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  1. Doula LPN....

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm a new LPN basically... and would love to work in L&D, but have no hospital experience. I've been wondering about getting my doula certification. I'm curious if this would help me land a job on...

  2. ACLS...

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm thinking about getting ACLS certified, & was wondering if any LPN's here have it? What's the course like? Is it hard? Any good materials out there to prepare for it? I've never taken it...

  3. The Obesity Problem in Rural America

    andreasmom02 replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    Not really... I grew up in the most rural part of Appalachia you can imagine, & still live about 25 min. away from there. I always had, & still do have, access to doctors, a grade school, high...

  4. The Obesity Problem in Rural America

    andreasmom02 replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    I can't say I totally agree with everything in this article. I grew up in Appalachia myself (rural America). I am an LPN. I am female, 5"4, 145 lbs. I have had genetic high BP since the age of 22...

  5. Changing to a non-nursing career?

    andreasmom02 replied to Eleven011's topic in Retired Nurses

    That's great you've had some coding background... that could definitely help you if you want to go back in to some type of coding or billing job... Yes, I am aware that a lot of coding programs are...

  6. Changing to a non-nursing career?

    andreasmom02 replied to Eleven011's topic in Retired Nurses

    I became an LPN in 2008 when I was 27. I always loved anatomy, science, medical terminology, etc. so I went in to the nursing field. I think I should've seen the red flags in nursing school that I...

  7. Should lpn try to keep cna license?

    andreasmom02 replied to northmississippi's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I second this post... I had my CNA card before becoming an LPN. The nursing school I went to required that we obtain a CNA card before going through LPN school. It was still active after I got my LPN...

  8. Career options for LPN? Possible different career field?

    andreasmom02 replied to Val1023's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm an LPN, but do not like the "hands on" stuff. I love A&P and medical terminology though, so I am taking classes to be a medical coder! I will be done this spring and plan to sit for the CPC...

  9. Starting lvn school jan 2017

    andreasmom02 replied to soon2bnurse5's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I PMed you Original poster

  10. Starting lvn school jan 2017

    andreasmom02 replied to soon2bnurse5's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats! I'm already an LPN and didn't attend that school... I graduated in 2007. I went through LPN school with a 4 year old. My hubby worked full time, I lived 50 minutes from the school I...

  11. How long is an acceptable amount of time for ne LPNs to orient?

    andreasmom02 replied to I.can.do.this.18's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A LTC facility was my first LPN job. I was given two days of orientation, then thrown to the wolves, literally. It was a very poorly run facility though, with the worst foul-mouthed, lazy LPNs I had...

  12. I PASSED NCLEX

    andreasmom02 replied to NurseBetty_RN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, I still can't believe I'm an LPN... An honestly looking back, I don't know how I made it through LPN school. I had a 4 year old at the time, my hubby worked full time & we had very little...

  13. I PASSED NCLEX

    andreasmom02 replied to NurseBetty_RN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Woo hoo! Congrats (happy dancing for you)! Yes, that's the best feeling ever seeing passing results, it takes months for it to sink in that you're a real licensed nurse! At least it did me. Congrats...

  14. ALREADY starting to feel "burnt out" or am I overreacting?

    andreasmom02 replied to Cali_LVN2RN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have heard from fellow LPNs & RNs through the years that the first couple of years are the hardest. Some nurses adjust to it, and absolutely love nursing, and do it until they retire... others...

  15. HEDIS nurse

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi, I am an LPN currently becoming a medical coder (CPC-A) as well. I don't like floor nursing, and am more of a desk person, and that's why I am transitioning in to coding. I was just wondering if...

  16. CEU's

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in the state of Virginia. I was wondering if any other LPNs or RNs are in Virginia? I am a stay at home mom, and work very very PRN. As you know we now have to have CEUs in the state of VA....

  17. CEU's

    andreasmom02 replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ok thanks so much! I'll check them

  18. Confused lpn

    andreasmom02 replied to Lpn84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I actually have a very similar situation. I'm 35, and a mom of two. I graduated LPN school in '07, got my license in '08, but BARELY worked as an LPN because I'm a SAHM. I also realized that I didn't...

  19. medical coding for revoked lpn license?

    andreasmom02 replied to cujowinfrey's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I can't answer that question, but I'm a licensed LPN. I became an LPN in '07. I don't like floor nursing and want a desk job. I am currently becoming a medical coder. I'm so glad I decided to try this...

  20. Brian Short News

    andreasmom02 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I was very surprised to read this post, and the news concerning Brian's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Brian & his family. God bless all

  21. Changing to a non-nursing career?

    andreasmom02 replied to Eleven011's topic in Retired Nurses

    cockadoodie, that's great you gave CB a chance at least... You were brave enough to step outside of the nursing box. Sorry it didn't work out though. I am in my first semester of medical coding, and...

  22. August 2015 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    andreasmom02 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Well, Karen, I think we found the person responsible for all of those stolen lunches! I caught your nursing student red handed with Dr. Hall's Weight watcher's

  23. Changing to a non-nursing career?

    andreasmom02 replied to Eleven011's topic in Retired Nurses

    I'm hoping I can get a job at it, I really am... But am a little nervous that I may not find one. There are a few hospitals/clinics that hire coders in my area. Keeping my fingers crossed to get some...

  24. Changing to a non-nursing career?

    andreasmom02 replied to Eleven011's topic in Retired Nurses

    I'm a 35 year old LPN. This is why I have decided not to pursue my RN, and work on a medical coding degree. Many hospitals in some areas no longer hire us LPNs. I figure since a lot of hospitals...

  25. Changing to a non-nursing career?

    andreasmom02 replied to Eleven011's topic in Retired Nurses

    "Testy?" I wasn't trying to be rude or testy. Sorry you felt I was. Just asking a question & making a comment that was within subject of the discussion. There are so many nurses who are hard to...