LVN_Flower
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I worked in a SNF years ago, and as I was sitting at the nurses station when a family member (grand daughter) came to the nurses station crying and complaining that her grandmother told her she didn't get her morning medications. And demanded to know who the nurse was that didn't give the medication. At first, I was like what room is she in? and then when I realized she was my patient, I then said "I'm the nurse, and I gave the medication", so I was confused. My charge nurse stepped in and said, "hold on, let's look at the MAR" which we all did, and saw that I had signed for the medication. But I knew I had given the medication because I spoke to the patient at that time. And the patient took the medication, I watched her take it. and I told the grand daughter this. But the grand daughter was so sure that I did not medicate her that she was angry that I was "lying". After the charge nurse did some digging, we found that the patient has Alzheimer and in fact "Forgot" that the medication was given to her. That was my last day. I never went back. NO MA'AM!
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Lots of studying, reading, tests etc. but you will get through it just fine! Keep your eye on the prize! I have a friend who struggled in this program, but she is an RN now and working through a registry as an RN making Covid pay! something like $80-$100/hr. You will get through this, its way better than going through the lottery and waiting years to get into an RN program here in California! I'm in this program, about to finish Pharmacology. its tough, but so worth it! You made the right move by joining this program! good luck!
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Hi all! I applied to Fresno City LVN-RN bridge, didn't get selected. I gave up. After stressing out over the stupid TEAS and lottery, I decided to enroll in the LVN-RN bridge at International College of Health Science. I'm in the program now to become an RN. My expected grad date will be in November 2022. For those who are waiting years to get in, just check out ICHS.edu seriously, you're losing RN kind of money for every year that you're not an RN. This school is accredited, online/hybrid. I am in the pharmacology, next month, I will begin MedSurg/Psych Nursing. Just look into this program, you won't regret it. It is pricey compared to Fresno City tuition, its $36k. You can challenge fundamentals and pharmacology and move right into Medsurg if you pass. Your tuition will be atleast $5k less. For me, $36k for the program is worth it, because once I get the RN license, I will be making three times the amount, or close to it! I can pay that tuition off in a year or less. LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE and keep your eyes on the prize! I would recommend this program. It is 15 months if you do not test out. and I believe, 8 months if you pass Fundamentals/Pharmacology. Trust me, it is worth it. I applied to Fresno City one time, and Madera Center 1 time. I didn't bother with Gurnick. I can't stand the stupid TEAS! my score was low, but it was still passing. My GPA was in the high 3's (I got all A's in my science classes). My competitors who had better TEAS/GPA scores didn't even get in because of the stupid lottery. So, instead of applying, reapplying, and waiting years to get in and being disappointed, I just decided ICHS was a better route for me, personally. I may have to travel to Florida for clinicals, but with the covid rates, it could change. But still, I would rather get my license sooner than later, as I have wasted years waiting around to get accepted into an RN program in California.
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Hi all! Has anyone taken the LVN-RN bridge program at ICHS? if so, how was the mid term for Pharmacology? are the questions similar to the Sherpath questions? How many calculations questions are on the mid term? Are the questions similar to the powerpoints that the instructor goes over? Any tips/advice/suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
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What happened? After the information session, I felt like it was a Nigerian scam.
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Essential school of nursing is not fully accredited. It is “approved” still on probationary stage. There’s a difference between accredited and approved.
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Essential school of nursing is not fully accredited. It is “approved” still on probationary stage. There’s a difference between accredited and approved.
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