matchsticktgt LPN

Some of us are just not meant to work nights - I've worked all shifts - day, afternoon, night, Baylor 7a-7p, 7p-7a...I just cannot do nights - like you I felt isolated from the world and it's like you are in your own special little isolated hell. Th...

I heard something from a nurse with 10+ years experience in clinicals this past week...she said that when she worked in a hospital, on her unit they checked blood pressure without a stethoscope?? Could someone please explain to me how that would be ...

I'm wondering if anyone has checked into the new RN program at Virginia College? Any information or opinions? Thanks!

BINGO is "king" at our facility, but a close second is Wii bowling!

I'm sure had different types of nursing textbooks in school than the writer did! "And how do you like this statement from nursing textbooks, “Patient’s pain level is not what you think, it is what they report”. All people are different and react to ...

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Started applying via internet and fax 2 weeks before graduation...had three job interviews and two job offers within those two weeks, started work before I passed my boards. I feel very fortunate, and remind myself daily how lucky I am to have a job...

We had a lot of those in my maternal/child class and some girl kept whining about how unfair they were, and how we should get credit for the part we got right, instead of no credit since it wasn't all correct!

I shudder at the mere thought...or suggestion...that I would have to wear a skirt to work in....but refuse to consider panty hose! no, no, no, no, a thousand times no!!

Have you tried emailing them?

I bet if you were to email the BON you would get an accurate, fairly timely response...I had to do that recently recently and got an answer back from my state BON in less than 24 hours...

We brought veggie trays and fruit trays - big hit and with so many people watching their calories they were appreciated more than sweets - a beautiful chocolate cake was brought at the same time, and while it was admired, most nurses said how much th...

I read in one of my nursing textbooks when reviewing for the NCLEX that a nightlight with a red bulb is recommended for elderly patients since their eyes don't have to "adjust" to the red light.....something to do with rods and cones in the eyes. So...

Now would be a great time to invest in at least one care plan book - I personally use 3-4 since I don't want to "copy" straight from the book....but they saved my butt when I first started careplans - especially since they were so foreign to me....m...

Any LPN's in the Birmingham area with knowledge of LTC salaries?

the link doesn't work - any way of fixing it??? pretty please

I'm curious...are you planning on working as an actual nurse for a while to determine if you actually want to be a nurse, and to further explore and see what areas actually interest you..which may lead you in a career path decision?

oops....make that the LPN to RN mobility program. You must have a current LPN license (state of Alabama)

yes, the RN to mobility program is pretty much the same way

If you are in Alabama, the LPN program has no pre-reqs...just take and pass the TEAS test and apply for admittance. The required courses are taught along with the core classes. Makes for a LOT more study time, but I'm pleased with the reduction in ...

According to the BON, they are one of only two approved online programs (LPN to RN mobility): "We have two online programs we have approved: Snead and Calhoun both offer acceptable online nursing programs. Their contact information is listed under ...

My guess is that she is referring to the fact it is outside of our scope of practice to do the initial assessment upon admission to the hospital - that must be done by an RN. With that said, however, LPNs do continually assess their patients as they...

My information is only regarding the program in ALABAMA....as that is the state I'm located in, and posted the comment on the State thread...there were no prereqs for the LPN program, although some of my coursework did transfer in (English, etc.). I...

sorry, but if I'm touching the patient's skin then I'm wearing gloves....I find it easier to be in the habit of wearing gloves for everything, than stopping to think if I need to don them or not. If I "knew" the patient, medical history, etc...I mig...

Would you/could you (please) post a link to the portion of the WGU site (or Phoenix) where there is a LPN-to-RN program? I can't find it and I'm very interested - all I could find was the RN to BSN, etc...Thanks!