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  1. Am i doing something wrong?? Plaese Help

    jaacosmom replied to flower2007's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Your sister should mind her own business. For you to do whats best for your family is very important and that includes having a life of your own. Should you decide to stay at home with your children...

  2. Meds...Where to Start

    jaacosmom replied to msdobson's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Mike start with the classifications and then stick to the prototypes to each classification. You need to know what they are for, how they work, therapeutic effect, contraindications, administration,...

  3. Are LPN/LVNs a dying breed?

    jaacosmom replied to Trophywife81's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think there alot of hospitals that are trying to phase out LPN/LVNs. And our main work places do tend to be LTC facilities, DRs offices, prisons, etc.However, there is to big of a demand for nurses...

  4. $12 an hour?!

    jaacosmom replied to HisTreasure's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    thats just sad for her but good for

  5. $12 an hour?!

    jaacosmom replied to HisTreasure's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In northern Michigan LPNs make from $12.50 (DRs office) to $22 (hospital contigent with no

  6. 2 week CNA prep course

    jaacosmom replied to flwannaB's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My CNA course was 11 days. You got 6 days of orientation on the floor then you were on your own. The course was not to hard - lots of stuff to remember. Afterwards you could get your certfication. You...

  7. "Easy" LPN jobs

    jaacosmom replied to remrimsgems's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just as a side note I have always felt that the worst boody fluid was spit or vomit. Blood next especially fresh and that only because of the smell. Spit is just plain old nasty if something were to...

  8. "Easy" LPN jobs

    jaacosmom replied to remrimsgems's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Please remember that LPN and RN nursing is not the same as CNA nursing. First clinical experience is generally a taste of CNA nursing. Most hospitals or LTC facilities do not employ their RNs and...

  9. what an lpn does at work

    jaacosmom replied to molyy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Really what a LPN does is limited only by what your state and facility allows. In Michigan LPNs can't initially hang an IV unless they take additional education. They can maintain an IV line...

  10. One week orientation at nursing home w/25 pt's?

    jaacosmom replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    To me 25 pts sounds about right. But where I worked as an aide you had 6 weeks of orientation as a new LPN or RN hired there. 3 does not seem nearly enough especially as a new nurse. I agree with...

  11. How many of you worked as CNA's before you became LPN/LVN's???

    jaacosmom replied to couldntbhappier's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As far as nursing people CNAs are rather at the bottom of the pile; however getting aide experience is a very good idea. You will learn your most basic nursing skills here and probably know them well...

  12. How many of you worked as CNA's before you became LPN/LVN's???

    jaacosmom replied to couldntbhappier's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It sounds like the same thing to me. CNA does stand for certified nurses aid and in some places its CENA (competency evaluated nurse aide). When I worked as a CNA there was lots of debate on what...

  13. Heated discussion in class....

    jaacosmom replied to Coloradogrl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I work in a hospital in Northern Michigan. LPNs do not get sign on bonuses. Our community is small and there isn't a much of a demand for LPNs. The hospital does give sign on bonuses to new RN...

  14. Took NCLEX-PN today...

    jaacosmom replied to aegirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did my Suanders N-Clex-PN study guide. Any time I had difficulty I wrote the topic down and then looked it up after I had finished that section (i.e. renal and urinary, pediatric, maternity, etc.)....

  15. Took NCLEX-PN today...

    jaacosmom replied to aegirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I took mine it cut off at 85 too. I was so convinced that I failed so, so badly that I went home and started studying again. I passed and everyone I have talked to that only had 85 questions...

  16. Help! Need Tips in fundamentals of nursing

    jaacosmom replied to josinda421's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Take a nap after studying, sleep helps to process the information and it will stick with you

  17. Apologizing for being "just an LPN"

    jaacosmom replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh, I hear you girl. I went for my LPN for the same reason. I had been an aide for 6 years and did not want to be an aide for the rest of my life. I had a husband and two kids (three now, I got...

  18. the waiting game(nclex)

    jaacosmom replied to miasdrm's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh, how I remember those days so well.... When I took my test I got cut off at 85 questions. I was so positive that I did so badly that I didn't even do well enough to get to try more questions. It...

  19. Wondering why I didn't get hired...

    jaacosmom replied to omni123's topic in General Nursing

    Getting feedback from the interviewer is a great idea. THis was only one interview. And I would have to agree about the personality thing. Get out there interview some more keep trying. You the...

  20. Checking pulses with a lower leg cast???

    jaacosmom replied to NurseScholar's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree with above also with the pulse oximeter they give oxygen saturation and the pulse rate. The questions on your tests are N-Clex like. Only like - that is in the style of - the real ones are...

  21. Difference in LTC Question

    jaacosmom replied to Anne36's topic in Michigan Nursing

    As I understand it to work in a long term care facility (LTC) as an aide in MI you have to be certified. If you are not certified the facility you work in can be cited when the facility has thier...

  22. How many of you worked as CNA's before you became LPN/LVN's???

    jaacosmom replied to couldntbhappier's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have worked as an CNA for nine years before getting my LPN. I think this kind of experience is invaluable to any nursing candidate. You will learn alot about nursing care, positioning of pts,...