AntFlip7395

AntFlip7395

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  1. beta strep??

    AntFlip7395 replied to twinmomoftwins's topic in General Nursing

    Since you have a UTI, I'm going to assume the offending organism is Streptococcus agalactiae, otherwise known as Group B Streptococcus. It is considered beta-hemolytic because when cultured to a sheep...

  2. OK to push Dig IV without a monitor?

    AntFlip7395 replied to KarangRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I have seen Digoxin po switched to IV form for patients that were NPO, just for maintenance purposes, however, this was in a hospital setting. What is the reason the patient needs IV Dig? Is it a...

  3. Looking Into Lpn Program

    AntFlip7395 replied to brighteyes122170's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    For an entrance exam you could review basic concepts of math, science, and English. There are no online courses for LPNs because you need clinical experiences. You may be able to take college level...

  4. Rets Tech entrance exam

    AntFlip7395 replied to LoveMyBoston08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I entered the LPN-RN program in April 2006. The minimum score for the HESI entrance exam at RETs at that time was 900, but I think they did lower the standard to 800. I thought the exam was pretty...

  5. Boards - Do I qualify to take the exam

    AntFlip7395 replied to Palexa3934's topic in Ohio Nursing

    If I were you, I'd call the Ohio board of nursing, as they should have the most definitive answer to your question. I would think that you should be able to take NCLEX, but since it has been 10 years,...

  6. I passed!

    AntFlip7395 posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    I passed NCLEX=RN!!!

  7. Anyone know if Sinclair has a waiting list for LPN to RN???

    AntFlip7395 replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Ohio Nursing

    As far as I know, Sinclair still has an LPN to RN transition program. When I applied over two years ago, they only admitted 10 LPN students in per year in the spring semester. If I remember correctly,...

  8. Lpn's working ER

    AntFlip7395 replied to Arky's topic in General Nursing

    Meanness, as you put it, can certainly go both ways. If you mean that some RNs view themselves as superior and act as such towards LPNs, yes there are some. However, when I was an LPN, I rarely had...

  9. LPN's and PICC's

    AntFlip7395 replied to MarcyLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    PICC certification allows the nurse to insert PICC lines. If I am not mistaken, this is only allowable within the RN scope of practice after specialty training and examination approved by the...

  10. LPNs Supervising RNs

    AntFlip7395 replied to aloha551's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I learned my assessment skills as an LPN. I live in the state of Ohio and unfortunately the LPN scope of practice is very limited, therefore it was well worth it for me to go back to be an RN. Do I...

  11. RN responsibilities in LTC

    AntFlip7395 replied to saraltx's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My apologies to the original poster, but I have to address this. IF you have offended anyone? Isn't it more than obvious that you have offended many people? It seems that being offensive is exactly...

  12. ICUs being used as babysitters for Behav Health units

    AntFlip7395 replied to racing-mom4's topic in MICU, SICU

    I know all too well what you mean. My MSICU is the 1st pick to get all ODs/suicide attempts/ETOH W/D patients. The other ICUs will not take them unless we are full. With the weather turning warmer,...

  13. New agency nurse, please help!!

    AntFlip7395 replied to megan0321's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm in agreement with Trauma. I don't want to say that you won't succeed, and certainly you made a good point in that knowing where to find the answers is critical. However, I've done agency and I can...

  14. Stressed and Depressed Graduate to Be

    AntFlip7395 replied to shining_star28463's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Check with your state BON, but I was under the impression that ALL nursing programs, be it practical or registered, MUST have a certain number of clinical hours in OB/PEDS. It is somewhat problematic...

  15. LPN newbie...what's the situation?

    AntFlip7395 replied to milani888's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in Ohio, so I am not sure about Arizona. If it is anything like California, from what I understand, hospital jobs for LPNs are scarce. You may be able to pick up shifts as a caregiver, in a...

  16. LPN Petition to Take RN Boards

    AntFlip7395 replied to withasmilelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I must agree with the majority of posters. I graduated from an LPN-RN bridge program last year and while I didn't learn anything really new in terms of skills, it helped to solidify theory,...

  17. New ED nurses who "know it all"

    AntFlip7395 replied to rnflie's topic in Emergency

    A protocol is a list of orders, that is your validation. Medical committees meet and decide what they want on these lists of orders. Starting an IV in ER would no more be considered an independent...

  18. Question about LPN's & Schooling

    AntFlip7395 replied to studentb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LPN programs typically range from 9 months to 2 years. Will you learn everything you need to know in 15 months? No, that comes with time and on the job training and experience. All any school will...

  19. LPN job with no experience?

    AntFlip7395 replied to turtle rain's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Although the CNA experience would benefit you, it won't affect your ability to get hired as an LPN. Once you have your nursing license, you should have many job offers, excluding those that want...

  20. Thinking about LVN/LPN program, but....

    AntFlip7395 replied to mrsjmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The answer to your question lies in what you ultimately hope to accomplish. My advice to you would be to go for your RN. There is nothing wrong with becoming an LPN, please don't misunderstand me. But...

  21. timid new grad LPN

    AntFlip7395 replied to fozziebear's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No, you aren't hopeless. It is normal to feel scared, however, this will never get any better unless you actually do enter the "real world" of nursing, as you put it. My advice is to start applying,...

  22. New LPN, interested in/worried abour EXCELSIOR

    AntFlip7395 replied to Priddyeyez's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Also, as a new LPN, Excelsior MAY not work out as well as you think. It sounds great, in theory, to do distance learning. However, as a new nurse you don't have the benefit of experience and clinical...

  23. Domestic Violence By Threat 123 years ago

    AntFlip7395 replied to thumpermac's topic in Ohio Nursing

  24. Anyone going or graduated Sinclair Dayton,Oh?

    AntFlip7395 replied to tuscanhopes's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Unfortunately, people have their preconceived notions and believe the rumors. One day, RETS will have a better reputation, but they'll have to work for it. I graduated from RETS RN program last year...

  25. Help! LTC laws and ratios

    AntFlip7395 replied to erica_pn's topic in Ohio Nursing

    As to your first question, to date and as far as I know, there are no mandatory nurse:patient ratios in the state of Ohio. Not for LTC, nor acute care. Someone please correct me if I am wrong about...