MissDiagnosis replied to peppapig123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
I love being an LPN! I chose this route vs RN because I could graduate, obtain my license and start working quicker. I have zero regrets. I do plan on going back to get my RN soon, but I am beyond...
MissDiagnosis replied to Kennynguyenlvn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
At my facility we have been told specifically not to call the MD late at night or before 7 am unless it’s a life or death situation-per the MD. If I were to call him for a low grade fever and woke...
My best advice to students is to prioritize and plan accordingly. Studying is important but it’s pointless without dedicated and structured study habits. Sometimes just reading and re-reading the...
This is how the school I graduated from is also. They hold one big graduation for the entire campus once a year in May. I graduated in July so my cohort missed the big graduation but we did have our...
MissDiagnosis replied to Divine-LPN,BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
If you have already earned your BSN, why not just take the NCLEX and work as a RN instead of going back to college? Which I am confused about since you are wanting to work as a RN and you already hold...
MissDiagnosis replied to loriangel14's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I haven't started my job yet but I'll be getting a minimum of 4 weeks with the same nurse for my orientation. After those 4 weeks if I feel I am not prepared to fly solo, then I'll be granted an...
MissDiagnosis replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing
Each person has their own unique reasons behind the journey they take. It shouldn't matter which route she chose to take, as long as it's the one she wanted. I'm an LPN. I fully intend on going back...
Quoted from the article ,"I just didn't mean to hurt her." That to me shows intent. He strangled her but "didn't mean to hurt her". What did he want to do? Shut her up? Force her to comply to his...
MissDiagnosis replied to RNTadaaaa's topic in School
The schools my kids go to only require a parent signature for OTC meds. The school nurse can give 3 doses of the schools supply (with a parent signature), after that the parent has to supply the...
Just kill them with kindness. Ignore their rude comments and focus on yourself and doing what you need to do to pass the program. I'm sorry you're dealing with this. My cohort wasn't like this. We all...
I've been told this, by random people and close friends. A select few think I'm not a real nurse bc I don't hold a degree in nursing and my LPN program was 11 months long. I quickly remind them that...
I just got my license on 10/22. It's good until March and then I have to renew it. I also hold a single state and then one for the eNLC. My state upgraded to the compact one automatically so I'm...
MissDiagnosis replied to Alexisanne293's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
In my area LPN's can work in postpartum if they can find a hospital that's still willing to hire an LPN. Some hospitals in some states will hire LPN's to work in the OR for c-sections with assisting...
MissDiagnosis replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School
The way I see it is at some point my child has to know how to manage his allergies and asthma on his own. Realistically, I can't be with him all of the time. He's 9 and is very aware of what he needs...