Hospice Nurse LPN BSN, RN

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Previous LPN experience: Gave you a leg up on RN positions when you graduated?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to HelloooNurse84's topic in LPN to RN

I'm staying with my current employer after graduation. Depends on your program. I think some of the programs are about 12 to 18 months. Mine is 5
Question regarding heparinized ports

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to KelliD's topic in Oncology

We can in my state, as long as we have been
Hep B vaccine

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Strwbrywne's topic in General Students

I have to get titer drawn, as I had the series about 20 yrs ago. They says protection is for a lifetime, going to find out soon. My guess is that I'll need to get the vaccine
can you be burned out before you finish nursing school?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to CeilingCat's topic in General Students

I've been out of school for almost 15 years and I'm back now in an LPN/BSN bridge program. What in the world was I thinking??? NS is HELL! I'm always studying, reading, researching, and don't even get...
My most important tip for a nursing student is....

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to 1234student's topic in General Students

Read the chapters before lecture flashcards Tabors--sits on my desk in easy reach ask questions find a study partner get plenty of sleep time
Pumping at Work???

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

WOW! A bit harsh I'd say. I used to pump at work...usually twice a day. This was in my "pre-nursing" days. My coworkers were always supportive. It's bad enough to have to leave the little ones,...
Can you work as a CNA/NA/LPN as licensed RN?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

You can't in my state unless you are a certified nursing assistant or licensed practical
What can I do with a bad gpa?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to shabookitty's topic in General Students

At my school the bare minimum for consideration is 3.5. They don't look at your overall grades, just the science and math classes. Maybe you can take some easy classes to boost your GPA if your...
Within the scope of practice

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to GRUNGE's topic in General Nursing

I so agree! Even if something is in the scope of your practice, you must be trained before jumping
A worn out topic

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

lol, ruby vee! at least i only spewed
How to pass Pharm125??

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to JessCNA2RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

I took pharm over the summer and got a very low "C". I'm repeating it this fall. My major problem was work....I just had too many irons in the fire. I've cut back on work to two days/wk. My...
LPN to RN, how long?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to porchandalter's topic in LPN to RN

My schools bridge program (LPN/BSN) is 5 semesters (not counting additional pre-reqs). They also do not accept LPN's
Are there ANY nursing jobs?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to lilnurseling's topic in General Nursing

Have you looked into LTC? Seems they are ALWAYS looking for help. Good
Should I pursue a BSN or LPN

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to girtenbt's topic in LPN to RN

Actually, the ANA wants to make BSN the entry level for an
How Much Does a Hospice Nurse Make?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to EmilyLucille523's topic in Hospice, Palliative

All depends on your region. I make $20/hr base. Add to this mileage, call, etc. I love being a hospice nurse! Can't imagine ever doing anything
What constitutes falsifying documentation?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to physioex's topic in General Nursing

It is falsification. What if something happened and the pt died or was sent to the hosp or went on pass with family? What if the nurse had to leave her shift early? How would she explain...
Did anyone else have a good night?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Up2nogood RN's topic in General Nursing

I had a great night, also. I'm on
I only want to be a PP or L&D nurse.....

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to mks1014's topic in Ob/Gyn

When I first started nursing school, all I wanted to do was LD/PP. Once we started clinicals, I fell in love with the nsg home residents. My first job was LTC for 4 years and I've been a hospice nurse...
Using "models" for student practice in assessment techniques

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to McClain's topic in General Nursing

My school uses nursing teachers as "patients". It's one-on-one and the "patient" knows if you are asking the right questions and doing the assessment
Four 10's or Five 8's? Which would you do?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

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Denial

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

Oh hun! My heart is breaking reading this. I will pray for you and this family. One of my home pts wife finally "got it" today. It made me smile to know that she is now going to be able to let her...
LPN to RN Bridge in August 2010

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to ajettin's topic in LPN to RN

Hello! I started an LPN/BSN program this summer and realized I was working too many hrs. We go back for fall semester August 18 and I'm dropping my hrs at work to 2 days/week. Summer school was...
Restraint-free facility?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to reussir1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

Many facilities are now restraint free. I think it's not a good idea at all. "The resident has the right to fall"....what and crack open their head? I see hospice pts in a LTC facility and only 1 has...
Do I really need my books on the first day?

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to my3suns's topic in General Students

You should be fine. I'm lucky, we are able to rent 75% of our books
Good, cheap nursing shoes

Hospice Nurse LPN replied to rcm0915's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

I would avoid cheap shoes....your feet will thank

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