deandean50

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1. Survey: Would there be a nursing shortage if...

   deandean50 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   no. look @ the posts on htis board especially the ones who ask aboyut their low pay. Most are very frustrated, cuz they go to school for years, find a job after a long search and start nursing @ say 11 bucks an hr,,not many would go thru ALl this for...

2. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

   deandean50 replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN/LVN

   Ive recieved a few PMs about WHERE in CT I work, and the pay (depending on WHAT you want to do) can range from low 20s to 30+ an hr. and THIS IS in Hartford County. but basically the whole state has these competative pay rates, one simply has to look...

3. News Flash !!!!!!!

   deandean50 replied to n8isgr8's topic in LPN/LVN

   Congrads! i remember when I was waiting and got the news! i had been sure I failed but didnt and celebrated by getting a great nurse job @ state vets hospital. What a good feeling, enjoy! IMO.

4. Should nurses' license to practice depend on modeling responsible health conduct...

   deandean50 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

   No. Of course NOT. what one does away from the workplace is a coonstitutional right. it should NOT at all matter one bit unless the nurse IS proven dangerous and or has been arrested FoR such behavior.. my word, how far will these (some) questions go...

5. LPN class full should I take...

   deandean50 replied to xyz's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Yes. If it were myself I sure would take that class and the LPN when they let you. There is a lot to learn and you can start w/the PCT, and is sorta what I did some 20 years ago,and it helped. Hope this helps you. IMo

6. Please help me

   deandean50 replied to openyoureyes's topic in General Nursing

   Why online? I mean you can go to a small school, for less,,take less time and get an Rn, or easier, go to the state LPN school. Some states are free,and it isnt too long, here in ct they have night and day classes for those who can only go in, in the...

7. Will they make her cut her hair?

   deandean50 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

   No. they should NOT make her 'cut her hair". As pointed out there are many alternatives to CUTTING it. It is HER hair and Id think this school woulda tell her IF she had to cut it,and as far as I know, nursing schools do NOT MAKE one cut their hair....

8. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

   deandean50 replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN/LVN

   I live in CT and the going rate here is around 25.00 to 35 or more, depending on WhAT type nursing job you take, and trust me, one can CHOOSE which they want. This is in nursing homes LTC, and rehab units. my daughter is LPN and does work for the lo...

9. What was the cost of your LPN school

   deandean50 replied to mrscableman's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I went to LPN school in the 80s and it was a state run program and was FREE, save the books and uniforms. My daughter went to the same program 10 yrs later and it was around 2 grand? I was puzzled, cuz with the shortage of nurses, WHY is the state ch...

10. NS needs help with Anxiety

    deandean50 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    In these situations, where "panic attacks" disable one, it IS necessary usually to get some THERAPY along with ANY antidepressent medication, oR antianxiety meds. Pills in themselves are NOT designed to be used to take as an everyday "cure" for depre...