OgopogoLPN

OgopogoLPN LPN, RN

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  1. That DREAMY First Check!

    OgopogoLPN replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    My first, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, etc................. nursing checks are going to be deposited right into our line of credit that will be maxed out by the time I'm done school!! No splurges here!...

  2. If you don't mind me asking....

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

    31 now, 32 when I graduate next year. My class has students ranging from 19-51 :). (out of 26

  3. Any Lpn's that would never become a RN?

    OgopogoLPN replied to kgard7777's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As someone very familiar with the military, I love your analysis!!!

  4. Potter & Perry Fundamentals of Nursing Study Guide

    OgopogoLPN replied to xt1's topic in General Students

    We are using that text, it's a great book! But we were not required to buy the study guide and not many people did. I likely wouldn't have time even if I had bought

  5. Anatomy or Terminology?

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

    I would ABSOLUTLEY vot for medical terminology first!!!! I know med term very well from my previous job of being a medical office assistant. I'm week 4 into LPN school and virtually every other...

  6. Any Lpn's that would never become a RN?

    OgopogoLPN replied to kgard7777's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No clue at this point. Mind you, I'm only just finished week 3 of LPN school So much of that decision will come from my actual working experience when I'm done school. If I can get my "dream" job...

  7. Will I be too old for nursing school?

    OgopogoLPN replied to nrsbetsy's topic in General Students

    I'm 31 and just started 3 weeks ago!! 35 is NOT too old!! There are 3 women in my class who are mid to late 40's. It can be

  8. Know it all classmates

    OgopogoLPN replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

    I've been a medical office assistant for 12 years, so I don't really know anything clinical. Most of my former knowledge is medical terminology and A + P since I took it quite recently prior to...

  9. Patients with interesting occupations (or not)

    OgopogoLPN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    A patient who came into my office regularly was 102 years old. Could still walk fine (with a walker), didn't have hearing aids. Lived in assisted living, but still could do many things for herself....

  10. LPN versus CMA

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

    Are you currently enrolled in nursing school or going to in the future? Sounds like you'll be a great nurse, as I hope to be next

  11. LPN versus CMA

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

    Well, that's a different case entirely. I could see how correcting them could offend them if they just heard the doctor refer to you as "nurse". I was never referred to as "nurse" by any of the...

  12. LPN versus CMA

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

    I completely understand the point of being resepctful to the eldery and that the generation they come from, anyone in scrubs and helping them is a "nurse". However, by not correcting someone, and...

  13. LPN versus CMA

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

    I sure don't see how nicely correcting someone would offend the person to that degree!! I worked as an assistant to a dermatologist. I wore scrubs and set up instruments for biopsies, handed...

  14. Questions for LPN's

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

    1. yes, i've worked as a medical office assistant for 12 years. i know my provinces public health care system very well, as well as medical terminology and have a great understanding of dermatology,...

  15. What is the passing test grade at your school?

    OgopogoLPN replied to Wsmith16's topic in General Students

    Mine is 70%, but I think it should be at least

  16. RN question to CMA's (tell me it ain't so)

    OgopogoLPN replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, well, besides the time spend on pre reqs, isn't the ADN program there 2

  17. RN question to CMA's (tell me it ain't so)

    OgopogoLPN replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just to clarify my position... I just started LPN school this week and I'm 31. I have spend the last 12 years working as a medical office assistant, which is somewhat similar to an MA's position, but...

  18. RN question to CMA's (tell me it ain't so)

    OgopogoLPN replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    What I don't understand (and I'm not bashing MA's at all!!!) is why someone would take a 2 year MA program, come out of it with fewer job opportunities, fewer qualifications and less pay than an LPN...

  19. First day in school for LPN....

    OgopogoLPN replied to Cherry2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Well, they sure hire LPN's in BC!!! LTC, hospitals, community care ect. I just started this week and will finish next August. I can guarantee I will be working as an LPN by mid September. I'm...

  20. So just how intense is it?

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

    I'm starting to worry now!!! Not that I thought my course would be a piece of cake, not by a long shot. But I have a 4 year old and a 7 year old who are very demanding of my time (and rightly so)....

  21. LPN versus CMA

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

    Yes, that matters, but a CMA is not in the "nursing profession". They are in the "healthcare profession" My bold. It is fabulous that you are furthering your education to reach your ultimate goal....

  22. Electronic records and computerization:Improving care or creating more chaos?

    OgopogoLPN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    My only experience with charts comes from working as a medical office assistant. I worked in a few offices with paper charts and a few with computerized charts. I FAR, FAR, FAR prefer computerized...

  23. LPN Tuition-how much did you pay?

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

    Ouch!! My course at Okanagan College will be a total of $6,700 (I think, I can't remember the exact

  24. student needs Help please - medical terminology- what is an effective method to

    OgopogoLPN replied to tiffany311's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I was a medical office assistant for 13 years before taking the LPN course starting next week. The text/workbook we used in that course all those years ago was awesome!! I'm actually re-reading it...

  25. lpn a nurse

    OgopogoLPN replied to lpnurse!'s topic in International Nursing

    I can heartily assure that that is no longer the case. In any province, at any time. At this point in time, in my province, to work in a nursing home, you either need to be a Registered Care Aid (or...