Rexie68

Rexie68

Vascular Access Nurse

Member

  • Content

    296

  • Visitors

    4,722

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by Rexie68

  1. LPN to RN - Rue Study vs. Community College

    Rexie68 replied to CaroleN199's topic in LPN to RN

    Penn state did take 3 CLEP credits of mine...and gave me automatic credit for nursing 111 and 112. I challenged nursing 113 and 114.....still waiting to see if i passed or not. Look at your program...

  2. impaired nurses

    Rexie68 replied to Trondheim's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I wish someone had answered, because it would be nice to know how others deal with it. I went to a DON once with that concern and was told "you'd better be absolutely sure before you make that...

  3. LPN/LVN Moving out-of-state?? salary check anyone

    Rexie68 replied to nystatelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't forget to check out the cost of living! My ex moved out of state and makes a lot more money....but he's paying a lot more for rent, etc, too.....so he's actually not doing well, plus PA would...

  4. Calling all LPNs?? What is and is not in your Scope of Practice compared to an RN?

    Rexie68 replied to Nrs_angie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi there! I'm a Pennsylvania LPN (and RN student, finally!) and there are some things we aren't allowed to do by state law, plus whatever your facility allows. We cannot legally PUSH IV meds, but can...

  5. No nurses on floor during report

    Rexie68 replied to bethin's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The facilities I've worked in...night shift isn't allowed to leave until day shift nurses are on the floor. Please make sure you're documenting everything.....sending email and saving a copy is a...

  6. LPN to RN - Rue Study vs. Community College

    Rexie68 replied to CaroleN199's topic in LPN to RN

    I tried the RUE/EXCELSIOR program...it just didn't work for me. (I used the RUE study guides to take the excelsior exams). Perhaps I wasn't dedicated enough. I consider myself fairly intelligent...

  7. What do RNs do that LPNs can't?

    Rexie68 replied to TiggerBelly's topic in LPN to RN

    I live in PA and have been an LPN for 18 years. I'm now in school for my RN and have to say, just skip the LPN. Years ago it was worth it, but now, our market is flooded with LPNs and they're being...