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    Forced ultrasounds

    VioletKaliLPN replied to nurse2033's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Sedation is included with the procedure. It is actually commonplace 'today' for twilight sedation with narcotics, or asleep sedation, to be used for the comfort of the woman. An abortion is not a...
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    Forced ultrasounds

    VioletKaliLPN replied to nurse2033's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It was unclear to me from the articles (which i admittedly just skimmed) - are they making the woman go to a separate ultrasound and then forcing a waiting period before she can proceed with the...
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    Forced ultrasounds

    VioletKaliLPN replied to nurse2033's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have always been a science geek and my mom is a Nurse, so knowing fetal development was something I knew based on curiosity. I did not have an abortion without the knowledge of exactly what I was...
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    Forced ultrasounds

    VioletKaliLPN replied to nurse2033's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have had an abortion, for reference. Ultrasounds are always given prior to an abortion, it is the method used to determine gestation and visualize the pregnancy to ensure it is not ectopic or...
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    Who's program teaches the apothecary system?????

    VioletKaliLPN replied to garnetgirl29's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am currently earning my LPN-RN through excelsior college. I wanted to add that my education through GC has been complemented many times. I KNOW my drugs, and I know what I needed to know as a new...
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    Who's program teaches the apothecary system?????

    VioletKaliLPN replied to garnetgirl29's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I went to Gaston College. I am an August 2011 graduate, an LPN since September 1st! I took NCLEX ASAP after I graduated. We did learn the apothecary system, drams, grains, etc. Yes, some students...
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    what to do when pts aren't nice?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to treeye's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Kill em with
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    Student Loans and Nursingexam.net

    VioletKaliLPN replied to 2012JazzyRN's topic in Excelsior College

    If you just pay by test, pay as you go, it is not too bad. I buy used, inexpensive books online. Studygroup 101 is
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    Need input on what I should do...

    VioletKaliLPN replied to BigAlLPN's topic in Excelsior College

    I graduated Gaston College LPN program in August 2011, and am currently on the Excelsior bandwagon. I am enjoying it, but I study well on my own, and I am VERY motivated!!!! I knew I would go this...
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    I had eight jobs last year, I'm tired of job hopping. Advice for this year?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I do not have a licence plate or bumper sticker which advertises my issues, lol, I keep my mental health issues private in my 'work life'. With that being said, I am VERY open anonymously because of...
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    I had eight jobs last year, I'm tired of job hopping. Advice for this year?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    You admit that you have a problem, that is always step 1. You need not feel ashamed or angry at yourself, this is something which can be 'fixed'. Do not be afraid to seek medical help outside of...
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    Payment

    VioletKaliLPN replied to Zadia's topic in Excelsior College

    Hmm, does this mean I could also take a humanities through PF? Mostly thinking outloud.. I need a course. EC bioethics exam sounds neat
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    Payment

    VioletKaliLPN replied to Zadia's topic in Excelsior College

    Oh, cool!
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    Payment

    VioletKaliLPN replied to Zadia's topic in Excelsior College

    I am currently working on transitions. I will say that EC admissions really pushed enrollment to me. One lady stated that I was required to enroll in order to take ANY Nursing test, but thanks to AN I...
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    You know it's gonna be a bad day at the home when

    VioletKaliLPN replied to DixieRedHead's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hmmm, that same thing happened in my facility. A PE. Small world! You never know, we may work at the same
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    Starting as a CNA and working your way up the ladder

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

    Not all Nursing programs are costly, in fact, most community college programs are incredibly reasonable. I paid 4100$ for my LPN program, and that total includes what I spent for books, background...
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    If people could see what we see don't you think they'd see things so differently?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    ^^ That is how I feel right now. I know it is going to kill me, so do I die with painful and debilitating treatments, or live my last months traveling and enjoying my time left.. I think I would...
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    CMC Levine Childrens Hospital

    VioletKaliLPN replied to graduate2011's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I did answer a previous post. Charlotte hospitals do not hire LPN's. Presbyterian is a Magnet hospital, and CMC only hires for their physician
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    LPN pay at CMC

    VioletKaliLPN replied to graduate2011's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am an LPN. CMC HOSPITAL does not hire LPN's for their hospital setting, although I have seen 2 openings for an ER position at CMC Kings Mountain. CMC does hire LPN's for their "Clinical Assistant...
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    If people could see what we see don't you think they'd see things so differently?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    I will admit that right now, the 'healthy' me cannot fathom enduring chemo and invasive treatments for cancer which is metastatic and 'incurable'. When I am actually sick I do not know what I may...
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    swabbing off iv ports or saline locks before hooking up fluids

    VioletKaliLPN replied to tjnurse67's topic in General Nursing

    my pocket often becomes filled with all sorts of health care 'condiments', lol. alcohol preps, tape, 2x2's 4x4's, post it notes, about half a dozen pens, some of which i likely accidentally walked...
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    "Fired for NO Reason"

    VioletKaliLPN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    in nursing school i was taught that we are responsible for our education and learning, so as adult learners we have to take the lead. yes, nursing school is a lot of self teaching, but that is...
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    Starting a evening/weekend nursing program

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

    even part time programs are incredibly rigorous. we have a few pt evening and weekend programs which require students to sign paperwork stating they will not work more than 16 hours a week. there is...
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    I have an odd question....

    VioletKaliLPN replied to Hotnurse06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hmmm. No, I have never felt the need to 'dumb down', rather, I have always felt the need to stay on my toes. I also have the desire to stay on my toes, which helps. Occasionally I have to tolerate...
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    Starting a evening/weekend nursing program

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

    Are you stating that you want to open a school? Actual Nursing programs require so many requirements to even offer a legitimate, board of nursing program. You cannot simply buy a building and put a...