LubbDubb77

LubbDubb77 BSN, RN

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  1. Anyone w/ multiple criminal charges read!

    LubbDubb77 replied to Omegaseamaster's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I have an expunged record and nothing comes up on my FBI background check. However, do not ever underestimate what the BON can or cannot see. When I was in the situation of trying to figure out if I...

  2. LVNs in Hospitals Again?!

    LubbDubb77 replied to BokChoi18's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In WA we use LPNs in hospitals - I have seen ads for LPN ER positions. Also, I have a friend that works at a major hospital in Portland, OR as a LPN. I am not sure of her exact role, but she does the...

  3. Anyone w/ multiple criminal charges read!

    LubbDubb77 replied to Omegaseamaster's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Depends on the wording on the New Mexico application regarding criminal record. Some states don't require that you disclose expunged records. Are you testing for your RN or

  4. New grad......did I make a mistake?

    LubbDubb77 replied to TaylorJ's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new LPN and graduate with my RN in december. I am in pediatrics and LOVE being a nurse. When the covid hit, our census was low, and I got put on per diem. So, I went into a LTC facility to get...

  5. Anyone w/ multiple criminal charges read!

    LubbDubb77 replied to Omegaseamaster's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I am in WA too. You will be fine. My friend had a DUI with resisting arrest and got her LPN license. She sent in all the court documents, a letter of explanation, and recommendation letters. There is...

  6. COVID-19: NCLEX Changed!!

    LubbDubb77 replied to Clover123's topic in Disaster Preparation

    In Washington State they have suspended testing altogether. They are supposed to announce what the plans are April 16th. Unfortunately, I fell into that group ? No testing for

  7. Disclosure of expunged juvenile records?

    LubbDubb77 replied to Guest1137747's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You need to check and see exactly what your school requires to be disclosed; or, view disqualifying crimes. With your expunged record, I doubt that would show up. The reason they care about that is...

  8. WA RN hopeful with a DUI: Keep going or give up?

    LubbDubb77 replied to purpleapple428's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    In WA state they don't have expungements, they have what is called "vacate". It is basically a one time option to take something off of your record. I do not know the ins and outs of that but you can...

  9. Need to vent!!

    LubbDubb77 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am currently a CNA and have my nurse delegation with special focus on diabetes. I am also enrolled in a RN program and am half way through the program. So, I have summers off from school so I have...

  10. Need advice

    LubbDubb77 replied to Nurse_NY328's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    So, what happened? Did anything show up on the fbi fingerprint

  11. States that will license a RN with a criminal background

    LubbDubb77 replied to chinny4213's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    https://www.google.com/amp/s/convictionfree.com/becoming-a-nurse-after-a-criminal-conviction-faq/amp/ Read this. I found it very informative and interesting. I think it will answer a lot of questions...

  12. Lower Columbia College Fall 2018

    LubbDubb77 posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Has anyone else here applied to the Lower Columbia College traditional RN cohort for fall/winter 2018? I want to connect with other applicants/hopefuls! I am taking my TEAS test on July 25th. This...

  13. Lower Columbia College Fall 2018

    LubbDubb77 replied to LubbDubb77's topic in School, College Programs

    Yep! I applied for fall last summer and got put in the winter quarter cohort. Quite a few of my classmates got denied for fall acceptance and reapplied for winter and got in! Just keep at it and don't...

  14. What is considered "Nursing Shoes"

    LubbDubb77 replied to Miewn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    For my program I bought some "Sticky" shoes off of Amazon. They are waterproof and have non-slip outsoles. Go on amazon - they have a good amount of options. If they say no sneakers, my guess is...

  15. (risk for) impaired gas exchange?

    LubbDubb77 replied to NuggetsHuman's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would do something else since the pt does not currently have ventilation-perfusion

  16. How long does it take to get ADN including prerequisites, on average?

    LubbDubb77 replied to r r r's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in Longview, WA. About 2.5 hrs south of you. I had to take a bunch of classes - Chemistry, statistics, A&P I & II, microbiology, basic biology, english 102, sociology, psychology 100 &...

  17. Residents falls - will I lose my license?

    LubbDubb77 replied to Dopolopagus's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What was the resident listed as during transfers? 1 x assist or 2 x assist? Did you use a gait belt? Were they wearing shoes or non-slip socks? Need more

  18. Rolling Backpacks

    LubbDubb77 replied to RN2020scm's topic in General Students

    I have the High Sierra (I think it's the power glide), great back pack and waterproof. It doesn't tip over either lol. I looked up a ton of them on amazon and read the reviews; this one had rave...

  19. Is maintaining a 3.0GPA in a nursing program difficult?

    LubbDubb77 replied to Nic000's topic in General Students

    My program requires 75% cumulative on all exams and quizzes and 75% overall to progress to the next quarter. My school also does not round grades, at all. Success, well if you goto class prepared and...

  20. Non Narcotic Theft and Terminated

    LubbDubb77 replied to exelor's topic in General Nursing

    That whole post is horrible and is terrible advice. What state do you live in? I really hope you don't live in my state and I never wanna work with you or nurses you hire. What in the actual

  21. NCLEX-RN 2019 Experience - PASSED in 75Q

    LubbDubb77 replied to ontariorn1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!! Also, thanks for the info! I will definitely be using uworld to study when I graduate. I have heard great things about

  22. How long does it take to get ADN including prerequisites, on average?

    LubbDubb77 replied to r r r's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went to Centralia College and Lower Columbia college for my pre-reqs due to the colleges in my area having different requirements to apply. I had to take 3 or 4 extra classes to apply to Lower...

  23. math for prereqs

    LubbDubb77 replied to seericap's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have thought the same thing! When I was going for my pre-reqs I had to take 2 math classes below statistics prior to entering. Now at that same school has no pre-reqs required to enter into...

  24. failed a&p twice ?

    LubbDubb77 replied to xtjohnsonx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would talk to an adviser at the college to see what your options are. It might depend on where you are, location wise. There are some schools where I am that do not allow more than 2 retakes,...

  25. How long does it take to get ADN including prerequisites, on average?

    LubbDubb77 replied to r r r's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in WA state. I personally went to a community college - 1 year full time pre reqs and then now am in a 6 quarter nursing program (summers off) for my ADN. Best of luck to