mimismom

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1. LPN to RN-finally finished!

   mimismom replied to DarlinNurseRed's topic in LPN-RN

   I am doing my core and will apply for Bridge program in may 2007. Do I really want it. I am a LVN in Texas and make $17.50 an hour. Do I want to do it on campus or online? QUESTIONS!!!!!!!!!!!

2. Anyone ever think they made a mistake?

   mimismom replied to lisalpn06's topic in LPN-RN

   you will do ok. The RN builds on your LPN. If you have the basics it will work it self out. Get one of your classmates to work with. It will help. Just relax it will be ok

3. WOW....just wow

   mimismom replied to PRAY4MEPLS's topic in LPN/LVN

   It varies fi you get a facility that is (hard up) they will orient you as little has possible. You have to like the staff you work with if not the stress will drive you out. The pay isnt everything. Its not worth working in a place you are uneasy ...

4. Career Change

   mimismom replied to cathy54's topic in LPN/LVN

   I would go Home Health if your are a calm laid back person. Hospital is a rat race anymore. Home Health how ever is a feast or fantum with clients. A lot of hospitals are going computer charting thats nice but you never get to sit down and almost ...

5. First job jitters!!! Need Help??!!!!

   mimismom replied to Laught3r's topic in LPN/LVN

   You will do fine. Just relax its not that bad. You will learn your residents and it will become old hat.

6. LPN's Are they really being phased out?

   mimismom replied to amber_n_schultz's topic in LPN/LVN

   me again. Answer to your question is depending what you want to get out of your license. After 38 years I am doing the bridge program. I wnat to go administrative

7. LPN's Are they really being phased out?

   mimismom replied to amber_n_schultz's topic in LPN/LVN

   I graduated in 1978. I have heard them talk of phasing us out for years. In some area they are like the hospitals. They have this crazy idea that RNs can do it all. Maybe but not as well. I cant beleive the change over the years. We did not used...

8. lvn and picc lines in texas

   mimismom replied to rionurse06's topic in LPN/LVN

   In Texas it is a state of its own. I have worked here in the valley now for about 20yrs. It is good pay but they over extend they duties of the LVN because they need them so badly. Pic lines are the duty of the RN and it should be done in the ICU ...

9. How can 1 LPN take on 60 patients in one shift?

   mimismom replied to Bala Shark's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi I am a LPN of 28 years. I have working every possible situatiuon. I would recommend that you talk to your Director of Nurses and explain your need for a medication aide ( fulltime-days and partime- evening). You can handle the tube feeders. ...