dirtyred3

dirtyred3 has 3 years experience and specializes in LTC, doctor' s office.

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1. Number of Hours per Week in RN School

   dirtyred3 replied to Manofstone's topic in LPN-RN

   cAN I ASK, WHAT SCHOOL DID U ATTEND? THOSE HOURS ARE GREAT FOR ME.

2. Do you like being a LPN? :)

   dirtyred3 replied to angieedoll's topic in LPN/LVN

   That rumor that hospitals are going to phase out lpns has been going on for years and has not happened. It is cheaper for them to hire a lpn vs. rn and our bedside care is vital to all institutions.

3. Do you like being a LPN? :)

   dirtyred3 replied to angieedoll's topic in LPN/LVN

   I was only over lpns, cnas, and med techs.

4. Seeking LPN to ASN programs

   dirtyred3 replied to dirtyred3's topic in Online Learning

   Do you know thw names of any. I googled and Excelsior is the only one to come up. Im in Ga.

5. Do you like being a LPN? :)

   dirtyred3 replied to angieedoll's topic in LPN/LVN

   I agree, LPN school was hell. I'm in school for Asn but havent began clinicals yet. However I think it will be a refresher.

6. Do you like being a LPN? :)

   dirtyred3 replied to angieedoll's topic in LPN/LVN

   I managed a specialty facility for 3 years. It is not unheard of in Ga, depending on experience but you will not be a manager in a hospital.

7. Excelsior college and State of Georgia

   dirtyred3 replied to Sp11613's topic in Excelsior

   Thank you so much. I will call them today.

8. Do you like being a LPN? :)

   dirtyred3 replied to angieedoll's topic in LPN/LVN

   I am a nurse and have been for 7 years. I have worked in a doctor's office, alf and as Wellness Director in a memory-impaired community. Being a nurse is rewarding and lots of fun especially if you enjoy learning something new almost everyday. Depend...

9. Seeking LPN to ASN programs

   dirtyred3 posted a topic in Online Learning

   Is Excelsior the only lpn to asn program?

10. Excelsior college and State of Georgia

    dirtyred3 replied to Sp11613's topic in Excelsior

    I am considering Excelsior but am nervous regarding the number of clinical hours. I have been an lpn for 7 years. I want to be the best RN possible but The amt of hours that they are requiring is ridiculous. It really defeats the purpose of going the...

11. How much do new BSN nursing grads make?

    dirtyred3 replied to gonnaB37nursedoc's topic in ADN/BSN

    In the Atlanta area, new grads at hospitals make $20 on up and SNF they make about $22 and home health $32.

12. Background Checks

    dirtyred3 replied to newnurse1986's topic in Criminal

    Since you weren't convicted it will not matter but you should get it expunged. It costs $60 and you can do it yourself. Google "how to expunge an arrest record". Good Luck!

13. Criminal Record in CA Expunged & I'm ready for nursing school - need advice

    dirtyred3 replied to Cieritaqt's topic in Criminal

    I am a nurse who had a criminal background before I obtained my license in Ga. I did have a few jobs turn me down when I first completed nursing school but I did not give up. I found that being honest is the way to go. never disclose your backgroun...

14. I am content to be an LPN...is that wrong?

    dirtyred3 replied to KatieNoelLPN's topic in LPN/LVN

    I too am an LPN and I am a supervisor in LTC. I luv it! Before I obtained lpn licensure I took a phlebotomy course while on my schools lpn waiting list. Having that certificate has helped significantly esp. on the job that I worked when I first reci...