OgopogoLPN

OgopogoLPN LPN, RN

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  1. Canadian Practical Registered Exam

    OgopogoLPN replied to mirakleen's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I will be writing as well on Sept 10th. I have the study guide and I've barely looked at it You don't "need" 80% to pass. It states in the study guide how it is graded in terms of passing or...

  2. Is the salary of an LPN even Worth the trouble of going to school??

    OgopogoLPN replied to Tony1790's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The salary raise is worth it for me! But that's not why I decided to become a nurse. I have wanted to be a nurse for many years. I left a medical office assistant job that paid me $17/hour. As a...

  3. Grades don't matter!

    OgopogoLPN replied to MissKitty21's topic in General Nursing

    As I am just finishing LPN school and grades are still very much in my mind, I have 2 differing views on grades. MY grades mattered to me as I worked extremely hard to finish with a 94% average. Will...

  4. Medical assistants and LPNs

    OgopogoLPN replied to Angela Ma's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You might want to start with correct grammar, punctuation and sentences... Anyways, you don't have the same training as an LPN since he/she is licensed and you are not. He/she has been to nursing...

  5. Now here is something MANY of us can benefit from

    OgopogoLPN replied to KIMMY03's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We had a student sylabus for each course. Each "learning activity" was numbered and our course schedule would tell us which class and learning activity we would be doing that day. Each learning...

  6. Why did you choose LPN over RN..need help making a decision

    OgopogoLPN replied to BjSkyGGEvan's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I will be finished my 12 month LPN course in 8 weeks :). I chose this route because: 1) I am 32 and have 2 kids to support 2) 1 pre req to complete as opposed to 4? or 5? I don't remember 3) 1...

  7. Medical assistants and LPNs

    OgopogoLPN replied to Angela Ma's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow, that article is an eye-opener!! I also used to be a medical assistant for a dermatologist. There is NO WAY I ever would have removed warts or "cut out things"!!! Very scary that some doctors...

  8. LPN Instructors Character

    OgopogoLPN replied to ogerpus's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    All of my LPN instructors are RN, BSN nurses. I have loved all of them as instructors. They are truley there for the students and want to see us succeed. One or two aren't the most skilled...

  9. Medical assistants and LPNs

    OgopogoLPN replied to Angela Ma's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm going to throw in my about this issue. I'm close to finishing LPN school (end of August). I was a medical office assistant for 12 years. This is a different position than an MA in the USA as my...

  10. How's life in Creston Valley, BC?

    OgopogoLPN replied to breech's topic in International Nursing

    I live in BC and have only driven through Creston a few times. It is a small town, I'm not sure of the population, but I would guess around $15,000. I think the main industry is a sawmill. The town...

  11. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    OgopogoLPN replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    BSN is now the entry level for RN in Canada. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe there are only 2 or 3 two year RN programs left in Canada. U of Calgary and U of Manitoba? I think this...

  12. Who Wants to Remain a LPN?

    OgopogoLPN replied to CLUVRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ask me in about 5 months ...I will start my 6 week practicum in acute care on June 10 and my 5 week preceptorship in either acute or LTC on July 22. I finish my whole program on Aug 22. Once I enter...

  13. Insulin Nightmare Well Sort Of

    OgopogoLPN replied to LPNscottnj's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We were not taught that. We were told you don't swab with alcohol before a finger stick because the alcohol is very drying and even more so on the hands of a diabetic. The eldery already have...

  14. LPN Petition to Take RN Boards

    OgopogoLPN replied to withasmilelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Your state board says that LPN's are not qualified to do assessments, delegation and critical thinking???? What the heck do they let you do? No matter which setting I end up working in (acute care,...

  15. LPN Petition to Take RN Boards

    OgopogoLPN replied to withasmilelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I will be finished my LPN course in August and I can already say there is NO WAY I would want to challenge the RN exam. I don't have the education or skills that an RN does. One day I may go back to...

  16. moving to Ontario

    OgopogoLPN replied to faithhopeRN's topic in International Nursing

    Ottawa was just voted "Best city to live in Canada" or something to that

  17. LPN passing meds all over the place!

    OgopogoLPN replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

    70 patients for a med pass is an insanely dangerous situation!!! However, she needs to be reported, or at least reeducated or something. She desperately needs help. There should be at least 3 LPN's...

  18. LPN versus CMA

    OgopogoLPN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i have no knowledge of the particular courses that it takes to become a cma, however i am currently an lpn student. and i can tell you that my course has a lot more course content than the one you...

  19. LPN schooling in BC

    OgopogoLPN replied to Nanaimo Gurl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Are there any other schools in Nanaimo? Don't do Sprott Shaw. If you can go to a public community college, it will be so much less expensive and better in the end. Go to http://www.clpnbc.ca and...

  20. Uniforms in Vancouver?

    OgopogoLPN replied to Joeknee's topic in International Nursing

    I'm in Kelowna, BC and love The Uniform Shop on Cooper Rd. My absolute favourite scrubs are Silky Soft scrubs by http://www.professionaluniform.com/ . I love the Body Flex style!! I can get a set...

  21. Introduction Thread---LPN/LVN students!!

    OgopogoLPN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I thought we could introduce ourselves on this brand new forum!! I am Lisa and currently just over 1/2 way through my 12 month LPN program. We are currently on our 2nd semester practicum. 6 weeks at...

  22. How Many Lpn Students Made It Out Of Your Class

    OgopogoLPN replied to vina2550's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Started with 26, lost one from failing. Gained another who is redoing 2nd semester. Will lose another one, but she's transfering to another campus for 3rd semester, may gain another who failed 3rd...

  23. Employed Nursing Student does not equal LPN

    OgopogoLPN replied to Fiona59's topic in International Nursing

    I've been told that BSN students in BC can take the LPN exam after (or during?) their 3rd year of school and work as an LPN until they graduate from the BSN program. I havn't read this anywhere, but...

  24. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    OgopogoLPN replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am about 1/2 way through my LPN program. Here's what I have been told. Starting wage is $22.19 and after 600 hours or about 1 year, it goes up to $22.94. I'm not sure if this is the top out or...

  25. Do you say you're a nurse...

    OgopogoLPN replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    All of our texts are used by RN schools as well. Our instructors give us specific pages of chapters to read though. I have read ahead to other pages/chapters and there is definately more complicated...