Thornbird

Thornbird

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  1. LVN vs. MA; is MA preferred choice

    Thornbird replied to gianani97's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    why don't people actually read a post before replying? as it says in the very line you quoted from me, excelsior college has online classes in addition to the much publicized nursing program. anyone...

  2. Working as an Intern before the NCLEX?

    Thornbird replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Around here most new grads go to work as GPN's before taking NCLEX. You can do many of the duties you will once licensed so it sort of gives you a head

  3. Why Cant I Find A LPN Program In SWFlorida?

    Thornbird replied to messiecake's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Definitely the Lee High program is for all ages. Most LPN programs (unfortunately) are held in Voc. Tech. High Schools. The program in Naples is also excellent. My mother attended there and got an...

  4. LVN vs. MA; is MA preferred choice

    Thornbird replied to gianani97's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Check with Military Family Education. There are online classes you can take that relate to nursing or to the liberal arts requirements for a degree. There are also the Dantes exams available that you...

  5. LVN vs. MA; is MA preferred choice

    Thornbird replied to gianani97's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The fastest way is to become an LPN. You will have more job opportunities if you go for RN and it's not that mich longer. Finishing paramedic school is also a good option for you. You didn't say whu...

  6. LPN versus CMA

    Thornbird replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Try asking your instructor these questions: What state agency certifies me? Where can I find the rules for practice in Nebraska of a CMA? Why do programs like Excelsior College that only accept those...

  7. LPN versus CMA

    Thornbird replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I can't imagine what clinical skills you think you can perform that the LPN can't. More things to do in the office........billing, coding, filing......LPN's don't usually do that stuff but I suppose...

  8. Husband uncomfortable with my job!

    Thornbird replied to DA314's topic in General Nursing

    I can see where everyone is coming from. I have also endured a controlling, abusive relationship. It makes me hypersensitive to the "signs" with others now because I don't want to see anyone hurt as I...

  9. Tackling the Crisis in Emergency Care

    Thornbird replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hospitals I have worked in or dealt with triage BEFORE patient sees admission clerk. That seems the best way to do it. And, not to make anyone mad, it requires having qualifed triage nurses who know...

  10. LPN and RN license

    Thornbird replied to crawlyberry's topic in General Nursing

    Most people just let the old license expire rather than "cancelling" it. LPN/GN's can use either or both titles until the RN license is issued. Depending upon where you work, continuing to work under...

  11. Is it just me...

    Thornbird replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Emergency

    Totally agree. The flow is the problem not lack of beds. The other huge problem is patient acuity. The waiting rooms of Trauma Center ED's are crammed with indigent, uninsured patients with minor...

  12. Ever had folks assume you're the Aide not the Nurse????!!!!

    Thornbird replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    It's pretty common for patients and families to be unsure who's who of all the people they see. It's more common for them to think the aide is a nurse. As long as nobody is actually mis-representing...

  13. Pharmacy technician

    Thornbird replied to Nursebarebari's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on where you live. Thre are lots of jobs for pharmacy techs in large chains like Wal-Mart, larger hospital pharmacies and large pharmacies like the ones that supply nursing

  14. CNA or EMT while in school, CNA being a "dirty job" help please

    Thornbird replied to KdnRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, if you are doing inserting IV's you are not doing it legally. EMT-B's also don't develop "working Diagnosis", paramedics do that. EMT-B's do BASIC assessments to determine if ALS intervention...

  15. New Grad to TCU..

    Thornbird replied to NurseKatie08's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've usually seen 10-12 to one. Some places work like med-surg where you have your assignment of ten patients with a CNA or PCT and others where a whole unit of 30-40 patients would be staffed with...

  16. New Grad to TCU..

    Thornbird replied to NurseKatie08's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've not seen much of the pressure ulcer or non-compliance issues in TCU in Mass. There are generally enough SNF beds for them. SNF's in Mass do a lot more skilled level of care than in other states I...

  17. New Grad to TCU..

    Thornbird replied to NurseKatie08's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've worked in TCU in MA. You will see a lot of post CABG, post joint replacements, post CVA, post trauma usually MVA's. You see a lot of people who are there for longer term IV therapy, like Vanco...

  18. LPN working under an RN's license

    Thornbird replied to MEL55's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Definitely check with your own state Board of Nursing. How "close" the supervision of the RN has to be varies. I have worked in states (like CT) where an LPN cannot work anywhere except in a client...

  19. Reduced Biling Rates-reduced Pay?

    Thornbird replied to iriskkerry's topic in Agency Nurses

    I have worked for agencies that 1) reduced nurse pay when Medicaid reimbursement went down or 2) offered reduced rates to certain facilities to "beat" the competing agencies and generate more shifts....

  20. New Rn Fired For Bgl Issues

    Thornbird replied to shouldhavebeenanunRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am so happy for you!!! Not that long ago LTC's gave 6 week orientation to new grads. That doesn't seem to be so anymore. You will learn more when you find a hospital that will give you a good...

  21. Lvn Have To Deal W/ Maggots????

    Thornbird replied to prenurstudent's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have never seen a nursing home patient with maggots. With new treatments and knowledge there are far fewer really gross bedsores in nursing homes than in the old days and even then I never saw...

  22. Medication Error and Overtime

    Thornbird replied to lookingbeyond's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There should never be only one person on the unit. The CNA's must relieve each other for breaks so that you are not in that situation. You are in charge and it's up to you to see that they are taking...

  23. First day as an RN - words of advice

    Thornbird replied to luvtosmile's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Pay attention and hope you get a good orientation. Learn what you can from the nurses you orient with but don't necessarily follow their lead in everything. Many nurses take "shortcuts" that aren't...

  24. A question for geriatric nurses...

    Thornbird replied to VickyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I mostly see the MDS form used plus the dietition's assessment. I'm an agency nurse so I get around and this is what I see everywhere that I see any formal nursing assessment of nutrition. Many LTC's...

  25. Who do I turn to?

    Thornbird replied to Chloe'sinNYNow's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As an RN in most LTC's you have the authority to "write up" those who are not doing their jobs. Everyone on your unit is working under YOUR license. YOU are the one responsible for the care or lack of...