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    Lpn to bsn advice please!

    HazelLPN replied to enunez29's topic in LPN to RN

    Of course you sit through the whole nursing program before you sit for the boards. The same thing with your LPN program, you can't take your boards before you finish the coursework and requirements....
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    what degree do we recieve after finishing lvn/lpn program

    HazelLPN replied to princess007's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You must remember that there are still RNs around who have a diploma in nursing as well, although these programs are rapidly...and sadly...becoming a thing of the
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    Seven-year-old girl dies of peanut allergy at school...

    HazelLPN replied to caregiver1977's topic in School

    I work for a large urban public school district where each high school as one full time RN in the building who is a certified school nurse, and may have one or more assistant school nurses (RNs or...
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    Any sub school nurses out there?

    HazelLPN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in School

    I am a retired critical care nurse now working as a subsitute assistant school nurse for a large urban district. I work about five shifts a month, sometimes more sometimes less. I never thought I...
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    a 4.0 GPA does not help

    HazelLPN replied to adriano's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would encourage you to apply to a nursing school that cares more about your qualifications (grades, SAT/ACT scores) than some random lottery. If you are a strong student with a strong college prep...
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    Seven-year-old girl dies of peanut allergy at school...

    HazelLPN replied to caregiver1977's topic in School

    I am confused by caregiver1977's post. What do you mean by a "regular" school? To me a regular school is a public school which most children
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    what degree do we recieve after finishing lvn/lpn program

    HazelLPN replied to princess007's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have a diploma in practical
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    Not ACLS certified pulled to Tele floor...

    HazelLPN replied to Jess_Missouri_RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Last units I worked before I retired were PICU and NICU. If we had nurses pulled from other units they were given the most stable patients. If we didn't have enough stable patients, than that float...
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    Lpn to bsn advice please!

    HazelLPN replied to enunez29's topic in LPN to RN

    And here is one of the several links about the College Network being a scam: The College Network Complaints, Reviews - Fraud and cheating I wouldn't put it past these sales people to post here and to...
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    Lpn to bsn advice please!

    HazelLPN replied to enunez29's topic in LPN to RN

    I would encourage the OP to google "College Network Scam" and read what others have said about it. I was on the website of Indiana State University and no where did it say you had to purchase the...
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    LVN, ADN, BSN- pay for school nursing...

    HazelLPN replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

    I am a retired LPN working as a substitute assistant school nurse a few days a month. The pay is so poor that I consider myself a volunteer, but I don't do it for the money....I do it because I still...
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    Lpn to bsn advice please!

    HazelLPN replied to enunez29's topic in LPN to RN

    The college network is not a college. It is a very expensive publishing company that is not affiliated with any college of university. Don't waste your money on it. University of Phoenix is very...
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    Are UK RN's considered LPN's in America?

    HazelLPN replied to Smilty's topic in United Kingdom

    The SEN role in the UK is the same as the LPN role here in the USA. I worked with an SEN who trained in England who became an LPN here back in the 1990s when the SEN role was phased out in the UK. If...
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    LPN needs career advice

    HazelLPN replied to wecan11's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I am a retired LPN with both PICU and NICU experience. You already know that if you want to work in a critical care setting, its very important to get your RN. There are some LPNs who work in these...
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    Think CNAs will pick up LPNs duties in hospitals?

    HazelLPN replied to lina.561's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I sure wouldn't want to be the RN responsible for an unlicensed health care worker giving any kind of medication. Nor would I want to be a patient in the hospital where you work that would get rid of...
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    Just got offer for overnight on tele: Brand new LPN!

    HazelLPN replied to autbot4500's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What a wonderful way to start the new year! Human connections are so very important in the job world. Every job I ever had was via a real life human connection and you have just learned this lesson...
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    Did anyone do the LPN to BSN at university of phoenix?

    HazelLPN replied to lynnie88's topic in School, College Programs

    I would check into your local state university first and then local private univerties because any online for profit university such as the University of Phoenix is very very very expensive. The for...
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    Love those Nursing Caps..

    HazelLPN replied to NIghtshift LPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There has never been a peer reviewed study suggesting that nursing caps carry germs more than any other part of the uniform. As a cap is washable, does it make sence that is would cause more...
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    I want to work in the hospital.

    HazelLPN replied to PinkyToe's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a retired LPN and spent most of my career in critical care nursing. There are still LPNs who work in critical care, but most of these LPNs have been there many years. It depends on the state...
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    Wondering teenager

    HazelLPN replied to joyfuljoanna's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    [/i You would not end up with a job as a teacher if you didn't get into medical school. You would have to go through more training (probably another two years) and pass the state licensure exam in...
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    how to get in the elusive ICU club...any suggestions

    HazelLPN replied to supervisorhatchet's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    You could also contact the nurse manager and inquire about getting cross trained in the ICU so you could volunteer to float down or be added to their contingent staff list. Showing personal interest...
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    Wondering teenager

    HazelLPN replied to joyfuljoanna's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    One must follow a premedical course of study as an undergrad before applying to medical school but can major in any subject that one desires. You could major in nursing as long as you completed the...
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    LVN to BSN university ot phoenix

    HazelLPN replied to miya.denise's topic in School, College Programs

    UofP is one of the for profit online learning institutions that is under investigation for having very low graduation rates and dishonest sales reps. It is very very very expensive and they are more...
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    Are LPN's being phased out?

    HazelLPN replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That's nice but you need to learn that not all states have the same scope of practice for LPNs. There are states that the scope is very similar to that of an RN and some that are more restrictive....
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    Advice on Transitioning from a Psych nurse to an OR nurse

    HazelLPN replied to jatorres588's topic in Critical Care

    Hi Jackie. I am not an OR nurse or a psych nurse, but if you have an interest in a particular area of nursing, call the nurse manager and ask her/him about it. They are ultimately the person who...