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RFWB

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  1. Central School Of Practical Nursing (cleveland)

    RFWB posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Anybody have any info / experiences with this school? Considering attending in the fall, and would be VERY interested to hear from anyone with information (particularly alumni or anyone in staffing)....

  2. Already Have A BA, Getting ADN

    RFWB replied to techraider77's topic in General Nursing

    And please, as I already posted.....don't let the "fast" option seduce you.......this is a profession in which knowing what you need to know kind of can't be FAKED. If you forget something from your...

  3. Already Have A BA, Getting ADN

    RFWB replied to techraider77's topic in General Nursing

    You know, here's something else to think about.... I have a BA in music. I looked into an accelerated BSN, but realized that it would take me a year just to get the prereqs. out of the way before I...

  4. LPN schools in Cleveland area/NE Ohio?

    RFWB replied to filumena's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I graduated from the most recent class at central, almost 6 months ago now (the next class is getting ready to graduate I think this month), so I'm assuming that my recent experiences are still pretty...

  5. LPN schools in Cleveland area/NE Ohio?

    RFWB replied to filumena's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Haha!!!!! About that certain "Pharm teacher"....you're right, NO ONE will forget her!!!!!! I used to jot down the amusing things they all said up at the top of my notes during class - I have the most...

  6. LPN schools in Cleveland area/NE Ohio?

    RFWB replied to filumena's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thought I could help answer some of those questions, although I'm a little late and you may have already made your decisions regarding CSPN. I'm a recent grad. I also live in the area the school is...

  7. LPN schools in Cleveland area/NE Ohio?

    RFWB replied to filumena's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Ok, so I see this is a sort of old thread and you may have already made a decision by now....but I had to throw in, so to speak. I'm also a recent grad from Central - class 152, graduating last...

  8. Not Much difference in job duties by a PCA and LPN?

    RFWB replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    Ya know, if you're an RN that doesn't see the difference, then you are my new best friend. I've encountered FAR too many RN's who will spend an entire shift reminding me of my scope of practice like...

  9. Not Much difference in job duties by a PCA and LPN?

    RFWB replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    You know, it's funny, because I think we're probably actually saying more or less the same thing, we're just coming at it from different angles. I agree with 99% of what you're saying. I think from my...

  10. Not Much difference in job duties by a PCA and LPN?

    RFWB replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    There's not alot of objective data to support it? Read your state BON's nurse practice act. I know in Ohio it's filled with *LOTS* of "objective evidence" re: LPN scope of practice vs. RN. I don't...

  11. Not Much difference in job duties by a PCA and LPN?

    RFWB replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    ABSOLUTELY. The "LPN's are the same as RN's" idea is just a preposterous as the "PCA's are the same as LPN's" idea. A lot of overlap in terms of tasks, but each one is as different from the other as...

  12. Not Much difference in job duties by a PCA and LPN?

    RFWB replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I have to say I get a little miffed when I read threads like this. Declaring an entire profession "useless" or "pointless" isn't just a hypothetical conversation. There are REAL PEOPLE (who...

  13. LPN- RN or straight to RN? (Cleveland market)

    RFWB replied to Equinox_93's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'm wondering (and I'm LEGITIMATELY wondering, I'm not just saying this to be snarky or argumentative :) ) what experiences you have that prompt that statement, and how recent those experiences are. I...

  14. How do your nurse assistants get shift report?

    RFWB replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    UGHHH!!!!! You just summed up one of my biggest pet peeves. I'm a brand new LPN in a long-term facility. The facility is very big on promoting nurses as part of the management staff - in fact, our...

  15. LPN- RN or straight to RN? (Cleveland market)

    RFWB replied to Equinox_93's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I think the decision between LPN and RN really has to be based on YOUR scenario and what is best for you. If you are getting your STNA first, you might have a decent income and a flexible work...

  16. "Tell Him Not To Go Into Nursing"

    RFWB replied to californiadreaming's topic in General Nursing

    I just finished school and started working as an LPN about 2 months ago. I spent the last 10 years in a completely unrelated career. You should share what you've heard with your son, but be sure to...

  17. Become An Lpn First Or Surgical Tech Then Finnally Become An Rn?

    RFWB replied to devon_2009's topic in General Nursing

    ohhhh.....and another point.....i don't know about your area, but at least in my area (metro cleveland), you're more likely to make significantly more money as an LPN than as a surg. tech. If you...

  18. Become An Lpn First Or Surgical Tech Then Finnally Become An Rn?

    RFWB replied to devon_2009's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above posters, getting your LPN would be a smarter transition step, if only for the fact that it will give you a basis in nursing theory and skills and also give you a chance to...

  19. NIT in Cuyahoga Falls for LPN or RN?? or somewhere else??

    RFWB replied to ChangeHappens's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Please don't be swayed by the discouraging "don't bother with the LPN" posts....you have to choose your own course, and if taking steps toward your ultimate goal of the RN is what is right for you,...

  20. Hello Neighbors, who is working this Christmas?

    RFWB replied to barefootlady's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Working 11p-7a X-mas eve into X-mas morning, and I don't mind. I have X-mas and the following day off, and work Sat at 11p again - so plenty of time to celebrate the holiday but not enough time for...

  21. Challenging LPN test as a military medic.

    RFWB replied to airforcemedic's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We had a former medic in our class in nursing school - great guy, but withdrew to go back into the service halfway thru the program. He looked into challenging the test also, but then thought better...

  22. LPN Starting Salary

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

    Recent grad LPN in Cleveland metro area - 3rd shift, w/ shift diff. is $20/hr. This is in LTC/Rehab. From what I've heard from other classmates we seem to be ranging from 17-20, mostly depending on...

  23. CNA "assessing" patients

    RFWB replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in General Nursing

    OooooO! I like the way you think. Come sit by me.

  24. Ticked off a Chaplin today

    RFWB replied to pielęgniarka's topic in General Nursing

    And look - if this was a pt who was clearly progressing thru end stages and there was time to address and plan for final wishes, you can bet that if religious rites were of priority importance to the...

  25. Life in the ER

    RFWB replied to Student J's topic in Emergency

    Eeeeeek.