stdntograd06 BSN, RN

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    Im a graduate!!!

    stdntograd06 replied to spectrabrite's topic in LPN to RN

    Congratulations!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using
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    Graduation pushed back a year due to failing a semester!

    stdntograd06 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I am an LPN already and in a program to get my RN Associates degree. The problem is that I cannot get past the stupid tests!!! I understand what I'm learning, but when it comes to the exams, I'm lucky...
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    Determining Priority Diagnosis for Home Health

    stdntograd06 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I did a home health visit on an elderly lady with CHF and have to do a care plan with my priority nursing diagnosis. First, she exhibited no symptoms of CHF, no complaints of cardiac, respiratory, or...
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    stdntograd06 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love this one!! I would definitely say to this to several of our residents if I could get away with
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    OA + 4 +4 +4 Med Pass???

    stdntograd06 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone seen these new medication administration times where they work?? I went to work at a facility last night and was told this is the new "culture change" mandated by the state dept. of health....
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    Anyone take RN Mobility Exams?

    stdntograd06 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    i am going into the 2nd year of the rn program at penn state in the fall of 2010. my question is has anyone out there taken penn state's "mobility exams"?? i posted this question but have gotten no...
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    Penn State Mont Alto Nursing Program-- Input Needed!!!

    stdntograd06 posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I graduated from HACC in 2006 as an LPN. Considering going to Mont Alto next year for the RN. Those of you who have gone there, or are currently attending the nursing program, what are your thoughts...
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    Thoughts on Penn State Mont Alto Program

    stdntograd06 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am an LPN and am going back to school next year for my RN but NOT at the college I obtained my LPN. What, if any and all concerns and thoughts on Penn State Mont Alto's RN Program do you all have??...
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    I witnessed the most horrible death last night at a LTC facility.

    stdntograd06 posted a topic in General Nursing

    As the title states, I had a death last night (the second night in a row to be exact) and I'll be at peace if I never have to watch someone die like that again. This gentleman was approx. 85'ish, and...
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    Do nursing students just get their names engraved?

    stdntograd06 replied to centralFLnurse2be's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My husband got me one this year and it has my name only on it. I'm currently an LPN, but am going to complete my RN soon in the future. If I so desire, I'll get the engravable name tag then, but not...
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    Pulse Oximeter finger device

    stdntograd06 replied to Day83's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Go to WWW.SEMEDICALSUPPLY.COM I needed one for work since ours broke and replacing it was not a top priority. They have 3 types, all pretty much the same but prices of $50-$100. I got the $70 one for...
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    Harrisburg Area Community College

    stdntograd06 replied to LocalVagabond's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    After you complete all your prerequisites and are accepted into the clinical phase, it is 2 years full-time for the RN, 1 year for the LPN. What campus are you attending? I went to the Gettysburg...
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    Where's my Littman Scope???!!!

    stdntograd06 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My husband ordered me a Littman Master Cardiology scope before Christmas as a gift. It was supposed to be engraved. When we recieved it on January 10th :angryfire, it was not engraved. We called...
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    LPN Starting Salary

    stdntograd06 replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in Southern PA and work in a County Nursing Home working 7P-7A. 3 12hr. shifts/wk. I make $15/hr + $3 more for 3-11 shift and $1 more for the 11-7 shift. So all in all, I don't think it's that...
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    Anyone work for ePeople Healthcare Agency?

    stdntograd06 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone worked for this agency? They staff at Select Specialty Hospitals and am wondering what the work environment is like. I'm an LPN and wonder what I'm going to run into there since they deal...
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    Ordering from Allheart.com

    stdntograd06 replied to whippoorwill's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    It's so ironic that you posted this question. My husband and I just had a go-around with them on my steth order. He ordered me one (Master Cardiology- the one he knew I desired) for Christmas and...
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    Who knows what the "LPN to Resident" ratio is and what is safe?

    stdntograd06 replied to JoAnnS's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, I just read this post and had to reply. I agree with The Commuter that there is no "official" nurse:resident ratio. At my facility, we used to have 5 LPN's for the 11-7 shift, but the powers...
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    Where's my Littman Scope???!!!

    stdntograd06 replied to stdntograd06's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My Littman Master Cardiology Scope came today . We called every single day and emailed them telling them that as healthcare providers, we are going to be needing supples and accessories, etc. I had...
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    Where's my Littman Scope???!!!

    stdntograd06 replied to stdntograd06's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thank You for your input. My real concern is how to get my scope! And when we finally do, is it going to be right?? I'll send them an email tomorrow. Also- the confirmation email that my husband...
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    Husband's in nursing school & I'm stressed out!!!

    stdntograd06 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I went through nursing school, while my husband worked and things were great. But now, I'm the one working while he is in clinicals for his R.N. He was a machinist for almost 30 years, and he has...
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    Nurses Right to Know HIV/AIDS Positive Status

    stdntograd06 posted a topic in Occupational Health

    I have a question here. At the facility where I work, we have a recently new admit that by all accounts by the staff has symptoms of HIV/AIDS. I have not had to care for this person as yet, but I've...
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    Nurses Right to Know HIV/AIDS Positive Status

    stdntograd06 replied to stdntograd06's topic in Occupational Health

    Thanks for all your input. I am not terrified of the disease but do feel that at this facility we have the right to be informed. My care for this particular resident is not going to be different than...
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    How do I straighten my tubing??

    stdntograd06 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I curl my scope when I'm not using it and when I go to put it around my neck or use it, it won't hang straight. How do I get it straightened out? Do I have to take the tubing off the metal frame and...
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    Does anyone have a coupon code for allheart .com?

    stdntograd06 replied to zippidydoula's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just checked the site and there was a coupon for Allheart, but it stated (excludes Littman stethoscopes) Sorry. I would have jumped at that myself :wink2:
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    It's official

    stdntograd06 replied to Carebear77's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    (i can move to this thread. today i received my results that i have passed my nclex-pn, i'm soooo excited. it feels soo good to be a nurse :) ) :ancong!:...