LA_StudentNurse

LA_StudentNurse

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  1. LPN course that bridges over to RN...more overwhelming?

    LA_StudentNurse replied to lina.561's topic in LPN to RN

    Transitioning from an LVN program to an RN program can be overwhelming. It's overwheming for regular RN students and they are not bridging. Here is what makes the situatio overwhelming. 1. You will be...

  2. Question about Indiana State LPN-BSN..

    LA_StudentNurse replied to Jdreamer05's topic in LPN to RN

    Indiana State distance learning - if you are in Nevada and they do not recognize the school, then you could only work in states that recognize the school. This is the very problem that Excelsior...

  3. does any one know how much the bsn program at NU cost?

    LA_StudentNurse replied to jobana1u's topic in LPN to RN

    I do not know the cost, but it is a private school. Normally, when you inquire about a school, you will talk to an intake person. Eventually, you will be contacted or visited by the person who is...

  4. Scope of practice

    LA_StudentNurse replied to LA_StudentNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What you describe is all within the LVN's scope of practice. I have seen a few acute care jobs for LVNS in Calif but they state the LVN must have had 3 years of acute care experience within the last...

  5. Scope of practice

    LA_StudentNurse posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am not sure whether this question has been asked and answered. But, I have noted that the LVN/LPN scope of practice varies greatly state to state. Example: here in Calif LVNs are relegated to LTC,...

  6. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    LA_StudentNurse replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana State University

    :redpinkhe You are in distant learning; the challenge tests are taken at your own speed. If you know the info, take the challenge tests without study. How long it takes will depend on you ability...

  7. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    LA_StudentNurse replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana State University

    Phase 2 - I believe you are talking about the ISU 4 challenge tests? No--the challenge tests has nothing to do with TLN. If you want to buy TLN readiness courses, they would be happy sign you up to...

  8. Is it true about the poo?

    LA_StudentNurse replied to gaia1214's topic in Nursing Humor

    Changing the diaper of an Alzheimer's patient can be challenging. I always wondered why gloves are not longer or why glove companies don't make 'special' gloves for such challenging situations....

  9. needs help with nursing assessment on this scenario please ..thank u

    LA_StudentNurse replied to Thinkabel's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Refer her to a social worker--the SWer should have resources to assist the patient. BTW, being a caretaker of a loved one carries with it a high risk of sickness, injury, and/or death. Best to all...

  10. Is it true about the poo?

    LA_StudentNurse replied to gaia1214's topic in Nursing Humor

    We sent an elderly frail man who had ambulation problems for bowel studies. He came back in a bed and was packaged as nice as you could ask--the bed clothes were clean and he was tucked in so...

  11. Quickest way to get temp or license by endorsement for Cali

    LA_StudentNurse replied to ednurse485's topic in General Nursing

    Go to the Calif board of Registered Nursing. The info on how to obtain temp license and/or by endorsement is there. They will require a fingerprint, you should do it 'live scan'. You certainly can...

  12. Scope of practice

    LA_StudentNurse replied to LA_StudentNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    3 states...have you been involved with travel nursing? Which state do you prefer to practice in? Keep warm and healthy

  13. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    LA_StudentNurse replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana State University

    This is not good news. I went to the Nevada website to see what schools were authorized. Could not find a link. Is there a rationale for the reason ISU is not recognized in Nevada. Fortunately, it...

  14. Scope of practice

    LA_StudentNurse replied to LA_StudentNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ah, you want me to work--search the boards, etc. ...thought it would be enlightening to see what other LVN/LPNs are doing in other states. Clearly, there appears to be a

  15. What Exactly Does the Duty in the Job Description Entail?

    LA_StudentNurse replied to live&love&heal's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oops, PC....been watching TV wrestling too

  16. New LPN grad w/ Interim Health Care

    LA_StudentNurse replied to ojcrush's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am out in So. Calif. Now that I think about it, they would not accept new grads and at the time I was a new LVN and attending RN school. A few years have passed and the company closed up the...

  17. Why is the nursing industry so hard to get into?

    LA_StudentNurse replied to LVNpica's topic in LPN to RN

  18. Why is the nursing industry so hard to get into?

    LA_StudentNurse replied to LVNpica's topic in LPN to RN

    If you received your degree from American CC, then you can take a bridge course at a community college. However, in a community college you will also earn your ADN--meaning you will have to take all...

  19. I passed, How long does it for the licensing process in CA?

    LA_StudentNurse replied to mr.hustle's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It took about a month to get the card in the mail from the Calif board. When I renewed my licence, each time it took 3 - 4 weeks to get the card. Your name will be posted on the board's site before...

  20. LVN in need of a Job in CA

    LA_StudentNurse replied to Jboo510's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You did not mention the kind of job you are seeking--LTC, clinic, 6 bed or less assisted living homes, dementia/alzheimers companies that run large facilities, government (jails, county clinics,...

  21. LVN(91c grad)applying to challenge NCLEX RN

    LA_StudentNurse replied to dazy777's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No such challenge in Calif. To become an RN (ADN or BSN) you must have the education and hours. One can enter as an advanced nursing student or take a bridge class...but that's it. No easy way...

  22. LVN(91c grad)applying to challenge NCLEX RN

    LA_StudentNurse replied to dazy777's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    To be eligible to sit for NCLEX RN you must have the education and hours. It has been some time since I looked at the application, but I believe you must graduate from an accredited RN program....

  23. Can I pick my shifts as an LVN in SoCal?

    LA_StudentNurse replied to misstifa's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    1. You probably will not do acute care in a hospital. Those jobs are reserved for RN's in Calif. 2. You options are: LTC, rehab, home health, public health, private duty, clinic, hospice, etc. 3....

  24. What Exactly Does the Duty in the Job Description Entail?

    LA_StudentNurse replied to live&love&heal's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Take downs in a mental health facility means that when a pt shows inappropriate behavior (usually risk to self and or others) and other alternative measures do not work, the last resort available is...

  25. New LPN grad w/ Interim Health Care

    LA_StudentNurse replied to ojcrush's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You did not mentioned your state. When I was a new grad in Calif, I applied to Interim. They did not take new grads. Possibly they changed their hiring practices or they have differing practices...