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    Is it possible to work as a practical nurse once I finish my ADN degree?

    OhioCCRN replied to Enza's topic in General Nursing

    my CC offers the LPN as a certificate. if you get a Associates degree in nursing it is RN if you have an associates of science that is a different thing... ADN is NOT an LPN I hope that explained...
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    Is it possible to work as a practical nurse once I finish my ADN degree?

    OhioCCRN replied to Enza's topic in General Nursing

    ADN or BSN = RN you can work anywhere that will hire you LPN = certificate --> you can work anywhere that will hire
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    Convicted felons and nursing

    OhioCCRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    After watching a series of video's r/t elder abuse at Ohio nursing homes, http://bcove.me/fz2thp4r http://www.wkyc.com/video/default.as...tvideo|article...
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    Convicted felons and nursing

    OhioCCRN replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.wkyc.com/news/article/195739/45/Investigator-Nurses-aide-says-abuse-complaints-ignored Update on the situation + insight into State
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    Gah! So much judgement on all nurses.......

    OhioCCRN replied to tele jelly's topic in General Nursing

    I Completely
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    Convicted felons and nursing

    OhioCCRN replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Clearly, if you read through the Original post without bias, my issue is with convicted felons taking care of vulnerable members of society. It matters not (to me anyway) whether or not they are a...
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    Convicted felons and nursing

    OhioCCRN replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Makes sense regarding how people fall through the cracks. Very
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    Your one stop for all the most popular pressing questions on allnurses!

    OhioCCRN replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

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    my problem with allnurses...why so pessimistic?

    OhioCCRN replied to pymschrs's topic in General Nursing

    1. life isn't about lollipops and rainbows. people have bad days! and if they choose to vent about it, there's a clearly labelled red x button on the top of the computer screen which can be used in...
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    "We don't clean patients, we are a procedural area"

    OhioCCRN replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I noticed that during Clinicals... oh and the NP who will go trolling down the hallways looking for you to give the PT a bedpan, when Its.right.there.... it takes 2 seconds! end result? newly dyed...
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    What ridiculous things have you seen happen in the workplace?

    OhioCCRN replied to pink_shoes99's topic in General Nursing

    ew! yuk! gasp!
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    Would you suggest nursing as a career to someone considering it?

    OhioCCRN replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

    Well that's good for you then... Read the posts on all Nurses so that you know what you are getting
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    Employment Drug Test Questions

    OhioCCRN replied to booradley007's topic in General Nursing

    already happening in some
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    Employment Drug Test Questions

    OhioCCRN replied to booradley007's topic in General Nursing

    I think drug tests are perfectly legal and a good thing too! If you have nothing to hide, why fear a drug test? Those that take prescription medications ,seem to be well educated on what needs to be...
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    Would you suggest nursing as a career to someone considering it?

    OhioCCRN replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

    Depends... Just so so know, a job is not guaranteed.... otherwise, follow your
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    Community College? You must be stupid.

    OhioCCRN replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Students

    Heard this constantly from my cousin... Until she had to take chemistry as a transfer class at my CC.... She failed flat! had to withdraw.... Never heard that sentiment from her
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    Good Samaritan Law

    OhioCCRN replied to Kyasi's topic in General Nursing

    this irks me to no end!!! as a registered/practical nurse you are not an emt thus you do not have the duty to respond. driving down a highway, you are not in a hospital/ltc/ltac/assisted living...
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    requirements for crna and rn?

    OhioCCRN replied to lpham622's topic in General Nursing

    wow.....
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    Am I an idiot for choosing the BSN route rather than the ADN...?

    OhioCCRN replied to lee_sHAY's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should definitely go for your BSN as that is where the wind seems to be blowing. It is good that you have all the grants and scholarships covering your education. Getting a BSN is a good...
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    Job Offer Rescinded Because Test Positive for.....Nicotine?

    OhioCCRN replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    a hospital in my area put nurses on probation for having a high bmi and cholesterol they had 6 months to lose it or lose their
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    What money can get you.

    OhioCCRN replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with the above sentiment. unfortunately, money in this society can buy you everything!!!! so the rich girl is going to have a nice long career as a nurse, whether in management or at the...
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    What kind of car do you drive for those 1+ hour commutes?

    OhioCCRN replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    I'm Impressed!!!! That's awesome! there's hope for my little rusty (car)
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    What kind of car do you drive for those 1+ hour commutes?

    OhioCCRN replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    NS commute was 1+ hours.... Drove (still drive) a 92' toyota camry w/ over 200,000 miles.... Cross my fingers and pray everytime i get in it
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    Nursing habits

    OhioCCRN replied to Jenni811's topic in Nursing Humor

    When is was a student, i got VERY used to the alcohol handwash things outside Pt's rooms... Would go visit friends and punch the wall outside the kitchen... i was looking for the handwash...
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    Just curious

    OhioCCRN replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto on the