LucasRN

LucasRN

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  1. Non-clinical nursing - What is out there?

    LucasRN replied to Sarah27's topic in General Nursing

    Ever thought about working in a spa? Maybe get certification for permanant make-up, electrolysis, cellulite treatment or something along those lines? The spa that I go to has an RN on staff for...

  2. Interviewing for LTC- soon to be grad w/ ?'s (wound care)

    LucasRN replied to jrw03282009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think what OP is trying to say is that during her rotations she noticed wound care was "a bit lacking" I don't think she was being arrogant. I am sure that most of us can say that we have seen some...

  3. Interviewing for LTC- soon to be grad w/ ?'s (wound care)

    LucasRN replied to jrw03282009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    are you wound care

  4. New Grad and LTC facility

    LucasRN replied to EssexCCgrad's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    for LTC around

  5. Grand Canyon University... RN to MSN/education program

    LucasRN replied to 1996RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Good Luck to you! Make sure to talk to your advisor about doubling up, there are certain classes that you can't double up

  6. acceptable catheter diagnosis

    LucasRN replied to Txnursekristi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    BPH, CA, Documented

  7. PCTI - What do they consider passing

    LucasRN replied to Mumof2NJ's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    well, it is usually above 50 % for each section, there may be some give depending on the

  8. Is it time to apply for a D.O.N position?

    LucasRN replied to plain disgusted's topic in General Nursing

    Don't kid yourself, LTC is hard work, heavy patient load and lots of new regs to learn. If this is something you are serious about and really want to get into this field pm me and I will gladly give...

  9. I'm done!...Vent!

    LucasRN replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    sorry that happened to you, but dont make it worse by demeaning an lpn. A nurse is a nurse. I am an RN and there have been many LPN's in my career who could run circles around an RN. Good

  10. Is it time to apply for a D.O.N position?

    LucasRN replied to plain disgusted's topic in General Nursing

    are you crazy? Do you know what that entails? research this decision before making a move. Good

  11. Hair Sample Drug Testing?!?

    LucasRN replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    This is becoming a new trend due to people becoming increasingly good at getting around urine tests or abstaining for two weeks or so in order to pass the test. Good

  12. Nursing student applying for CMA, do I even have a chance?

    LucasRN replied to magn1jes's topic in General Nursing

    You never know. Good

  13. I'm done!...Vent!

    LucasRN replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand, an I am sorry you are going through this. It is not like this everywhere. Good

  14. PCTI - What do they consider passing

    LucasRN replied to Mumof2NJ's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    well how did you do? you should have an overall grade and then a breakdown of the different

  15. PCTI - What do they consider passing

    LucasRN replied to Mumof2NJ's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Do you meen for the program itself, or the entrance

  16. Grand Canyon University... RN to MSN/education program

    LucasRN replied to 1996RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congratulations on acceptance! I have been in the program since December and think it is great. There are alot of papers to write and plenty of reading, but it is definitely worth it. I graduate...

  17. Partial Birth Abortion

    LucasRN replied to sunniejamaica's topic in Ob/Gyn

    [color=#003399]d&e: a d&e procedure is a highly specialized procedure, in which a gynecologist, with special training, removes a pregnancy using special instruments and vacuum curettage....

  18. Passaic County Technical Institute LPN

    LucasRN replied to frank2nina's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Wow! Nurse Todd when did you

  19. Grand Canyon University... RN to MSN/education program

    LucasRN replied to 1996RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Good luck with your

  20. Grand Canyon University... RN to MSN/education program

    LucasRN replied to 1996RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    So far the MSN program is great. Completed the first module and am now in week three of module two. Lots of papers to write and discussion questions weekly. I am enjoying the program and will try...

  21. Can you get a MSN in less than 2 years online?

    LucasRN replied to *ABCRN*'s topic in Post Graduate Students

    Grand Canyon University , about two

  22. New Communtiy Practical Nursing in New Jersey

    LucasRN replied to Dionyonce's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Before starting any program make sure they are accredited and check too see if they have credits that will transfer into an RN program after graduation. The county vocational schools are usually much...

  23. The continuing saga of nurses vs. EMTs...

    LucasRN replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain. I had some idiot tell my patient "don't worry honey we'll take to the ER and then they will send you right back." I guess he thought he was funny! Patient was admitted to the ICU....

  24. Duoderm, Tegaderm, Wet Gauze

    LucasRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, applying skin prep after wound has been cleansed and dried provides a protective covering "almost like a second skin to the wound helping to prevent maceration from incontinence", also there is a...

  25. New grad RN finds job at ltc, but getiing paid as LPN

    LucasRN replied to newbiehere's topic in General Nursing

    Don't do