NurseCubanitaRN2b

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  1. H1b Visa for nurses under FY 2010

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to LemuelRN's topic in Immigration Advice

    If you're a student, then you don't qualify for H1b visa since it's for people who specialize and you need experience in that field. Read this whole thread, you don't qualify for a H1b

  2. Please help me. Im a new student and Im kind of freaking out

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to WannaBeNurseMel's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ohhhh I love Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary!!!! We had that in nursing school that the teacher would bring to class. We all loved that book, it was like the bible to

  3. Something that tick me off....

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to Sensoria17's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LVN's make a decent living in the Bay Area, they're by no means rich or well off but we can get by if we have a full time job. If you have a spouse or significant other in the picture you can live...

  4. Please help me. Im a new student and Im kind of freaking out

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to WannaBeNurseMel's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thank you for the kind and informative words, but nursing dx has always been my weakness. I know I'm going to be exposed to it more especially in RN school, and I will have to overcome it. It will be...

  5. Something that tick me off....

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to Sensoria17's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Here's the kicker, when they come to work from their first job and going to their second, they usually trickle in an hour or so LATE. Due to the fact that they were coming from their first job....

  6. yay....finally got a job!

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to CNAMichelle's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations Michelle! I've never done ALF before but hey it's a start. Gain the experience that you need before you move on to something else. Good

  7. Special relationships at work

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to dedream's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have to second, just mind your own business. I'm unsure what type of unit you work at, but if it's a nursing home it might be a bit harder to control behavior like that but in the hospital setting...

  8. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    when you log into your account if on the sidebar you see "status delivery successful" then that means that your results has been calculated or arrived to your brn/bvn. if you got the credit card page...

  9. Flu shot clinics

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to Platypus's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I've submitted my paperwork for Mollen Immunizations, and I've also emailed the CA BVNPT about the scope of practice for LVN's in these flu shot clinics. I will update as I get

  10. I am SO Depressed....

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to SoCalMom0499's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've already emailed the California BVNPT for a definate answer for California residents. Hopefully I will get a response soon. When I email them with my questions the turn around time is usually...

  11. NM License Renewal, anyone?

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to hyveth's topic in Immigration Advice

    I would contact the NM BRN and ask them personally if the certificates you got will be sufficient. Don't just send them with your renewal assuming they will accept them. Also go to the website and...

  12. I am SO Depressed....

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to SoCalMom0499's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You have provided some valuable information and I was aware of the standard and patient orders but never thought about it in this type of setting. Thank you for that information. Maybe you should...

  13. Please help me. Im a new student and Im kind of freaking out

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to WannaBeNurseMel's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My objection is that it was my weakness, I hated doing them because I felt like I was always picking the wrong one. I know there could be several to choose from and we would have to choose the best...

  14. LVN School or Wait for RN?

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to BeJuled's topic in California Nursing

    I opted to do the LVN route because I didn't want to sit around waiting for a RN school to accepte me. I have good grades in my science courses and I'm applying next year for the LVN-RN bridge...

  15. List of CA State schools that are easier to get into

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to ChanelCinq's topic in California Nursing

    I had to do LVN route and I'm still paying on student loans from my Bachelors degree. You have to do what you have to do in order to get accepted into nursing school. Next semester I will apply to...

  16. LPN ROUTE or RN ROUTE??

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to Mz phattie's topic in LPN to RN

    Despite what other posters say don't assume that one who takes the LVN/LPN route is a waste of time, because it's not. You're ahead of your peers in 2nd year RN, you're already a nurse. Also keep in...

  17. Independent LPN license

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to gypsyfirebird's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Is she wanting you to do home care? I'm unsure how that goes honestly, I would contact an attorney to see what they say. If you're going to do private duty, I thought you would have to work for some...

  18. Please help me. Im a new student and Im kind of freaking out

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to WannaBeNurseMel's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    There is a NANDA list out there, I just wish I could remember where to find it. You know that irks me because as a LVN we're not allowed to make a nursing dx, but yet, through out nursing school we...

  19. Wish I had known..

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to sonomala's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Are you planning on getting your AA in Medical Assisting? If so why don't you just do the LVN/LPN because you'll be in school about the same amount of time and making more money. I don't mean to...

  20. NM License Renewal, anyone?

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to hyveth's topic in Immigration Advice

    It might not have been that the fax machine ran out of ink. It could have been that the fax machine that you were using wasn't functioning properly. I had that happen to me, I was faxing something...

  21. Can you become a LVN w/ Hepatitis B! PLEASE HELP

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to lily123's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    From what I remember a health screening means having all of your immunizations and a complete physical. At least that's what I had to go

  22. Nursing agency for new york state

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to aryanie's topic in International Nursing

    Is there a specific reason why you want to go to New York? Do you have family there? If you don't then you might want to try Canada, Australia, UK, or New Zealand. I'm unsure about their...

  23. Western Career College??

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to nursemelani's topic in LPN to RN

    If your goal is to transfer to a BSN program then your best bet would be to do the JC route than to do WCC. I've heard mixed reveiws about the schools. I have a friend who attended that school and...

  24. I am SO Depressed....

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to SoCalMom0499's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Go to flushotusa.com I already applied. If they ask you if you have experience doing injections, SAY YES! You did it in nursing school, so all you have to say is "I've done injections before" It is...

  25. How to find hospitals that can sponsor H-1B, urgent, please Help!!!!!!!!!!!

    NurseCubanitaRN2b replied to arvaarva's topic in International Nursing

    If the person continues with his or her studies, can they stay under the same student visa or must they return and reapply? What I'd like to know is how is it that people can think that they qualify...