AZ_LPN_8_26_13

AZ_LPN_8_26_13

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  1. Could Obamacare cause a shortage in nursing again

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree but I believe that the venues where these nurses are employed will gradually change. You will gradually see more home health care nurses and less hospital nurses, as govt mandated insurance...

  2. Pearson Vue Trick and Official Results.

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to sunshinee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the LPN NCLEX on a Saturday afternoon and got my results from the state board of nursing online the following Monday morning. Like most of us I could not wait and I used the PVT and got the...

  3. Why do you visit allnurses.com?

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've been on allnurses since about '08 when I first became a nursing student, then became an aide in Dec '09, and I am now an LPN. I plan on going LPN to BSN starting soon. Every step of the way I've...

  4. Just took my NCLEX-PN today

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to AZ_LPN_8_26_13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think (my own opinion anyway) that they are harder because you have more than one potential correct answer in the question so instead of just eliminating say two potential answers and then thinking...

  5. Just took my NCLEX-PN today

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to AZ_LPN_8_26_13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks! I primarily used the Saunders PN NCLEX book and CD. I also viewed some vids on YouTube that were helpful

  6. Just took my NCLEX-PN today

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to AZ_LPN_8_26_13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well guys I tried the pvt and tried re-registering for the same exam with the same nursing program, state board etc listed and I got the popup box. It did not let me register and did not redirect me...

  7. AZ hospitals hiring new grads?

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to knufflebunny's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The hospital where I work (Good Samaritan) is hiring new nursing grads, but you have to have a BSN. They are no longer hiring ADN new grads. I believe this is Banner-wide, and not limited to just Good...

  8. Just took my NCLEX-PN today

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to AZ_LPN_8_26_13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks slicksGIRL - I will try

  9. Just took my NCLEX-PN today

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to AZ_LPN_8_26_13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What's the pvt?? Almost as accurate as

  10. Nursing Unions

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to Guest296136's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yeah I already figured VA was union because if you work there you are a federal employee. I admit I am mildly surprised that County isn't unionized because they are government employees granted they...

  11. Nursing Unions

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to Guest296136's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I used to work in a closed union shop for a short time before I moved to AZ and before I got into healthcare. A closed shop means that in order to work there, you must be a member of the union. All...

  12. Nursing Unions

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to Guest296136's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Good luck with what?? Which post are you replying to

  13. Nursing Unions

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to Guest296136's topic in Arizona Nursing

    BTW I am curious - I know the VA is union of course - I would expect them to be. What about County Hospital? I just assumed they would also be unionized as they would be county

  14. Nursing Unions

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to Guest296136's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Arizona employers make people (regardless of where they work) sign a document stating that they understand that they are being employed "at will" because earlier on, the Arizona State Supreme Court...

  15. I feel like a loner sometimes.

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    @OP: Don't worry about being a "loner". As long as you don't totally isolate yourself you'll be OK. I guess I could be considered a loner because I don't have a large circle of friends and...

  16. Hospitals / Corporations replacing nurses with...

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I never have liked or entirely agreed with the paradigm of a patient being a "customer" and therefore "the customer is always right". This concept might work well in other areas such as selling shoes,...

  17. Tips and Tricks on How to Get a Job as a New Graduate RN!

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to ashleyrosesf's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    To me that would be a red flag screaming "Don't walk away from this place, RUN. Don't even consider working here." People in the nursing profession are supposed to have an eye for details. Sort of...

  18. Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am tapping into this discussion thread a bit late so it's probably already been mentioned, but a lot of this seems to be location - you may end up having to relocate. I am in Arizona and the...

  19. Is Banner Health hiring ADN new grads?

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to vw74vw's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I work at Banner Good Sam and the nurses I know and work with who are taking BSN courses, many of them are doing it online with places like Western Governors University. The impression I get is that...

  20. Antagonizing patients--just a vent

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to Isitpossible's topic in Psychiatric

    IMHO neither one would be good. Yes you cannot let patients walk all over you = they must be aware there are rules. But you don't want to set them off either. I was in hospital security for a while...

  21. Antagonizing patients--just a vent

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to Isitpossible's topic in Psychiatric

    I think that sums it up quite well. Type A people who are control freaks shouldn't even dream of working in this field. I am considered by my peers to be a kind, compassionate, empathetic listening...

  22. Is Banner Health hiring ADN new grads?

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to vw74vw's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I had a choice - I could continue on with Blocks 3 & 4 in an ADN program at Gateway CC or just take an LPN bridge (I already successfully passed Blocks 1 & 2) and go the LPN to BSN route. But...

  23. need advice, new nurse, bad experience, stuck in home care? please help

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to Roxy518's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I do not believe home care nurses are a joke. In fact I believe that this is where the real future of nursing lies. Less people will be in hospitals and more people will receive care in their homes or...

  24. Is Banner Health hiring ADN new grads?

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to vw74vw's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I work for Banner as a nurse's aide but I just completed LPN school and am waiting to take the NCLEX-PN. I plan on getting into a LPN to BSN program. My managers have in the past asked me if I plan on...

  25. "When Was the Last Time I Wow'ed a Patient?"

    AZ_LPN_8_26_13 replied to Mully's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "I'm not a nurse, but please don't flame me. Let me give you a different perspective on the question. As an interviewee you should be greatful for a question like this. The interviewer just lobbed you...