agldragonRN

agldragonRN

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  1. Can an LVN/LPN perform urodynamic testing?

    agldragonRN replied to hereIgo's topic in General Nursing

    nope. nursing scope of practice is regulated by the board of nursing which means the state tells you what you are allowed to do. the facility you work for can further restrict your practice from what...

  2. Question for those who work with a majority of Filipino nurses

    agldragonRN replied to samirish's topic in General Nursing

    really? how old are you? are all the doctors in the hospitals all americans? is this one of your criteria as well on choosing your future career? and how do you know these people are not americans? i...

  3. Well... I took the Last Exam (Micro) between me and GN Status.

    agldragonRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    congrats gn.

  4. Direct entry MSN/CNL without nursing experience

    agldragonRN replied to rstigers's topic in Nurse Management

    "however, i do realize the need for evidenced-based practice, and a significant portion of my education is focusing on not only what nurses do, but why nurses do them. this is something that i know is...

  5. RN or LPN? Need advice...

    agldragonRN replied to witc's topic in General Nursing

    okay i re-read your post and you are already an rn here in the u.s. and you are thinking of going back to school for your bsn and thought maybe you can try lpn program instead because i am assuming...

  6. RN or LPN? Need advice...

    agldragonRN replied to witc's topic in General Nursing

    i am confused. you said you already passed the nclex. which one? i am assuming it is the nclex-rn. if so, then you are already an rn in the u.s.? correct? then, why would you waste your time and...

  7. When to start sending careplans in EC?

    agldragonRN replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    no problem. are you planning to attend a workshop? the workshop i went to (tina in pa) included weekly care planning. i did my care planning with her for 2 months and after that i was an "expert." i...

  8. Gift ideas for my stepfather, the soon-to-be LPN

    agldragonRN replied to TDCHIM's topic in General Nursing

    what about a couple of full set men's scrubs he can use for

  9. When to start sending careplans in EC?

    agldragonRN replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    you should not worry about cpne careplans until you are finish with all your nursing exams and preparing for the cpne. they explain the cpne careplans in the the study guide. i am not sure if you can...

  10. passed cpne

    agldragonRN replied to crazywoman's topic in Online Distance Learning

    yay! enjoy your cloud

  11. LPN considering EC? Q's on cost,former students pls help!!

    agldragonRN replied to j464335's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i started with ec september 2009 and passed my cpne august 2010 and graduated and became an rn in october 2010. i paid $1500 for all nursing exams and tutition and $2000 for my cpne. so about $3500 i...

  12. What is the term for word confusion in the elderly

    agldragonRN replied to newtress's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    phonemic paraphasia - mispronunciation; syllables out of sequence. e.g. "i slipped on the lice and broke my

  13. What is the term for word confusion in the elderly

    agldragonRN replied to newtress's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "flight of ideas"

  14. LPN to RN nurses

    agldragonRN replied to agldragonRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    thank you guys for your advice!! i will keep trying to apply at different nursing jobs and see what happens. i am scared of the change but i want the change. lol best,

  15. 2nd day on my own as a new grad, with a student, cried three times

    agldragonRN replied to whitebunny's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    the person op mentioned is an lpn student (in canada). so he did not have a license yet.... just

  16. Have you ever heard of this many SATA?

    agldragonRN replied to ashnem's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i was praying for many sata questions because those are higher level questions meaning you are doing well. this is in theory and how i understood the computerized adaptive testing (cat) for the...

  17. RN or Paramedic advice

    agldragonRN replied to Kevsab7's topic in General Nursing

    if the rn program does not work out, try an lpn program. it is much easier to bridge to rn later on when you are an lpn already (more lpn-rn programs). be forewarned though, lpn program is not a piece...

  18. Agency LTC or Staff LTC

    agldragonRN replied to grateful2010's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    with the bad economy, i'll take who ever offers me full-time. if both job is offered, i'll take ltc staff because it is more secure than agency. your hours at the agency are not guaranteed. you will...

  19. Lifespan 3

    agldragonRN replied to brenan's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i wish you luck. you're almost

  20. Pass LS1

    agldragonRN replied to WestPalmLPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    yay!!!

  21. Which Saunders NCLEX Book is the best?

    agldragonRN replied to firemedic149's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i used saunder's comprehensive review for the nclex-rn. i think mine was 4th edition (blue color) and there is the 5th edition now. it helped me a lot with all the nursing exams. good

  22. incident report documentation policy?

    agldragonRN replied to karray's topic in General Nursing

    one time, i saw a discoloration on patient's arm and i asked her where she got it from, she told me she was stung by a bee 3 days prior when she went outside. so i wrote an incident report and charted...

  23. incident report documentation policy?

    agldragonRN replied to karray's topic in General Nursing

    i would say it is okay as long as you document that it happened the day before, e.g. "jane doe, cna reported that she observed patient yesterday in the bathroom sitting up on the floor."

  24. Should I do CNA or LPN before I go into the ADN prgram?!

    agldragonRN replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    good choice. shoot for the rn first. it that does not work out, then try lpn. i made 60k first year of me being an lpn. yes, after you passed the nclex and get licensed in florida, you can endorse it...

  25. 2nd day on my own as a new grad, with a student, cried three times

    agldragonRN replied to whitebunny's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    you can work on that. just act confident even though sometimes you are not. be assertive, stand up for yourself, and pick the battles you can win. it sounds like you know what you are doing and you...