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I've worked in a urology clinic for 2 years. I'm now clinical supervisor so my days now are much different than when I started, but I can give you an overview of what I used to do...and sometimes still do if there's a gap in the schedule. Our day o...

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Hi there! Could someone give me an idea of how the Community Health Practicum works for Frontier? I've been researching this school for several years and will be applying to the FNP program next month. I understand that the clinical portion of the ...

Thank you! Do the community health clinicals last the entire semester? I'm trying to figure out how much time I would need to take off work for that semester. How many hours of clinical time is needed for that semester? Sorry to be a pain. I did...

Hi there! I am a clinical supervisor in a large urology practice. I supervise 3 offices staffed with MAs and LPNs. We only have one other RN and she is responsible for patient calls for 1 of the offices. I agree that RNs should play a supervisory...

Hi, there! I'm Chris! Where are you in Ohio? I'm from the Cincinnati area. I understand your frustration about finding an office job as a nurse. I'm an RN. I worked in urgent care for 4 years and LOVED it. I started as registration while in LP...

I have always changed my needles after drawing up a med. On the couple of occasions I have used the same needle, I found the needle harder to advance when giving an injection. I noticed that I caused more pain when using a duller needle. I worked at ...

Hi there! I have been an independent provider since June. I have to say I'm not enjoying it so far It is true that a LOT of listings are for PCAs on the ohcp website. I have had some less than stellar experiences to put it mildly and I've only been ...

I hope the get into the LPN-RN bridge program at Miami this summer. The wait has been agonizing. I dreamt they rejected me by email last night. I have good grades on all my pre-reqs, but I know the program is competitive and there are a limited numbe...

Hi there! I'm an LPN of 3 years. I have worked in an urgent care for almost 4 years. I recently quit my job (am having a very hard time finding another). I applied for a position as an ED tech for a new hospital that's opening in January. I've read m...

Hi there! I'm enrolled with EC and am feeling overwhelmed by the recommended reading. Anyone else having trouble getting through the reading? I spend a couple of hours reading most nights and it seems like I've barely made a dent in the chapters. I'v...

Jonathanjse...thank you for the perspective! It was great to hear what's working for you and to know that I'm not alone with that monster book! Keep up the hard work! Sounds like you're doing a fantastic job. Chris

Thank you all so much for the advice and encouragement! I will check out the resources you recommended. It would be wonderful to actually make some progress. You guys are awesome! Thanks for taking the time to help! Chris!

Right now I'm plodding through Fundamentals of Nursing..the one recommended by EC..20 chapters recommended. Its seems to be review of what was covered in LPN school..still I guess I'm afraid if I skim over some of the material, I won't do well. I als...

I am just about to graduate from Scarlet Oaks. I have enjoyed the program, and feel well-prepared to become a nurse. I would certainly recommend it to anyone who is interested in pursuing practical nursing. Graduation will be bittersweet as I'm v...

I have what is known as a unicornuate uterus. Its similar to a septate uterus but only one half of the uterus is functional. The other half of the uterus is known as a rudimentary horn and is about the size of a thumbnail...so I actually have half ...

ELKMN, Thanks! Sometimes grad date seems like its so far away. I graduate in early March. I am currently looking into ADN programs. Many schools will give LPNs credit for the first year of an ADN program and then you take the final year of the RN...

ELKMN, I'm almost half done with the LPN program at Scarlet Oaks. I'm gettin' really antsy about finding a school to go to after I graduate. Its 10 months away, but I'm trying to get my ducks in a row so I can get in as soon as possible. I haven'...

Chiming in from Cincinnati. I'm currently an LPN student trying desperately to find the best school (that doesn't require me to jump through 50-11 hoops) for my LPN to RN education. I want to do L&D, mother/baby, NICU....anything and everything...

Hi there! I've just started my fourth week in LPN school. We've checked off on handwashing, occupied bed making, unoccupied bed making, bedbaths, applying TED hose, TPR, height and weight, positioning, peri care, mouth care, denture care, dressing ...

Hi krm6a! Its a small world. I haven't been in that area for about thirteen years. My relatives are of the Powers/McClain persuasion. Do you like it there? Sometimes I long to be back there. I really enjoy living in the city along with all its ...

I spent the first 14 years of my life in a small southwestern Virginia town called Pound, close to the Kentucky border and Jenkins. I still have relatives that live in Clintwood, Virginia... somewhat close to Kentucky. Chris

I'm always so excited when summer comes because I won't be studying all the time, but I must say its always a difficult transition. Its hard to go from studying all the time to having nothing at all to study. I've been trying to work my way through...

I just spent 3 years at Miami University, but will be attending Scarlet Oaks vocational school this fall. :)

Wow!! We have so much in common. I'm from Ohio too and am starting LPN school this year(September). I homeschool my daughter as well. I only have one child and no husband, so you have it way harder than me, but I was amazed at the similarities. ...