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    Are LPN's being phased out?

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

    I tried to explain to you why an LPN could get hired over an RN based on her/his experience. If you wish to discuss MAs do it where its applicable, its not applicable here. I'm taking about bedside...
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    Are LPN's being phased out?

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

    Why would a hospital hire an LPN (or diploma educated RN for that matter) even though they do not have have a degree? Simple. They might be excellent nurses and the best fit for that position. The...
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    In field since 2003, questioning a move up in health care

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

    Education is one of the few things in life that nobody can take away from you. If you wish to be a nurse, my advice is to get your BSN as it will give you the most options in your career in nursing....
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    From Adult ICU to PICU

    HazelLPN replied to caitiecait's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I worked in adult ICU (later MICU) for over thirty years before I started doing PICU. If I would have had it all to do over again, I would have done PICU from the start. I liked adult ICU. I stopped...
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    What's an LVN ll or lll

    HazelLPN replied to Ks mommy nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is usually a facility title vs a legal title. Years ago, not all LPN programs taught pharmacology (mine did). In my hospital, the LPNs who never took pharm were called "LPN I" and could not...
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    LPN Central / PICC Lines

    HazelLPN replied to Rico84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    actually, drawing labs off a lines and uacs was in my scope of practice as an lpn. there are a few states that allow lpns to do whatever they have been trained to do and they have few restrictions...
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    How to get over feeling squeamish with trachs

    HazelLPN replied to luvapug's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for over 50 years and I still HATE suctioning the snot out of a trach. Intubated patients are no problem for me. Every nurse has her Achilles
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    Is it possible to be a fit nurse?

    HazelLPN replied to Crystal112's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have a strong interest in physical fitness and nutrition. I have been an LPN since 1955 (I'm retired now except for some volunteer work) and we didn't have many obese people...patients or...
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    ICU for a new graduate LPN?

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

    I worked in critical care for over 50 years before retiring two years ago. I didn't start out in the ICU as a new grad because we didn't have ICUs back in the 1950s. Instead, very sick patients were...
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    LVN to RN/BSN Online?

    HazelLPN replied to gmalauulu's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I don't know if all online schools are for profit, but many are. Do your own research and get the best education you can for the best price. Best to you, Mrs
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    LVN to RN/BSN Online?

    HazelLPN replied to gmalauulu's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm so glad that you are getting your BSN. This was my goal too about 25 years ago, but life got in the way and I never finished the programs. Don't just look at online programs. Many employers will...
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    Should I avoid CA LVN schools completely??

    HazelLPN replied to livieroses's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Absolutely AVOID the for profit schools. They are expensive, have low graduation rates, leave you in a lot of debt, are often inferior in quality, and are only interested in your money...not in your...
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    Thinking of becoming LPN, scared

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

    For bedside nursing, diploma and associate degrees are fine, but you never know when you might wish to do something else...not just management. Right now you are young and excited about nursing....
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    Thinking of becoming LPN, scared

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

    I would strongly recommend that you get your BSN. It will not make you any better of a nurse, but it will give you the most options in your career. Best to you, Mrs
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    Anyone have NPs in their ICU?

    HazelLPN replied to jcurlygirl's topic in MICU, SICU

    Never worked with on in the MICU or the PICU, but there was always an NNP in the NICU. They were the ones who you hoped were covering your kids instead of the
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    MICU vs SICU

    HazelLPN replied to NCRNMDM's topic in MICU, SICU

    The big thing that I had to get used to when I made the switch to PICU was that everything was based on weight and your norms are different. Kids can also compensate better than adults do before they...
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    MICU vs SICU

    HazelLPN replied to NCRNMDM's topic in MICU, SICU

    I remember the old days when it was just "ICU"...and even before when critically ill patients were simply placed closest to the nurses station when there was no ICU! When the ICU split into MICU and...
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    Seriously thinking about getting an LPN degree

    HazelLPN replied to BP201's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Remember that the above school is FOR PROFIT, and these are generally much more expensive than state community colleges. The main goal of a for profit school is to make money for the business. I...
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    RN won't give pain meds

    HazelLPN replied to Laught3r's topic in Pain Management

    Remember that LPN practice varies from state to state. In some states, LPN practice is very similar to that of an RN and they are still useful in acute care settings. In other states, the scope is...
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    what is lpn>bsn?

    HazelLPN replied to unknown.xoxo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It is a LVN/LPN to BSN program and only open to LVN/LPNs already in practice who wish to obtain their BSN. They do not train you to become an LPN/LVN first. I would be very hesitant to enroll at any...
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    MD vs NP in the picu setting

    HazelLPN replied to dyslexicandetermined's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    It depends on so many factors. Medical school is very competitive and much more difficult to get accepted to than nursing school. You must be very good at science and at math. If this is the route you...
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    Associates RN vs BSN

    HazelLPN replied to derekfitness's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree with part of your post, but part I must very politely and respectfully disagree with. I retired after 54 years in nursing two years ago. I am an LPN, but completed nearly all of my course work...
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    NICU nurse making the jump to PICU!

    HazelLPN replied to preemieRNkate's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I did the opposite actually. I did adult ICU for years before I did PICU....huge learning curve for me...and I was pushing 60 at the time. (oh to be 60 again!). Later, I stared moonlighting in the...
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    Are LPN's being phased out?

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

    As a recently retired LPN who took her own patient assignment in the ICU for over 40 years, it is an insult to make you work as a unit clerk or CNA.... unless you are getting LPN pay! I know Ohio is...
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    LPN instead of RN?

    HazelLPN replied to nowim clean's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I became an LPN because I simply wanted to be a nurse who took care of the patients without the added responsibility of being charge nurse, shift coordinator, house supervisor etc. Where I went to...