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  1. Does this schedule exist for an LPN?

    guest2210 replied to raspysunny's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Back in the day, a nurse could work 12 hour shifts s/s and get FT benefits. Not sure if there is any place that does that now a

  2. Herniated Disc and & insurance ???

    guest2210 replied to Marisette's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I had a triple cervical fusion with grafts in 2001. My insurance at the time paid for it but because it was an MVA and I sued the guy who hit me, when I received my settlement I had to reimburse my...

  3. Experienced LPN with 25 years can't get hired.

    guest2210 replied to Exp-LPN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was on disability for 13 years. I kept up my licensure and was afraid to return to nursing when my disability ran out due to previous injury. When I "bit the bullet" and decided it was time to...

  4. Discouraged...advice, please? :(

    guest2210 replied to NewLPN11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You have gone from being a nursing assistant to being the nurse-the one that the na's come to if something is wrong. It takes awhile to get your head around the change in responsibility. As other...

  5. LPN Schools in Tampa FL

    guest2210 replied to brdlc's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm not sure about LPN schools in Tampa. I received my LPN in Ohio and got an endorsement for my FL licensure. Once you complete your LPN, a good bridge program for LPN to RN would be The Center for...

  6. suprapubic cath change....need encouragement

    guest2210 replied to annala02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It's been awhile, but I had a pt with a supra-pubic cath and I would have to send him to the VA for reinsertion when it needed changing or he pulled it

  7. 30 hour IV certification class for LPN's

    guest2210 replied to Blackcat99's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The class I took in OH in 2007 was 36 hrs, I think-2 weekends-Sat and Sun- I've still not been able to utilize those skills but it's nice to know I have them if needed. When I applied for...

  8. Anyone taken a job through current employer for EPIC implementation?

    guest2210 replied to kelll's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Some facilities will take staff from the bedside and train them as trainers for the purpose of training their peers, then about a month after the go live, they return to their units. A very common...

  9. Does anyone out there work the Go Lives?

    guest2210 replied to aprilhicks's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Sorry for the delay in replying...traveling alot lately...Some firms or agencies are very good, some others , not so much. I have been involved with Profero Solutions, Apex Systems, PlanIT...

  10. Which hospitals use EPIC?

    guest2210 replied to AU-RN's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I was at one go live that took the Epic product "right out of the box" and had nothing but trouble with a big bang implementation. So it is possible to have trouble if the facility does not put forth...

  11. Working as a CNA and a LPN at the same time

    guest2210 replied to LPN1IN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Check with your State Board of Nursing. Most states say you must work at the highest level of licensure. When you get your RN, you won't be able to practice as an LPN

  12. New Nurse Help

    guest2210 replied to Amanda2121's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    if you don't like responsibility, then you are in the wrong profession. work at the factory and in 6 months if you feel you still want to be a nurse, give it another

  13. Job description

    guest2210 replied to littlebrit's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Have you called the HR dept of that facility and asked them to expound on the job description? That being said, from my experience, if they are about to implement an EMR system, they may need people...

  14. Curious about NI

    guest2210 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Nursing Informatics

    The best way to get into this field is to find a facility or health system in your area that is implementing an EMR system or already has one in place. They are always looking for analysts that can...

  15. LVN getting my BS in Health Informatics

    guest2210 replied to S-Rank's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I've been a go live support specialist and for the past 2 years been an EMR trainer through various agencies. Being able to travel is key. I considered going on for my RN to be more marketable in...

  16. NI salary really 90K

    guest2210 replied to Visuals's topic in Nursing Informatics

    If you find a good agency to represent you and you are able to travel, starting wages for consulting can range from 85K to

  17. Am I too old?? 47 yo- 20 yrs exp'd RN and Informatics

    guest2210 replied to fostercatmom's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I was almost 50 when I got into EMR implementation as go live support through a local agency for a large hospital system. I mentioned to that company's vice president that I wanted to go on for my...

  18. Anyone familiar with Epic?

    guest2210 replied to mappers's topic in Nursing Informatics

    i have been working with epic for 3 years. it is the cadillac of emr systems. once you have experience with epic, you can write your own ticket as far as jobs are concerned. if you like to travel...

  19. shoes for nurses with plantar fasciitis

    guest2210 replied to LorelieRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Danskos are a very popular choice by many nurses and other professionals. They are expensive but I hear they are extremely comfortable. Unfortunately, they don't come in wide widths which is why I...

  20. Qustion.. IV Certification

    guest2210 replied to MelanieGa's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Depending on where you are located, the license would have something on it to indicate that you are IV certified. Mine does in OH after I took an IV cert

  21. LPNs need co-signer for verbal orders

    guest2210 replied to KatieNoelLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been an LPN for almost 30 years. I started in LTC and never had to have an RN co-sign any verbal

  22. Brookdale and helpful certs

    guest2210 replied to Imgointomakeit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked for Brookdale for a few years in Assisted Living. It was ok..then they changed management and the director was a class A ****. Just watch your p's & q's, don't speak up and voice an...

  23. I passed my certification exam!!

    guest2210 replied to rninformatics's topic in Nursing Informatics

    congratulations, angela!!!!!!!!!!!!! i know it was a difficult

  24. Does anyone out there work the Go Lives?

    guest2210 replied to aprilhicks's topic in Nursing Informatics

    while it's true not very many go lives are ft gigs, depending on the facility and their roll out schedule, you can work ft for a year or more but usually as a trainer, then supplying elbow support...

  25. Give up patient care - how long did you last?

    guest2210 replied to MsBruiser's topic in General Nursing

    26 years at the bedside...3 training and supporting emr implementation...best move