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    Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

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

    The OP stated he/she was in a BSN program but was working as a CNA. There is nothing degrading about being a CNA. I have worked with some excellent CNA's and some crappy (pun intended) ones. We are...
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    9 month LPN- RN Bridge Programs in Atlanta GA

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to lpatt949's topic in LPN to RN

    I agree. The LPN to BSN program I'm attending is 2 to 3 days per week (depending on the semester) for 5 semesters. I can't imagine 9
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    HHA 485

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to sc in pa's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not quite sure what you're
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    Field Hospice Nursing vs. Inpatient Unit Hospice Nursing

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

    I have had a few pts in the past who lived in "less than desirable" neighborhoods. Like the others stated, most families will watch out for you. Sometimes I've called a family back to let them know...
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    a nurse's heavy heart

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

    (((freefair))) Sending you big hugs and thanking you for being such a compasionate nurse! You WILL have a better day
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    Hospice help for in-home....

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

    Well said, tewdles! The only thing I can add is that the family is so overwhelmed at admit, doing EOL teaching at that time would be just too much. The exception would be that the pt is actively...
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    College Network

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Ms.RN's topic in LPN to RN

    The rep will tell you that, but where I live (Louisiana) the BON does not recognize the degree. If anyone is interested in buying the College Network set of study materials let me know. I got...
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    Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

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

    mariamsally, I want to work with
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    No one thinks I can do it!

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to MKO90's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some good points, but she is thinking about her baby and that baby's future. I say GO FOR IT. Sure nursing school is hard, but it can be done. I went through LPN school with 4 children as a single...
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    No one thinks I can do it!

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to MKO90's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wanted to go to nursing school after high school graduation, but my father told me I wasn't smart enough. I didn't go. 18 years later, I started to follow my dream and received ADN-PN (Associate...
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    Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

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

    Wow! You got some really good suggestions here, but I just wanted to add my . I've been a LPN for 14 years and am currently in a BSN bridge program. Just yesterday at work I had to clean poop. I'm...
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    LPN/LVN Additional Certifications

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to antidote's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I doubt it, must at least it will show that you are interested in learning and advancing your
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    Thinking of going back to nursing school....

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

    Hey onefly! Do you plan to stay in psych nursing? I'm asking because I'm currently in an LPN/BSN bridge program. I've been working in hospice for the past 10 years. I'm planning to stay with my...
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    Falsifying degree at work....

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to Twinboys98's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the BSN's I know DO sign their name BSN,RN. The ADN's just sign RN. As far as the credentials, I'm an LPN who is certified in Hospice and Pallative Nursing. I sign my name LPN,CHPLN. The...
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    Job & Nursing School

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

    Alyah, I'm an LPN in a BSN program. I work 16 to 20 hours a week and call every evening. Call is really no big deal as I work for a small home hospice company. I might make 2 or 3 on call visits a...
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    question about online courses

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

    I find online courses very challenging and time consuming. I'm taking one LPN to BSN transition course online (4credits) and I average 10 to 12 hours a week on that one class. This is the only way...
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    part time Rn casemanager, full caseload and Lvns in office

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

    american train--I think I'd be looking for another job if I were
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    part time Rn casemanager, full caseload and Lvns in office

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

    I agree! While I love my pts, it would sure be nice to be in the cool office in the summer instead of getting in and out of my car where the thermometer reads
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    Why aren't nursing homes doing 12 hour shifts???

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to GRAB1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I used to work in LTC and we did 12 hour shifts. I liked working 3 days and if I did a 4th it was
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    fired if they don't like the color of your nail polish...

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

    Well, I think if I were a pt and my nurse had purple hair or gothic makeup I'd request a new
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    fired if they don't like the color of your nail polish...

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

    ROTFLMAO!
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    So I made a med error....

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to blessedmomma247's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was amazed to see you are actually an RN with some experience. Your comment sounded like something an angry CNA would post...you know the ones who think nurses don't do anything but pass meds and...
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    Are LPN's being Phased Out?

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to angelcarmichael's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'd suggest reading YOUR STATES Nurse Practice Act. That is where you'll get accurate info for
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    So I made a med error....

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to blessedmomma247's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    (((blessedmomma))):redpinkhe So sorry about your bad day. I'm glad you were able to look at your mistake and "learn from it". Hope you have a much better shift when you
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    BRCC's Nursing Program

    Hospice Nurse LPN replied to debbie54's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    How many classes have they graduated? One or two? You sound like BRCC's PR person! I'm glad to see they changed their application process. When I applied a couple of years ago, you turned your app...