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  1. What is the state guidelines for nurse to patient ratio in SNF's/LTC for California?

    Delta18 replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The sad part is that this is yet another COMPLETE MISS by the bone head gUvAnor of Kalifornia~he was elected to lead...not to read! This moron had an actual bill on his desk back in Jan 2008 that was...

  2. Orange County CA LVN schools- which is best?

    Delta18 replied to Irishpigtails's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    In a re-response to JudeElf - "Please READ the whole thread if you are going to comment." Furthermore, do not try to impugn me, by first building yourself up to be this 21 year veteran of whatever...

  3. Orange County CA LVN schools- which is best?

    Delta18 replied to Irishpigtails's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Well. I've taken a few days off of critiquing the schools, because I wanted to step back and ask a few questions from those classmates that I still remain in contact with; and I wanted to discuss my...

  4. Orange County CA LVN schools- which is best?

    Delta18 replied to Irishpigtails's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    This is a follow-up to "JudeElf's" reply on this thread regarding the "validity" of my being an actual "N-U-R-S-E". As he/she put it, because of the "gossip" that has been posted by myself regarding...

  5. Orange County CA LVN schools- which is best?

    Delta18 replied to Irishpigtails's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Self-respect comes from being honest with yourself, yes. But it also comes with being HONEST with people who ask for it! The schools listed and the one you work for all share that "shroud" of...

  6. Orange County CA LVN schools- which is best?

    Delta18 replied to Irishpigtails's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Tammy makes a good point in her statement. Not implying anything about Tammy's background. But here's another thing that the schools do not tell you right off. In the event that you have an issue...

  7. Orange County CA LVN schools- which is best?

    Delta18 replied to Irishpigtails's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It doesn't matter what year or month I graduated from CNI, truth be told all of that is as relevant as how many "awards" **** gives you. The reason I say this, is because every term that graduates...

  8. Orange County CA LVN schools- which is best?

    Delta18 replied to Irishpigtails's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    No...and you'd think within a couple of months you could secure something here in the Orange County area. But the truth is - the bad economy has sucked all the openings dry. One thing that the...

  9. Orange County CA LVN schools- which is best?

    Delta18 replied to Irishpigtails's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    To "confused0101" - I'm finished with school and received my license last year. I've kept in touch with many of the staff at CNI and some of the other colleges I listed, because I was able to build a...

  10. Orange County CA LVN schools- which is best?

    Delta18 replied to Irishpigtails's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    One thing that I forgot, to add to what I had posted was the fact that all the schools in the Orange County area of California "share" instructors like venereal disease. Granted not all the...

  11. Orange County CA LVN schools- which is best?

    Delta18 replied to Irishpigtails's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Here's the actual low down on how the LVN schools work in Orange County, Ca. They are all a "cookie cutter" system that is driven by money. The sad part is that it is a "cloning" process in a very...

  12. Legal Q&A regarding CA State Board Requirements

    Delta18 posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hey there, I need to pose a question on the General Forum, because, well I don't know where to exactly place this questions. And I figure it would help people on both the LVN/LPN side and RN side of...

  13. Advice PLEASE!!!

    Delta18 replied to sprintin08's topic in General Nursing

    As I mentioned above, if you have indeed completed the 1st year of an RN program, you should have classes under your belt that could merit you a chance at testing for an LVN/LPN licensure. Depending...

  14. Advice PLEASE!!!

    Delta18 replied to sprintin08's topic in General Nursing

    Sprintin08, From the sound of it, you are going through something that a lot of us have gone through. If you are being exposed to this field for the first time, then you have nothing to be "ashamed"...

  15. Advice PLEASE!!!

    Delta18 replied to sprintin08's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Pers. This is an opportunity and a learning lesson that has hit you square in the face. There is no other way to put it. Yes, I empathize with you pain in regards to being a CNA and...

  16. NCLEX - Legal Q&A Re: Privacy

    Delta18 posted a topic in General Nursing

    For those taking the time to read and comment on my question - Thank you! I have posted a few questions before, and getting help from the people on this site has been a great help! So here I go...

  17. NCLEX - Legal Q&A Re: Privacy

    Delta18 replied to Delta18's topic in General Nursing

    As much as I appreciate your reply, it doesn't seem to answer the question about if this is actually the correct answer. The reason being, is that there are a few other review materials that indicate...

  18. LVN Schools Rated

    Delta18 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone out there know if there is such a thing as a "Guide to Nursing Schools". What I mean by this, is for those attending 4 year universities or have attended such institutions - there is a...

  19. Frustrated Foley Catheter Insertions

    Delta18 posted a topic in General Students

    The long intro to this question is... I am an LVN student at a school in SoCal. My problem is that our clinical instructors are at odds ends with one another because of egos, some of them are from...

  20. Frustrated Foley Catheter Insertions

    Delta18 replied to Delta18's topic in General Students

    Daytonite, as much as I appreciate your advice regarding the "proper" way to do things. It sounds like you feel as though we the students have not gone through the proper channels regarding this...

  21. Frustrated Foley Catheter Insertions

    Delta18 replied to Delta18's topic in General Students

    Thank you for your reply on this. And believe me I will bring this to her attention. However, we discussed exactly what you presented here - and the problem wasn't "leaving the bag in the line of...

  22. INSULIN NCLEX question

    Delta18 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Let me begin by giving you my "run down". My school is using the Textbook "Foundations and Adult Health Nursing" by Christenson/Kockrow. Unfortunately, we were their "guinea pigs" for this new text,...

  23. INSULIN NCLEX question

    Delta18 replied to Delta18's topic in General Nursing

    DEAR GOD! THANK YOU! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! If you've got anymore tips regarding insulin PLEASE pass them along! You've got a FAN in

  24. INSULIN NCLEX question

    Delta18 replied to Delta18's topic in General Nursing

    thank you! this helps but what about the question?!? can anyone figure out how they arrived at their answer of 1100 and

  25. INSULIN NCLEX question

    Delta18 replied to Delta18's topic in General Nursing

    OK, I'm even more