AimeeJo RN

AimeeJo RN

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  1. What do RNs do that LPNs can't?

    AimeeJo RN replied to TiggerBelly's topic in LPN to RN

    Just to give you a quick answer I would say that Lpns cannot do IV push meds and administration of blood products. I also think that we are not allowed to pronounce death. It may vary from state to...

  2. Confused

    AimeeJo RN replied to lvnandmomx3's topic in LPN to RN

    I believe that Washington state doesn't accept Excelsior either but some people have gotten around this by testing out in a neighboring state and getting their license switched to the state they want...

  3. surviving school?

    AimeeJo RN replied to R*Star*RN's topic in LPN to RN

    I wonder if there are books that can help. I recently subscribed to AJN and Nursing 2007 there are some very helpful articles and resources. They are always advertising books like "Assessment made...

  4. LPN-BSN bridge

    AimeeJo RN replied to Carebear77's topic in LPN to RN

    Maybe they offer different programs in different areas. I was surprised how few options there are for online transition programs, excelsior was as close as I could find. University of Phoenix only...

  5. surviving school?

    AimeeJo RN replied to R*Star*RN's topic in LPN to RN

    I feel what ya'll are saying. I just got accepted into the bridge program to start in Jan 08. I am so excited and stressed out that I can hardly sleep. I know it is going to be tougher than the LPN...

  6. LPN-BSN bridge

    AimeeJo RN replied to Carebear77's topic in LPN to RN

    Look into Excelsior if you havent already. I thought about going through them but the traveling for tests and stuff didn't appeal to me. I don't live very close to their facilities anyway. Good

  7. Have you seen late pregnancy turn women into monsters?

    AimeeJo RN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am going through this right now, due june 30th. My first 2 pregnancies were so much different than this one which has been a bit difficult and stressful. I have no patience right now. When my...

  8. Does a patient have the right to refuse to allow students to witness their procedure?

    AimeeJo RN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I am due june 30th to deliver at the hospital where I had clinicals exactly 1 year ago. So the nursing students from my old school are there now. I feel bad about deciding not to allow students in,...

  9. Job AND Nursing School?? How do I do it??

    AimeeJo RN replied to hezaa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just finished an LPN program in december and I should be starting the transition to RN this January. I was able to work an average of 36 to 40 hour a week doing in home care two days a week. I was...

  10. My Hands Are A Mess! Which Lotion?

    AimeeJo RN replied to SkateBetty's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if anyone else mentioned it but I like Burts Bees hand salve, it comes in a yellow tin. I buy it at fred meyers or walgreens. It is not something you can rub on and use your hands right...

  11. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    AimeeJo RN replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    I sympathize with your child's ear pain, but on the opposite end of the spectrum some children are just trying to get out of class. It can't be easy being a school nurse. I know I gave mine hell in...

  12. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    AimeeJo RN replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    My career has been pretty uneventful but a few things I recall... A resident who was using a half full water glass as his desktop pen holder. Another man who was, excuse the expression, circling the...

  13. Time on Feet/Area of Nursing

    AimeeJo RN replied to wugfun's topic in General Nursing

    A few suggestions of where you may be able to spend less time on your feet... Doctor's office for example at group health. Assisted living. In home care. Telephone consulting nurse. I don't know...

  14. Question about donating blood

    AimeeJo RN replied to HeatherB,CST's topic in General Nursing

    I was turned away once because I had recently been on antibiotics. They told me to come back in like ten days or something I don't remember how long the wait

  15. smell of amniotic fluid

    AimeeJo RN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am 35 weeks along. I am wondering about the smell of amniotic fluid. Is it possible for leaking amniotic fluid to have an ammonia like odor? I know it is supposed to smell sweet. But I can't say...

  16. Help: for those of you took NCLEX!

    AimeeJo RN replied to arin9020's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just know the classes. Like they said you can't learn them all. I just passed the nclex this week. The drug Q's were mostly unfamiliar. It would have been nice to have a question about digoxin or...

  17. Help me understand Med Aides

    AimeeJo RN replied to LovebugLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I was a med aide for a little while, I just became an LPN. There is a big difference in the amount of training. I agree there are some nurses who may not be very responsible with meds. Recently I...

  18. question about taking RN prerequisites while in LPN school

    AimeeJo RN replied to vonsay's topic in LPN to RN

    I think it depends on what else you have going on in your life. I was itching to get my last couple classes out of the way while in the LPN program. But I decided that even though I am a good...

  19. Noobie help - LPN to RN or straight to RN?

    AimeeJo RN replied to Phacade's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Congratulations on your upcoming graduation that is awesome. And Phacade, more power to you in becoming a male nurse. There were only 3 men in my LPN class out of 30 students. There is no reason...

  20. Noobie help - LPN to RN or straight to RN?

    AimeeJo RN replied to Phacade's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    My school doesn't offer the option for LPN licensure in the middle of the RN program. That would be a nice option. It is such a rat race. I couldn't help but sit back and be glad that I have most...

  21. Noobie help - LPN to RN or straight to RN?

    AimeeJo RN replied to Phacade's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    SiamCat1 has a good point, I have seen a few nurses who don't end up going back to school for RN. But in my case I am done with the pre reqs for RN and that is a major hurdle for many students...

  22. Noobie help - LPN to RN or straight to RN?

    AimeeJo RN replied to Phacade's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I would advocate becoming an LPN first. My personal experience has worked out well. I just finished the LPN program in december of 2006. The college I applied to has such a long waiting list for RN...

  23. 10 things you say at work lay people could get arrested for

    AimeeJo RN replied to sharann's topic in Nursing Humor

    Don't you just love having to ask when was your last bowel movement. It is like some sick pick up

  24. Does it matter what school you go to get your Nursing Degree?

    AimeeJo RN replied to lc3's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate this question because I came to this site to ask practicing nurses how they feel about online degrees. I don't know if this is the right place to pose the question. This is my first