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It was one of those weekends! I had two falls of high risk residents on Saturday night. The Aide had forgotten to set one alarm and just let the other wander away. I lectured her on paying attention and resident safety and that was that. (I don't kno...

You've probably already figured it out but, I did use MyCAA after applying and before enrolling for my first exam, Health Safety.

I am trying to get registered and I keep getting the run around at Excelsior! I have been transferred six times in one call. They told me I have to fax in my registration form. Guess what? It doesn't exist on their website!!! Anyone else using the CA...

You can hold license in as many states as you like. I am licensed in Florida (home state) and New Mexico (where I am now)

I had a dream last night that State showed up at work. They were all dementors. Time to stop watching Harry Potter?

I agree, not only is it dangerous for the patient it is dangerous for you! If I need a patient lifted that takes two people to lift, I grab one CNA and me! That makes two, sounds like you need a hug!

We just talked about this today at work, apparently it's becoming a widespread problem.

Rumors, Rumors, Rumors. IF you want to know the truth Contact the Florida Board of Nursing. I graduated from an LPN program in NE Florida in July 09 and everyone who has tested from my class has found employment. It has been rumored that LPN's would...

In this case LOL means little old lady.

I work the Alzheimer/Dementia unit at my facility and I love it! I too thought I would hate LTC, but it's amazing to get to know the residents and their families. Working with Dementia patients would probably serve you well in your ultimate goal of b...

I just started too! I got my official review and I am starting to study for my first class! They were very good about accepting transfer credits, I didn't have to retake anything!

I moved from Florida to New Mexico. I sent out Resumes with my Florida license number and noted that my New Mexico license had been applied for. I had a job lined up before I had my New Mexico license! I would go ahead and send them out. You can alwa...

I had one of those during my clinicals! knee pain and a boil on her rectum. Which turned out to be a hemorrhoid. Everyone in the office (including me) had to come in and look at it before she would take the PA's word that it was indeed a hemorrhoid.

I finally got my financial aid figured out and was able to sign up for my first exam, Health Safety. I have to knock this one out and then I'll pay to Enroll. Any suggestions on what order to take the exams in from there?

"I hope you didn't give so and so a laxative" Ohhhhhh.....cold shivers!

Location, Location, Location...And the fact that it seems that everyone is only looking at Hospitals. I am a brand new graduate LPN from an out of state school (Florida). I was offered a job at my first (and only) interview at a LTC for a couple of d...

North Carolina has some great hospital's too! And many opportunities. Good luck and keep us updated! Great to hear your husband is being supportive!

What makes you say that?

We were at Eglin in Florida! Which was home for me too, it's where I graduated High School. We actually lived across the street from my parents! But I have never been in this part of the country so it's an adventure.

I am not sure how much money "the south" (which by the way is made up of several very different states all with their own school systems and medical systems) spends on education has anything to do with the College education of nurses, which is funded...

They had me fax mine! I will def. e-mail the next one along with the note! My hubby is Air Force and we are at Holloman in NM! We've been here about 3 months and I love it. You?

I am Licensed in Florida and New Mexico. Our equipment was better in Florida, the care is great in both place! I think the reason our equipment was better in Florida is 1. I was in a bigger city and 2. the average income in that area was higher. I th...

It's the Career Advancement Account. A grant for military spouses. Fmoore723, how long after you sent your voucher were you able to enroll for your exam?

I agree, and as long as you can pass their background check, once you have the experience I don't think they'll deny you

I would call them and tell them you have applied and that you realize you don't have the required experience and you need to do the clinical preceptorship. How many hours you have to do depends on whether you were an LPN first, how long you were an L...