londonflo

londonflo

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  1. Why can't she just say..."I need a job but not in nursing" and go find
  2. I never interpreted "an individualized program to be like a horserace the faster you complete the program, the less you will pay." I thought an individualized program would be tailored to YOU...
  3. Nursing School Physical

    Your visit with that doctor was to see what was wrong. Your physical for nursing school is to say what is
  4. Nursing School Physical

    Please relax..these 'back to schools are innocuous. No worry. I applaud you for your description of what you CAN do! That is your focus! Bring your vaccination record to your physical exam or...
  5. Nursing School Physical

    Our nursing physicals for school were pretty cursory. Is symptomatic treatment helping? can you hold a pencil, use two hands to draw something up in a syringe? May be is NOT actual. Do...
  6. Re-entry into workforce after 1 year break. Help!

    My husband is now in the hospital and I retired from nursing in 2017. He figured out on his own how to disconnect his NG, and unplug his IV pump from the wall for a walk. I have not told anyone I am a...
  7. Phasing Out ADN?

    A baccalaureate degree is representative of a well rounded, educated person. This includes identifying an idea to study, investigating resources, identifying the research question, and presenting your...
  8. Re-entry into workforce after 1 year break. Help!

    That is so exciting! You will do fine, with whatever job position you
  9. I was just on the website and I saw nothing about a CNA to LPN program. Please guide me to that information Here's what happens if you trust Florida
  10. Stay in the program even after you graduate??? Why would you need a 'refresher' if you just graduated fulfilling the school's graduation
  11. My comment is not a given, but most schools react when the first LPN NCLEX score is in the toilet, not wait until the next 2 years are in the toilet. which leads to probation . ..They do not have an...
  12. Probation means they are in the death
  13. I could not find them on the Florida Board of Nursing site of NCLEX pass rates . I think your instinct is
  14. Re-entry into workforce after 1 year break. Help!

    Did you work as an RN while traveling? Travel
  15. Help with Care Plans

    Then your nursing professors/educators and you did a good job in instilling in you the ability to see a nursing "diagnosis" when you see a problem. When you see someone with an "ineffective...
  16. Capscare LPN to ADN bridge

    https://mbon.maryland.gov/Pages/Capscare-Academy-Graduates-1220.aspx
  17. CCNE is programmatic
  18. Sometimes it is not best to call attention to yourself by saying you need an adjustment to the schedule that is sent out in May, but you cannot be there in August/September. That being said you can...
  19. What about other health care professional programs that require the same pre-requisites? Respiratory therapy, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Radiation Therapist, Radiology...
  20. The exams are not to help you with your practice in later years...more to establish you have a foundation to build upon. Professionals (like NPs) need to be able to source pertinent material,...
  21. Help

    Was missing class, arriving late already a problem? May be drafting a sincere letter about how you will solve any late arrival or missing a class (childcare in place with an alternate childcare plan...
  22. The problem is Aspen is not providing a quality education (as cited by the Arizona BON) for the teach out. According to the most recent censure by the AZ BON they are passing everyone...not failing...
  23. If you look at the exterior of the catheter, you will see the manufacturer's name. Google their site. They will have a section for "Health Care Practitioners" that will fill you in on their...
  24. Rocky Start/Orientation and Nurse Confidence

    I am not trying to hijack this thread but I think in the last month I have read a minimum of 10 posts from RNs wanting to get out of nursing. We all probably feel like that at some time but few can...
  25. Rocky Start/Orientation and Nurse Confidence

    This is a totally off the wall suggestion, but have looked around your area for "nursing hiring fairs"? Like at the local nursing ADN/BSN school or established hospital. With students graduating now,...