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  1. thin female hair

    hopesgramcracker replied to CalicoKitty's topic in Health, Stress Management

    i understand how you feel i have thinning hair as well. i use make up on my thinner areas, i haven't quite got to the point to where i feel the need to cover my head, i know it's on its way and i have...

  2. nightmare HHA to work for (long vent)

    hopesgramcracker posted a topic in Home Health

    hello everyone, i have been an lpn for a little over one year now and have been with a very small hha since feb of this year. when i started i was not trained like i was promised, they gave me a...

  3. nightmare HHA to work for (long vent)

    hopesgramcracker replied to hopesgramcracker's topic in Home Health

    Thank you KateRN1 for the manual it is definately informative, I also went to the CMS website and reviewed the updated HHABN form which now I know the agency is using an outdated general ABN form...

  4. nightmare HHA to work for (long vent)

    hopesgramcracker replied to hopesgramcracker's topic in Home Health

    Well after speaking to the other field nurse (RN) I was told that we use the ABN form to serve a dual purpose; as an ABN and EDN (and she stated this was not an accurate form). Ok so it must not be...

  5. nightmare HHA to work for (long vent)

    hopesgramcracker replied to hopesgramcracker's topic in Home Health

    Can someone tell me if the ABN form needs to be presented by the RN who does the soc & discharge OASIS or is it legal for me as an LPN to present a blank one to the pt and should the information...

  6. nightmare HHA to work for (long vent)

    hopesgramcracker replied to hopesgramcracker's topic in Home Health

    Thank you KateRN for validating this, I have been struggling with this for some time. The DON who is the owner of the company does the SOC's, Recerts etc for all my pts when I bring back the signed...

  7. nightmare HHA to work for (long vent)

    hopesgramcracker replied to hopesgramcracker's topic in Home Health

    thanks for the responses so quickly, i have stressed about this for months now, i walk around with a lump in my throat thinking that i am not adequate, i feel like i am in this abusive cycle that i...

  8. Baker College acceptance letters???

    hopesgramcracker replied to NoAverageLPN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Well everyone, I guess I was misinformed. I got a call today from the Director of the nursing department and was told that my acceptance letter was a mistake and I did not make in to the program....

  9. Baker College acceptance letters???

    hopesgramcracker replied to NoAverageLPN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thanks PB and J, and good luck to you as

  10. Baker College acceptance letters???

    hopesgramcracker replied to NoAverageLPN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hello everyone, I got my acceptance letter yesterday for the ladder program in AH, I honestly did not think that I would get in but I did. Now the nerves are setting in. I would also like to talk to...

  11. Any Everest Institute lpn graduates out there?

    hopesgramcracker posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hello! Are there any Everest Institute (Southfield Mi) grads out there? I am starting the lpn program May 11th :yeah:and I am looking to get some insight on how the program is and what to expect. I...

  12. Look out Baker College LPN to RN candidates!

    hopesgramcracker replied to hopesgramcracker's topic in LPN to RN

    Actually Everest is an accredited program if it wasn't I would not have my license by the state of Michigan. Did you mean that it isn't a college just a technical school? The program at Baker...

  13. Everest Institute.. Anyone have info?

    hopesgramcracker replied to MISSALISSA777's topic in Michigan Nursing

    that is great patientlywaiting33! just be prepared for a culture shock the first level and don't worry you will get through it. just remember to pace yourself with a certain amount of pages to read...

  14. Everest Institute.. Anyone have info?

    hopesgramcracker replied to MISSALISSA777's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I think that is part of it and some just are not professional in

  15. Everest Institute.. Anyone have info?

    hopesgramcracker replied to MISSALISSA777's topic in Michigan Nursing

    The going rate in the tri-county are ranges from $16 to around $26 per hour depending on what type of facility you work in. If you end up in a research center you will be on the lower end. If you are...

  16. Everest Institute.. Anyone have info?

    hopesgramcracker replied to MISSALISSA777's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thanks! I always tell people that you can get what you want out of any situation you just need to look for it. The tests are to the point and straight out of the books. So if you study there won't...

  17. Everest Institute.. Anyone have info?

    hopesgramcracker replied to MISSALISSA777's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi, keep calling, thats what I did, I drove Sarah crazy. I don't think it will be a problem, if you got this far with the app process, I would not worry. I know easy to say, I worried too and come...

  18. Finally Here 12 MONTH LPN PROGRAM IN DETROIT

    hopesgramcracker replied to jackyo's topic in Michigan Nursing

    The number is 248-799-9933 ask for an admissions advisor. Good luck to

  19. Took H&S today and....drumroll.....

    hopesgramcracker replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That's great! At least you don't have to wait weeks for it. Good luck in all your other

  20. Took H&S today and....drumroll.....

    hopesgramcracker replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats!! How did you find out your grade so fast? I am a new lpn grad and I am going the excellsior route within the next couple of months. I thought the results are mailed to you and could take...

  21. Any Everest Institute lpn graduates out there?

    hopesgramcracker replied to hopesgramcracker's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I chose to go this route for the same reason. The clinicals were good, I had great clinical instructors. As far as living off loans, the tuition will absorb any and all financial aid that is...

  22. Any Everest Institute lpn graduates out there?

    hopesgramcracker replied to hopesgramcracker's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hello BrittanyRae, I just finished the program was pinned on Friday. We were charged 29K for the program. All I can say is I am glad it is over and I am out of there! Good Luck to

  23. Dismissed from school

    hopesgramcracker replied to Nduka's topic in General Students

    Don't drop! Try to stick it out. If they let you stay that is. I would not risk leaving and not having a seat next semester. Unfortunately you are going to find racism everywhere. Just be the...

  24. Constant complaints about LPNs

    hopesgramcracker replied to Brookenicole84's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello, I am in a LPN program as well, I graduate in April 2010. Don't get discouraged, people ask me why I am not just going straight for the RN. My situation is different, my plan was to get my RN...

  25. Comforable shoes for us large nurses

    hopesgramcracker replied to chelynn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Have you ever tried Dansko's? I bought a pair and I absolutely love them. I call them the miracle shoe. I am close to your size and 40 yrs old and used to hurt everywhere (hip, back, knees, and...