CA_LVN

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1. LVN Refresher Courses/S. California area

   CA_LVN replied to PatriciaInCA, LVN's topic in California Nursing

   No I never did find anything. Makes no sense to me. With such a nursing shortage...why not help out those who want to improve their skills or get back into the field? I guess LVN don't count! Oh...

2. What would you do? (a dilemma about 'lost skills')

   CA_LVN replied to CA_LVN's topic in General Nursing

   iwanna: The link you gave does not work. I think it might be this one: http://www.lpnrefreshercourse.com/ I tried also to respond to your PM, but could not find a reply button Thanks for your input!!...

3. Reduced Biling Rates-reduced Pay?

   CA_LVN replied to iriskkerry's topic in Agency Nurses

   When our state reduced payments for all medi-cal services by 10%, an agency I know of did the same for pay rates. (reduced pay by 10% to all nurses working cases funded by medi-cal). I 'understand'...

4. Cost of (Nursing) Education

   CA_LVN replied to lcprnc's topic in General Nursing

   I do believe it was $12,000. This was LVN school, CA, 1990, 1 year - 40 hr/week course at a private college setting (vocational school only versus community college) I took out loans, and paid on them...

5. What would you do? (a dilemma about 'lost skills')

   CA_LVN replied to CA_LVN's topic in General Nursing

   THANK YOU so much Daytonite for your response. It was thoughtful & so supportive! The links you offered were great!! I have already watched a few videos Even something so simple as donning...

6. What would you do? (a dilemma about 'lost skills')

   CA_LVN replied to CA_LVN's topic in General Nursing

   I wanted to quote & respond to "iwanna' but for the life of me, I can't figure out how!! Sorry. So, I will do it a different way :-) RE: "I am afraid to be independent because of my lack of...

7. Best nursing (skills) books, CEU's, Online courses etc.

   CA_LVN replied to CA_LVN's topic in General Nursing

   Would like to add to my post: Could anyone suggest magazines or periodicals that might be good resources for me also? If only to feel 'more in touch' with nursing.

8. Written test before being hired?

   CA_LVN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been curious about this for a long time: Did you have to take a written test before you were hired? If yes, what type of questions were on it? (Like: dosage calculations, various disease...

9. Best nursing (skills) books, CEU's, Online courses etc.

   CA_LVN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I need (want) to increase my nursing skills. I have been a nurse (LVN/LPN) since 1990. I work in a home health setting that minimally utilizes my skills. Add to that I never did any hospital work...

10. What would you do? (a dilemma about 'lost skills')

    CA_LVN replied to CA_LVN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you pagandeva2000 & starcandy. I am thinking also that finding CEU's (more than what I do to keep license active) & maybe seminars & webcasts etc. might be a good starting point too....

11. What would you do? (a dilemma about 'lost skills')

    CA_LVN replied to CA_LVN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank You gentlegiver for your input. Funny you mention 11-7, that is my usual shift! :-) (I like the night time quiet) But I am not against going back to more 'normal' hours. I am sure my 'body'...

12. What would you do? (a dilemma about 'lost skills')

    CA_LVN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok, it turns out this is a bit long...but I really could use some feedback....so if you can spare a few minutes, please read: I became an LVN in 1990. I took an accerlated course (one year) versus a 2...