PollywogNP ADN, BSN, MSN, LPN, NP

And the ones that made the complaint did not pull out their cellphone to take a picture of you asleep?.... Why not? Where is the proof? We all carry our cellphones no matter what the policy is, there are cellphones everywhere! Lomg time ago nig...

That’s exactly what I was going to say! The tuition is about $2500 per semester or less. My daughter got her paramedic at Valencia last year. That LPN school sound like a For Profit school judging form the cost of tuition. Do they accept anyone ...

What is HDFS?

CNA is short program less than one semester or a couple months. Radiology Tech is an associate degree with similar prerequisite courses as nursing.

Back in the 1980s, “STAT Banana”, for low potassium! There was a RED phone with no dial that was a direct line to switchboard for codes & other emergencies. I debated using it to call the kitchen for the banana. Back in the 1980s, “ST...

I have never heard being fired is reportable to BON in any state I have had license. What would be the purpose?

What is challenge method LVN?

Show us your math.

5PM to 9AM is 16 hours, that you must be available but you would only get paid for 8 hours? Is that even legal? Are you going to have to do admissions after 5 pm or just if pt calls? Do you earn sick leave or PTO?

Continue to politely decline. She is ignoring you and her response that “you’re perfect to precept” is a smoke screen. Be emphatic that you are still learning ( typically new nurses have about 2 year learning curve. ) Clearly state you decline....

You can’t have BSN as part of your name. You need to change it.

You already have BSN? Or are prenursing student?

It might be your school. I taught in 3 different programs and skills checklists certain procedures must be performed or it was a failure.

What’s the purpose of this question?

Just recently went to optometrist for eye exam. No one asked for identifier besides first, last name. It was thru VA. The doc asked how I qualified for VA health care, first weird question. Cuz I was Navy Nurse. Then he says so last visit was Februar...

OK back to this issue, you had a class that talked about medications as you mentioned. Taught by professor Y (focus on medication classes, not medication names); What was the name of this course? What is your explanation that in your ADN progra...

What is a “Lean Board”? And morning huddle?

No

Well students may think they are reliable but many faculty view them as popularity contest, kinds like homecoming king/queen thing!

I’m going to say this sounds like a for profit program based on just description of the courses & description of faculty doing a variety of things. OP, how long has this program been in existence? What’s the NCLEX pass rate?

I have to agree with HoneyBee & Londonflo. I started as an LPN, back in the late 70’s, LPNs were the Med nurses for an entire unit! We made Med cards, gave meds by various routes; oral, subq,IM, rectal, vaginal, Ng etc. Now I am really confused! ...

Actually no, I do not agree and yeah I checked my ratings which were good but they can be biased and they are not considered reliable.

Hey thanks for your reply. Your answers sound reasonable.Your initial post sounded disjointed & emotional but these answers sound logical. I need to go attend family event but will return later. I have worked with crappy professors that did bare ...

Well I’m still waiting for your response to these questions. You replied to others that posted after I did. Let’s hear your answers. Let’s say I’m playing Devil’s Advocate. FYI former faculty, taught 10 years In BSN program, taught in ADN & at ...

What is non linear course strategy? Failing a course by 1-4 points, do you mean one actual point or percentage points? For example if there are 1000 possible points but your average is 75%, it means you failed to earn 250 points to earn the maxi...