Selene006 BSN, LPN

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    Lpn or rn? What to do?

    Selene006 replied to crodriguez's topic in General Students

    I took the LPN route first because I wanted a career in healthcare but I didn't want to immediately commit to 4 years of schooling full-time at the university level. What made the decision even easier...
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    Should tell 'em I am leaving in person, or email?

    Selene006 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Emergency

    I was in a similar position where I only worked weekends and never saw "the big bosses." I put my resignation letter in the DON's mailbox and phoned her first thing the next morning. No bridges...
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    FREEDOM! I Quit my med-surge job!

    Selene006 replied to zofran's topic in General Nursing

    I wish you the best! I too quit my job at a LTC facility. After some time and space away from that mind-numbing environment, mental clarity has once again found me. The final verdict? I LIKE being a...
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    8 Days of just shadowing...

    Selene006 replied to dinah77's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Take it dinah77! Take all of the days of shadowing that you can possibly stand. Your facility appears to be kind in allowing you to have this shadow time. Use it
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    Nursing school students problem.is it racism???

    Selene006 replied to finegirl's topic in General Students

    When I'm at school, I remind myself that I'm there to acquire the knowledge, follow through with the required studying, and be on time. Sure, there are noticeable cliques (at school), and at times,...
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    Working as lpn while doing adn program?

    Selene006 replied to peas&carrots's topic in LPN to RN

    Working a 12 hour shift every Saturday and Sunday has helped me get through the BSN program. I worked 24 hours and got paid for working 36 hours. Weekends were the longest days of my life! But now I...
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    No phones at clinical

    Selene006 replied to cmonkey's topic in General Students

    There was never a secure, designated area for students to store their "stuff" at clinical sites. Therefore, I locked my cellphone and valuables in the trunk of my car. Sure, I felt isolated from the...
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    What are some reasons why some go for their LPN before they go for their RN ?

    Selene006 replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in LPN to RN

    I took the LPN route first because I wanted a career in healthcare but I didn't want to immediately commit to 4 years of schooling full-time at the university level. I wasn't even ready to commit to 2...
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    Can you give me a list of LPN/RN jobs that work with children?

    Selene006 replied to sincerebliss's topic in LPN to RN

    Private duty nursing + homecare offers lots of pediatric experiences!
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    I passed my Boards!!!!

    Selene006 replied to BeOne77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    They bumped up our minimum passing grade point average...

    Selene006 replied to semester1kid's topic in General Students

    In LPN school, it was 75. In Rn school, it is 74. And then there's the wonderful HESI exams at the end of each semester to help keep us on our
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    Given another patient's medication to satisfy MAR.What do you do? Orientee

    Selene006 replied to rn_nxt_dr's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Having worked in long-term care, I ALWAYS anticipated dealing with missing meds. Before my med pass started, I would pull out the pharmacy reorder sheet. I ordered meds stat in between giving...
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    Med-Surg I

    Selene006 replied to Lorien_LPN's topic in General Students

    Try not to fall behind in your readings and seek out upper-class nursing students. They've been through the rough-n-tumble that you're enduring now and they can give you great tips about preparation...
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    Would YOU accept this position?

    Selene006 replied to NJFek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a senior nursing student, management of LPN's and CNA's was literally a 5 minute lecture about what sort of tasks are appropriate to delegate. Having worked as an LPN, feeling comfortable with...
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    Ya know what I really hate about NS right now? just a little vent...add yours

    Selene006 replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in General Students

    I'm in my senior year of nursing (yaay BSN!) and my school too suffers from the let's-delay-communication-and-change-scheduling-at-the-last-moment syndrome! I work as an LPN in between the hours that...
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    Started a new job, and wondering if these are signs of bad things to come

    Selene006 replied to 2010NewRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a new grad and witnessed a nurse drop meds on the ground only to feed them back to patient, I observed and reminded myself to be very careful when administering medications. When I saw the...
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    Lvn's who became Rn's... how did you do it?

    Selene006 replied to aroma's topic in LPN to RN

    I worked as an LPN for a few months before I started the LPN to BSN program. I had been working Monday through Friday 7a-3p and my job accomodated me by switching me to a weekend Baylor shift. I...
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    Experienced Private Duty Nurses

    Selene006 posted a topic in Private Duty

    To all those experienced private duty nurses, what usually happens during a first-time visit with the family requesting private duty nursing? What has your experiences been like? Tell me the good,...
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    Experienced Private Duty Nurses

    Selene006 replied to Selene006's topic in Private Duty

    duplicate
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    Experienced Private Duty Nurses

    Selene006 replied to Selene006's topic in Private Duty

    Thank you for all of the responses! I greatly appreciate it! I contacted my home care agency and while they do not provide back braces, I was told that they would reimburse me if I did purchase one. I...
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    New grad and registry..Does this sound kosher

    Selene006 replied to sweetpickle's topic in Agency Nurses

    I think you should add "Expert Negotiator" to your resume as well. How did you manage to get the pay adjusted to that
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    A happy rant about my nursing coworkers :)

    Selene006 replied to KSU-SN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I love all of this positive talk of nursing support and teamwork! It makes me have hope that someday I may actually get to experience it. Thank you for posting your happy rant! I wish I could read...
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    Would YOU accept this position?

    Selene006 replied to NJFek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know you're overwhelmed! I think that you should strongly reiterate to the DON that you are uncomfortable with being the primary charge nurse on the floor. If she could alert some of the more...
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    How easy is it to get TB?? Help!

    Selene006 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I always had negative skin tests until a year after I became a nurse and started working at a nursing home. I was completely blown away by suddenly getting a positive reaction and I could remember my...
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    HAD 265 QUESTIONS

    Selene006 replied to princess1125's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations nurse!!!! well