agldragonRN

agldragonRN

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  1. New grad nursing home charge nurse.. help?!

    i have never done home health but as i understand it, you will be by yourself when you go to their house and only have a phone to call your supervisor for advice (i hope). anyway, i will pick ltc. you...
  2. Can I get my lvn online?

    no there are no lvn programs online. there are lvn-rn online and many rn to bsn online. have you researched your area for lvn programs? some offer part time or evening programs. good
  3. Nursing 3:1 tool update with pictures

    Never mind...answered my own
  4. From Filmmaking to Nursing.

    the movie looks cool. anyway, you should do the lpn/lvn program instead of the ma. there is no bridge program from ma to rn but many for the lpns. i don't know about that tuition. it's pretty steep....
  5. New grad needs advice. PDN??

    op, i wish you the
  6. New grad needs advice. PDN??

    i'm assuming private duty
  7. Tuition Reimbursment/Scholarship...HELP!!

    my job has the tuition reimbursement and sholarship as well. i don't like the scholarship because i have to commit 2 years with them. anyway, there should be a form for the reimbursement (are you sure...
  8. arnett test

    i took arnett for my lpn as an exit exam. yes it was adaptive just like the actual nclex-pn. all i can say is have a good nclex-pn review book and study it. i recommend saunders nclex-pn. do 100 qs a...
  9. Computerized charting

    it depends on the facility. my job implemented computer charting this year but the doctor's orders i still have to decipher most times because they are hand written. i wish i could take a chicken...
  10. Getting started with Excelsior College

    i went to a vocational school as well for my lpn. i just provided ec a copy of my lpn paper license, no lpn transcript. for the enrollment fee, i believe you can pay this off monthly. best to ask an...
  11. NCLEX Alternate format help

    yes i bought lippincott's alternate format questions for the nclex-rn at barnes. it reflected the april 2010 update. i highly recommend this book. a couple of questions from my nclex-rn were even...
  12. IV Drip Calcs SAVE ME PLEASE!!!

    wow. yeah you are right it took me a while to find something that i can show you. the drip factor is on the actual packaging of your primary tubing. if you look at this youtube video, the guy will...
  13. Exam result not available yet

    sorry for the fail. i'm sure you'll kick this nclex butt next time you take it. you can do this! you passed the cpne monster and this too you shall be able to conquer. good luck,
  14. Michigan Excelsior students- some info

    that is cool that michigan will license you quickly. stupid nj up to now still has not sent my actual paper license to me even though i already have an rn license number on their verification website....
  15. Letter to the Offended

    :up:
  16. Letter to the Offended

    i didn't even bother posting on that
  17. Letter to the Offended

    i don't believe in my above statement but i'm just saying...people have their own opinions and experiences so you have to take everything with a grain of salt when reading something
  18. Letter to the Offended

    how would you like it if i start a thread with the heading "nurses > 40/50." and say something like they are lazy because they have been nursing for a while and they like to eat their young and...
  19. Michigan Excelsior students- some info

    yes if cpne is your last requirement and only after ec process your papers and says you are officially done. also ec needs you to have 0 balance with them and have the graduation fee paid. then, you...
  20. Michigan Excelsior students- some info

    just a friendly advice: please do consider and research how long your state bon process license endorsement. thank god my state of new jersey does not need the conferral date so i was able to take...
  21. Exam result not available yet

    "exam results not availabe yet...." means the 48-hour quick result is not available yet. you will get the pass/fail result after 48 hours from taking the nclex and after you pay the fee ($8?). if you...
  22. is Excelsior program really accepted by employers?

    the above poster is correct. you cannot do ec rn program from scratch. you gotta have a healthcare license and clinical background (e.g. lpn, paramedic, respiratory therapist, doctor from other...
  23. 2010 LPN/LVN hourly wage

    central, new jersey: $23-24/hr for new grad lpn (ltc, 3-11 shift, night differential
  24. BON states (North Carolina)

    new jersey bon does not need a transcript or the conferral date. they just want the letter of qualification (loq) from ec and they will accept it. my conferral date was october 15 and i took the...
  25. Primary household earner?

    i know what you mean. i am sending my dad monthly allowance. he's back home in the philippines sitting pretty. i am also sending money to my cousin there who i am helping with her bsn education. i...