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  1. IV certification for LPNs

    Also caps care in lake worth
  2. IV certification for LPNs

    Check out nurse refresher
  3. Help with a difficult Resident

    I am currently working at an ALF and as I see it , am having personality issues with one of the Residents. My record to date is perfect and I am extremely scared that she will blemish it. I have been there for four years without incident and I believ...
  4. acls algorithms

    try this website http://www.acls.net/aclsalg.htm
  5. How old were you when you finished nursing school?

    I was 17 when I graduated LPN school.
  6. In Fl it is every two years. In New york it is every three
  7. I just lost my brother, hoping to get some feedback

    I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my brother several years ago to AIDS it was difficult because like you I was very close to him. I agree with the above posts go to grief counseling lean on your friends for support. Your school seems like it offers...
  8. Entry Level LPN Jobs

    You could also try an Assisted Living Facility. I was in the same boat as Selenak, out of nursing for a long time, took a refresher course, got IV certified and BLS then began looking for a job....even though i had a great job history( totally differ...
  9. I am just Sad!

    First let me say Happy Holidays to all the allnurses.com bloggers and staff! I am a reentry LPN working at an ALF and I do love it been there about 10 months now and I am now dealing with one of my residents on Hospice and very close to dying. I have...
  10. I am just Sad!

    Thank you all for your kind words!
  11. I am just Sad!

    Sadly when i went to work today my friend had passed. It was truly an honor and a blessing to have him in my life I will never forget him! He was truly an amazing person. I felt a feeling of relief when I found out ...... no more suffering and he is ...
  12. New York State Licensure

    After many years of having my NY license inactive I contacted them to reactivate my license and I have to say they were most helpful to me I received the paperwork very quickly! The whole process took me maybe two weeks! So I am shocked to see that y...
  13. Success Returning to Nursing

    Actually no. I did the online program and what is nice is you do it really at your pace also worked along with Saunders NCLEX Review book!I also was so nervous about going back to school, but as i got into the class i was more relaxed about it. The s...
  14. pn refresher course in florida

    anyone know of pn refresher course ?
  15. Up until recently I would have said starched white uniforms but i truly believe that colorful print scrubs are much better . I think they make patients less afraid and feel more comfortable. And my age is 51
  16. trying to renew my lpn license after 15 years

    Also you might want to post on the LPN/LVN site
  17. trying to renew my lpn license after 15 years

    Def speak with your BON. I was in a similar situation as you and was going to do the same thing ....get my CNA in fact I took a skills course and even took he exam and passed but at that time through AllNurses.com found a refresher course that I coul...
  18. Yes I would, most definitely, without question!!!!!
  19. Assisted Living

    Please let us know what happens and good luck in whichever works out best for you!
  20. Assisted Living

    Well I work at an ALF and I love it I really can get to know my residents and I can notice subtle changes some are indepedent, a few alzhiemers ( that have to be watched)but because most are semi independent and need help with meds i really get to...
  21. Wound Care Certification

    Anyone know anything about Wound Care Educators and their Wound Care Certification Course? I have checked out both websites and the prices are very different so any input would be greatly appreciated. I want to take the best course I can. I think th...
  22. Help with Interview

    Okay I have an Interview with a company that does Hospice care tomorrow. I am wondering what questions might be asked. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also any suggestions for a successful interview would be greatly appreciated. I have always ...
  23. returning to Nursing

    There is a refresher course in Lake worth FL the name is Capscare,it is a refresher course for RNs and LPNs I was a re-enrty LPN and took this course, It was great! They have either an online or classroom course. There is also a clinical portion of 1...
  24. Success Returning to Nursing

    Yes it is a little expensive but I think well worth the money. I think the clinicals were as important as the theory, it gave me a chance to get familiar with the hospital experience and routines a chance to look at common meds etc. The clinicals I t...
  25. Success Returning to Nursing

    I took the Capscare Refresher Course and I loved it . There are clinicals as well( 100 clinical hours) which is awesome. I did finally get a job and a I love it! The market is tough here in South Florida. Capscare gave me both the confidence and tool...