AntFlip7395

AntFlip7395

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  1. Rets LPN's Starting April 2008.

    AntFlip7395 replied to MomWifeNursePractioner's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am a 2007 RETS RN grad...so I'll give you a *bump* Congrats on getting into the program and good

  2. Do you have CNAs in your ICU?

    AntFlip7395 replied to bridgfor428's topic in MICU, SICU

    No nursing assistants in my ICU. Our unit manager said we could have one-if we give up an RN. I don't know about you all, but as useful as a tech could be, I'd rather have the licensed

  3. LPN job near ohio line

    AntFlip7395 replied to 4x4country's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I live in Ohio, but used to work as an LPN in Indiana about 10 years ago. I had no trouble getting duly licensed, however, my initial licensure was in Ohio. From what I understand, Ohio is more...

  4. LPN's just glorified nurse aids in LTC? Huh?

    AntFlip7395 replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't know how this works in all states, but the Ohio board of nursing states: "A licensed practical nurse may delegate only at the direction of the registered nurse and if all the conditions for...

  5. ICU nurse to pt ratio "norm" on your unit?

    AntFlip7395 replied to Natef26's topic in MICU, SICU

    Very good question, my unit deals with the same problem on a regular basis and in fact, the whole hospital has had such a high census lately we've been taking "only bed available patients" because...

  6. ICU nurse to pt ratio "norm" on your unit?

    AntFlip7395 replied to Natef26's topic in General Nursing

    Very good question, my unit deals with the same problem on a regular basis and in fact, the whole hospital has had such a high census lately we've been taking "only bed available patients" because...

  7. New GPN needs advice

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

    Well, first of all, take a deep breath and relax. It is normal to feel the way you do. My first LPN job (mind you this was more than 10 years ago) was a charge nurse on 3-11 with CNAs of my own age...

  8. rets tech

    AntFlip7395 replied to mistydave's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Congrats, jjt! I really had no doubts that you would

  9. Challenging the LVN board

    AntFlip7395 replied to anaranjo81's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In some states, RN students may challenge the LPN/LVN boards after completing the first year, however, in your current position as an MA, I am certain that you cannot. In order to take a state board...

  10. rets tech

    AntFlip7395 replied to mistydave's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Congratulations on making it through and good luck on the boards! :balloons: The bottom line here is studying and paying attention and this would be the case at any school, so if an opportunity comes...

  11. Can LPNs make assesments??

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

    I can only speak from my experience. I was an LPN for 10 years and when I worked telemetry, I did my own initial assessments and an RN was to co-sign. In addition, an RN was required to do an...

  12. Looking for first job

    AntFlip7395 replied to GoBucks RN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    As a new grad RN you should have your pick of almost any position out there. You just need to start applying to the places that interest you the most. I live in SW Ohio, so I am not familiar with what...

  13. Need LPN job

    AntFlip7395 replied to Medsport's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I don't live in your area, so I don't have know what places you could try, but let me ask you this. Are you going in person to fill out applications? I think it really shows initiative and interest on...

  14. Job and school, need advice....

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

    If your family is able to financially survive without you working this job, my advice would be to give your two weeks notice and respectfully quit. It doesn't sound like your place of employment is a...

  15. Pay Rates In Ohio For New Grads.

    AntFlip7395 replied to dark10gable's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I work at Kettering Medical Center in Dayton. My current base rate is $24/hr with a shift diff of 10% after 3 pm. My weekend rate is $30/hr. However, I have worked for them for the last 6 years and...

  16. What was your firdt LPN/LVN job?

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

    My first job was in a small Indiana town, making $11.40 an hour. It was a LTC facility and I was split between intermediate and skilled care. It seems like a lifetime

  17. New Nursing Grad

    AntFlip7395 replied to adason07's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Saunders is a good choice, also Kaplan is good for strategies. I also like Sylvia Rayfield, if you google that name, you'll come up with the website and you can order their review

  18. If you don't mind me asking....

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

    I was 26 when I started working as an LPN and currently 36 years old working as an

  19. Can't find LPN program HELP

    AntFlip7395 replied to boyer79's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It depends on what your definition of "good" is. Would it help you once you go back to school one day for your RN? To some degree, yes, but not in terms of transfer credit. RMA classes are not on a...

  20. Can't find LPN program HELP

    AntFlip7395 replied to boyer79's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Somebody correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think there are any online programs existing to prepare you to become an LPN. There are online programs that assist LPNs to become RNs. LPN programs...

  21. New to Nursing Questions....

    AntFlip7395 replied to SassyNurseInTraining's topic in Ohio Nursing

    HESI is a standardized exam that some schools use as an exit test from a nursing program and it is also used to determine the likelihood of passing the NCLEX. Some schools also factor the score into...

  22. I passed!

    AntFlip7395 replied to AntFlip7395's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I was working as an LPN at Kettering Medical Center and I am obligated for one year since they paid for part of my education. I currently work on a cardiac tele floor, but I may transfer to CCU....

  23. Application to test going before the board.

    AntFlip7395 replied to LolaSPN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I wish I knew what to tell you. If I were you, I would keep studying a little every day (if you aren't already) and start bugging the board after the meeting, like maybe once a week until you get an...

  24. words of encouragement for someone who failed

    AntFlip7395 replied to go_gurl!'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hang in there, it will happen. There is a nurse where I work that took NCLEX three times before she passed. She's a fine nurse. It's just impossible to be completely prepared, they can throw any...

  25. Miami Valley Hospital ETC???

    AntFlip7395 replied to gam3rchic's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I work on a tele floor at Kettering, and though I haven't dealt with any street people, the population that visits KMC is slowly changing. While many patients range from middle class to upper class in...