Ella26 BSN, RN

Allergy and Immunology

3 years BSN, 8 years RN, 3 years LPN

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    Any Minneapolis/St. Paul folks out there?

    Ella26 replied to Skips's topic in General Nursing

    This forum moves slow. But all you can do it just try... Look at Regions, Health East systems, Allina systems, Fairview, and U of M
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    My exam

    Ella26 replied to llashaundtx2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you read this post, there may be some answers in there for you?
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    new grad no job DEPRESSION!

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

    When I was an LPN, I passed boards on 6/25/09 and had a job at a Detox/Chemical Health facility by 8/10/09. But, that was also like 5 years ago. Just be open to whatever job, do not limit yourself....
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    working while going to rn school, schedule?

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

    I worked full time throughout LPN school and through LPN-RN. LPN was the toughest. Some days, I was gone between work and school, from 7am-1130 pm. Luckily, I don't have kids. My husband was in school...
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    manual or electronic BPs in your clinic?

    Ella26 replied to SHGR's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    We use manual at my
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    What sort of nurse do you want to be?

    Ella26 replied to Miss-kate's topic in General Nursing

    Cruise ship nurse sounds
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    Does anyone know how many times you can write NCLEX RN Iin MN?

    Ella26 replied to RNN7's topic in General Nursing

    What was the answer? I think it is
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    How many nurses in your clinic?

    Ella26 replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I am at a private practice Allergy clinic. 4 MDs 1 Office manager 1 RN (me) Nursing supervisor 3 LPNs 4 MAs 3 front office staff 3 billing 1 chemist to mix solutions Everyone is pretty much...
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    Phlebotomy class for new RN?

    Ella26 replied to jedi.judeRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My school did not train us on phlebotomy either. So, I did take a 8 hour course on blood draw (it was a class at one of the local hospitals, costs me $25). The CMAs at my work typically draw the labs,...
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    LPN licence renewal after becoming RN

    Ella26 replied to HemOnc's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Same here, I had my LPN license for about 14 months and recently let it expire. There is no need to carry both, as they will hold you to the highest license. My mal-practice insurance is for
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    License????

    Ella26 replied to WickFit1109's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my NCLEX-RN on a sat in MN and they had a license # for me by Tuesday. And hard copy in mail to me on
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    Help! Should I go from CNA to RN or LPN to RN

    Ella26 replied to piplup12345's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you can I would do CNA in high school and go to 4 year BSN program. If you can fathom the time and money. In the long run it will be better, especially if BSN is your ultimate goal. I did the CNA,...
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    Fall 2014 IHCC MANE Program

    Ella26 replied to PTKChic's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations and good luck to you all on your journey. I'm so glad I did not have to take this TEAS test that I hear so much about. But, Inver is a very good school, and very hard to get in so you...
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    Nursing School changing criteria to pass classes

    Ella26 replied to Reese2012's topic in General Students

    For my LPN program it was 80% and 78% for Mobility (LPN to RN) program. Its steep, but I think it should be as its nursing and nurses should know what they are doing. Its not impossible if you
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    Please help! Was this a hippa violation?

    Ella26 replied to rn865's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I voted wrong I meant to hit "yes" this is a HIPAA violation, the employee was to give written patient consent to have their record faxed to
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    NEED TO VENT

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

    I am so sorry to hear this is happening to you. I agree, it seems really difficult to get from LPN to RN, or even LPN to BSN for that matter. I was in your same position about 4 years ago. I had...
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    What made you want to be a nurse

    Ella26 replied to loveLPNs2014's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have always liked science and the way the body works, it was always intriguing to me . I was not up for the challenge of becoming a doctor, so I went for nursing instead. I started off as a CNA,...
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    Xolair administration

    Ella26 replied to T-Bird78's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I have been giving Xolair for about 4 years. I have personally never had that happen to me, but one of the other nurses had it happen to her. We just chalked it up to her not screwing the needle on...
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    Yes I Got In!!!!!!

    Ella26 replied to iholdmyownfuture's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats! how exciting, good luck on your journey. Enjoy your free time now, because you wont have much after May
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    LPNs in Jails?

    Ella26 replied to chavezm1109's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked at a Detox facility when I was an LPN, which seemed like jail. Our facility was a locked (meaning you can not just sign your self out, even if you signed your self in) facility and they wore...
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    Venipuncture - gauze vs cotton ball

    Ella26 replied to fozziebear's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We use cotton balls at my
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    I want to be an RN soooo bad!!!!

    Ella26 replied to klwinkleman's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm sorry to hear that about your relationship. I hope things can work out in your favor, even if that means going back to Indiana. Sometimes we have to make those sacrifices that will better our...
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    **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    Ella26 replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    MN $20.60 3.5 years as LPN, 1 year as RN (ADN) Specialty Clinic,
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    Cadaver Work

    Ella26 replied to GoodnessFlows's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No we did not get a cadaver thank heavens. I had a hard enough time working on a baby pig. That would have been too weird. Good for you to feel comfortable working on it
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    I got in!!!!

    Ella26 replied to ant2cory's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations! Get ready for the ride of your life. It will be full of ups and downs, and twists and turns. But in the end, it will be worth it. I remember getting my acceptance letters for LPN...