agldragonRN

agldragonRN

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  1. ASN with BS in Computer Science, how long for MSN-Informatics

    agldragonRN posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    Hi Guys. How're you all doing? Can you please tell me how one can be a Nurse Informatics (the board certified one) when you hold an RN-ASN and Bachelor's in Computer Science?? Thank You.. I am still...

  2. Bashed for pursuing lpn route

    agldragonRN replied to soladylike1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i was in the same boat as you. i was very upset as well and started a thread here about it. don't worry about what other people say or think. they just do not have anything better to say. even some of...

  3. Completely online ASN degree that I found.

    agldragonRN replied to CRTtoRN's topic in General Nursing

    it's a scam people!!!! beware!!!!!!! check this link:

  4. Completely online ASN degree that I found.,

    agldragonRN replied to CRTtoRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    it's a scam people!!!! beware!!!!! check this link:

  5. Completely online ASN degree that I found.,

    agldragonRN replied to CRTtoRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i downloaded the program guide. it is very vague. i don't know. i don't think this program is

  6. Completely online ASN degree that I found.,

    agldragonRN replied to CRTtoRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    below is my conversation with the operator few mins ago. looks fishy to me.... please wait for a site operator to respond. all operators are currently assisting others. thanks for your patience. an...

  7. Second Class Citizens

    agldragonRN replied to LilPeonNo1's topic in General Nursing

    weekdays differentials 7-3 = 0 3-11 = 2.50 per hr 11-7 = 2.75 per hr additional 2.50 for all during

  8. Second Class Citizens

    agldragonRN replied to LilPeonNo1's topic in General Nursing

    my current shift is 3-11. however, i have done enough ot's on 7-3 & 11-7 to know and see how things take place at my facility. i agree that 11-7 is the most under appreciated shift by management....

  9. Can an LPN train/precept and RN?

    agldragonRN replied to yfloridanurse's topic in General Nursing

    (sarcasm alert) do you mind telling me what school you went to for your bsn? i surely would like to go there someday to learn this physiological action of the anti-hypertensive meds and the rationale...

  10. Can an LPN train/precept and RN?

    agldragonRN replied to yfloridanurse's topic in General Nursing

    thank you for your post! i do not understand why people think lpns are stupid. just because that bsn don took all those classes does not mean she is a better nurse. i myself took many of the classes...

  11. Got fire because manager said I need some critical thinking

    agldragonRN replied to HNursing's topic in General Nursing

    thank you very much for this comment valerie. i certainly hope those people who suggested to work in a nursing home have actually worked in one because i would like to know where is this "slow-paced"...

  12. Is this normal?

    agldragonRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    hi guys! i have been working in my ltc job for a year now (first job). i have been feeling unhappy and low about my job lately. i just hate the politics the management is playing. staffing is always...

  13. Is this normal?

    agldragonRN replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    sorry, yes that was my spanish lady who always ask me what time she was going to sleep every 10 mins. usually i will try to talk to her and distract her and she would calm down. i don't really tell...

  14. Patient wants to split doses of pain meds

    agldragonRN replied to Cobweb's topic in General Nursing

    why don't you just get the order change to one pill every two hours? tell doctor it is per pt request. personally, i would not do what you do as the order says 2 pills every four hours. i don't see...

  15. No more LPNs?

    agldragonRN replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    i will never be phased out of ltc here in new jersey. there are tons of nursing homes here. 'nuff said. cheers,

  16. Med error questions

    agldragonRN replied to graceyjane's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    wow your floor sounds scary! those are definitely med errors! you should follow the chain of commands when reporting things like that. report it to your supervisor first then to your don if nothing...

  17. Grammar errors at the workplace, just for fun :)

    agldragonRN replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    do you guys think that the u.s. school system is at fault? when i was in high school, teachers were not really strict regarding proper spelling and grammar. they kept telling us try our best but...

  18. I m in big trouble! I think I failed my drug screen

    agldragonRN replied to alex68's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with you bradley. alex made a mistake and he knows it and obviously learned from it so it's all good. however, giving that lengthy post about following "all the rules" and being " mr./ms....

  19. Male In Nursing School and needs help badly

    agldragonRN replied to lum917's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i hated ob as well. it did not interest me. one time, we were watching a sonogram video and all the females in the class were like ahhh....look at that baby and the guys including me were like "what...

  20. 3 Question for the LPN

    agldragonRN replied to Sydangle2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    really, new jersey is one of the highest paying states for

  21. Not Much difference in job duties by a PCA and LPN?

    agldragonRN replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    would you be taking the nclex-pca when you finish your pca class? because that is the big difference-lpn has a license. also you want to know why it is not such a waste of money for me to be an lpn?...

  22. Recession = No raise for 3 years

    agldragonRN replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    i hope you get to keep your job. jeesh, this "recession" is horrible. i hope we never go to

  23. Recession = No raise for 3 years

    agldragonRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    hello guys! what do you guys think? today my union was renewing our contract and they said that we are not getting any raises for the next 3 years due to budget cuts. in lieu of that, nobody is...

  24. Recession = No raise for 3 years

    agldragonRN replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    i'm so sorry for the loss of job. i hope something better comes

  25. Is this an acceptable practice???

    agldragonRN replied to yoshana_x's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    yes you are right. when i take an order that says bid. i usually put 9am and 5pm. but when i take treatment order that says bid, i put 10 am and 7 pm. so i decide what time to put on the mar or tar....