MikeMSN-RN MSN, LVN, RN

MikeMSN-RN has 18 years experience as a MSN, LVN, RN and specializes in Oncology.

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   First year nurse. Thinking about leaving field altogether.

   MikeMSN-RN replied to mhadvrn34's topic in General Nursing

   Every single nurse feels anxious often. I still do. We can relate to bad systems that prevent us from practicing safely. However, making more than a few med errors within a short period of tome are not acceptable. We all know that a med error is ser...
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   Hospice as first RN job?

   MikeMSN-RN replied to brume's topic in Hospice

   I became a nurse to primarily work for hospice. I worked for hospice for 5 years as an LVN, then a few more years as an RN. You mostly work alone, so you need solid assessment skills. Nurses think acute care experiences will help develop the skills....
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   As an LPN, I can't help but feel like I'm not a "real nurse"

   MikeMSN-RN replied to SlowlyButSurely's topic in LPN/LVN

   I can relate to what you mentioned. I was an LVN for 5 years myself. I know the title doesn't matter because I have worked with MANY LVNs who are way better than RNs. However, some (other nurses or patients) just judge you based on your title. Some ...
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   New LPN

   MikeMSN-RN replied to rodri18's topic in LPN/LVN

   My first job as an LVN was tough. I worked at a had 25 patients and was always running around the floor for the entire shift. It’s hard to remember all patients’ medical conditions especially if you’re a brand-new nurse. Do your best now, then once ...
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   How do I get into a Emergency Unit as a Newly Grad LVN

   MikeMSN-RN replied to Joaquin Fernandez's topic in LPN/LVN

   If you’re an LVN in California, try to ontain BSN-RN. Hospitals (acute care facilities) don’t hire LVNs; they hire RNs with the BSN degree. If you’re an LVN in Texas, you might have a chance to be hired just like Mintezia says. You’re young, so try...
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   Need advice on LPN-RN!!

   MikeMSN-RN replied to Missy765's topic in LPN/LVN

   It also depends on where you live. For example, if you live in California or a state where getting a new grad RN job at an acute hospital is very competitive, I'd definitely recommend a BSN program. In CA, you do need BSN to work at an acute hospit...
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   A Fake interview; does anyone have one too?

   MikeMSN-RN replied to MikeMSN-RN's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks all for taking the time to make comments on my post. Now I feel better and am ready to move on. It was my first time and I felt so used. I've learned something from the interview. I will keep on looking for a job. - mike
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   A Fake interview; does anyone have one too?

   MikeMSN-RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   The other day, I had an interview with a local hospital. I was very thrilled and excited about this opportunity. I hadn't done well on my first interview last week, so I tried to prepare for this one as much as I could. Upon entering this hiring man...
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   Accepted to LVN program...

   MikeMSN-RN replied to Todd94's topic in California

   Great news! I'm happy for you, Todd. I also finished all of my pre-reqs done while in the LVN program, yet they all expired when i actually appiled for the RN program. That was painful. As I mentioned earlier, try to get your BSN at some point (I a...
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    Accepted to LVN program...

    MikeMSN-RN replied to Todd94's topic in California

    I did both LVN @SF City college and RN-MSN @ USF. First of all, both programs are sort of similar: while an LVN program has a lot more clinical hours, an RN program offers once a week. I had Mon-Thu from 8 to 3-4 pm classes, x3 semesters @SFCC. I w...
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    Male student enters OB room. What do you think?

    MikeMSN-RN replied to truckinusa's topic in Male Students

    My OB rotations both for LVN and RN were very awkward just because I am a male nursing student. However, I was very careful whenever I had a contact with patients. There were many Spanish-speaking patients so I had to ask family members if it was OK ...