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1. I got resistance when giving IM injection in deltoid. What does that mean?

   saigelily replied to saigelily's topic in General Nursing

   One more question about giving flu shots- Do you count first? I dont know how I started this, but I keep saying- 1..2..3- then give it. Maybe thats making it worse for people? How do you give a shot?

2. I got resistance when giving IM injection in deltoid. What does that mean?

   saigelily posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a new LVN and just started working at a flu shot clinic. When I was giving someone their flu shot today- I only got about half the dose injected when I got resistance- I couldnt push the plunger anymore. Why did that happen? I talked with the ot...

3. How do I get around NOT using The College Network for Phase 1 of LVN to BSN ISU

   saigelily posted a topic in Online Learning

   I am looking at the Indiana State University LVN to BSN program. I had The College Network rep come over today and it sounds like a great program for me. He was very clear that they are only a publishing company. And Ive been reading for HOURS all th...

4. Tips for getting a preceptor for wound care certification

   saigelily replied to saigelily's topic in General Nursing

   No, I have not taken the course yet. I want to see if I would be able to find a preceptor first. I dont have a lot of money and the course is $2,597- $2,897 (depending on how far in advance you pay)- I dont want to spend that much and then not be ab...

5. Tips for getting a preceptor for wound care certification

   saigelily replied to saigelily's topic in General Nursing

   lpnflorida- NAWC has added a new pathway to becoming wound care certified. Its on the front of their website http://www.nawccb.org/ You can do one week of class with http://www.wcei.net/ (its very expensive- but from what I heard very worth it). Then...

6. Tips for getting a preceptor for wound care certification

   saigelily posted a topic in General Nursing

   Im a new LVN and I am interested in wound care. The National Alliance of Wound Care has a wound care certification program but because I dont have experience they require 3 weeks clinical with a preceptor. It is my responsibility to find a preceptor....