JennJillO

Latest Activity

1. Trouble with starting IV's

   JennJillO replied to Katniss88's topic in General Students

   IV starts can be an art form. Keep in mind not all angiocaths are the same. You've only had a few attempts at IV starts... We all have been there and it takes time. I still miss veins sometimes, all nurses do. It's more about confidence. You have to...

2. Really stressed on Nursing career path to take help please :(

   JennJillO replied to Claudiac's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm an RN, ADN working in my BSN. I was an LVN for 7 yeas and certified as a CNA and EMT. Most hospitals are looking for a minimum of a BSN. Unless you live in Texas. The only way you will find a job as an ADN is if you already work in the hospital a...

3. What Did You Do For LPN - RN Bridge School?

   JennJillO replied to NursinginProgress's topic in LPN-RN

   First of all, good luck to you. It's all possible! I was an LVN for 7 years, now an RN and working in my BSN. I tell people, if I can do it, you can do it. I started my Bridge program with a 6 month old baby, working nights full time, going to school...

4. LVN first and THEN RN?

   JennJillO replied to stefonee356's topic in LPN-RN

   I was an LVN for 7 years and then obtained my RN a year and a half ago. Although imam grateful for the experience I received, if I could go back, I would've gone straight for my RN, BSN. I was very fortunate to have always had a job in the hospital. ...

5. Pharmacology study tips for new nursing student

   JennJillO replied to cunchurch2's topic in General Students

   Flashcards help for sure but memorize the suffix of the name. For example typically... all your "pam"s (diazepam, alprazolam) are anti anxiety/sedating medications such as valium and ativan. There are "olol"s which are beta blockers/BP meds (atenolol...

6. Is there a waiting list for the LVN-RN bridge program in California?

   JennJillO replied to luckystudentnurseRN's topic in LPN-RN

   Pre-Req's depend on the individual school... most include Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Psych 101, Soc 101, Math 060. Some require Chemistry and Life Span Development. Just an FYI guys, a lot of LA hospitals are now only hiring BSNs! Uggh.....

7. LVN in recovery room

   JennJillO replied to elopez's topic in California

   Our scope of practice is very limited with regard to taking care of post anesthesia patients! (I'm an LVN too). We can't assess them, we can't give them IV meds, we usually need to be ACLS certified and certification of ACLS with an LVN doesn't allow...

8. Fresh Grad RN looking for a job in San Diego

   JennJillO replied to mia070802's topic in California

   The Scripps system!!!! Loved Scripps Mercy!

9. lvn to rn bridge programs being cancelled in california??

   JennJillO replied to marianDA9's topic in California

   I haven't heard of any new laws that have passed stating cancellation of the LVN to RN bridge program. However, many programs are being cut. Also, a lot of schools, for some, reason prefer to teach new RN's staight from the begining. I am in an LVN-R...

10. Is there a waiting list for the LVN-RN bridge program in California?

    JennJillO replied to luckystudentnurseRN's topic in LPN-RN

    Oh, one more thing.... try to go to a reputable school. Stay away from the on-line courses like The College Network (big time scam!!!!). I found out the hard way!

11. Is there a waiting list for the LVN-RN bridge program in California?

    JennJillO replied to luckystudentnurseRN's topic in LPN-RN

    Hi there! First of all congrats on almost finishing! Be very proud of yourself. As for myself, I am starting the LVN-Rn Bridge in a couple of weeks here in So Cal (LA). First and foremost, most schools here require 6 months of work experience as an ...