ER JUNKIE

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  1. Lpn To Rn Online In Michigan...

    ER JUNKIE posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi Everyone... Has anyone enrolled in or researched the LPN TO RN ONLINE program through Monroe Co. Community College? (it is also offered through Kirtland CC and Kalamazoo Valley CC). I have been...

  2. LPN, Nurses is it really a great profession?

    ER JUNKIE replied to FutureNurse23's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i have been a nurse for 11 years and love it...i think that if it is your passion and you have a vision, you should pursue your dream. is it great every day...no, but what is.? maybe the problem with...

  3. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    ER JUNKIE replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    Just yesterday...ER is burning down like any typical Sunday...15 yr old with both of his parents very concerned...c/o CHAPPED LIPS...mad b/c of the wait (that was 3 hours). Yep! Seriously

  4. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    ER JUNKIE replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    hello! what part of virginia are you in?? just moved from there after living there for 11 yrs and working as a

  5. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    ER JUNKIE replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    GOOD LUCK...YOU WILL DO

  6. LPN to RN what is your motivation?

    ER JUNKIE replied to fuerza757's topic in LPN to RN

    GOOD FOR YOU!!! Congrats and Good luck!!:nurse:I know what you mean about doing the same job and getting paid much less. The salary difference between me and the RN who works the exact same job as...

  7. Why is it so bad to be an LPN ????

    ER JUNKIE replied to hair_tie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    congrats on your new career!! good luck to you!! you should be very proud of yourself...i bet your daughter is very proud of you too! stay positive and don't let anyone take away from your...

  8. Why is it so bad to be an LPN ????

    ER JUNKIE replied to hair_tie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think the main reason for this thread is not to say that RN's don't deserve more money for their education or BSN, MSN etc for that matter. I think that the point being made is that the level of...

  9. LPN to RN what is your motivation?

    ER JUNKIE replied to fuerza757's topic in LPN to RN

    Wow... your co-workers that were telling you about the program have done the program or know someone who had done the program? Where did they get there info from? I really wish I could speak to...

  10. LPN to RN what is your motivation?

    ER JUNKIE replied to fuerza757's topic in LPN to RN

    WOW...that is intensive...I am going to have to figure this out now...I work tonight so I am going to ask a few co-workers about it and I will get back to you. When do you plan on going to

  11. LPN to RN what is your motivation?

    ER JUNKIE replied to fuerza757's topic in LPN to RN

    I wasn't told anything about taking the NET/Hesi for placement in the program and I did not see anything in the handbook that indicated that that was a requirement either. I can't be 100% sure...

  12. Anyone else sick of the snow?

    ER JUNKIE replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I think that I am in a seasonal depression!!! I can't take much more of this gloomy weather...I NEED SUN!!!!!

  13. LPN to RN what is your motivation?

    ER JUNKIE replied to fuerza757's topic in LPN to RN

    Hey...I just saw this post after my long-winded reply lol!! I worked a 12 hr shift yesterday and I guess I am still in a fog! I KNOW...it does look great, doesn't it?? The college is far from...

  14. LPN to RN what is your motivation?

    ER JUNKIE replied to fuerza757's topic in LPN to RN

    I agree...the pre-reqs should be the same at every bridge program, especially in the same state but it's not. In my research, each one is different. Some require Political Science and no nutrition,...

  15. Lpn To Rn Online In Michigan...

    ER JUNKIE replied to ER JUNKIE's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi Carebear77, Thanks for the info. I looked into Excelsior College and decided not to go with them b/c they are not recognized in a few states (CA and MD). If I knew for sure that I would never...

  16. LPN to RN what is your motivation?

    ER JUNKIE replied to fuerza757's topic in LPN to RN

    Thanks for the kind words. I too live in macomb county and have been researching online schools. I almost did Excelsior but when I found out that CA and MD won't give you a license if you graduate...

  17. Help.. LPN stuck in Dr office.

    ER JUNKIE replied to xoemmylouox's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    oops...sorry!!

  18. Help.. LPN stuck in Dr office.

    ER JUNKIE replied to xoemmylouox's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi there Fiona59...just a thought but, you could always work as a tech in the ER at your local hospital, get tons of experience, work 2or3 12 hour shifts a week and the pay will probably be close to...

  19. LPN to RN what is your motivation?

    ER JUNKIE replied to fuerza757's topic in LPN to RN

    I did it today...applied to a college and requested to have my transcripts sent...I have to do it now, right?? lol It will be a long haul but I am ready for it...Let me know what you decide! Have a...

  20. LPN to RN what is your motivation?

    ER JUNKIE replied to fuerza757's topic in LPN to RN

    Funny that I should stumble upon this thread...I have been a LPN for 11 yrs and I am getting ready to go back for my RN. I am trying to psych myself for school again...ugh, the thought of it stresses...

  21. LPN to RN

    ER JUNKIE replied to cdtisler's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi, Not sure what part of MI you are in but I am in the same situation. I have been doing tons of research on this and this is what I have found out... I know that Oakland Community College and St....

  22. Best place to work as an NSG student in MI?

    ER JUNKIE replied to miMOMMYof3's topic in Michigan Nursing

    William Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak or Troy are great places to work. As a second yr nursing student you can work as a Tech in the ER, get tons of experience and have your foot in the door at a...

  23. Monroe County Comm. College LPN to RN program

    ER JUNKIE posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi Everyone... Has anyone enrolled in or researched the LPN TO RN ONLINE program through Monroe Co. Community College? (it is also offered through Kirtland CC and Kalamazoo Valley CC). I have been...

  24. Why is it so bad to be an LPN ????

    ER JUNKIE replied to hair_tie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Very well said...I feel the same way when I have to ask a RN to do something for me that I am not allowed to do. I work in a very busy ED but am limited to Triage, Ambulance Bay and our Urgent Care....

  25. Are we adequately treating pain?

    ER JUNKIE replied to ag01medic's topic in Emergency

    Wow...what I'm reading here is shocking...In our ED I think that we are very generous with our narcotic pain meds. We usually start w/ either 4-10mg Morphine or 1mg Dilaudid IVP along w/ 30mg of...