Gingerbell BSN, RN

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    Decreased Na and Lithium Toxicity

    Gingerbell replied to Gingerbell's topic in General Students

    Thanks! I find if I truly understand a concept, I can pass any test! I don't do well on the premise of "just know that it does this". Let me know what you find out too! Do you Hesi for your clinical...
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    Decreased Na and Lithium Toxicity

    Gingerbell replied to Gingerbell's topic in General Students

    Ah yes, now the diuretic contraindication makes sense too! I just had an "ah hah" moment, lol.
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    Decreased Na and Lithium Toxicity

    Gingerbell replied to Gingerbell's topic in General Students

    I read that too but I still didn't get it. Now I think I do tho ... read my other post and tell me what you think!
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    Decreased Na and Lithium Toxicity

    Gingerbell replied to Gingerbell's topic in General Students

    Ok, I think I've got it! Lithium is a salt therefore the body absorbs more Lithium than it normally would when hyponatremia is present to replace the sodium deficit. If I am wrong PLEASE correct...
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    When did it become ok to put someone down because they are NOT an RN?

    Gingerbell posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When did it become ok to put someone down because they are NOT an RN? Mothers day with the family, everyone was sitting around the table. I chose this opportunity to announce that after 2 years of...
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    Medical Assistants to replace RN's?

    Gingerbell replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    Perfectly stated.
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    LPN school: wasted a year of my life

    Gingerbell replied to dulcemorena's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Awww ... I'm so sorry you are having such a hard time of it. Just know that your LPN was not a waste of time. I took the LVN route because it was actually a shorter route to my RN-BSN. There are many...
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    When did it become ok to put someone down because they are NOT an RN?

    Gingerbell replied to Gingerbell's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    wow! just by your attitude alone, i can tell you're going to be an excellent nurse! nursing at any level is so rewarding ... your going to love it! by the way ... i have no regrets for the path i...
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    When did it become ok to put someone down because they are NOT an RN?

    Gingerbell replied to Gingerbell's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ummm ... ok,
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    Would you repeat your LPN year again?

    Gingerbell replied to litebrightgirl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yup ... I would! It never hurts to refresh and solidify your nursing knowledge at any level. I recently went to a refresher course with my BFF because she hasn't passed her boards yet. I felt it was...
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    When did it become ok to put someone down because they are NOT an RN?

    Gingerbell replied to Gingerbell's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was just looking through some of my old posts and came across this one I made over 2 years ago .... it made me laugh because of where I am now! UPDATE: With 2 plus years under my belt as an LVN and...
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    LVN to BSN university ot phoenix

    Gingerbell replied to miya.denise's topic in School, College Programs

    I am in this program in Modesto (CA) and LOVE IT! It is not some easy online program. You MUST go to class AND you MUST be serious about your learning and study hard. After every class you take a...
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    PLEASE HELP .... Cardiac Tel Interview!

    Gingerbell posted a topic in Cardiac

    Hello all .... I'm in desperate need of some help and advice. I just got the call that a major hospital in my area wants to interview me for a position on the Cardiac Telemetry Floor. Cardiology is...
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    Need Pregnancy/Job Advice...

    Gingerbell posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I need some advice. I am a new LVN grad and just started orientation for my first job as a nurse. The problem, I am also 3 1/2 months pregnant and my employer does not know. It was on the advice of a...
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    No luck in finding Nursing job.

    Gingerbell replied to brotherbear's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ahahahaha, nope I didnt notice that! :uhoh21: So much for my observation skills,
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    No luck in finding Nursing job.

    Gingerbell replied to brotherbear's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm not sure where you're from, but I'm from CA and I can definitely say there are a ton of jobs out there for a new LVN grad. I have had my license in hand for just over a month, been on 14...
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    I.V. Cert. Question

    Gingerbell posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    For those of you who have their additional I.V. certifications, how long did it take for it to show up on your online license verification? I am aware that it wont be on my actual license card until I...
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    I think I blew my interview!

    Gingerbell replied to nurse2bmom's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think interviews are like NCLEX in a way . . . the more you think you bombed it, the better you actually did on it. For every interview I thought I bombed out on, I have been offered the position....
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    I.V. Cert. Question

    Gingerbell replied to Gingerbell's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yea, Im in CA. It would be nice if I could just show my employer my own certificate. I hate depending on someone else for my business to get done, especially when a ball gets dropped! So any good job...
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    When did it become ok to put someone down because they are NOT an RN?

    Gingerbell replied to Gingerbell's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey everybody, thank you for all the wonderful support and personal stories, it has helped me so much. I thought I would just add one last closing note on this thread. For a job (career) that I was...
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    How far did everyone travel for clinical practice?

    Gingerbell replied to Sensoria17's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I had clinicals that were 10 minutes away and others that were over an hour away (through stop & go traffic and a toll bridge). But I would have gone as far as it took to become a nurse! It's sooo...
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    LPN/LVN Additional Certifications

    Gingerbell replied to antidote's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Silly question maybe, but is there any extra certifications related to being a diabeties educator (as a
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    I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    Gingerbell replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Three classmates of mine have passed with 89 questions (this month). Of those three, one thought the test was easy and the other two were sure they had failed. Keep in mind, easy to one person is hard...
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    When did it become ok to put someone down because they are NOT an RN?

    Gingerbell replied to Gingerbell's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You are so right! Normally I'm not the praise seeker either, but I thought that this time I really worked hard, so why not toot my own horn just a little. People did ask, but I was the one who chose...
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    When did it become ok to put someone down because they are NOT an RN?

    Gingerbell replied to Gingerbell's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    aaaaaahahahahahahahaha, I soooo needed