BookwormRN

BookwormRN

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  1. How many clinical sets before LPN?

    BookwormRN replied to WakeUpRN's topic in General Nursing

    That would depend upon the program that you are in. Where I live, we have to take a CNA course, then test with Promisor to become certified. Re: LPN-the Technical schools in this state have the ADN...

  2. Good job while in school?

    BookwormRN replied to Tibbs's topic in General Nursing

    While I agree it would be wise to keep your job so you can pay your bills, I have to disagree with the previous posters regarding experience in clinicals. Of course, depending upon your program! I...

  3. Funding my BSN

    BookwormRN replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital for which I work has two different ways to help pay for school: Tuition reimbursement: they will pay 50% of an employees tuition (Up to $1000-$1500/ year). You pay the tuition, and at...

  4. Has anyone ever bough a master cardio off of www.stethoscopes.com? need feedback!

    BookwormRN replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    Allheart.com has the Littmann Master Cardiology for $138.99 plus shipping. These are not ripoffs-they are Littmann and worth the

  5. Is it better to retake Assessment or Anatomy and Physiology? Help me choose!

    BookwormRN replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    You mean that you did not have to re-take either class to procede to the next semester?? At my school we were required to pass those classes at a minimum of 80% in order to continue on in the program....

  6. An Answer Will Save Me......

    BookwormRN replied to attittaah's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm not sure what the question is....You are wanting to get ANOTHER BSN in order to have a better GPA? Are you having a difficult time finding work r/t grades? In my experience, employers look at the...

  7. Is school really a lot of work?

    BookwormRN replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Toots, I was a stay at home mom for almost 10 years when I went back to school. My youngest was 2 y.o. when I took the CNA course-he was six when I graduated with my ADN from the local technical...

  8. How Much

    BookwormRN replied to Sirena922's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I started out at $24/hr (not counting differential for evenings/weekends). Just depends on your

  9. Which Littmann?

    BookwormRN replied to karaswthrt4's topic in General Nursing

    Here is another plug for the Littmann Cardiology III: I own one and love it! I work med/surg, therefore we get a wide range of patients from pediatric to geriatric. The Cardiology III can be used with...

  10. Need to pick your brain....

    BookwormRN replied to LilDKessler's topic in Ob/Gyn

    are you referring to a molar pregnancy? (hydatidiform mole)

  11. Can I challenge the LPN Boards?

    BookwormRN replied to LiLSouthernAngel's topic in General Nursing

    In my two-year (4 semester) ADN program, we were able to take the LPN boards after the first two semesters of classes were completed. This is standard at the technical schools in

  12. Where to buy nursing supplies

    BookwormRN replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    I bought my stethoscope and other supplies from allheart.com . They have great prices. Good luck with school.

  13. Difference between CNA and Nurse tech?

    BookwormRN replied to Flaird's topic in General Nursing

    i have to say that i am quite surprised and saddened by some of the attitudues displayed regarding nurse techs. nts are not working to replace the rn: rather, they are there (basically as students)...

  14. Difference between CNA and Nurse tech?

    BookwormRN replied to Flaird's topic in General Nursing

    Here is the Wisconsin Dept of Regulation and Licensing's position on the use of Nurse Technicians. Hope it helps to clarify some points. http://drl.wi.gov/dept/papers/pap03.pdf Also, when I worked as...

  15. Should a telemetry nurse be expected to float to a critical care unit?

    BookwormRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Our Tele Nurses ARE the ICU nurses, so I guess I'm not a good one to weigh in on this

  16. Calling in sick??

    BookwormRN replied to LUVtxNursing's topic in General Nursing

    wow-i consider myself pretty fortunate after reading this posting! my manager mentions sick days when your count reaches 10! last year i had a fuo and was out for a total of ten days...she mentioned...

  17. Changing Nursing License to Different State

    BookwormRN replied to rlsnkeait's topic in General Nursing

    Lastly, and please don't flame me for this- IL is one of the easiest states in which to maintain a license. The bi-yearly fee is cheap ($80 if I remember correctly), and no ceu's or current practice...

  18. Do you shower when you get off work???

    BookwormRN replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    I usually do not shower when I get home. I do however leave my shoes at work-the thought of wearing them home makes me cringe!

  19. Nurse Tech II

    BookwormRN replied to pegbord's topic in General Nursing

    As a Nurse Tech on a med/surg unit, I got a lot of great experience! (under the direct supervision of an RN, of course.) I did assessments, foleys, started IVs, hung IVPBs, dressing changes, gave oral...

  20. Want to practice massage therapy

    BookwormRN replied to tytkhat's topic in General Nursing

    Are you being hired professionally as both an RN and Massage Therapist? Although, as you say "RN may trump LMT", practicing as an RN in this situation may not be prudent, if you were not hired in that...

  21. 1st Med Error

    BookwormRN replied to Eilana's topic in General Nursing

    I too just had my first med error at work. An antibiotic dose was not put on the MAR for the next day and the pt ended up getting it late in the morning instead of early. Part of the problem is that I...

  22. Spiritual and Religious Influences on Healthcare

    BookwormRN replied to gardenmum's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a Catholic hospital and on our admission assessment form, there is a section that pertains to spirituality of the pt. (ie: Do you have any spiritual concerns? Would you like to see a...

  23. Stethescope Comparison

    BookwormRN replied to checkmate's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I own a Littman Cardiology III---LOVE IT! I like the fact that the bell converts to a pediatric diaphragm--works great for smaller, elderly adults too. During nursing school, I purchased a $25...

  24. RN in 2 years

    BookwormRN replied to bigtimer225's topic in General Nursing

    I think most programs (once you are accepted!) incorporate all of your prereqs into the two year program. However, that being said-most people are on waiting lists for a while and choose to take...

  25. Hello, I'm a newbie and need advice

    BookwormRN replied to csbaltz's topic in General Nursing

    Just my $0.02: GO FOR IT!!! My three children may have sacrificed time with Mom and some afterschool activities because I was in Nursing school...but they also are reaping the rewards. My oldest (13)...