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    Mom Needs a Pain Pill

    VioletKaliLPN replied to brandinalove's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Assess, assess, assess. Or in the case of LPN's in my state "Participate" in assessments I have one family member that always insists I give a pain pill and Xanax to MIL because she always cries...
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    Retraining Displaced Workers As Nurses

    VioletKaliLPN replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I think when people like myself say "You should not do it for the money.", we are trying to imply that you are not paid well enough for the stress and responsibility we have as a Nurse. If you do not...
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    Be aware...

    VioletKaliLPN replied to humminrn's topic in General Nursing

    I am bi polar, so I am not going to discuss the amount of mental health services I have taken advantage of in the past, as I am sure most can guess. I am currently stable. I have been for years now,...
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    Misogyny in Nursing

    VioletKaliLPN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I often like to keep my mouth shut on those types of threads because *I* can become very angry, and I do not want to post anything nasty. I am a feminist, and it angers and saddens me to see these...
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    CNA or NOT?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to kgregg's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hospitals use licensed Nurses for providing medications, not med aides/medication technicians. I wanted to mention that since your last post included a statement regarding a
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    Obamacare, what could go wrong?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to SC_RNDude's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am nervous, curious, hopeful, excited, and scared all in one. IT IS NEW. New ideas and projects can be scarey, I acknowledge it. I also acknowledge that change is GOOD, even if it ultimately fails....
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    Death

    VioletKaliLPN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Here is my 2 cents :) I do not view death as a sad event, rather as a natural and expected outcome/part of this life. The manner in which some people die is sad, angering, and sometimes criminal in...
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    How to build up confidence?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to bebot_19's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You know what? The more I learn, the more I realize I have yet to learn. Nursing is a life long learning process. You have the basics down thanks to Nursing school, but real life on the job training...
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    NEED ADVICE for my situation (CMA, CNA, or Just go straight for RN)

    VioletKaliLPN replied to jennyjen87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In hospitals CNA's do the "dirty work" too. Actually, EVERYONE gets their fair share of dirty work, even us nurses, but the CNA job description involves a lot of dirty work. If you want nights and...
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    Nursing student survival tips

    VioletKaliLPN replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    I piece of advice PEPSI MAX. Twice the caffeine AND a jolt of Ginseng-wooohoooo In all seriousness, a good night's sleep before a test is vital! All night study sessions are not good for your mind or...
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    Nursing student survival tips

    VioletKaliLPN replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    I piece of advice PEPSI MAX. Twice the caffeine AND a jolt of Ginseng-wooohoooo In all seriousness, a good night's sleep before a test is vital! All night study sessions are not good for your mind or...
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    How long after graduation did you wait before taking the NCLEX?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to aachavez's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX 2 weeks later. I did not study or use any practice tests, but I did take an ATI prediction test which said I had a 98% chance of passing the first
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    Is $49,000.00 too much for ADN program?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to abqfavorite's topic in General Students

    Way too much. I know it can take a few years to gain acceptance into a CC program, and I am sure you are in a hurry, but it is not worth it. That 500$ a month payment is half of a mortgage in my area,...
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    Do new grad nurses need resumes?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to lsid16's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes, yes, YES!! I sent a resume' and filled out an application via their online server, which was their process. They went "green", less paper waste. Make sure you write a separate cover letter to...
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    So, who LOVES LTC?? I need inspiration!

    VioletKaliLPN replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love LTC. I love the long term relationship, the 'family' feeling I have with my residents. I can tell you their likes, dislikes, what makes them angry, happy, and what their favorite beverages are....
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    College Network/Excelsior Advice

    VioletKaliLPN replied to lilyfrog27's topic in LPN to RN

    Excelsior is a COLLEGE, and "the college network" is an overpriced pubishing company that lures students into believing that they need to use their services in order to use Excelsior college. You do...
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    Does the FL board of nursing require NCLEX hopefuls to be drug tested upon applying?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to cnadreamer's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think you may be mistaken, you take the CNA certification state test after your CNA classes, not the NCLEX. The NCLEX is taken by Nursing school graduates, LPN's and RN's, which allows for licensing...
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    Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    VioletKaliLPN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It worked for myself and everyone in my Nursing school graduating class, all 25 of us. There is a thread here on AN in r/t the pearson vue
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    Men in OB/Peds Nursing....Any thoughts?....

    VioletKaliLPN replied to Wild Irish LPN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just thought of another angel.. If for some reason their male partner could not make it, your strong manly hands would be awesome for squeezing the hell out of . In all seriousness though, I think...
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    Men in OB/Peds Nursing....Any thoughts?....

    VioletKaliLPN replied to Wild Irish LPN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We did have a male in my LPN class. He was in my clinical group for OB at our clinical site, and he did not seem to have any problems with female patients. They were always asked if it was okay, and...
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    Who has completed "College Network" LPN to RN?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to SmartyRN's topic in Excelsior College

    You do not need the college network! You can test out of ALL of your pre req's through EXCELSIOR COLLEGE. TCN and other publishing companies just add on cost, Excelsior gives you everything you need....
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    Will this prevent me from Nursing School ?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to NYCHikerRN's topic in General Nursing

    My school physical included many DX that most may find embarassing, but I am stable and my physician states that I am FIT to practice. I am Bi polar 2. I take an antidepressant(zoloft), a mood...
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    The College Network- TCN

    VioletKaliLPN replied to kdavispn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes I have. My med surg book, Fundamentals book, etc, were all I needed. I bought an extra book in regards to Nursing diagnosis/care plans, but that is it. I also purchased notes from studyguide101...
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    What to expect?!

    VioletKaliLPN replied to S0CalLVN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am not trying to be nitpicky, I PROMISE.. Your screen name implies you are currently an LVN. I believe it is against TOS to have LPN(LVN in some states)/RN within your screen name if you are not a...
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    Better to go LPN THEN, RN?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to Appleae's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You should consider becoming a CNA to learn more about the health care environment, it will also give you a peek into what a nurse does. You will have the opportunity to see them in action, so to...