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One more question about giving flu shots- Do you count first? I dont know how I started this, but I keep saying- 1..2..3- then give it. Maybe thats making it worse for people? How do you give a shot?

I am a new LVN and just started working at a flu shot clinic. When I was giving someone their flu shot today- I only got about half the dose injected when I got resistance- I couldnt push the plunger anymore. Why did that happen? I talked with the other nurse and she said that had never happened to her before. This is the second time its happened to me. It happened yesterday too. She said that maybe they were too tense. Is that a possibility? What could have caused that? I was worried I did something wrong.

I am looking at the Indiana State University LVN to BSN program. I had The College Network rep come over today and it sounds like a great program for me. He was very clear that they are only a publishing company. And Ive been reading for HOURS all the threads here about ISU, and TCN. But I still dont understand one thing- how can I get through Phase 1 without TCN? It seems like, from what Ive read, people buy the study guides on ebay- but the rep showed me that all the study materials are online. Do people print these out and then sell them on ebay? I have 4 basic study classes I need to complete before Phase 2- Technical Writing, Into. to Computing, Chemistry, and Microbiology. If anyone knows how I can test out without using TCN can you please let me know. Also, once I get to Phase 2- wont I need TCN for the material for the 4 nursing classes? Or by then I am with ISU and get the material from them? In the brochure the rep gave me it says CSM's of Phase 2 purchased through TCN. Anyway, thanks in advance for any info. The threads are so long on ISU and I havent found anything answering my questions and Ive been looking all day.

No, I have not taken the course yet. I want to see if I would be able to find a preceptor first. I dont have a lot of money and the course is $2,597- $2,897 (depending on how far in advance you pay)- I dont want to spend that much and then not be able to find a preceptor- so Im working backwards a little bit. And, yes- the order is: 1st- Take the Skin and Wound Management course 2nd- Complete 120 hours of clinical with a preceptor 3rd- Take wound care certification exam

lpnflorida- NAWC has added a new pathway to becoming wound care certified. Its on the front of their website http://www.nawccb.org/ You can do one week of class with http://www.wcei.net/ (its very expensive- but from what I heard very worth it). Then you do the 3 weeks of clinical. mhr2133- Thank you so much! I have prepared a letter- and made it out To Whom it May Concern. I will address it directly to the office manager. Thank you! ps- would you be interested in looking over my letter and telling me what you think?

Im a new LVN and I am interested in wound care. The National Alliance of Wound Care has a wound care certification program but because I dont have experience they require 3 weeks clinical with a preceptor. It is my responsibility to find a preceptor. I am not working in health care right now, and I dont have any connections to anyone who is. I was thinking of writing a letter asking for a preceptor and attaching the preceptor/student manual from NAWC and taking it to some wound care clinics. Is this an appropriate thing to do? Since I dont have experience working Im not sure if its annoying if I just showed up to drop off this packet requesting help. Also, Im sure there is something in it for them, right? The lady I talked to from NAWC said something about setting up with them payment and insurance if needed. How much do preceptors usually charge? Should I bring this up in my request letter? And lastly, what do you think of wound care? Do you think its a good area to get into? Thanks!