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  1. Ebola in the news...

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was just wondering if all of this news about Ebola is making fellow nurses and nurse aides nervous about going to work?? I have health anxiety, so I have to admit it makes me a little nervous! I'm a...

  2. Ebola in the news...

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

    Yes, I know what you mean... I definitely feel for the people of Texas right now. I know this is definitely all new to the U.S., and I feel we were unprepared for it. My husband and I live in a rural...

  3. Changing to a non-nursing career?

    andreasmom02 replied to Eleven011's topic in Retired Nurses

    I'm an LPN currently working on a coding certification. I have seen several job openings for coders in my area. I also see work from home coding positions as well. I really hope I'm able to get a job...

  4. First flu shot clinic...

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been an LPN since 2008. I'm currently working PRN for a health screening company. We do health screenings at companies for their employees (height, weight, BP checks, cholesterol screening, etc.)...

  5. First flu shot clinic...

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

    OK Thanks everyone! :) I have started reviewing flu stuff some on my company's website &

  6. First flu shot clinic...

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

    OK Thanks, that puts my mind at ease a bit! :) I actually liked giving the flu shot in nursing school, just don't like managing

  7. September 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    I'm sorry doctor, but I refuse to be replaced by this thing that identifies himself as "Mr. Roboto," & dances every 30

  8. Medical coding/ LPN...

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was just wondering if any LPNs here have done any type of LPN work as an LPN/medical coder, or other type of chart review desk job nursing. I've been an LPN since '08, and I just don't know if...

  9. Being Asked to Come in and Work as CNA...

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

    I'm an LPN... My question is: if you're an LPN, but working in the roll as a CNA, if someone codes, etc., are you held to the standard of a CNA or LPN on that

  10. Plan to go on to RN?

    andreasmom02 replied to freesia29's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No, I used to want to be an RN. But after doing my clinicals in a hospital, and a lousy job in LTC & clinic nursing, I've began to think nursing isn't for me. As a matter of fact, I loathe it. I'm...

  11. get kicked off because of med error

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

    Wow, I'm really sorry... When I was in LPN school, we weren't allowed to give meds, especially narcotics, without an instructor or precepting nurse present. I'm an LPN, but am getting out of floor...

  12. CEUs

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

    Yeah, we had to have intro to computers, basic public speaking & several others as well. I went to an LPN to RN bridge program, but exited as an LPN. I only need to more nursing courses to be an...

  13. CEUs

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I posted this in the Virginia nursing forum, but never got any responses. I was wondering if any other LPNs might know here? I'm an LPN in the state of VA. I will be renewing my LPN license in two...

  14. CEUs

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

    Believe it or not, no. We didn't have to have it for the LPN program I did through a local comm. college. We had to have Anatomy I & II, microbiology, math, psychology, & be a certified CNA...

  15. CEUs

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

    OK, Thanks so much! You

  16. CEUs

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

    Hey! Thanks for your reply! :) So I'm assuming medical terminology would count?? I don't plan to pursue my RN or RN-BSN anymore... I'm actually wanting to get in to medical coding away from floor...

  17. July 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    I remember being young, & ready for nursing school too, John... Oh, if I'd only known

  18. lpn career question

    andreasmom02 replied to missdmslpn88's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm sure it couldn't hurt. Any certifications you get looks good on a resume! :) I had a patient once that was an RN & sonographer. She couldn't decide what she wanted to be she told me, so she...

  19. Correctional Facility Nurse

    andreasmom02 replied to TiffLPN33's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, I haven't worked as an LPN in a jail or prison, but am an LPN. I have a friend who is a teacher in a local prison. She said teaching in a prison can be stressful. She warned me against being a...

  20. Medical coding...

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Anyone leave bedside/clinic nursing for medical coding? I've been a part time LPN since 2008, and am already burned out. I really dislike nursing anymore. The thought of applying for or working any...

  21. June 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    I've worked so hard tonight doctor I feel beside

  22. New nurse, may get fired...

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

    Praying everything goes ok for you in whatever happened. I've actually felt mad, upset, & very emotional in several nursing jobs I've held, therefore I am trying to get away from clinic/ floor...

  23. Quit First Job After 3 Days of Orientation

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

    Unfortunately, this seems to be the norm in many facilities when becoming a new LPN. I had a similar situation with my first LPN job. My advice is if you didn't feel comfortable, look for a new job in...

  24. Best Tips for Studying?

    andreasmom02 replied to nursingstudent59's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I felt the exact same way in LPN school. I was ecstatic when I made it to my second semester. What helped me was highlighting the sections in the book I was studying with different color...

  25. LPN Undercutting...

    andreasmom02 replied to CVG.insanity's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow, where do you live? I live in a rural area on the east coast and the average LPN pay is $9.00-15.00 an hour! Unless you've been an LPN for years, then you might make around $21.00 an hour if...