program in May and just want to get a heads up on where to start for their next new grad program :)

I borrowed for my first Bachelor's. Still owe about $13k since I've been deferring it since going back to school for nursing because everything to do with nursing (LVN, ADN, and soon my RN to BSN) I...

At 3 different SNFs I made $18, $20, and $22/hr respectively working per diem. When I was absorbed full-time at one of the facilities, they changed it to $23/hr, which was weird because don't per...

All my current and past jobs have paid over $17/hr. The lowest was $18/hr and I'm in Socal. I live and work throughout the Greater Los Angeles Area and have only been an LVN for 2 years, so none of...

You certainly don't need such a fancy stethoscope for LTC... But to each their own...

Is this the same place as, you mentioned in another post, that you have been suspended for pre-signing the MAR? If that is the case, it seems that there's more to this story than just...

In my opinion, I don't think it would be worth it as an RN. As an LVN, I took an IV certification course because you have to be IV certified to work with IVs as an LVN in California. However, since...

Exactly what I was going to say... I was thinking the oral potassium as an example too...

They are raising the passing standard. It's not called a passing "score," it's considered a passing"standard," but you can think of it as the minimum passing score if it helps you understand it from...

OP, it sounds like you've already (for the most part) made up your mind and are leaning more towards USF. At this point it just feels like you're fishing for reasons to be justified in your decision...