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  1. Is magnet status hospitals shutting out all LVNs

    okscrapper replied to ladymaam's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As I said before, I am a 2 year LPN. I am studying thru Excelsor the LPN/RN bridge. Still in my LTC I do IVPG, infusions, monitor blood . I have talked an RN thru changing a PICC line drsg because...

  2. Is magnet status hospitals shutting out all LVNs

    okscrapper replied to ladymaam's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a 2 year LPN in Ok. I networked during my clinicals, leadership, and preceptorship. I was hired at an LTC and have been there full-time and PRN. In between I tested home health, gaining...

  3. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    okscrapper replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm in OK and have a few months left on the EC program. Then I have to complete xtra hrs in OB and MH. After that I can sit for boards. I know several EC nurses in OK that are working in various...

  4. NOT going to the pinning ceremony

    okscrapper replied to CaliforniaRNnow's topic in General Students

    I have previous degree, and my LPN is truly the proudest I have ever been. To not be pinned and to not have the lantern to me mocks the nursing profession. It was one of my best experiences, and I...

  5. Practice question that doesn't seem right.

    okscrapper replied to dudette10's topic in General Students

    I am a respiratory therapist and a nurse. I had issues with this question because Venturi masks are not widely used in practice and not readily available. If the choice was O2 via nasal cannula,...

  6. Teas Test

    okscrapper posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I took the TEAS Test on Fri for admittance to the Drumright LPN program. I scored a 75.9, with the passing score being 60. Is my score good enough? What is the ave? I am very nervous about this,...

  7. magnet status

    okscrapper posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Hi. I am currently a CNA/CHHA who will be attending the Drumright LPN program this spring. I am not sure what "magnet status" means or how it improves the overall quality of patient care. What I...

  8. Central Tech/CNA Training

    okscrapper replied to jenny84's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Best of luck to

  9. How many hours a night do you spend studying?

    okscrapper replied to s81chubbs's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    10 hours a night???? I dont have that many hours in a day! I am in school (self-paced) 20-25 hours a week, with 2-3 clinical days included. I spend on the average, 3 hours a night studying, so it...

  10. Central Tech/CNA Training

    okscrapper replied to jenny84's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    That's how I feel. Where are u practicing now? R u going to

  11. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    okscrapper replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior College

    I am a registered respiratory therapist, and have been for 30 + years. I am currently in an LPN/LVN self paced program looking at grad in Aug 2010. I am looking at bridge programs for RN. I have...

  12. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    okscrapper replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It is going well, just be prepared for no life, lol. Lots of work , I repeat, lots of work! I work 45 hrs a week and go to school. It can be done, but it can be overwhelming at times. Take time...

  13. Central Tech/CNA Training

    okscrapper replied to jenny84's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    That must be why a certain person resigned and why someone else has taken over. Do you think it will improve? Why did all of this happen? I am in the Drumright program at presetn and so far am...

  14. Central Tech/CNA Training

    okscrapper replied to jenny84's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I attended that program last November, and clinicals are done at a local nursing home during the hrs you attend class. It was a great program and now I am in the LPN program also with Central Tech...

  15. Working and School how do you manage?!

    okscrapper replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good points. Thank

  16. 1st day of class

    okscrapper posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    OMG. today was the 1st day of class. Our instructor told us that we now were student nurses and to start thinking like we were LPN's. Do you feel like a nursing student OR a student

  17. Working and School how do you manage?!

    okscrapper replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I work 36 hrs S-M, go to school T-F 24-32 hrs a week. That is life. I get a day off during Fall break. I study a lot, but still take time for things I love and family, as well as normal household...

  18. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    okscrapper replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Is the program expensive, and can you pay it out? How long does it take to complete, LPN to

  19. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    okscrapper replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am sure you will do fine. It is a huge amount of work and a huge committment, but all of us will get

  20. 1st day of class

    okscrapper replied to okscrapper's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I know how you feel, and hope the best for you

  21. 1st day of class

    okscrapper replied to okscrapper's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    thanks

  22. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    okscrapper replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior College

    How wonderful! I am a Respiratory Theapist also, 30 yrs, and am going to LPN school. I am considering EC for Rn after I complete my current program. How long did it take

  23. What Color Are Your Scrubs?

    okscrapper replied to Miss Kitty00's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    At Drumright, we wear capiccino ( yes, I know I misspelled it), it is definitely not khaki, not a tan, it really looks like coffee with cream. It has enough pink undertone that you are not washed out...

  24. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    okscrapper replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    That is a great way to do it, and it should make it easier to bridge to RN if you choose. What state are you in? I have not heard of this program in

  25. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    okscrapper replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow, and thanks. Are u in a self-paced program? I do have to work, so I will just bite the bullet and do it. I have wonderful support from my family and co-workers. Thanks for all the advice, I...