avahsmiles

avahsmiles has 15 years experience and specializes in Palliative, Geriatics.

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1. Nlcex Pn Exam In 3 Days!

   avahsmiles replied to pinkypink's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   All I recommend you do is not over-study!!!!!!!!!!Get a good sleep before the Exam, and eat a balanced breakfast. Best of luck!

2. Changing careers to LPN in Vancouver

   avahsmiles replied to winjea's topic in International

   hi there, i realize you are in vancouver, but here are a few tidbits of info concerning alberta. whether you are an rn or lpn you will be expected to empty a bedpan at some time or another. i know that in ltc nursing aides are usually hired to do mo...

3. RN to MD

   avahsmiles replied to tatty's topic in General Nursing

   I don't know the prereqs in the States, but here in Canada you need a B.A. in order to apply for med school these days. It wasn't always this way though, up until 10 years ago a person could apply w/o a degree.

4. I am an RN but am NOT getting training. HELP!!

   avahsmiles replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

   You should definately be having some form of RN orientation at your place of work now. This makes no sense. Like the other poster said, talk to your NM or move on. This sounds really bizarre. :uhoh21:

5. Received this email today and I am steamed!!!

   avahsmiles replied to MomBSN's topic in General Nursing

   :chuckle I thought it was kinda funny too.:uhoh21: There are many more things to work up steam over. Eg. Constant short staffing is one for me....sometimes feel like i'm a Robot.

6. Failed Boards

   avahsmiles replied to AGardenour1's topic in General Nursing

   i'm sorry that you didn't pass the nclex. if you don't have an nclex review book(kaplan?), maybe you can purchase one from a bookstore or ebay. i hear that it comes in handy. also, how are you feeling before you take the exam? maybe you've been reall...

7. I pass the nclex-pn

   avahsmiles replied to MISSPNAYNURSE's topic in LPN/LVN

   :balloons: Congrats, you are now a Nurse!!! You'll make a great LPN! Welcome to allnurses!!

8. Pre-entrance exam & Chemistry?

   avahsmiles replied to grannypatches's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Is it possible to get a chemistry tutor, just to help you learn the basics? I did chem 11 years ago, but had to do a refresher. HS chemistry isn't too bad. You can do it!

9. Family Witnessing Code Activities

   avahsmiles replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

   No, i would not want to see a family member during a code. Especially if it was my child. I would break down.

10. Pet Peeves

    avahsmiles replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    this happened last night. call bell goes off, all three aides are busy toileting or getting residents ready for bed.(32 residents) nurse sitting behind desk 'reading' nursing drug handbook announces over pa that "mrs. so and so, requires assistanc...

11. I Got The Job!!!

    avahsmiles replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons: Congrats!!!! :balloons: $21.50 starting wage sounds about right. I used to be a single mother and agree that it is hard. Wow, look at what you have achieved. You should be very proud! I wish you all the very best.

12. funniest thing you saw a nurse do.......

    avahsmiles replied to cre8tivRN's topic in General Nursing

    OMG! :rotfl:

13. LPN pay

    avahsmiles replied to adireen's topic in General Nursing

    in our facility here is the breakdown of wages(we are unionized). the (+) is starting wage and up, it is higher the more years you have at the facility: cna- $11.98+ lpn: $15.60+ rn: $27.00+

14. LPN pay

    avahsmiles replied to adireen's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, this is an old thread!!! :chuckle LPN's here make between $15.50-$18.90/hr

15. AAAHHHHH!!!!! How does anyone pass A&P I ???

    avahsmiles replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Pre-Nursing

    first of all, :icon_hug: !! i totally understand where you are coming from. i have been finding my a&p course somewhat difficult(lpn). i can only imagine the rn a&p course, not sure if they are the same. i, too have a couple of kids and a hus...