PiperLPN

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  1. New Grad Job Positions Anywhere in America

    PiperLPN replied to dedicate's topic in General Nursing

    For some reason new grads have a tough time - at first. I have a friend who went from LPN to RN and it took a year to get a hospital job. She just kept doing her LTC job until it finally came...

  2. Unsafe Nurse - what can be done?

    PiperLPN posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I worked wiith a PRN nurse who had been fired for not giving meds to patients and throwing them away instead. I worked behind her once and found a bunch of pills in the sharps container (her MO at...

  3. Unsafe Nurse - what can be done?

    PiperLPN replied to PiperLPN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Some people just shouldn't be nurses. Thanks very much for sharing your story. FYI: The investigation on this nurse is

  4. Unsafe Nurse - what can be done?

    PiperLPN replied to PiperLPN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thanks for your support, I feel better about it now, and you are 100% right - patients comes

  5. Unsafe Nurse - what can be done?

    PiperLPN replied to PiperLPN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes, it's still going on, according to nurses that still work

  6. Unsafe Nurse - what can be done?

    PiperLPN replied to PiperLPN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You are so wise and that summary just put the fine point and why I just reported the situation to the state. I feel a huge weight off my shoulders now. Thank you all for your

  7. Unsafe Nurse - what can be done?

    PiperLPN replied to PiperLPN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thanks, I just needed to hear that. The whistleblower always becomes the bad guy, and that's the chance I'll have to

  8. Does night work increase blood pressure?

    PiperLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been working the night shift for several months and I love it. I'm wondering, though, if it's causing my blood pressure to go up? Has anyone else had this problem? If so, how did you deal...

  9. Does night work increase blood pressure?

    PiperLPN replied to PiperLPN's topic in General Nursing

    My BP is so high, 153/98. It goes down after a few nights of sleep but it has me worried. I wonder if I work 2 night shifts and the rest days, if that would help? Any thoughts

  10. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    PiperLPN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Hi, I desperately need a LPN-RN distance program. Where is Pratt?

  11. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    PiperLPN replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana State University

    Thanks again. I guess I'm ready to sign up. You are a kind and generous person and probably a good nurse Your input is invaluable. Have a good

  12. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    PiperLPN replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana State University

    Great news. I'm in! How long, all together, is it taking you to complete your BSN? And is the clinical the same as nursing school clinical, with other students with you? Do you get to pick the...

  13. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    PiperLPN replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana State University

    Thanks so much Chaxanmom. What is the incentive for a preceptor to take on a student? Do they get CEU's? I would LOVE to have a clincial at John Hopkins. I'm in southern Delaware but it would be...

  14. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    PiperLPN replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana State University

    Hi, can you please tell me how did it go for you setting up clinical sites/preceptors. That is my only roadblock right now to signing up with ISU. Thanks!

  15. ISU FAQ thread

    PiperLPN replied to chaxanmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Has anyone gone through clinicals yet? I'd like to know what it's like and how long it takes?

  16. Passed CPNE in Utica- nice test site

    PiperLPN replied to farfalla22's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for the great info. Have a great

  17. Distance Learning - I'm all ears....

    PiperLPN replied to raiderz1973's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That's a heck of alot less stressful than the CPNE w/Excelsior. I just have to check to see if Delaware accepts ISU, I don't think so. I live in Delaware but may someday go back to California. CA...

  18. Distance Learning - I'm all ears....

    PiperLPN replied to raiderz1973's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Do you have to take the CPNE at the end? That's the scariest part of all this, for me.

  19. Passed CPNE in Utica- nice test site

    PiperLPN replied to farfalla22's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi, I'm thinking about EC but terrified of the CPNE. What was good about Utica? And how did you handle your nerves?

  20. LPN to RN 1+1 program doesn't exist for experienced LPN's

    PiperLPN replied to Roozeyk's topic in LPN to RN

    Hi, I'm proud to be an LPN but I still want the RN. How's it going with EC? I really don't want to sit in a classroom anymore but I'm also terrified of the CNEP. Let me know your thoughts,

  21. lpn wanting to earn my rn

    PiperLPN replied to kelly51480's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi, I'm in Delaware but I'm from San Mateo, California. Some day I might go back to care for elderly parents, so I was wondering if California accepts RN grads from ISU? I know they are not...

  22. lpn wanting to earn my rn

    PiperLPN replied to kelly51480's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm in Delaware. What is TCN? (I know I will embarrass myself). I'm most concerned about the cost and the CPNE. Where do you take the CPNE, what's it like, etc. Thanks

  23. LPN-RN bridge program that only requires 3 Nur Classes?

    PiperLPN replied to bobs201's topic in LPN to RN

    Hi, How many clinical days/hours did you have in addition to these three classes?

  24. Legitimate LPN-RN online program

    PiperLPN replied to Sunshyne2008's topic in Online Distance Learning

    SuesquatchRN, How long did it take you to complete your degree at EC? I'm very interested in EC for LPN to RN. Also, was the CPNE very difficult, and how long does it take?

  25. Aides Passing Meds

    PiperLPN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My friend works at an LTC that is training aides to pass meds. They are not allowed to do narcs, finger sticks, or shots. Any thoughts on this? And is it