sarajasmine replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
I was an LPN for 3 yrs before I received my RN. I believe their are needs for all levels of Nursing. As an RN, I have also worked with some outstanding LPN's! Being an LPN landed a strong foundation...
I can TOTALLY relate to you! In most cases, if the family members are actually Nurses-most are not bedside nurses(most are Nurse's aides)...if they are, they would understand the priorities and the...
I don't know how long you've been in Nursing, but I understand 'Burnout'! I've been in Nursing for 27 yrs. One option is to work for an agency-different assignments. Occassionally, you want to work...
sarajasmine replied to sloppyeyes's topic in General Nursing
Who cares about the staffing coodinator? You deal with elderly patients who can't fight off germs...plus, how can you do your job well if you're sick? You also expose co-workers to any illness that...
I'm a 1984 ASN grad and re-enrolling in the BSN program. I've taken several tests through Excelsior and CLEP and I believe you get a Pass or fail grade. Contact Excelsior for
Excelsior offers the option of testing vs courses. I'm a 1984 Grad of the A.S.N. program. I was an LPN prior to that. I realized that I was doing almost everything that the RN's were doing except...
I am a 1984 graduate of Excelsior(formerly NY Regents College). I earned my LPN in 1982. I worked along new BSN grads that never even inserted a catheter! I am in the process of going back to...
I am an RN with an A.S.N degree. I've worked as an RN for over 25 years. I almost finished my BSN, but had to drop out due to financial and family issues. As far as salary, not much difference. As...
sarajasmine replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing
I'm the person who originally posted this-seen many deviations from the original topic. I used to be a CNA and a LPN and can relate to those issues. I also happen to have an Excellent CMA at our...
sarajasmine replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing
non-nurses calling themselves nurses -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Concerning the CNA at my child's school.... Yes, she admininisters meds to kids...
sarajasmine replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing
To-Roy F. I was the person who originally posted this message-it was concerning Nursing Assistants calling themselves "Nurses" which they are not. They don't have the education to do a Nursing...
I've taken some clep exams along with RCD-used to be EC. They provide very acurate study guides from what I remember-with references from texts you can bollow from the library or or purchase fairly...
sarajasmine replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing
That's about as bad as my situation or WORSE! Can you turn HER into the BON for imposters? That's just scarey! How did she come to that title? The doctor could be facing charges as
sarajasmine replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing
I did contact the BON-who said they can not prosecute unless this CNA actually signs her name as "RN" or "LVN". Another way would be if more than just myself, heard her refer to herself as a "Nurse"...