lvnandmomx3

lvnandmomx3

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  1. Rotating shifts

    lvnandmomx3 replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    It is hard when you are not working them all in a row to try and get some pattern going. I have never had any trouble sleeping during the day. I was a unit sec. not nursing then so even on day when I...

  2. A list of states that do not except EC

    lvnandmomx3 replied to starbucksnurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    that is interesting i have not heard of that...... i can not imagine very many passing boards with just that bit of schooling. in my program we had to do nearly 400 clinical hours and of those only...

  3. A list of states that do not except EC

    lvnandmomx3 replied to starbucksnurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That is a good question I think if they obtained thier RN via a traditional program or one of the approved distant programs then did MSN from EC then the employer would recognize the MSN. From what I...

  4. Getting in shape/Losing weight in pre-nursing/NS support thread

    lvnandmomx3 replied to wishNhopeNdreamN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    3500 calories =1lb I have been told by many sources and also in biggest looser books there are 2 ways to do this. 1. Burn 3500 calories through ADL's or exercise 2. Decrease calorie intake by

  5. A list of states that do not except EC

    lvnandmomx3 replied to starbucksnurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    CA has to be special about most things....lol And this is not a good thing in most cases........ IMO I think they should have a special clause for the LPN's that want to get thier RN from EC esp if...

  6. How much is your pay?

    lvnandmomx3 replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen you post this question on mutilple threads, while I do not have any advise for you, you may find this link helpful......

  7. How do you handle clients that are too affectionate?

    lvnandmomx3 replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    We have individual behavior plans for the clients that show inappropriate behaviors. I would check to see if one has been written or if an evaluation is in

  8. A list of states that do not except EC

    lvnandmomx3 replied to starbucksnurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I added info to make my other post more clear, sorry for the

  9. Getting in shape/Losing weight in pre-nursing/NS support thread

    lvnandmomx3 replied to wishNhopeNdreamN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Good luck to everyone for this week. I vote to change the weigh in day to Friday.....lol I don't like the scale after the weekend..... I do better during the week......lol I will pm my #'s

  10. A list of states that do not except EC

    lvnandmomx3 replied to starbucksnurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It is not an approved program in CA.This link states the CA is up holding the decision that EC students do not meet the ca licensing requitements due to the clinical experience....... This is a list...

  11. Is LVN/LPN really harder than RN?

    lvnandmomx3 replied to Brandi8's topic in LPN to RN

    Our DON stated almost the same thing but IMO its like said in OP my LVN program was an accelerated 12month program. I really do not think the content is harder than RN I'm sure they learn more in most...

  12. A list of states that do not except EC

    lvnandmomx3 replied to starbucksnurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It is not listed on the CA BON(as an approved

  13. A little help please...I'm kinda desperate

    lvnandmomx3 replied to love_being_an_aide's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    $23,000 for Private LPN program here. That includes book, stethescope, scissors, 3 uniforms, phsyical hep series and other vaccines if needed. This was info I got from classmates. I personally did not...

  14. How much is your pay?

    lvnandmomx3 replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    I live in CA. I know about the housing......lol It's insane. We are just shy of $4 for a gal of gas to. But I havnt heard of that high pay in the LA area for new grads tho I know with exp that may be...

  15. How much is your pay?

    lvnandmomx3 replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    What state if you don't mind me

  16. Med Surg, Help desperately needed!!!!

    lvnandmomx3 replied to >--stethoscope--o's topic in General Students

    You sound like you really want to be a nurse. You need to focus everything you have on school. I'm not sure your age or what else you have going on, but it can be done. Put your mind to it and give it...

  17. How much $$$ do you get after taxes?

    lvnandmomx3 replied to FutureRNelizabeth's topic in New York Nursing

    One quesstion how do you know your 6mo old loves the city he lives in???? I agree with other posters needs and wants are 2 totally different

  18. Tax Time - How do you file?

    lvnandmomx3 replied to alkaleidi's topic in General Nursing

    I would get professional advice from an accountant that specialized in field. They will be able to tell you if standard decuctions vs. itemized best fit you situation and what exactly can be deducted...

  19. Making the beds

    lvnandmomx3 replied to Doctor Guazzo's topic in General Nursing

    Ultimatley the nurse lvn or rn are responsible for total patient care. If you have an aide or cna working on the floor and they are available, then they will be the ones doing the above mentioned...

  20. Help! I'm having serious difficulty adjusting to LPN school

    lvnandmomx3 replied to babycakes78's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Sounds like the program I went through....There were clix galore, and faculty that also played favorites.....esp 1st level instructor that had a thing for a certian "ethnicity" and they could get away...

  21. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    lvnandmomx3 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    :yeahthat::yeahthat:

  22. Getting in shape/Losing weight in pre-nursing/NS support thread

    lvnandmomx3 replied to wishNhopeNdreamN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I know what you mean about eating healthy for a while and then eating something like pizza and makes you feel yucky. I had mac n cheese for dinner ( i stayed within points for the day) and it did not...

  23. ISU BSN question

    lvnandmomx3 replied to CaitRN2be's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Here are the pre rec's I have to take. theses 11 have to be completed before enrolment to phase II and III FRESHMAN COLLEGE COMP TECHNICAL WRITING /W ESSAY COLLEGE ALGEBRA INTRO TO COMPUTING or INFO...

  24. How are the salaries in USA?

    lvnandmomx3 replied to Doctor Guazzo's topic in General Nursing

    Like OP siad you have to take into the cost of living. New RN's hre in ca. make start at around 30ish an hr. But you also will pay $$$ for rent $850 1brm apt or so upwards of $2500 2-3 brm. The price...

  25. How are the salaries in USA?

    lvnandmomx3 replied to Doctor Guazzo's topic in General Nursing

    Then to answer a question about salaries would be very hard to do. Have you tired salary.com to see if you can get an