aa24212

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1. Critical Care test

   aa24212 replied to MellowYellow's topic in MICU, SICU

   My experience was similar to mina123's. Most was tele strips and the most common ICU drips. I didn't have a lot of ICU experience and I passed easily, so I am sure you will do

2. What nursing shortage?

   aa24212 replied to labfreak's topic in General Nursing

   From what I have seen, there isn't much of a need for RN's and there definitely isn't a need for LPN's in Virginia. CNA's are in CRITICAL need. Most of the hospitals/nursing homes are hiring LPN's...

3. money back from RUE?

   aa24212 replied to javanurse2000's topic in Online Distance Learning

   I was done just like many of you. Here is how I got out of it. File a complaint with the Better Business Bureau (www.bbb.org). Here are things I found out. 1. a faxed document is not legally...

4. LPN to RN or LPN to BSN? Help Please

   aa24212 posted a topic in LPN to RN

   I am a LPN and there is no doubt that I want to get my BSN, but I'm unsure on how to do it. I have just been accepted into a LPN to RN program that I would complete in May 2009 and if I bridged to...

5. Anatomy & Physiology For Excelsior

   aa24212 replied to Lorie P.'s topic in Online Distance Learning

   I would strongly recommend using the book recommended by Excelsior. I used it and passed with an A. The A+P for Excelsior is far more complex than LPN A+P, so I wouldn't use you old book. I haven't...

6. I am in High school. I need info abour becoming and RN

   aa24212 replied to harristotle's topic in General Nursing

   You don't actually need to major in something before entering nursing school. There are 3 programs you can choose. LPN (generally works in MD offices, Long term care), Associate degree RN (generally...

7. Short Staffed - Vent

   aa24212 replied to incublissRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I have never experienced anything this severe, however, the ICU where I work was having some problems similar to this. One night when it was really severe, a nurse anonymously called JCAHO and also...

8. 16.50 Starting Wage for a Grad Nurse???? Oh No! Say it Ain't So.....

   aa24212 replied to chattypattyCRNA2B's topic in General Nursing

   I work in what is considered to be one of the lowest paid areas in northeast TN and here is what they pay new RN's: $17.85 base 12% shift differential after 1445 through 0715 $1 extra for BSN $1 extra...

9. Patient Care Tech and CNA?

   aa24212 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

   In the hospital I work in, a CNA has formal education and passes a certification exam; and a PCT has no education and no

10. Need Advice about Job Offer!

    aa24212 replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I read this, I payed close attention to one thing you said - Hospital one- 16 openings??? Why??? I have to thing there is something going on for them to have this many openings. I would at...