LPN30

LPN30

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  1. LPN mistreated in dialysis

    LPN30 posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I started at FMC in December and I'm already done! First of all the pay sucks. I took a rediculous pay cut($4) because I wanted to learn dialysis and I felt that after I finished RN school the...

  2. LPNs working in dialysis... do you like it?

    LPN30 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    okay. I was just offered a position at a chronic dialysis center. I was so excited because i thought it would be a cool specialty to learn:D. I plan on being done with RN school in a couple of months...

  3. LPN mistreated in dialysis

    LPN30 replied to LPN30's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanks. Believe it or not I'm more sad than sour because as hard as it was to learn the ropes, I liked dialysis. Where I am, FMC owns almost every clinic and those not owned by them wont train. How...

  4. please help! not good with sticks

    LPN30 posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Can someone give pointers on how to perform a successful stick. Sometimes I feel like I got to be in the vein because I see the needle right on top of it but no flash occurs. I also know that the...

  5. CRNA cirriculum... how intense?

    LPN30 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have returned to school for my BSN. After that I would like to go for CRNA. I know it is probably rough. Is it true that you cant work at all?! I cant be unemployed for 30 months. Has anyone...

  6. want to work from home..PLEASE ADVISE!!

    LPN30 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hey guys, I have too much going on with my kids right now and I really need some flexibility as I believe family comes first. (BUT WE GOTTA EAT!) I'm an LPN with med surg, home health, hospice and...

  7. want to work from home..PLEASE ADVISE!!

    LPN30 replied to LPN30's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks a bunch for input. Do you know any organizations I could contact? I am in

  8. LPNs working in dialysis... do you like it?

    LPN30 replied to LPN30's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    thx for input. Good luck with school. You should be burned out after all those years though. I dont plan on doing anything that long. Attention span is too

  9. Starting as a hospice case manager...

    LPN30 replied to TNlearner1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    hey. I just left hospice not to long ago. And I agree with the other nurses that it is unusual to see pts once every other week. Are the the sup over the LPN case manager that has that actual...

  10. Know any good resource materials on hospice nursing?

    LPN30 posted a topic in Patient Education

    Just got into hospice and I was wondering if anyone knew of any resources I could look into that might help me when interacting with caregivers and the

  11. Picc Line Placement Training

    LPN30 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I would love to learn how to place PICC lines once I finish my BSN. But I was wondering is there a minimum amount of experience you must have as an RN before you seeK training and do have to have alot...

  12. Picc Line Placement Training

    LPN30 replied to LPN30's topic in Nursing Career

    Thats what I want to do. Get on with a team thats willing to teach me. Its not in my scope. Im an LPN- BSN

  13. Picc Line Placement Training

    LPN30 replied to LPN30's topic in Nursing Career

    thx momdogz. I figured that was the best place but I just didn't know if I could get hired after a course and get further training while on the team or what. I dont want to have to start out as a unit...

  14. is it really a long wait for CPNE?

    LPN30 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am thinking about enrolling in EC but I am turned off when I hear about 6-9 month waits to take the CPNE. Is this

  15. is it really a long wait for CPNE?

    LPN30 replied to LPN30's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks. I have already taken AP I, II, English I, II, psych I. II, human growth and development, oral communication, and nutrition. I know I need micro and sociology. Can you think of anything else...

  16. I suck!

    LPN30 replied to LPN30's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks to all who replied. I really needed the support. Im just taking a day at a time and I will try to suck in as much info as I can to become better. Anyone have advice on how to communicate more...

  17. I suck!

    LPN30 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been a nurse for a year now and i still have not gained confidence as a nurse. First of all i feel cheated because the program i went through was terrible and i dont feel i got the best...