Philo

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1. How soon post op do you turn your total hip replacement pattients?

   Philo replied to brinasmommy27's topic in Orthopaedic

   That I would like to see, a THR replaces the head, neck and sometimes a good portion of the shaft of the femur. The incisions are usually any where from 12cm to 24cm long the only time in my ortho hx that I've see a lap sx was for pinning a break.

2. Two-Thirds of California Nursing Home Staff Quit Their Jobs

   Philo replied to Sheri257's topic in California

   The work is very hard if you are not an independent nurse with the ability to handle a crises patient and staff related. Sometimes the doctors do not call us back when we need them, family members can be out right demonic. You pass the meds, do all...

3. lvn to rn programs (excelsior)??

   Philo replied to mlim's topic in California

   The California Board of Registered Nurses no longer recognizes Excelsior. If you registered before December 2003 like I did the board says it is ok we can finish and get the ADN license, but that's it. No more Excelsior in CA. The 30 unit option sho...

4. Do you know of any Night/Weekend Nursing Schools?

   Philo replied to Maliatc's topic in California

   Concord College, and American Career College are designed for working people check them out. It may cost $25000.00 but you pay that back over time maybe $100.00 a month you'll make that in one day after you get your license.

5. On an average...how much does RNs and LVN new grads make in Sothern California?

   Philo replied to CaliNurs06's topic in California

   New grad LVN are earning $17.00/hr New RN $25.00 in LA in Santa Monica LVN $19.00 RN $27.00 to $30.00.

6. 6 months LVN program?????

   Philo replied to jooona's topic in California

   No way I went through an acclerated program with the L.A. unified school district 1 year 7am to 3:30pm monday through Friday. The first six weeks in the classroom after that 3 days in the hospital and two in the classroom. The Borad requiers that you...

7. Just passed the boards for LVN, wants information which hospitals in Southern Cali.

   Philo replied to Pnaynars78's topic in California

   When I was a new grad the only position I was offered was in peds so I would think that might be easy to get into. If you can handle working with peds do it. The hospital I really wanted to work wanted me to start as a CNA then upgrade to an LVN af...

8. I am man, I wonder if I can be a nurse

   Philo replied to cgzca's topic in California

   Come on this is the 21st century, women are doctors,lawyers,police officers etc.. My older quit being an electrician and became a hairdresser and now makes enough money that his wife doesn't have to work. By the way not only are ther...

9. hey, u guys know where i can get the previous RN exam tests?

   Philo replied to rnc4life's topic in International

   Try nclexpractice.com might be something to try over 2000 questions unlimited access small fee. The other thing you mentioned sounds pretty scary could be entrapment who knows. Good Luck Peace,Love, and Harmony Philo

10. LPN Scope of practice/Picc lines-just moved to Indiana

    Philo replied to krissiee's topic in Safety

    Look the reason she gets mad because she can't do it herself. Protect your license in Ca we can't even touch a PICC not even chang the dressing that is not in our scope don't be fooled. If something goes worng you will loose your license and believe ...

11. no more warning before inspections

    Philo replied to canoehead's topic in Safety

    You'd love to inspect a nursing home? Try working in one first and see how difficult the work is with you the Charge Nurse being soley responsible for the physical and psychological well being of 48 elderly patients with the mind set of two year olds...

12. Nurses grossed out by spit/mucus

    Philo replied to rnmi2004's topic in General Nursing

    We all have our Achilles heel mine is vomit. Seeing it, hearing it, or smelling it prompts me to vomit; and I like to work med-surg where there's lots of it. But I manage to hold it until I leave the room then I loose it. I can handle spurting blood ...

13. divorcing while in school advice

    Philo replied to timewood's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there Baby, If possible Do not get the divorce or wait until you are finished school. School is hard, I don't know why you are divorcing but the typical reason is that you are advancing and he's not.. The male ego is very complicated. ...

14. How Do the Classes Work for LPN School?

    Philo replied to Chevelle's topic in General Students

    It depends on what classes you're taking and what kind of time you have to study. If you're young or have no other responsibilities other than your self take a full load. If not then you'll have to sacrifice family time or take less of a load. I had ...