Practicalone LPN

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    LPN to ADRN question

    Practicalone posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I am wanting to go back and get my RN, I have been sent numerous information on getting my RN from Online schools. I am wondering if anyone has done the Distance Learning System with Excelsior, and...
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    LPN to ADRN question

    Practicalone replied to Practicalone's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks I'm torn! I think thru Excelsior I could get done in about a year, I just don't know what to do í
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    New Graduate/First Job Med/Surg

    Practicalone replied to tara3hughes's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    To answer Mr. Murse's question, NO LPN/LVN's can do almost everything an RN can do. Each state is a little different, but for the most part we can do the same patient care. I can not push meds and a...
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    failed 1st attempt at NCLEX,

    Practicalone replied to stefibox's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I studied everynight for a month. Mind you this was back in 2008, but I used the Saunders Comprehensive review for the NCLEX-PN exam, along with the Kaplan study guide. It made my self do 100...
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    Anyone getting the RN through TCN/Indiana State?

    Practicalone posted a topic in Indiana State University

    I am currently a LPN and I'm considering getting my BSN. Wondering if anyone has or is working on their RN through The College Network and Indiana State Universitys online programs. I do not want to...
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    Job Interview at the Birthing Center

    Practicalone replied to Cindyt86's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked as a CNA at a BC while getting my LPN. Once I got my LPN, I worked as the post delivery nurse for the moms and well babies. I loved it!!! GOOD LUCK TO
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    What is that supposed to mean?

    Practicalone replied to WldChrry's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yep we are real. In my nursing program, we used RN text books. And I'm proud to call myself a
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    "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    Practicalone replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have to say I agree with jadelpn, Donna came to you to ask you to give this med because she KNOWS her scope of practice. Why would you want to risk your license and hers for one simple error. And...
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    "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    Practicalone replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I say BS... There are many LPN's out there that know just as much if not more than ADRN's & RN's. Hospitals around where I live did stop hiring LPN's for a while, but they soon came to realize...
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    Need help with review for nursing students

    Practicalone replied to JaneyW's topic in Orthopedic

    I graduated back in July and then in October took a fulltime position at the Othopedic surgeons office at my hospital (I worked in OB before that). I wish that while in school that we would have...
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    Best reasons for LPN over RN

    Practicalone replied to Old and New's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, I graduated back in July 08 as an LPN. I took a position at a doctors office and I love it. Here is my sinerio, if I go back & get my RN, I will no longer be able to work in the area that...
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    Thinking of becoming an Ortho Tech...

    Practicalone replied to snowbunny1234's topic in Orthopedic

    You don't have to be an LPN or RN to be a ROT. But it will help in the pay scale area. I recently went to a workshop sponsored by ASOP. I learned how to place a cast on all extremeties & I am...
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    Ortho vs Med/Surg

    Practicalone replied to TopazLPN's topic in Orthopedic

    I worked in an clinic setting for 2months after graduating, then worked PRN at the OB/L & D department (I was a CNA in OB before graduating). Then my break came. They were going to offer me a...
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    Cast anxiety

    Practicalone replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Orthopedic

    your itching is probably d/t the swelling in the extremity. The swelling should start going down soon. Good
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    new to IHS

    Practicalone posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, well heres the short version, I graduated on July 12th, started working at IHS on July 14th, took the NCLEX on Aug 7th, & passed. I live one mile from the clinic and I am married to a...
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    What would you do - couplet care?

    Practicalone replied to NurseAimee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm an LPN at a Birthing center, and of course I can not do labor, but I do take care of pp and nbs, with exception of pp on MAG. In our policys it states that we can take 5 patients by ourselves and...
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    Starting VN Prog. in Nov. when is a good time to study NCLEX books?

    Practicalone replied to Hanna0225's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My class didn't have a choice. We started the Saunders books the very first semester and every week we had to hand in one of the quizes that were on the disks at the back of the book. I can honestly...
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    Are these feelings normal?

    Practicalone replied to HopeJade's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    For 11months I felt the same way. I thank God for a wonderful husband, sisters and family. If it would not have been for them I would have quit the first month. Hang in there. Don't let the...
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    I just passed all my prereq's and I am officially in the PN program

    Practicalone replied to Peachez8207's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good Luck. Just make sure you print everything off and keep a assignment calendar. You will do just fine. Make sure you read your stuff and don't let the instructors get to you. They have a way of...
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    How long do I have to wait

    Practicalone replied to arismendez_LVN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    CONGRATULATIONS GOOD JOB. :yeah:I too had taken my NCLEX on a Thursday, found out my results on the following Saturday. I was working on a temporary license though. It took about 2 1/2 weeks for my...
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    I know I will be given negative feedback for this ...

    Practicalone replied to iamhere's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure where you are from, but I'd go fo the NP, here they can practice on their own and PA's have to be under a
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    Whoever invented scrubs, standup!

    Practicalone replied to OldMareLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I've been wearing my scrubs so much lately that my entire body went to pot. Went to put on a pair of jeans the other day and cr*p they were too tight, and I swear I hadn't put any weight on. Well...
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    Working as an Intern before the NCLEX?

    Practicalone replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked on a temporary license for 4 weeks until I received my official license. It was well worth it for
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    new to IHS

    Practicalone replied to Practicalone's topic in General Nursing

    Never mind. I understand. Sorry to have bothered you
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    Do I have to work all 3 areas????

    Practicalone replied to RNBelle's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work in a "Birthing Center" that is located in a hospital and yes the RNs have to do all 3 areas. Granted there are RN's that are great with L&D, PP or nursery, but they all have to rotate. It...