Ella26 BSN, RN

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3 years BSN, 8 years RN, 3 years LPN

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    Telling instructors that you are already an LVN...?

    Ella26 replied to texasRN_14's topic in LPN to RN

    Hi there a little bit of backround about myself- I got my LPN license in 2009 and have been working full time at clinic. I worked on my pre-reqs and was accepted into a bridge program in Fall 2011. I...
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    Passed NCLEX-RN with 265 Questions?

    Ella26 replied to ClassyChristina's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ClassChristina, Did up end up
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    1-1-13 starting to prepare for NCLEX ....Join me and lets encourage each other!

    Ella26 replied to BSN2biam's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello all, I'm In too. I am an LPN, just graduated from a Mobility program (LPN-ADN) on 12/20/12. I am waiting for my ATT. I put in the wrong school code and had to write the BON a letter to correct...
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    Using Kaplan and NOT passing NCLEX-RN?

    Ella26 replied to Ella26's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for the comments. Those are my scores. My teachers said that I should do well on NCLEX-RN. Im still nervous about it. I am awaiting my ATT so I can schedule the NCLEX-RN next
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    Using Kaplan and NOT passing NCLEX-RN?

    Ella26 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My question is....Is there anyone out there that used Kaplan throughout their program (integrated in), took all the Q trainers and got about 60%, and got 72% on the predictor test and did tons of...
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    One More Semester!!

    Ella26 replied to LongislandRN23's topic in LPN to RN

    Congrats on making it this far. You can do it! I just graduated from LPN-RN bridge program on 12/20/12. I just finished re-registering with pearson vue, now I will await my ATT! good luck on the rest...
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    LPN bridge to RN

    Ella26 replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in LPN to RN

    I concur with what others have said. I have been an LPN for 3.5 years. I just got sick of hearing, "LPNs will be phased out..." and the ever demeaning, "LPN isnt really a nurse!" And for more job...
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    Just found out I get to start LPN-RN in January!

    Ella26 replied to nomad nurse's topic in LPN to RN

    Congrats on your new journey. I just finished my mobility program it was challenging at times but I made it through. Just graduated on last thursday 12/20/12. I did not like being a student again...
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    LPN to RN

    Ella26 replied to iCamy904's topic in LPN to RN

    I like the "boot camp" comment, its funny, but she right. I just graduated from a mobility program LPN-RN (ADN) on friday 12/20/12!:) I am just elated, its surreal still. I have been an LPN for 3.5...
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    Is it as bad as everyone says it will be?

    Ella26 replied to hopefull1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hopefull1- Congrats on your journey and becoming an LPN. I am an LPN, next month it will be 3 years. I am currently in a mobility program LPN-ADN, I will be done if all goes well this december. I have...
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    Happy LVN/LPN

    Ella26 replied to Janc1986's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Im an LPN in Allergy and Asthma clinic, there are times when its stressful (shot reactions). But its pleasant for the most part. I think its a easy job. Im not going to say I love it because im back...
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    Medication refills

    Ella26 replied to countrygirl2013's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    At my clinic, we have a written protocol that says if the patient has been in for office visit/check up in this amount of time (like 6 months or a year) we can refill the order with out dr signature....
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    New and Nervous for Nursing

    Ella26 replied to Trinity_jewel19's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well I cant speak for other settings but I basically, room patients, do vitals, prescriptions refills per our facility protocol, administer allergy/asthma injections, nebulizer treatments, allergy...
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    New and Nervous for Nursing

    Ella26 replied to Trinity_jewel19's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi Trinity_jewel19, I have been an LPN for almost 3 years, but only full time for almost 2 years. After graduation I worked as a schedule coordinator for an interpreting agency full time and I worked...
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    What is your current LPN salary

    Ella26 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Twin Cities, MN Doctor's Office-16.50 full time M-F, I did work at Chem health facility making 19.96 (weekends on call) but was laid off from that
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    LPN's who are going on for their RN ...

    Ella26 replied to pat8585's topic in LPN to RN

    I am an LPN Mobility student just about done with my RN pre-reqs, and will be applying to the bridge program next month hopefully to start in Jan 2012! This program should be about 2 Semsters I only...
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    First day of clinicals-Nervousness

    Ella26 replied to futurenurse1710's topic in LPN to RN

    "I had never done a finger stick before, so I was a little nervous, but nothing compared to this morning. Well, when I started to stick the finger, my hand immediately started to shake and I began to...
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    Rasmussen or not?

    Ella26 replied to enfield76's topic in General Nursing

    In here in the Twin Cities, Im an LPN going on almost 2yrs. I work in a Specialty Clinic and Chemical Health (full-time and part-time) trying to find a mobility (LPN-RN) program to get into. I was...
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    I am having the worst time trying to find an LPN to RN program

    Ella26 replied to Miley's topic in LPN to RN

    Miley, I do not have any ideas since Im not in your area but Im in Minnesota in the twin cities and I am having a difficult time finding a LPN-RN program as well. I heard back from 2 of the programs I...
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    Northwestern Tech College

    Ella26 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am an LPN. I have about 1.5 yrs of exp, 7 months of which are fulltime. I work at a clinic and Chem health facility. I am having the hardest time getting into any of the traditional LPN-RN...
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    Hospitals not hiring LPN's???? What's ur input??

    Ella26 replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in General Students

    IN my area MN, it depends on the hospital and theiry structure. Most are not hiring LPNs. The ones that do partner the LPN with the RN and they care for a certain amount of pts. I beleive that start...
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    Question I got wrong on my test!

    Ella26 replied to Laurs14's topic in General Students

    I def agree w toninurse, Im an LPN and in nursing school I struggled w those questions and just answering based on what they are looking for. I was always one that would say....well what about this...
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    Coworkers at non-nursing job asking for advice or to do things

    Ella26 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello, so here it goes sorry so long.... So I am a new LPN only 8 months post NCLEX. I work as an LPN on call at Chem health facilty (avg about 3days a month) and during the week I work full time at...
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    Coworkers at non-nursing job asking for advice or to do things

    Ella26 replied to Ella26's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You are right, I misread the policy. Anyhow, even more reason to tell them to go see/call their doctor. Ill just keep saying no.
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    Coworkers at non-nursing job asking for advice or to do things

    Ella26 replied to Ella26's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That is a good point I will definitely recheck my policy,