~MIA~ ASN, RN

The online and live review are the same. I highly recommend HURST REVIEW ONLINE! They KNOW how to TEACH CORE CONTENT in a way that you REMEMBER! Passed 1st try! DO NOT attempt NCLEX-RN unless you know the CORE CONTENT presented in HURST REVIEW "with...

They will not be continuing the online program. The program is structured and you wouldn't be able to do take classes at your leisure anyway. Their program director unexpectedly passed away last year and the program has gone down hill since. I've ...

Lamar State College Port Arthur will no longer be having an online upward mobility program. Students already in the program will be permitted to finish and graduate, but they are not accepting new students.

Thanks for sharing.

UT Arlington has a program you may be interested in. They do require you live in the DFW area. Search "UT Arlington academic partnership program"

Sometimes having the medical director or attending speak with the family helps. Social work as well.

You never know whether you're going out until you get the call and triage it. Most of the time our nurses have to go out, but not always. You are also going to have death calls in the middle of the night. Hospice is unpredictable.

You need experience before attempting certification. Exam is very difficult!

Are you doing documentation at the bedside????

Be ready for questions/interventions for pain control, respiratory difficulty, foley catheter issues, pts running out of meds and supplies, equipment failure, dressing changes, Medication concerns from family, etc.

I am having a hard time getting a straight answer from these people on different questions I have! Very frustrating!!

Great explanation ~ Hospice nursing is the best! I LOVE IT!

Received my acceptance letter today for Sept 17 start date! :)

Congrats!

I have an opportunity to possibly do continuous care for hospice as an lvn. Can you tell me about the duties and what to expect... before I interview...I want to have an idea of what's going on before my interview. Thanks in advance for you reply!

Volunteering will definitely be a plus to "get your foot in the door" with an agency...you all will become familiar with one another (you and agency). Your role as a volunteer will be different from your role as an RN, obviously. It can't hurt anyth...

Someone should have stepped up to help you with 4 admissions!!!!! That's crazy! Kudos to you and hope you don't get burned out.

I purchased a brand new pulse ox on ebay for less than $50.

I would pick up the phone on Monday and call the LBON. You will keep your TX license and apply for LA license in addition to what you have. They will be able to walk you through the process, step by step. Good Luck! :)

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That's wonderful! Hope it continues to be as nice as it seems to be now. You are very blessed to only have 15 residents and make THAT much money and days/benefits, to boot!! Keep us posted on how it's going! :)

I don't think inexpensive exists... Definitely do your homework and ask lots of questions here on allnurses. Good Luck!

Check with local colleges to see if they are offering CNA courses in the mini-session between Fall and Spring semesters. Good Luck

Everyone that I know who has graduated from Excelsior hasn't had any problem. All their employer cared about was the GN/RN behind their name! My current employer doesn't care where I'm educated from...they have already told me I have an RN position ...

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