tainted1972

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  1. Are med techs allowed to do blood sugars when there's no RN or LPN on the property?

    tainted1972 replied to vicksext's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a PCA in a hospital, I did all of the blood sugars on all of my

  2. I feel like a jerk!

    tainted1972 replied to Trubie's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure there are plenty of people looking for a nurses position, if you know anyone, refer

  3. Has anyone attended University of Rio Grande???

    tainted1972 replied to angl987's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I just finished the blackboard class and I am anxious to begin real classes, can anyone tell me what the clinical hours are

  4. University of Rio Grande

    tainted1972 replied to tainted1972's topic in LPN to RN

    I guess I was wrong about orientation.. the 24 hour orientation is just a class to help with navigating through the system to prepare you for online classes. the transition semester actually begins...

  5. University of Rio Grande

    tainted1972 replied to tainted1972's topic in LPN to RN

    The Transition Class is the 6th semester of enrollment. I got in right away, it did not seem very competitive at all. They do not do labs. Only clinicals and those are done in various facilities...

  6. University of Rio Grande

    tainted1972 replied to tainted1972's topic in LPN to RN

    I spoke to a couple of people at Rio Grande. The clinicals are once a week for 6 hours and they also offer 12 hour clinicals every 2 weeks. A person from the nursing program told me that they are...

  7. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    tainted1972 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    " If you can feed yourself the mcdonalds your husband smuggled in then you can wipe your own ass or have him do it for you" " No I will not shave your legs, crotch, underarms, or chin... this is a...

  8. is working in the hospital really easier than LTC???

    tainted1972 replied to ez2000's topic in General Nursing

    You know all of those sick patients you have in LTC that you send to the hospital?? Those are the type of patients you will be caring for. I worked med/surg/telemetry as an aide before becoming an...

  9. Are LPN's being Phased Out?

    tainted1972 replied to angelcarmichael's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Being phased out totally.. No way, the hospitals in my area no longer hire LPN's but all of the long term care facilities do. Becoming an LPN is not a waste of time at all. if you feel that being an...

  10. online LPN-RN or LPN-BSN

    tainted1972 replied to DCAMG's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am not sure where you are.. but if you are anywhere close to southern ohio look into the University of Rio Grande.. they have an LPN to RN (associates) that is taken online.. but you have to drive...

  11. Applying for bridge right before graduation?

    tainted1972 replied to rma2lpn's topic in LPN to RN

    each school has different policies All of the ones I have looked at require a valid LPN license some of them require so many hours of work as an LPN before you can apply. So generally speaking I...

  12. Can you get your RN after a noncredit LPN program?

    tainted1972 replied to honeycakes55's topic in LPN to RN

    I am attending an LPN to RN bridge program beginning in the fall.. When I asked them about preqs and credit transfers... they simply said "an LPN license is enough" Just having my license gets me...

  13. Q about med pass...

    tainted1972 replied to Mommyof3Boys's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    During my clinicals if an instructor asked me a question about a medication.. then I better know the answer.. we were always given ample time to look up the meds and make drug cards.. if we didnt know...

  14. Bachelors...go back to be an LPN first?

    tainted1972 replied to WishfulThinking9's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was on a waiting list with a friend.. she is still on the waiting list.. I am an LPN now.. and I begin an LPN to RN bridge program this fall. I will be done sooner, with more experience

  15. CNA before LPN? benificial?

    tainted1972 replied to Nalini's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Absolutely!! It will be much easier for you to get a job as a CNA then as an LPN..if you keep working while earning your LPN you will be able to work for your facility as an

  16. ~Earning your LPN~

    tainted1972 replied to believeallispossible's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Heck yes!! I worked Hard for my license and I am very proud of it! I have a Job that I love. My original goal was to become an RN.. getting my LPN is just a stepping stone.. I start RN school in the...

  17. Which path do i choose?

    tainted1972 replied to NickitaBananna's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was in a similar situation than you are a few years ago.. i finally bit the bullet and did the one year LPN program... I am working and our income is significantly higher. There was no wait to get...

  18. Having second thoughts..

    tainted1972 replied to DreamyEyes's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just became an LPN after many years of being an assistant.. let me tell you .. I was very scared!! As an assistant when something goes wrong.. you get the nurse.. now I AM the nurse! But it really...

  19. Bashed for pursuing lpn route

    tainted1972 replied to soladylike1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I decided to get my LPN first.. I will begin RN classes this fall LPN school is basically the first year of RN school anyway.. the way I see it, it is a great way to get some experience and earn some...

  20. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    tainted1972 replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    The College is located by Chillicothe ohio... all classes can be taken online and you have to drive to chillicothe for clinicals.. they are 6 -12 hours either once a week or once every two weeks.....

  21. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    tainted1972 replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    I am 37 and have been an LPN for 3 months. I just got accepted into the online program at the University of Rio Grande. I was surprised that I didnt have to taken any entrance tests, prereqs... etc.....

  22. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    tainted1972 replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    From what i have experienced it is very difficult to get a job as a new grad.. even if you do have experience as an LPN My suggestion is to try to work as an LPN where you will want to work as an

  23. Chamberlain Online LPN to RN Bridge Program

    tainted1972 replied to catrat's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I just got accepted into the Rio grande program!! Has anyone taken the online program?? any suggestions??

  24. Hondros College of Nursing - Input??????

    tainted1972 replied to adie0321's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hello Everyone! I am currently an LPN I just graduated in February and I am working ( thank god) anyway My plan has always been to get my RN. I am currently looking into schools and thought about...

  25. Interim Health

    tainted1972 posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    I went to interim health care today to what I thought was an Interview. they had me take a test and sign some forms.They did not ask me any questions, I am a new LPN so i will be doing some...