CMarieRN87 ADN, RN

CMarieRN87 has 7 years experience as a ADN, RN.

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1. LTC nurse to patient ratio

   CMarieRN87 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

   Update** I have worked at this facility since October of last year. I do like it, but there are things that could have been worded differently during the interview. Our facility is split between sides, or halls, (East and West) and then each side is ...

2. LPN working up to become Educator

   CMarieRN87 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in Educators

   Thank you very much for your comment Joanna73. What sort of certifications do you have? That is why I was looking into this field, I do enjoy training and teaching new nurses and helping others when they need it.

3. NACE Entrance Exam for LPN to RN program

   CMarieRN87 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in HESI

   Several of the LPNs that I know just took this exam and said that there is a lot of math and then just basic nursing questions.. I found a NACE study guide and also will be reviewing my book from the Math for Nurses class. Hopefully these tools will ...

4. NACE Entrance Exam for LPN to RN program

   CMarieRN87 posted a topic in HESI

   I have been a LPN for 4 years. I worked in family practice for 3 years and have been in LTC for 1 year. I applied for UACCM's LPN to RN program here in Arkansas. I got an email inviting me to register to take the entrance exam. UACCM's entrance exam...

5. LPN working up to become Educator

   CMarieRN87 posted a topic in Educators

   I am currently a LPN at a LTC facility in my area. I became a nurse 3 years ago, and I love it. Nursing is amazing, and I am so glad I chose this field. I am taking my prerequisite classes to get into the RN program next spring and from there I plan ...

6. LTC nurse to patient ratio

   CMarieRN87 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

   She did state specifically that max patient to nurse ratio is 1:25 when fully staffed, and that they are not at fully capacity at the moment so it would be around 20.. I even commented on the amount of CNAs that they had working at once and she said ...

7. LTC nurse to patient ratio

   CMarieRN87 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

   I havne't looked into it, only because I haven't heard of any listings. I occupational health but I am not sure where to look for these positions. There aren't many listings in our papers or online here.

8. LTC nurse to patient ratio

   CMarieRN87 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks! She did state specifically that max patient to nurse ratio is 1:25 when fully staffed, and that they are not at fully capacity at the moment so it would be around 20.. I even commented on the amount of CNAs that they had working at once and ...

9. LTC nurse to patient ratio

   CMarieRN87 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

   ugh! I am so nervous! This is going to be a huge change.

10. LTC nurse to patient ratio

    CMarieRN87 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    45?!?! Wowza!

11. LTC nurse to patient ratio

    CMarieRN87 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks!! I will head over and check that out! :)

12. LTC nurse to patient ratio

    CMarieRN87 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I have been working in family practice since I became an LPN 3 years ago. I love it, but I hate the pay. Since my husband recently became unemployed, we have been struggling, and I started looking for a 2nd job.. I was offered a job at a local LTC...

13. 2015 Current LPN Pay

    CMarieRN87 replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN/LVN

    I am in Arkansas also. I work in a Primary Care Clinic and started off at $12. I am now at $14 (put in my notice to go to higher paying job so they gave me more $) I have heard that LPNs start at $17-$18 in LTC.. I will be switching jobs very soon....

14. wanting to move from Family Practice

    CMarieRN87 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

15. wanting to move from Family Practice

    CMarieRN87 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello All! I have been a LPN for 3 years now. I have worked nothing but family practice. I am enrolled and working towards my RN. Due to recent situations I am looking to change jobs soon. My husband and I discussed me getting a night position somewh...