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  1. LVN to patient ratio California

    shiftingtides replied to nurseguy213's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just tossing out there that you shouldn't be doing any charting on your own time. Not only is that completely unfair to you, it could have legal implications for your employer if any of that charting...

  2. What should a student do if a majority of the class failed a test

    shiftingtides replied to Nancy W's topic in General Students

    Exactly how many hours do you want to spend per week in each class? For an instructor to teach you everything you need to know, you’d probably be in a single 4 credit class for over 20 hours a week....

  3. Colorado New Grad BSN pay?

    shiftingtides replied to KA97's topic in Colorado Nursing

    The pay doesn't sound bad until you compare it to the cost of living. It's getting very expensive in the Denver and Colorado Springs areas. But it might be doable for you on a starting salary if you...

  4. Starting in Home Health - Is the Experience Viable?

    shiftingtides replied to HappierTimesAreComing's topic in General Nursing

    Ok that totally makes sense. For some reason I was reading that as a new LPN grad would be okay going right into home health, and as a new grad LPN I was wracking my brain for why that might be....

  5. Should I go from LPN to RN at age 60?

    shiftingtides replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I say go for it. If you work in LTC, going from an LPN to an RN is a big pay increase (around $10/hr in my area) for doing the same work (at least in the facilities I've seen/worked in). Sure, it also...

  6. Starting in Home Health - Is the Experience Viable?

    shiftingtides replied to HappierTimesAreComing's topic in General Nursing

    Genuinely curious, why would being an LPN change things in this

  7. LVN JOB ( no experience how do i get hired)

    shiftingtides replied to nursenomeds1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Have you looked into long term care? Even if it isn't your jam, a year there might make it easier to get into urgent care or

  8. Accelerated LPN Programs

    shiftingtides replied to daisy414's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The program I am finishing up in a couple of weeks was an accelerated 10 month program. I can't even wrap my brain around a 6 or 8 month program, especially if prereqs are included in the program....

  9. RN with Anxiety seemingly not helped with traditional therapy

    shiftingtides replied to drizzy13's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    CBD oil made from hemp has no THC and is legal in all states. Maybe give that a

  10. I hope he is okay.

    shiftingtides replied to Workitinurfava's topic in General Nursing

    Or he had been drinking/using drugs, or didn't have insurance or a license. Or...I might just be jaded.

  11. Is Nursing Dangerous?

    shiftingtides replied to Bones17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Honestly I've hurt myself worse at a desk job. Nothing worse for your back than sitting in front of a computer for 40-60 hours a

  12. Taking A&P 1&2 at the same time

    shiftingtides replied to LD1289's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How much time do you have before classes would start? If you have a few weeks to self-study before classes start, that would help. Like the last poster said, only you know what you are capable of when...

  13. LPN to RN

    shiftingtides replied to keykey0890's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I’m not, but I know some fellow LPNs who are applying, or will be next year. I noticed that their prerequisites seem limited, and I would think given the distance it might be a little less...

  14. LPN to RN

    shiftingtides replied to keykey0890's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Fort Morgan? Quite a haul, but not a lot of choices in Denver.

  15. How many people made it to the end of the program?

    shiftingtides replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Students

    Updating mine now that we're 3/4 of the way through (LPN program). We are now at exactly 50% of the original cohort set to graduate on time. My school allows for one term repeat if anything is failed,...

  16. Online PreReq suggestions?

    shiftingtides replied to student0075's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think this advice may be a bit outdated. At least from the ones I've researched, I've only found one that cared (of probably close to ten schools). With community colleges especially, there's no way...

  17. LPN TO RN (ADN) BRIDGE IN COLORADO

    shiftingtides replied to Catoco's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you look at most of the community college websites they have that info posted. Yes you have to do the same prerequisites as direct entry into the ADN program. The ones I've looked at are around 3...

  18. How many people made it to the end of the program?

    shiftingtides replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Students

    I think I read the national average is something like 50%. My program allows for one repeat of a failed class, so it might end up higher. But I think we're down to about 75% who are still on schedule...

  19. LPN-RN cost

    shiftingtides replied to lpnnursegirl's topic in LPN to RN

    I've seen it from a little under 10k to over 30k. Look at the cost of the program and how long it will take you to make up by your increase in wages. If it will only take you a couple of years to pay...

  20. Student Loan Help

    shiftingtides replied to Emilylou's topic in General Students

    That doesn't seem insane at all to me. Good luck with your

  21. New Grad Application Rejection

    shiftingtides replied to CBerries's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi there, just wanted to ask if you're sure LTC pays worse than hospitals in your area? In my area (Denver and surrounding), they tend to pay $10/hr more than the starting wage at hospitals. Also, do...

  22. Laptop vs IPad for note taking

    shiftingtides replied to LilBit94's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Also, before you invest in something for note-taking in class, make sure you're allowed to do so in your program. My program only allows note-taking via non-electronic means (although most teachers...

  23. I PASSED!!!

    shiftingtides replied to AshtonR's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations! I'm halfway through a program right now. My only advice is that if you don't have to work (especially full-time) then don't. My program is super accelerated though, so yours may be...

  24. Online LPN to RN/BSN Help

    shiftingtides replied to SteelNurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you! I will definitely reach out to them for more

  25. Online LPN to RN/BSN Help

    shiftingtides replied to SteelNurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Do you know if the program gives credit for or has a pathway for already having your