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  1. LPN role in Clinical Research

    greatan posted a topic in Research

    Any LPNs doing clinical research? Is it a bad idea to graduate and go directly into it? Why kind of job responsibilities do LPNs generally have. Any help would be

  2. Are LPN's hired much for psych facilities?

    greatan replied to newtress's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi, I am a LPN and have been working in a psych hospital for about 3 months now. LPN's can do everything a RN does except get orders for restraints and seclusion. And like what was mentioned earlier...

  3. Is a Medical Technician Assistant a CNA

    greatan posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hospitals in my area are no longer advertising LPN positions but have positions called Medical Technician Assistants. It states responsibilities such as inserting foleys, bathes, adls, and other...

  4. Ohio Certified Medication Aide Course Outline

    greatan replied to cmatobe's topic in General Nursing

    As a newly licensed LPN I find this appalling. In Ohio they are getting rid of the traditional LPNs and replacing them with clinical technicians supported by medication aides. Sure it is opening up a...

  5. Why aren't hospitals hiring LPNs?

    greatan replied to babycakes78's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my job search for the last 4 months since I graduated from LPN school I have slowly watched all the hospital jobs disintegrate. There are only 2 major hospitals in my area. One only hired LPNs at...

  6. LPN New Grad Pay rate / Job Market In Cleveland / Akron

    greatan replied to RFWB's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I have done plenty of research in the Cleveland area. Area hospitals here are around $16.85 for new LPNs in hospitals, with I believe a 70 cent shift differential for night shift. A former classmate...

  7. nclex tutors in cleveland/westside/eastside area

    greatan replied to adason07's topic in Ohio Nursing

    The cost included the classes I mentioned guaranteeing if you took all the classes and did all the homework that your computer would shut off at 85 questions and that you would pass. If you didn't...

  8. nclex tutors in cleveland/westside/eastside area

    greatan replied to adason07's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I took the class through my school. It was awesome. You learn so much about the material and how to study for it. I highly recommend it. I believe it was 6 classes, 3 hours each. I had the daughter,...

  9. Just Took Nclex Pn

    greatan replied to Day83's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If NJ is one of the many quick results states you can check between 24-48 hrs after taking it on your states board of nursing by doing a licensure

  10. lpn entrance exam

    greatan replied to lovelymc72's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Go to your local library. They have a review book, not sure what it's called, but your librarian should know. It has tons of practice questions in the book and on the cd that comes with

  11. LVN student curious which semester is the toughest?

    greatan replied to nicoswife's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a recent graduate of an lpn program I, myself, would have to say the first semester was hardest for me. I had absolutely no medical background whatsoever. I came from a graphics printing background...

  12. Transition from LPN to RN

    greatan replied to BoskoB's topic in LPN to RN

    manature I'm not sure what area of Cleveland you are from but ATS Institute in Highland Heights has an LPN bridge program with both day and evening classes. They have a website www.atsinstitute.com. I...

  13. Are we all old???

    greatan replied to np_wannabe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good for you. I just turned 44 in May and in my final quarter of lpn. Went from printing/graphics to nursing in a matter of year and a half after spending almost 20 years in printing. Got laid off...

  14. Cleveland Clinic

    greatan replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Just wondering why no one hasn't responded to this question? As a LPN graduating in September I would like to know

  15. Head to toe assessment in 5 minutes?

    greatan replied to midcom's topic in General Students

    daytonite i was able to get on the site you requested a few days ago and it had some great info i need for my assessments but i can no longer get on the site you suggested. it gives me an error...

  16. What are clinicals all about????

    greatan replied to BucklandRN's topic in General Students

    I was wondering if anyone could give me an idea as to how clinicals work for lpn students. I am a lpn student just starting the second semester and will have clinicals one day week in LTC. I have...

  17. Nurses and Nursing Students: what was/is your biggest pet peeve in nursing school?

    greatan replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    Hate the person who every day in class drinks their bottle of coke and then proceeds to burp out

  18. Are we all old???

    greatan replied to np_wannabe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 43 years old and have just started LPN classes last week. I have a 15 year old son. You are only as old as you feel. Age does not make a

  19. Net Test Study Guide?

    greatan replied to Krither's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would have to say save your money, visit your local library and ask them for the Nursing Entrance Exam study books. That's what I did. My library had 3 books that I used and they helped...

  20. CNA Certification in Ohio

    greatan posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am currently going to LPN school and was told that after my first semester I would qualify to take the STNA test. Where is this test taken in Ohio? A local nursing home is offering to pay for the...

  21. CNA Certification in Ohio

    greatan replied to greatan's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I live near the Cleveland area. I sure hope I wouldn't have to drive that far. I know the Red Cross in Cleveland has their own classes in Cleveland but they will also only test students taking their...

  22. CNA Certification in Ohio

    greatan replied to greatan's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Actually what I am saying is that I don't need to take the nurses aide classes, the classes I take in my 1st quarter of LPN school would count as the training. I just need to get state certified. I...

  23. CNA Certification in Ohio

    greatan posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am currently going to LPN school and was told that after my first semester I would qualify to take the STNA test. Where is this test taken in Ohio? A local nursing home is offering to pay for the...

  24. CNA Certification in Ohio

    greatan replied to greatan's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am currently going to LPN school and was told that after my first semester I would qualify to take the STNA test. Where is this test taken in Ohio? A local nursing home is offering to pay for the...

  25. Question for those that have taken the Net test?

    greatan replied to BrwnEyedGirl9402's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took the test in June. The math involves lots of fractions, adding subtracting multiplying decimals. The questions were done in multiple choice