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  1. RPN/LPN/RNA all the same???

    asoonernurse replied to willow2004's topic in Canada

    Agreed. And what I would give to have that system here! :chuckle Perhaps. However, I believe the continued advancement of medical sciences (and the associated nursing knowledge and skills set...

  2. RPN/LPN/RNA all the same???

    asoonernurse replied to willow2004's topic in Canada

    This discussion has nothing to do with nationalism. I'm sorry you felt the need to play that card. I will, however, speak to your facts, as they reflect what is happening in Canada. These same "facts"...

  3. RPN/LPN/RNA all the same???

    asoonernurse replied to willow2004's topic in Canada

    Agreed. PN programs here is the States are also expanding and improving and there are plenty of jobs. However, those jobs have gone from being largely acute to largely LTC. This did not happen...

  4. RPN/LPN/RNA all the same???

    asoonernurse replied to willow2004's topic in Canada

    I disagree, Lori. Here in the U.S., the LPN is, in fact, being "phased out" of the acute care setting, which is unfortunate, but happening nonetheless. I would bet my last that it won't be long...

  5. Should I be a Nurse??

    asoonernurse replied to ctnjason's topic in General Nursing

    And you do it so well! Regards,

  6. Certified Medication Aide

    asoonernurse replied to DESTINED 2B NURSE's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That was more along the line of an answer I was looking for. Thank you, Egglady. My rant for the day is this: The RN Unions have already held the door open for us as we leave the acute care...

  7. Why the high drop out rate of nursing students?

    asoonernurse replied to newhere_noname's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Oh, how we feel your pain, dear. :chuckle Regards,

  8. Why the high drop out rate of nursing students?

    asoonernurse replied to newhere_noname's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I concur, Karynica. We lost a great many in my LVN program when they found out that much of an LVNs life revolves around bowel movements and projectile vomiting! Too many of the young girls (although...

  9. Infor On Older Students

    asoonernurse posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi All, I'm writing an article (okay, okay, I'm TRYING to write an article ) on the prevalence of "older" nursing students in today's LVN/RN programs, and I have searched the web high and low for any...

  10. Should I be a Nurse??

    asoonernurse replied to ctnjason's topic in General Nursing

    My sincere apologies, Ran. I certainly meant no offense. My sole point, and I believe you can agree, was that the males and females view things from a (often drastically) different point of view....

  11. Why the high drop out rate of nursing students?

    asoonernurse replied to newhere_noname's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    EVERY program, whether nursing, business administration, engineering, what have you, has bad apple teachers, Mish. This is an unfortunate, but nevertheless, immutable fact of life. In the end, your...

  12. Certified Medication Aide

    asoonernurse replied to DESTINED 2B NURSE's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    True. But I wasn't confusing them. My question still stands. IF LTC facilities begin to use CMA's to pass meds, how will that affect LVNs. I'm assuming not positively. So, the question I posed to The...

  13. Who Wants to Remain a LPN?

    asoonernurse replied to CLUVRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Well, CT. I think you pretty much summed up MY reasons fairly well. At 45 years old (and WITHOUT current pre-reqs) I was pretty much in the same boat. Go BACK to CC for a year (maybe more?) then...

  14. Who Wants to Remain a LPN?

    asoonernurse replied to CLUVRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    :w00t:

  15. Age Factor

    asoonernurse replied to rpc19's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Count me in. Will graduate from my LVN program in Sept. (making me 46 at this point.) I'll be in my 50's when it's all over (RN, BSN). Best,

  16. Who Wants to Remain a LPN?

    asoonernurse replied to CLUVRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Well, to be the sole dissenter in the group so far, I am one of those who sees my LVN license as a mere stepping stone to my RN, then BSN. Do I see LVNs as a lower life form? Absolutely not. However,...

  17. Should I be a Nurse??

    asoonernurse replied to ctnjason's topic in General Nursing

    I think you will do just fine, now that you are aware of what, exactly, you will be getting yourself into, and the changes that will be wrought upon you (whether you like it or not! lol) I believe...

  18. Law enforcement to nursing

    asoonernurse replied to Fox1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yes. 5-0 is a Police Officer. Think of the old TV show, "Hawaii 5-0" or more recently, if you're younger, just about any rap song. :chuckle http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=5-0...

  19. Older Nursing Student 1st Timer

    asoonernurse replied to NewMexicoJohn's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hey ScoobyGirl, Congrats on the upcoming graduation! I'd like to get started on my RN when I graduate this Sept. from LPN school. Who have you decided to go with to get your online RN? I've heard...

  20. Tell me your GPA. Just wanna compare

    asoonernurse replied to mahkev2000's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Oh, Lordy! I would have paid real money for those numbers when I applied! Good luck, Ab! :bowingpur Regards,

  21. Tell me your GPA. Just wanna compare

    asoonernurse replied to mahkev2000's topic in Male Nursing Students

    1.5. But I'm rich, so I just bought them a library. What? I'm just kidding, guys! (ducking now...) :chuckle 3.75. Best regards,

  22. Law enforcement to nursing

    asoonernurse replied to Fox1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Cindy, A Federal 1811 is a Special Agent. Just about every federal agency has some type of special agent, including those employed within the USDA, HHS, DHS, DOI, DOA, DOD, DOJ, DOT, even the U.S....

  23. I passed and you can too!

    asoonernurse replied to need2pass's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations NTP! Time to change your user name, I think... Best regards,

  24. Should I be a Nurse??

    asoonernurse replied to ctnjason's topic in General Nursing

    kyboyrn (kentucky boy?) That was quite moving. I commend you. I, too am a male (hopeful nurse, ex-cna/emt/paramedic). Minus the muscles. The phrases, "They are a dying child..." and "When a 20 year...

  25. MD RN Crossover

    asoonernurse replied to asdpjr05rn's topic in International Nursing

    Oh, sure. Ramp up the hero worship, why don't you? Best Regards,