CaroleN199

CaroleN199

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  1. New Nurse - 9 mos.

    CaroleN199 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am still not working and thought I had a job. I went to the VA Medical Center last week where I live and had an interview. I really thought I had a chance. Then I got an e-mail this afternoon...

  2. New Nurse - 9 mos.

    CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for the reply. I went today and had an interview and I was not offered the job. The HR person told me that it would be too much for me with just 9 mos experience. She said it was a...

  3. MRSA - hospital stay ?

    CaroleN199 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I tested positive for MRSA in the nares when I was in the hospital for 3 days with pneumonia. The nurse said they wont do anything about it but they came into my room in gowns and I wonder if this is...

  4. MRSA - hospital stay ?

    CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I am home and winding up on my Avelox which I have taken for 14 days. It covers the gram positive and gram negative bacteria growths. I am returning to work next week. I thought though that once...

  5. MRSA - hospital stay ?

    CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in General Nursing

    I am confused somewhat too. I am colonized because I am a nurse and working around MRSA day in and day out. Now, I am testing positive and in a hospital setting was treated like a very dangerous...

  6. MRSA - hospital stay ?

    CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in General Nursing

    I just googled and found out what I needed to know..... nares are swipped every few week till negative.. so, this shall pass. I am truly lucky my immune system is strong. I will always, always...

  7. I Have to Find Another Job ......

    CaroleN199 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you all for listening to my plight. I was called into the office at lunch time and told I had to be let go. I worked in Asst. Living. The residents are very much oriented x 3. I know we have...

  8. Excelsior and the PA State BON website

    CaroleN199 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have been a licensed PN for 6 months now and have heard really great things about Excelsior college in Albany, NY (on line) It would be perfect for me as I am a voracious reader and can work...

  9. Excelsior and the PA State BON website

    CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Glad to hear that ! I was hoping it was a go ahead and do ! Thank you for the quick turn around reply! Carole, LPN in

  10. I Have to Find Another Job ......

    CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am so grateful and lucky that this forum is here to provide me with an outlet for my needed emotional support. This is so needed for us nurses for giving an unbiased opinion and some directional...

  11. I Have to Find Another Job ......

    CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, resident was receiving humalog - fast acting - 5 units pre breakfast, 6 lunch, 5 dinner and 2 hs. 8:30/9:30 PM The DON on call at this ALF is an LPN. No RN here and I should have called the dr...

  12. I Have to Find Another Job ......

    CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you for the advice. Yes, I do know for sure NEVER EVER give any medication without a doctors VTO or script if not on the MAR per physician's orders. This certainly is a lesson learned. With...

  13. Input Requested about going for RN ....

    CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you so much Ms. Deva for all your special encouragement! :) Could you pease explain what per diem assignments are ? And... do they pay as much as a full time job? Or is the only perc missing the...

  14. Input Requested about going for RN ....

    CaroleN199 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just took my NCLEX PN this afternoon. Boy was I surprised how difficult the questions were. I was told as of April 2008 they had become more difficult. I will know in 24 hrs how I did. When I did my...

  15. Input Requested about going for RN ....

    CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh Duhh Boy you can tell I am a GPN. :) I have a PDA loaded with all that stuff on it. And it can give me tests and what the normal ranges are for lab values. I have not used it for a few months...

  16. Input Requested about going for RN ....

    CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you again Ms. Deva... A pocket guide to diseases and procedures. I will look for those for sure. That is what nursing is all about .. teaching and abetting fears. Would Barnes and Noble be a...

  17. Input Requested about going for RN ....

    CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you Ms. Deva for your input. I agree with you about the online education. I would prefer the classroom myself. Nursing is a special profession for sure. :) Merci for your

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

    CaroleN199 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    At the job fairs we have had - Rue University has been plugging their studies. They send the books and you can complete at home in your own time. Also, you do two week-ends (I think) for clinical...

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

    CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in LPN to RN

    Jules,How exactly do the CLEP credits work and how is one eligible for them?Thank you

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

    CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in LPN to RN

    Thank you Rexie, I thought that was the case about not really holding any clout after this Rue Education was all said and done. I have decided to go the DCCC route. I am gonna do my 1,000 hours needed...

  21. Frustrated here........

    CaroleN199 replied to CaroleN199's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for all the wonderful and special advice! I will try and get a job then as a floor tech. That is excellent advice. I can do week-ends and work on doing the vitals and then...

  22. Frustrated here........

    CaroleN199 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello there, I am new here to this forum. I happened upon all of you by a search I did in google. I am currently in the CAT Brandywine Program in Chester County. I graduate in April 2008. I am...