FuturisticLadee

FuturisticLadee LPN

LTC/Rehab, Private Duty Nursing

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  1. Diabetes. The Sugar That's Not So Sweet

    FuturisticLadee posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    This is based on true experiences from working as a nurse during the night shift in long-term care and rehabilitation centers. It's 4 AM. Time to begin preparing for the early-morning med-pass (a term...

  2. Hello Nurses!! What are your thoughts on the current state of the health care system?

    FuturisticLadee posted a topic in General Nursing

    This question is for all nurses who originally went into the profession to truly help people get and stay well. What has been your personal experience with this? HealthCare or

  3. Hello Nurses!! What are your thoughts on the current state of the health care system?

    FuturisticLadee replied to FuturisticLadee's topic in General Nursing

    roser13, Thanks I see what you're saying. It was originally a yes or no question. I changed it and didn't update the responses. I will try to have it

  4. Business As Wellness,Weight loss or RN Health Coach?

    FuturisticLadee replied to dna_nurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hi, I tried to respond to the last PM, but it appears that it didn't send. Will you PM me your email

  5. Update on ECPI??? Current Students or Grads??

    FuturisticLadee replied to PatientPassion's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    First, I want to say congratulations on your upcoming journey to the nursing field! I graduated from the ECPI Raleigh LPN program in 2009 so idk much about Charlotte. It was hard, but worth so yes I...

  6. Business As Wellness,Weight loss or RN Health Coach?

    FuturisticLadee replied to dna_nurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Yes I love it, gives me a chance to work full time and still have lots of free time. The app on my phone also available for an iPad, contains convenient lectures with some that are video which helps...

  7. Business As Wellness,Weight loss or RN Health Coach?

    FuturisticLadee replied to dna_nurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hi dna_nurse:-) You don't have to be a RN to become a health coach. I'm a LPN currently in a program to become a certified health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Being a member...

  8. Looking for an Excelsior study partner(s) in NC

    FuturisticLadee posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi, I'm in the LPN-RN bridge program and am about to begin studying for Transitions. Would love to connect with fellow students in the area to have study sessions in person, and/or online. Also, want...

  9. Anyone currently doing the Excelsior program in NC?

    FuturisticLadee posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi, I'm in the beginning stages of the program. Need encouragement and want to hear from others that's doing this in my

  10. Looking for an Excelsior study partner(s) in NC

    FuturisticLadee replied to FuturisticLadee's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi HC86779, that's wonderful! Send me an email so we can

  11. Anyone currently doing the Excelsior program in NC?

    FuturisticLadee replied to FuturisticLadee's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I understand what you mean and yes it was very helpful. Congrats on finishing! It takes a lot of courage to not give up. Awesome job

  12. Looking for an Excelsior study partner(s) in NC

    FuturisticLadee replied to FuturisticLadee's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi lpn4nowrn42012! Thanks, I'm taking the one called Transition to the Registered Professional Nurse Role. Wish you much success on your journey whatever you decide. Hopefully you'll go with...

  13. Looking for an Excelsior study partner(s) in NC

    FuturisticLadee replied to FuturisticLadee's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi BestSweetGal! I'm going to send you an email. Thanks LunahRN, that's a great idea. I was thinking video chat as well, but I have an oovoo account. I'll check into making a

  14. Looking for an Excelsior study partner(s) in NC

    FuturisticLadee replied to FuturisticLadee's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello All, Thanks for your replies. @scorpio82lse, I'm an hour away from Raleigh, NC. @RyanCarolinaBoy, I don't have enough posts to PM yet. Maybe you could PM me if you can. @Nervous1, that's great....

  15. Anyone currently doing the Excelsior program in NC?

    FuturisticLadee replied to FuturisticLadee's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks alot for your response. How long did it take you to

  16. Starting pay for a lpn

    FuturisticLadee replied to FUTURELVN's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the facility and it varies everywhere. I live in NC and started at a nursing home a few weeks after being licensed. I was given $19.00/hr base pay because I asked for it. Also, you have...

  17. Im proud to be an LPN !

    FuturisticLadee replied to Loveuandme's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I for one am proud of being an LPN. I worked hard to get where I am and work hard at what I do. The whole LPN vs. RN thing is very annoying, but I have to remind myself that the people that think we...