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  1. Are all states moving to BSNs?

    OpenHeartLPN replied to njmeninga's topic in General Students

    I live in Idaho and have not heard of this. Who told you that Idaho has moved to BSN only? The state board of nursing recognizes many associate degree programs, even some of which that are not...

  2. How do nurses retain the information they've learned?

    OpenHeartLPN replied to Coco Rosie's topic in General Students

    If you can't apply your nursing skills yet, get a good all-in-one book and read a chapter for fun every now and

  3. Does Oxygen need to be prescribed?

    OpenHeartLPN replied to seasoned hopeful's topic in General Students

    The student area is grey, but in an emergency it oxygen does not have to be ordered to give. An order should be obtained after patient is stabilized ASAP. To be safe don't go over 2L to prevent harm...

  4. Should smokers be admitted into the nursing program?

    OpenHeartLPN replied to Elly Aker's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow! Since when did being a non smoker make you a better nurse? I smoke, but I do not do it before or during my shift, because my patients come first. Aside from all the other great points made by...

  5. Can an LVN/LPN discontinue an IV?

    OpenHeartLPN replied to Miss_3Bb's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    There is an IV certification for LPNs, it was part of my nursing program. Aside from that I believe different states have different laws regarding IV

  6. NJ NCLEX

    OpenHeartLPN replied to brokenroads27's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Send it all together!!! Do your background check fingerprints a couple weeks prior to graduation if allowed by your board, the application, the picture, and the payment. Stick it all in one big...

  7. random drug testing

    OpenHeartLPN replied to TamTam23's topic in General Nursing

    In the first place I kind of thought I made it clear I was refering to drugs that are tested for in a drug screen. Second even if it is not tested for in a drug screen is still no reason to hide it....

  8. random drug testing

    OpenHeartLPN replied to TamTam23's topic in General Nursing

    Backatit2 the op is a CNA and if you are as well that is a horrible statement to make. The nurse in charge of CNAs while they work are responsible for them. It is not right to endanger a nurse's...

  9. random drug testing

    OpenHeartLPN replied to TamTam23's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with PAERRN20, and if you take medication that may set off an alarm from on a drug test, you need to be forthcoming with

  10. Haven't received ATT! Exam day coming up! HELP!

    OpenHeartLPN replied to pinkpaperdoll's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can't schedule a test without an ATT. It is attached to the email with the authorization password you used to schedule your test. Good

  11. Welcome NCLEX February 2011 Test Takers

    OpenHeartLPN replied to jabwemet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just took the NCLEX-PN today, had 85 questions, and got the Good PVT

  12. Help! Is LPN as hard as RN program

    OpenHeartLPN replied to christelt's topic in General Students

    Personal Experience HELL NO! Our LPN program actually has more nursing credits and clinical hours than the RN program at our school (pretty weird I know). My state opened a new community college and...

  13. A list of schools that only look at Prereqs

    OpenHeartLPN replied to stewfish18's topic in General Students

    "prereq only" school name: boise state university adn/asn, bsn, or msn and or accelerated: bsn city:boise state: id waitlist, yes or no: no tests, hesi, teas, etc: none lowest gpa possible: all...

  14. Chemistry-?! where to start..

    OpenHeartLPN replied to Studylots34's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't fill your head with useless information. If you really want to bone up for a class thats 8 months away: get the syllabus from the teacher now, buy the book, and read his first couple months of...

  15. Where can I go from here!

    OpenHeartLPN replied to summe66's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Social Worker (Need Master's but grades not too important) Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Respiratory Therapist Radiologist Physician's Assistant (Probably need lots more chemistry) That is it...

  16. Disclosing that I am on pain medication?

    OpenHeartLPN replied to Hopeful3's topic in General Students

    OK, now you have quoted part of a paragraph of mine and pulled it out of its context to make your point. Pain killers are mind altering and can affect decision making and can slow reaction time. You...

  17. Disclosing that I am on pain medication?

    OpenHeartLPN replied to Hopeful3's topic in General Students

    I truly do wish you the best, I am merely trying to convey to you the legal consequences that may happen to you or those that employ you. If you make an honest mistake that anyone could have made,...

  18. Disclosing that I am on pain medication?

    OpenHeartLPN replied to Hopeful3's topic in General Students

    You really need to disclose the use of these drugs. However, there is a down side. Narcotics are a mind altering drug, you cannot take patient's lives into your hands while taking them. I was...

  19. CURE FOR HIV

    OpenHeartLPN replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    I thought that since HIV was a virus, there is no real cure. I'm sure that they could create a vaccine eventually, as well as something to control the diseases progression. God Willing I am

  20. Anatomy & Physiology: experiences?

    OpenHeartLPN replied to Meesterjojo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How hard A&P is, absolutely, 100%, depends on your

  21. Tips on transfering/reapplying from failed RN to another

    OpenHeartLPN replied to wishingupon's topic in General Students

    If you truly don't mind starting nursing over, IMO it is best to give the next school your transcripts. Make a note on your application that you failed a single class for personal reasons and if they...

  22. HOW CAN I PROCEED WITH MY CAREER AS A REGISTERED NURSE

    OpenHeartLPN replied to RNwilfredorios's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have to make the leap and ask. Do your applications look like your post? You did use some punctuation, so I have to figure you were trying. Your grammar is horrible. I was once in charge of...

  23. Can I get my LPN license after completing an entire year of Nursing school?

    OpenHeartLPN replied to Felicia327's topic in General Students

    Some schools are set up as step programs whereas after your first year you are qualified to take NCLEX-PN other programs are straight to RN. Ask your

  24. How often do you get drug tested?

    OpenHeartLPN replied to mell260's topic in General Students

    I did answer the ops question "It doesn't matter" how often a program or agency drug tests. That is the best answer for his question, because there is no answer to it. The point of a random drug...

  25. How often do you get drug tested?

    OpenHeartLPN replied to mell260's topic in General Students

    Don't do drugs and it won't matter. If you are asking because someone else needs to be tested that you train with then talk to your advisor and I am sure they will have a test. Sorry if this sounds...