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Howdy... Need some input from some seasoned Clinical Informatics nurses. Background on me first: Prior military, BS in Info Systems, tech analyst for the military, and private sector for 15 years prior to getting laid off. CNA-> LPN -> RN worki...

Hi nurses! OK...so I got a call from a private hospital that I have interviewed with before, and have kept in touch with. Their DON is rediculously intelligent, passionate about her work, and driven. (would be amazing to work for) She basically offer...

brownbook, As a LPN, I do start IV's, administer IV meds, PCA, etc as long as it is through a pump. Can't do IV pushes (MS, Dilaudid), nor can I do anything but flush PICCs/ports. I believe there are some facilities that allow for LPNs to push IV med...

Mmmm...PoxPops! "Tastes like chicken!" :rckn:

The most important nursing skill/experience I learned today. How to spot a Foley catheter at 100 yards. Picture this: A beautiful fall day in Idaho, picking up a few things at the local Wal-mart (I know, where else could it happen?) So I pull in, and...

Some nights in the E/R I like to put a stethoscope around my neck and call myself the Charge CNA... Here's the "Firefighter vs. nursing home" skit that I like that really puts the nurse/nurse's aide thing in perspective. I love the phrase "I'm a nur...

Gracias! It's been a long road, but the prize is in sight.

CNA school: 4-8 weeks, 40 or so hours clinicals LPN school: 12-18 month: Mucho hours clinicals RN/BSN school: 24-48 months: Mucho Grande hours clinicals No, you're not "the nurse". When people ask, "are you my nurse?"...I always reply "I am the nurse...

Howdy! So by some twist of fate, or bizarre planetary alignment, I am actually starting the Practical Nursing (LPN) program in August at the local CC. I've been knocking off pre-requisites for the past year and a half, and am feeling somewhat guilty ...

Thanks much for the information!

So I've got to say, I really enjoyed my CNA class...took the 'online' version of the class, which consisted of about 2 months of Saturdays (lab and clinicals) with online coursework during the weeks. Online was the ONLY way to go for me, since I work...

Bluechick, When our instructor gave us the practice skills packet for our state test, it included all the skills we would need to know, step by step. The elements of the skills that were considered "Critical" were things like the following: Wash hand...

OK...maybe I can be of some help with some of the specifics of my test on Friday. (Idaho certification) So I was very nervous, and the test proctor knew it, but she was a 25-year retired RN, and although strict, was very fair and helpful. I shuffled ...

OK...bit the bullet today and signed up for the Community College's vocational CNA training...but now I am poor after shelling out the $550 (no books, scrubs, or supplies included) for the course! At least I won't be "beholding" to any institution a...

Well...I guess it is possible to teach an old dog a new trick or two... My February CNA class came to a conclusion Friday night with the successful completion of 4 skills + vitals, and a testing form with the words "Pass-congratulations" on it! The ...

Too bad there isn't a way to record one of his more vocal tirades, then play it back for him...maybe shaming him into acting more his age. Have a little "come to Jesus" (no offense intended) meeting with him and the wife both present. "Now here Mr....

Any decent recruiter/HR rep from the VA would have left you a message. You should still follow up with a phone call a few days after dropping off your resume to "touch base" with their HR department. Explain to them your work schedule doesn't follow ...

Best of luck to ALL looking to change careers to "something more rewarding". Although with IT, it doesn't take much to be "more rewarding". Question for the guys: I start CNA class in a week, and was wondering if (as a guy) you are 'sought after' mor...

Google "Neti Pot". It is an ancient practice for nasal cleansing. Also good if you have a cold. Sometimes after working with aerosol paints, I would come in and neti, and you'd be amazed at what is produced from a nasal rinse. (Yukko)...but IT WORKS,...

Thanks! I found out at my orientation for my return to college life (the local CC) last night that I am A YEAR FARTHER AWAY THAN I THOUGHT for the LPN program. They do a "points mafia" kind of thing where you take the pre-reqs and electives (all of ...

Thanks for the clarification Sue. I thought the military had acronyms! Holy cow. I PREFER home study, so when I look for my bridge program, it may be of the online variety. The local CC here makes you take a year 'break' between finishing your LPN, ...

Smart enough for another skill set, maybe. Smart enough to figure out what "rural CAH" is...evidently not :imbar Career path is like this: Retail Management Air Force IT Analyst... CNA/LPN/RN :) I hope to get into the same kind of setup, where I can ...

Just found out yesterday our contract negotiation and vendor billing portion of my job is being outsourced (at least to a firm headquartered in the US, not sure where the actual work will be done). So the 3 of us on the team figure it is just a matte...