sarajasmine

sarajasmine

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  1. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    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...

  2. How to deal with those family members who are "nurses"?

    sarajasmine replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  3. I don't think I can do this anymore...

    sarajasmine replied to mc3's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  4. Am I too sick 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...

  5. Excelsior Credit By Examination

    sarajasmine replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in Online Distance Learning

    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

  6. Excelsior College- almost seems too easy

    sarajasmine replied to SweettartRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    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...

  7. Excelsior College- almost seems too easy

    sarajasmine replied to SweettartRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    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...

  8. Accepted to an ADN and BSN school. Which one to choose?

    sarajasmine replied to jtan52's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    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...

  9. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    sarajasmine posted a topic in General Nursing

    The school district my child goes to has a CNA in the school clinic, who refers to herself as "The school Nurse". I thought she was either an LVN or RN until last week when she had me come pick up my...

  10. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    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...

  11. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    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...

  12. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    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...

  13. passed CPNE!!

    sarajasmine replied to nurse1717's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations!! As a graduate of Regents College(now Excelsior) I know how excited you are-that is not an easy

  14. Clep Tests

    sarajasmine replied to tobrea's topic in Online Distance Learning

    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...

  15. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    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

  16. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    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"...

  17. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    sarajasmine replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing

    I think the big issue here is REALLY that people who are NOT Nurses are CALLING themselves Nurses. I understand CMA's have quite a bit more experience than Nursing

  18. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    sarajasmine replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing

    The person I'm talking about is a Nursing Assistant-NOT an

  19. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    sarajasmine replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing

    Thank ALL of you for your support and posts!! I still haven't finished reading them all yet!-The main concern I have is what most of you have said...a child OR a teacher could be improperly assessed...

  20. Is anyone else uncomfortable with this?

    sarajasmine replied to jill48's topic in General Nursing

    See my post under non-nurses calling themselves a nurse. I'm not saying she or he is calling themselves a nurse but, I think the patient's just assume the person who is passing meds are a nurse! Of...

  21. How do you deal with ICU superiority complex?

    sarajasmine replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for over 20 yrs, mostly in ICU. I've worked as a staff nurse, and agency/contract nurse most recently. I definitly understand there can be "ATTITUDES" with some of the ICU staff....

  22. Local Travel assignments

    sarajasmine posted a topic in Travel

    I am a nurse with over 22 yrs experience-I have been working for a local agency which has been very good until the last couple of months...keep ketting cancelled due to low census or staff filling the...

  23. LPN to RN through testing?

    sarajasmine replied to mc3's topic in General Nursing

    I went through an LPN program in FL-1 yr in length and rec'd A.S. Cert. I worked as an LPN for 2 yrs and went back through Regents College-Now Excelsior College. I took some courses through...

  24. Single Mom Travellers?

    sarajasmine replied to ERRN629's topic in Travel

    I too am a single Mom who would like to know about traveling with kids. I have a 7 yr old and the only thing that would seem possible is to home-school during travel assignments. There are lots of...

  25. Info on supplemental health care

    sarajasmine replied to franken's topic in Travel

    I worked for supplemental Healthcare on a local travel contract. They were great- until I fractured my ankle (not on the job) and I suddenly found myself homeless with a 5 yr old child and no...