NC29mom

NC29mom ASN, LPN, RN

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  1. LVN first?

    NC29mom replied to peeseful1's topic in General Nursing

    I got my LPN license first because I couldn't AFFORD to stay in school for 2 yrs, I needed to be able to get a license in a year and make some money (I am a single mother). I am currently back in...

  2. does your school use "the neighborhood" by pearson education

    NC29mom posted a topic in General Students

    Just wanted to know if there are any other students out there who attends a nursing school that uses "The Neighborhood" by Pearson Education. This is an online application. My school participated...

  3. does your school use "the neighborhood" by pearson education

    NC29mom replied to NC29mom's topic in General Students

    2nd level, I got my LPN license in 2005 and came back in January to get my ADN. Best of luck to you, My name is melissa, I am sure I will be seeing you around. If you ever need anything, I will be...

  4. does your school use "the neighborhood" by pearson education

    NC29mom replied to NC29mom's topic in General Students

    I am in the ADN program at Halifax Community College in Weldon,

  5. Trouble hearing BP sounds, help

    NC29mom replied to seasoned hopeful's topic in General Students

    Another good thing to do is to leave the cuff inflated for approx 10-20 seconds after you inflate before starting to deflate. It works for

  6. does your school use "the neighborhood" by pearson education

    NC29mom replied to NC29mom's topic in General Students

    I don't think it is all that great. I am not impressed, like I said - a simple case study on a piece of paper is just as

  7. Best route to go from ADN to NP

    NC29mom replied to Markis's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I know once you get you MSN and pass the boards for the NP, you are a NP. I'm not really sure, that is a good question. You can certainly check with the BON to find out. As far as school,...

  8. wanting to become an NP after nursing but it's expensive

    NC29mom replied to whawk's topic in General Students

    I don't know where you live, but in NC East Carolina University has a RN to MSN program. (You can go from ADN to MSN or BSN to MSN). It takes 45 credit hours to graduate, and the tutition is...

  9. Passing NCLEX (tried twice no luck)

    NC29mom replied to mgracy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    We are required to buy the ATI testing books, DVD's and tests (they add the cost to the tutition). I think in the LPN program I got about 9 books and probably 5-6 DVD's. The good thing about ATI is...

  10. does your school use "the neighborhood" by pearson education

    NC29mom replied to NC29mom's topic in General Students

    You are so right when you say "The time to sit there and read the stories was better spent elsewhere". I am in the LPN to RN transition, so my 1st semester (they call it the "transition semester") I...

  11. Best route to go from ADN to NP

    NC29mom replied to Markis's topic in General Nursing

    i am in the same situation. my long term goal is to be an adult np. i don't know where you live, but in nc we have several schools that offer a "fast track" adn to msn. in fact, you can do it in 3...

  12. Wound care nurse salary range

    NC29mom replied to nukefx007's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Interesting question, I too would like to know. I have been a LPN for 3 yrs, really got into wound care over the past year, but have always done my own trmt's and such (didn't have trmt nurse). I will...

  13. Journal subscriptions

    NC29mom posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just wondered if anyone else has this gripe..... I subscribe to several nursing journals/magazines (RN, AJN, Critical care nursing, LPN, Nursing 2009 & Nursing Made Increadibly Easy). My mother...

  14. School !

    NC29mom replied to eugenia's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Please be careful when choosing which agency to obtain your certification from!! I have heard that some agencies are not accrediated and their certification doesn't really mean anything. Click this...

  15. Military Nursing

    NC29mom posted a topic in Government, Military

    i haven't been able to find out anywhere, so i thought i would ask you guys. i am 35 y/o, is it too late to do nursing in the military. i have been a lpn for 3 yrs, currently enrolled in lpn-rn...

  16. What time does your LTC facililty start getting residents up?

    NC29mom replied to KarynicaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    where i work, the cna's start about 5am. there are a few people (1 is a man with a horrible skin condition with horrible odor and other is an enteral feeding resident that lays in bed most of the day...

  17. H.R.3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009

    NC29mom replied to StatBlues's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    of course there are some good points to the bill..........................the question is does the good outway the bad???? in my opinion, i love all of these you have listed, but they are quickly...

  18. H.R.3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009

    NC29mom replied to StatBlues's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    :igtsyt: no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no government run

  19. IV fluids in LTC setting?

    NC29mom replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    the ltc facility that i work in does administer ivf and at times iv abt. however, where i work is attatched to a small er (2 trauma rooms and maybe 10 beds), so any residents that receive iv abt...

  20. Job market prefers BSN , turns away ADN

    NC29mom replied to aromarn's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I live in NC and where I live, it is not an issue. ADN RN's are hired ALL OF THE TIME. The BSN RN's are usually hired for ADON positions or such. The ADN RN's have NO problem getting jobs in...

  21. Best Nursing Ref books

    NC29mom posted a topic in General Nursing

    just wanted everyone's opinion, what are you favorite nursing reference books? what helped you through school the most? i would love to hear. thanks,

  22. Best Nursing Ref books

    NC29mom replied to NC29mom's topic in General Nursing

    thanks, i have most of the increadibly easy books. i have looked at the lippincott book - and it is a good one. i think i will order it along with the atlas of pathophysiology. one of my favorite...

  23. long term care facilities..computerized charting yet?

    NC29mom replied to thekid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The one thing that I totally hate about having computers in LTC is that during my AM medpass, I feel as if I am SOOOOO rushed. We have meds scheduled for 0730, 0800 & 0900. The 0730's are with...

  24. long term care facilities..computerized charting yet?

    NC29mom replied to thekid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Continued from above..................... We went totally computerized in 2007 (March, I think). We are a 70 bed facility, not big at all. It was really hard at first to get used to, but now I...

  25. long term care facilities..computerized charting yet?

    NC29mom replied to thekid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I live in a small dinky town in North Carolina - Scotland Neck, population approximately 1000. I have worked at a LTC facility for the past 3 years, and 2 of those years WERE COMPUTERIZED.