tothepointeLVN

tothepointeLVN LVN

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  1. Got the warm & fuzzies today

    tothepointeLVN replied to RNMeg's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh nice. Yeah sometimes we forget that we need to hear that we are doing a good job sometimes. Good job on doing a good

  2. How long is the wait after an interview?

    tothepointeLVN replied to kerussll's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Dont they have to advertise all openings to internal candidates for at least 2 weeks and then to the public for a certain amount of time to meet EEOC requirements or

  3. Medicare/Medicaid Provider RN, can't find hospital job, can't continue for my bsn...

    tothepointeLVN replied to whiteoleander5's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Aww I feel for your situation. When I got my LVN license I was out looking for jobs around about this time of year. I got a got in Private Duty peds which I was grateful for but pretty soon I soured...

  4. LVN-BSN /West Coast University

    tothepointeLVN replied to kerybery83's topic in LPN to RN

    I personally go to MSMC and the tuition for nursing students is nowhere near the $28-30k mark. The tuition for my program is $710 a unit. Last time I checked the cost per unit for WCU was $1200 unit....

  5. LVN-BSN /West Coast University

    tothepointeLVN replied to kerybery83's topic in LPN to RN

    No it's not. Not really. Other private schools vs WCU which is FOR PROFIT that charge $20,000 offer you a better quality education and other student services along with your classes. I went to WCU...

  6. LVN-BSN /West Coast University

    tothepointeLVN replied to kerybery83's topic in LPN to RN

    Well congratulations West Coast I guess they tired of only getting $70k from their LVN -Bridge and wanted to figure out how to make the program even more expensive. Good job

  7. IV starts in nursing school

    tothepointeLVN replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    My school paid for an IV certification course once I finished my LVN course as a "reward" for passing the HESI the first time. We practiced on the rubber arm and then had to have 3 successful...

  8. No dogs allowed in room

    tothepointeLVN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    I've never bothered to carry my own thing of kitty litter. Usually there's an adult diaper somewhere pour all the meds into that dissolving the pills. Usually there are coffee grinds somewhere in the...

  9. how can I apply for NCLEX without taking CGFNS

    tothepointeLVN replied to wasefaxy's topic in Nurse Registration

    I'm pretty sure you need a license in your home country before you can take the CGFNS and the NCLEX. Otherwise technically your not a nurse just a person with a

  10. Bayada Nurses or PSA Healthcare

    tothepointeLVN replied to BabyNurseBecky's topic in Private Duty

    Yes but unfortunately the reality is HH is one of the few places now that WILL hire new grad. I started in pediatric home health and didn't have an orientation with a nurse. My pt had contractures to...

  11. Pay scale for Kindred as an LVN in California?

    tothepointeLVN replied to Lonewolf7081's topic in California Nursing

    Not sure. I notice they keep on advertising the same jobs over and over again and never seem to fill them. I applied for a job there a year ago and when I logged on to apply for a similar position it...

  12. did a bad check ruin everything?

    tothepointeLVN replied to maas's topic in General Nursing

    Can you just pay it and any penalties and have it

  13. My preceptor is writing her novel during my orientation... at WORK!

    tothepointeLVN replied to CS1234's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like she trusts your experience but would be there in a heartbeat if you needed back up like your teammate C. I would try and tap into her experience. If your not getting the critical...

  14. New grad needs advice. PDN??

    tothepointeLVN replied to Ms_Bee's topic in Private Duty

    Well I did private duty pediatrics as a new grad LVN for similar reasons. It was the first job I was offered and I was thankful I got one after only 3 weeks. Now I'm not going to tell you that you...

  15. just accepted... titers needed

    tothepointeLVN replied to mgalano's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It probably varies form state to state but I remember US Healthworks had a package of physical/TB Test/Titers and Hep B vaccines for $120. Check your school they probably have a provider they have an...

  16. Required to work for free?

    tothepointeLVN replied to CloudySue's topic in Home Health

    I'm always 10-15 minutes early for report. I want a complete report not a pt is fine dash out the door situation. Often it means the outgoing nurse can leave on time or a little early. If I'm relieved...

  17. Do you wear mostly solids or prints?

    tothepointeLVN replied to cobee's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've always worn solid but recently have tried out some print top but the fitted fashion kind. My patients very much like my zebra print crossover top with pink trim and pink

  18. What to do at school

    tothepointeLVN replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in Private Duty

    When I was going to school with one of my preschool patients I also found that a lot of the assigned activies I was expected to participate with such asdo the patients walking therapy, the craft...

  19. DNR does not mean do not treat, people!

    tothepointeLVN replied to rnto?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes there IS a difference between DNR and Hospice/Palliative care. Even in hospice I come across nurses who are like why are we giving medicine for xyz they are on hospice. Um yes there are mostly...

  20. Am I the only person who DOESN'T sleep on the night shift.

    tothepointeLVN posted a topic in Private Duty

    Ok. So I work 3 nights in a row this weekend for my new job for a Hospice pt that they were revoking hospice service on because she was stable and not going anywhere anytime soon. On the first night...

  21. Buy a stethoscope on ebay, warranty honored?

    tothepointeLVN replied to GonnaBSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I generally think that a company that offers a lifetime warranty is not going to be so tied up into a paper receipt. I personally love my Cardio 3 black edition and you can pry it out of my cold dead...

  22. Nursing student loans

    tothepointeLVN replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    Try and get put on a graduated or income sensitive payment

  23. one-handed or two-handed manual bp cuff?

    tothepointeLVN replied to Cinquefoil's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Is it only for the gauge or do you get a cuff as

  24. one-handed or two-handed manual bp cuff?

    tothepointeLVN replied to Cinquefoil's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hey can you post the link for that one. I've been looking for something similar. I'm all thumbs when it comes to blood

  25. Bipolar and going into nursing

    tothepointeLVN replied to PghRN30's topic in General Nursing

    It's never been a problem for me. I certainly like you thought it was going to be and it never ahs been so don't