sallypz

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1. C.O.D LPN alternate list

   sallypz replied to 2ndshot's topic in Illinois Nursing

   C.O.D.'s LPN program only takes 40 students and they have about 125 apply for those 40 positions. They have a tough job deciding who gets in. If you are on the alternate list there is still a chance,...

2. LPNs/LVNs working in Chicago hospitals

   sallypz replied to gonzo1224's topic in Illinois Nursing

   Sorry to disagree...CNAs typically have an 8 week program with minimal nursing education..the State of Illinois requires they only know how to do 21 different things (transferring, bathing)..see the...

3. New educator feeling a little discouraged

   sallypz replied to SewHeather's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   Wow!! My sympathies. It sounds like you unintentionally bit off a little bit more than you could chew. I started teaching at as community college vocational nursing Clinical Instructor last semester....

4. Got new job as LVN/LPN instructor

   sallypz replied to 1996RN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   Congrats on the job. I, too, teach in a LPN program...only clinicals at this time. (and I also teach a CNA course). First thing to do would be to get all the textbooks they use in the program &...

5. Student Resources: Nursing Math

   sallypz replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Thank you for the Math resources. This is my first semester teaching a LPN Clinical. My students just took the first of 8 dosage calculation quizzes in clinical. Using Dimensional Analysis is part of...

6. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

   sallypz replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   I am a BSN RN with over 30 years experience, med surg, Nursing Home, extended care, critical care step down out patient surgery, CNA Instructor, dialysis (both Hemo & PD), patient educator among...

7. New grad interested in becoming a clinical instructor

   sallypz replied to sistasoul's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   If you do want to be a Certified Nurse Instructor before you go on for a MSN to teach in a RN program..first check out the requirements your state has to become a CNA instructor...you may be required...