NickiLaughs

NickiLaughs ADN, BSN, RN

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  1. Isn't this ridiculous?

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

    THank you for responding. For further information: At my facility the LVN's are the only one's allowed to do accuchecks, otherwise it would not be an issue at all. The resident does not have a...

  2. thank you to all that responded to my situation

    NickiLaughs replied to cloey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A 3.44 GPA doesn't guarantee a spot in the RN program anymore. We do lotteries in most the schools out here in cali. So it really is just luck. So whoever was harsh wasn't entirely accurate

  3. Why do I need First Aid Certificate?

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi all! I work at an assisted living in california. I have to renew my CPR-BLS this month, and my work stated that I also am required to have a First-Aid Certificate. They state because it says in...

  4. lvn to rn programs where should i go

    NickiLaughs replied to nurseredcalifornia's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    There are no longer any licensed schools in california that do online LVN to RN. California has barred them. In southern california, the Private LVN to RN schools include: Asuza Pacific Mount saint...

  5. need advice from LPN and RN)long)

    NickiLaughs replied to sconoli's topic in LPN to RN

    I reccomend getting the LVN, I had all the prerequisites done, but that doesn't mean you get in, it's like a lottery. I got my LVN, and am now getting ready to apply to RN schools. Yeah, there's...

  6. Would they work with me & my husband?

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in Travel

    Hello, I am an LVN expecting to have my RN in about 2 years. My to-be-shortly-husband is going for his Radiologic technologist license. I was wondering if we did travel nursing/radiology together,...

  7. Shouldn't ratios exist in LTC too?

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I've noticed a lot of hype here in california for the 1:5 ratio law requirement in hospitals, and wonder, why don't they enforce some sort of ratio in long term care? The patients often require a lot...

  8. Assisted Living Title 22 Ratio ???

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi. I'm fairly new in the Assisted Living world. It seems to be a lot like a SNF to me in some ways. I have staff wondering how many patients per staff is allowed in the ratio. One of my buildings...

  9. Deputy Coroner Trainee

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Forensic

    I have the interview in 2 days. I live in riverside, CA. The position is for the city of perris. I'll post more when I know

  10. Too Many Patients

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm gonna be honest. I've been a nurse(LVN) for about 6 months and almost already ready to forget it. I've only got 2 more classes to get in an RN program too. But I'm so frustrated. My first job...

  11. Can you work in the LVN-RN program?

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hi all! I am taking my last prerequisite to apply to an RN program this spring (I'm already an LVN). However, many people have been telling me that you cannot work while in the RN program. That it...

  12. Deputy Coroner Trainee

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Forensic

    Well, I got a book, my impression is that I would be paired with another deputy coroner, they're also called "death investigators" and they go to the crime scene, examine the body, look for any...

  13. student loans

    NickiLaughs replied to Indigo_Beauty's topic in LPN to RN

    Go to http://www.fastweb.com. It will allow you to see all the scholarships you are elligible for and apply online. Trying to get your RN, there's a lot out there. The school you are attending...

  14. Why Become an RN?

    NickiLaughs replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN to RN

    I originally was going straight for my RN, but the schools are so competitive I got my LVN for the bridge program I'd be able to do. I like being an LVN, but they limit what you can do, only a few...

  15. Is this normal?

    NickiLaughs replied to Irene joy's topic in LPN to RN

    Yeah, it is. We had 80% at our school. We started with 32 and ended up with 14 graduating. But 12 of the 14 of us passed boards without a

  16. Private v. Public

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi Everyone! I was just curious for everyone's opinion on trade/technical schools. I'm starting Concorde Career Institute's LVN program tomorrow because I wanted to be able to finish within a year....

  17. Too Many Patients

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yikes, you have it worse than I did. I ended up not taking the position because I met another LVN who had worked there and said it was ridiculous. I ended up getting a job working with...

  18. LPN to RN online?

    NickiLaughs replied to AngelOvaMe's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    First make sure your state accepts an LVN to RN online program (such as excelsior). Here, in california, it is not accepted. Usually your state board website will provide that informatioin. While...

  19. New to this site

    NickiLaughs replied to matanuska's topic in Nursing Career

    The good nursing programs are not always near a large city. The school that has the highest passrate near me, is in the most remote location. As far as being middle aged, I'd say have the students in...

  20. How long between interview & job offer???

    NickiLaughs replied to USA987's topic in Nursing Career

    County jobs take a lot longer than other jobs, for example, I have been trying to get in the VA clinic near my house for 6 months, however, they have 72 applicants and 3 spots. So they pick the most...

  21. In a Clinic?

    NickiLaughs posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    Hi, I'm a fairly new LVN. And an agency just hired me today, but wanted to pay me 14/hr to work in a clinic. I do have no experience in a clinic and they were going to lie and told them I had...

  22. In a Clinic?

    NickiLaughs replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Agency Nurses

    Thanks. That makes me feel better. I didn't really want to work for an agency yet because I am a fairly new nurse. She made it sound like they'd train me and stuff on the phone. But I got there...

  23. Applying for a job

    NickiLaughs replied to ajohnsonLVN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    To cash my check i think it was cashed within a week, but it still took them 3 - 4 weeks for me to get my license in the mail. If you still have the form that says you passed with your picture on it....

  24. New Grad and I'm Job hopping already

    NickiLaughs replied to crystalclear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I quit my first job after 4 months, my second one after 2 weeks. and am about to start my 3rd. This ratio thing is ridiculous. There should be some sort of formal ratio law in long term cares. I...

  25. ADNs in California without a waitlist

    NickiLaughs replied to KasiLynn's topic in General Students

    Hi, I live in california too. I literally contacted about 10-15 different ADN schools all over the state, and i have checked EVERY website of EVERY ADN program in the state of california. I'd say...