Amyjosonata

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1. Excelsior and PA boards

   Amyjosonata posted a topic in Online Learning

   So I live in MD right now and we got a letter saying we couldn't use excelsior for LPN to RN. It just so happens that we are moving to PA does anyone know if PA board of nursing is allowing students to sit for the N CLEX in pa?

2. LPN IV Push

   Amyjosonata replied to 2rntish's topic in General Nursing

   The prereqs are fine. It's the different type of education you get in a 2, 3, or 4 year RN program that makes the difference. In case you are not aware, the RN program requires the same hours per day, 5 days a week, with at least 3 days a week in cli...

3. LPN IV Push

   Amyjosonata replied to 2rntish's topic in General Nursing

   "Where I live LPNS only go to school for 1 year. I don't know how it is anywhere else. They don't have to take all of the science classes that RNS have to take. The RN program I attend is 3 years, Monday-Friday 9-3. Clincal days we start at 7:30. In ...

4. opinions about epidurals

   Amyjosonata replied to Jayla's topic in Ob/Gyn

   well I thought i would add my comment. I am still in nursing school and haven't done OB yet but as a patient, I had a horrible delivery experience. I was in terrible back labor for a long time, seems forever but it was at least five hours. Epidura...

5. Are They Jealous?

   Amyjosonata replied to pa0723's topic in General Nursing

   So I am just a beginning LPN student but let me tell ya, we are working hard to get our licenses and after all the hard work, rn or lpn you just want a little respect for your accomplishments. I am not jealous of any RN student or think that either ...

6. Help with a patient who wants to end her life

   Amyjosonata replied to oxyjen's topic in General Nursing

   I don't know how you guys feel about the part about telling the person about God in reference to them deciding to be taken off the vent. I think I would allow the chaplain to handle that. I am myself a Christian but I think at that time I would hav...

7. Older generation vs the Younger Generation! RANT!!!

   Amyjosonata replied to Amyjosonata's topic in Geriatric

   She may forget, but the point is, is to not assume that she doesn't have the capability to understand. To give her a chance at least. My suggestion was to have them write on her markerboard ONE HOUR TILL BATH and then write 30 MINUTES UNTIL BATH . ...

8. Older generation vs the Younger Generation! RANT!!!

   Amyjosonata replied to Amyjosonata's topic in Geriatric

   I think those are all good ideas. It is just a frustrating experience when you know that a loved one of yours is living in fear and feeling unstable about her surroundings. I think it is important that staff be friendly and caring but it is not a f...

9. Older generation vs the Younger Generation! RANT!!!

   Amyjosonata replied to Amyjosonata's topic in Geriatric

   I know it must be very difficult working with patients and seeing them deteriorate, but my point is that, the whole focus should be on patient care not on CNA's feelings. You know what I mean? Like you have to expect that in geratric LTC that things ...

10. Older generation vs the Younger Generation! RANT!!!

    Amyjosonata posted a topic in Geriatric

    So, I have somewhat of a quandry with the nurses in my Grandmother's LTC. I am JUST a nursing student and I don't want to seem like I am trying to start something but I think that there are some problems. Does it ever seem to anyone else that someti...

11. Any PN students here?....

    Amyjosonata replied to wasted-enough-time's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    LPN STUDENT HERE!!!!! All done with a and P and psych etc. Start clinical rotations and nursing classes in JULY!!!! I am in a 9 month program, really excited and NERVOUS!!!!!!! Glad to see others out there!

12. Post Orientation Blues

    Amyjosonata posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

    So yesterday I just had my orientation for LPN school. I had been looking forward to this for what seemed forever, I had completed all the prequisites, even for an RN, and jumped MANY hurdles, with chemistry A and P etc. I had been to college befor...

13. A few questions for the "older" new nurses...

    Amyjosonata replied to adiliegro's topic in General Nursing

    Don't let anything stand in your way. Doing something like this that you can be proud of IMO is something that can change your entire life for the better. Do it for Yourself first and your family second. You can live everyday of your life afterward b...

14. A few questions for the "older" new nurses...

    Amyjosonata replied to adiliegro's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing School is a big commitment. Perhaps your wife is just a little concerned and is just voicing her concerns in a way that is not as positive as you would like. Also, a career in nursing is SOMETIMES. difficult for a normal family life. Consi...

15. Phlebotomy while I wait?

    Amyjosonata replied to Belle27's topic in General Nursing

    Are all of your LPN programs full as well? What about CNA? My advice would be to go with something that (even if it is from the ground up) would support you in your future career. A CNA would get you some floor time and then you could move to LPN or ...