BCCnurse

BCCnurse has 8 years experience and specializes in LTC,OBGYN,MED-SURG,Family Practice,Etc.

Latest Activity

1. LPN vs RMA

   BCCnurse replied to BCCnurse's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks so much. I truly want them to know how needed they are, I just do not want them to cause any harm by thinking they have a knowledge base that they do not.I have worked with some awesome MA's too.I have also worked with some who could have caus...

2. LPN vs RMA

   BCCnurse replied to BCCnurse's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks for helping. It always comes up in one particular class each quarter when they have to take the test on all the different medical titles that are in the Introduction in to Medical Assisting subject. This is where I have to correct all of them ...

3. LPN vs RMA

   BCCnurse posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi I need some help members. I am an instructor for an RMA program. I constantly have the challenging task of getting my students to understand the difference between an LPN and an RMA.The word on the street is that they are basically the same, so st...

4. LPN to RN info

   BCCnurse replied to BCCnurse's topic in Online Learning

   I have checked with The College Network And Rue. They are the only ones I have found that are accredited by the NLN.I am going for my ADN to start with.

5. LPN to RN info

   BCCnurse posted a topic in Online Learning

   Hi everyone, I am currently an LPN who really wants to get my RN degree.I am wondering if anyone has information about grants for long distance learning schools.I have checked with several of the schools and all they offer is a few hundered dollars o...

6. Roll Call: Introduce Yourselves, LPNs!

   BCCnurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi Been a nusre since October 1999.Got my first of many jobs in LTC.I am now an instructor for the RMA program.My goal is to save enough money to get my RN.I love my Family and my job.Good luck to all those who are advancing their careers.

7. Medical assistants and LPNs

   BCCnurse replied to Angela Ma's topic in LPN/LVN

   I am not saying that one is better than the other I am simply stating that CMA's with a physician that trains them can do MORE than and LPN in some states, specifically Alaska. I have administered narcotics IV, per a doctors order and according to th...

8. Are LPN's being phased out in hospital setting??

   BCCnurse replied to fozziebear's topic in LPN/LVN

   I know that LPN's are being phased out in the coastal counties of Mississippi.There are only two out of 4 hospitals that still hire LPN's.And one of the two is hard to get on at becouse they only have one or two openings rarely.And in the office jobs...

9. How long between graduation day and first day on the job?

   BCCnurse replied to AprilW3's topic in LPN/LVN

   I Graduated July 26th 1998 and started my job October 3rd 1998.LTC 11-7 shift on lock down unit! Thank God I survived..

10. Second guessing

    BCCnurse replied to trjohnson0213's topic in LPN/LVN

    Assesment,nursing Dx,Planning,Implementing,Evaluation, sorry I guess each school is different.

11. Second guessing

    BCCnurse replied to trjohnson0213's topic in LPN/LVN

    HI I had trouble to becouse I would get really nervous with all the material and read WAY too much in to the questions.what bout this what bout that and so on.I had to literally train my thought process to stay focused on the basics. I found it very...

12. Do you say you're a nurse...

    BCCnurse replied to picurn10's topic in LPN/LVN

    I say I am a nurse.I went to liscense practical "nursing" school.I took the NCLEX-PN (practical "nursing")and I have a liscense for a practical "nurse" that is recognized by the State Board Of "Nursing". So I feel like I have every right to say I am ...

13. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    BCCnurse replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN/LVN

    Hi I work at a school in MS teaching MA's making 16.41 HR.I left a job in October at a Midwifery clinic making 14.50 HR .Been nursing 8 years and in this area other than the LTC facilities, this is the highest paid job so far.

14. Getting blamed for it!!!!

    BCCnurse replied to sissiesmama's topic in Recovery

    First things first !!APPLAUSE!! to you. I know you think this is hard now but believe me it dose get better.I know from personal experience.Me and my husband went through the same thing.His ex wife just got of jail for rx forgery!!! I mean 2 weeks ag...

15. Do you think you are adequately compensated in your job as a nurse?

    BCCnurse replied to *TK8's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, NO, I feel Very underpaid and under appreciated as an LPN! Dose any one know why MA's make more than me:cry:. I love and appreciate the work they do,but i don't understand why I make less than they do.Dose anyone else see this happening in their ...