heathert_kc

heathert_kc

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  1. nursing in a correctional setting

    heathert_kc replied to jamiemrandall's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow you made it a lot longer than me... I worked corrections for 6 months, after about 2 I was searching for a job that would offer me the same pay and left as soon as I found one. I don't know if the...

  2. LPN to ADN online or distance?

    heathert_kc replied to ThePrestige's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Of coorifice most people have heard of excelsior in NY. But a lot of community colleges are starting to pick up on this trend. You want one with local clinicals, unless you are a long time LPN with...

  3. Is it okay for an LPN to administer oxygen without an MD order?

    heathert_kc replied to regineroy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That's exactly what I would have done. Luckily, I don't work agency, but have one full time gig and know the majority of my resident's physicians. I mean unfortunately when you call a doc (or anyone...

  4. LPN to RN

    heathert_kc replied to lpac8's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently doing my bridge after a year and a half of working as an LPN and doing the remainder of my general education. I just sort of fell into it, while doing my RN prerequisites, my friend had...

  5. National American University???

    heathert_kc replied to LadyBug0387's topic in General Nursing

    This may be due o he fact that there program is relatively new. My suggestion is to call KS bon yourself and ask them what the deal is. They aren't too good about updating some of there list. I was...

  6. National American University???

    heathert_kc replied to LadyBug0387's topic in General Nursing

    I was contimplating doing their LPN-RN bridge program that started in December, but was accepted to a CC that started in January. Everyone there was really nice, but just from what I had heard on...

  7. National American University???

    heathert_kc replied to LadyBug0387's topic in General Nursing

    The North Kansas City campus does not have an LPN, the Overland Park campus has LPN, ASN, and now a BSN program, though I think they intend on discontinuing the LPN. The OP campus was trying to say...

  8. National American University???

    heathert_kc replied to LadyBug0387's topic in General Nursing

    They say that, but only the LPN, not RN pass rate are good, check out the linked posted above for the KS BON And I do believe that to be correct a friend of mine took micro there but then got into a...

  9. This forum is scaring me!

    heathert_kc replied to Laurel32's topic in General Nursing

    Though I agree that a good portion of the posts on this sight are just students and nurses venting, the frustration behind that which makes them want to complain is very real. You have to examine your...

  10. What does "I'll do the paperwork" really mean?

    heathert_kc replied to MHSA LPN's topic in General Nursing

    1. 80 patients is rediculous. I worked in assisted living with that many, or more like 90 residents, once but there were three medication aides and I did insulin and other nursing tasks no meds. 2. I...

  11. LVN to RN. Need Major Help!

    heathert_kc replied to DalyMomma's topic in LPN to RN

    I would definately warn you to be very careful with private, for-profit technical/career colleges. I would highly recommend do your general education at a community college both because it is a lot...

  12. Can LPNs work at schools?

    heathert_kc replied to mummeesgoin2skool's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LPNs are very frequently utilized in jails and prisons at all levels federal, state, county, city. Yes they can work in prisons as well. I did that as well, though it didn't suit me too well

  13. Can LPNs work at schools?

    heathert_kc replied to mummeesgoin2skool's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My pediatric home health agency once had a few shifts available at a preschool that I picked up. It was kind of fun, but mostly boring and uneventful. The principal had even suggested that I apply for...

  14. What is your current LPN salary

    heathert_kc replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    20.50/hr. LTC full time okay benefits, annual raises, lots of pto like 4 weeks+, varied shifts by choice, b/c I am in school, no shift/weekend diff. in moderate sized midwest city about 1.5 yrs of LTC...

  15. Any public online RN-BSN that accept out of state students that are more affordable?

    heathert_kc posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have been trying to do my research now that I will be finishing my associates this year. I want to do my BSN online, as I want something flexible and am hoping to relocate at some point. It's really...

  16. National American University???

    heathert_kc replied to LadyBug0387's topic in General Nursing

    I was talking about the Overland Park campus, as this is the Kansas forum not Missouri as that is what your link showed. The only legitamate source for pass rates is the state board of nurse. This is...

  17. NLN comprehensive PN

    heathert_kc replied to Floridastudent09's topic in LPN to RN

    I didn't have to do that one, but I stressed myself out like crazy over having to do the HESI- PN for my LPN-RN bridge. I too had originally taken the ATI for my LPN program but that was a couple...

  18. How can I juggle work and school?

    heathert_kc replied to GoddessLilithLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you think you are up for the distance learning thing trying going through excelior, itself, which is the $500 complied study books in which the college network (and the like) tries to sell you, if...

  19. Volunteer/ Work in Africa

    heathert_kc replied to Gypsydoll's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There are lots of programs that are inexpensive or even free, the problem is that you need to volunteer a longer period of time, otherwise you aren't doing enough work for it to be worth writing off...

  20. Need Your Opinions, Please!

    heathert_kc replied to NurseLil-lea's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh, I love my ltc job too. I think these other guys have a point about it being too stressful for some, particularly if you work for a poor facility with a lot of staffing issues. I think the trick is...

  21. Need Your Opinions, Please!

    heathert_kc replied to NurseLil-lea's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, I mean it still goes on your resume. If one day a couple years down the road you want to try and get a job doing something requiring more clinical skills (hospital, long term care, rehab unit,...

  22. National American University???

    heathert_kc replied to LadyBug0387's topic in General Nursing

    NAU isn't any better, I was quoted at something like $395 per credit hour for the nursing courses which are $100 extra pch than general education. They told me that their pass rate on the state boards...

  23. Is there better nursing opportunities for Non-Experienced LPN's in Kansas?

    heathert_kc replied to NurseLil-lea's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah that first job is always the toughest to get. The problem is very few hospitals in the area utilize LPNs in any real capacity and clinics would just as well prefer a medical assistant for most...

  24. HCR Manor Care Facilities

    heathert_kc replied to bellcollector's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked for an HCR manorcare in the midwest as a medication aide while I was in nursing school. It was a great learning experience for the type of facility, business practices, and work environment...

  25. Why is it so hard for new grads to get hired in the Los Angeles area..

    heathert_kc replied to cicilvn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    you should really consider relocating if possible. I can't imagine going that long without being able to find work in the field that you trained for. I mean it took me about two months for find a full...