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pinaytoh

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  1. LPN to RN

    You have to continue.. I failed block 3 and told myself I don't want to do it again, then I was offered a spot - I took it with open arms. I finished that Block with "A". Now, I'm scared to death going in Blk 4..Finish it!!!
  2. Im a LPN, I never offer the information that I am.. But good nurses figure it out - that you stand out from the others. I go to each clinical/lecture with a goal -- to learn and get that two letters behind my name "RN"
  3. Prioritizing Nursing Diagnoses

    Electrolyte imbalance r/t hypokalemia and hypocalcemia- potassium and calcium will kill your patient first-may be why he/she is having seizure. So I would go with correcting that, then hopefully stops seizure, when you start your care plan-you will s...
  4. Care Plan HELP!

    Just a thought: Risk for infection related to (improper hygiene, improper toileting, catheterization, chronically alkaline urine, urinary retention)- why is your patient at risk, why do you think your patient get UTI based on history..like elderly-hy...
  5. Advanced Placement LPN to RN Maricopa Community Colleges

    I was just offered a spot for the 2015 Block3 Summer Cohort at SCC...LPN to RN..don't know what to expect.
  6. January 2012 NCLEX-PN Test Takers

    I have to say its pretty basic, not difficult but I kind a study for a week before taking it...and do a lot of nclex questions...good luck
  7. Really sad :(

    First of all congratulations on getting a job:nurse: This is my opinion: I love nursing, this is why I change gear towards this noble profession. I am currently working as a Tech, I recently graduate/lic LPN last May 2012. I've been looking for a nur...
  8. Getting the needle in the vein...

    your scope will include skills that the facility train and allows an LPN to do. If they certified you to perform it, then you must be competent to do that skill?
  9. its the same here in Arizona, its difficult to get a job as a nurse unless your allready working in a facility where there's an opening...Where do you live? may be I should move there to start using my nursing skills into practice...
  10. Thank you, didnt get the job at the jail, it was a group interview and 4 other people have many years of experience...I am to the point of giving up and just focus on working as a tech while getting my RN...but Its kind of scary to think that once I ...
  11. This is the day to go to jail FOR A JOB INTERVIEW:nurse:...never been to one, so dont know what to expect..didnt get enough sleep because my husband is oppossed to the idea of working in jail...I believe that there is nothing wrong with it and I shou...
  12. I got my license on the 30th of May..got a job offer the next day at a homehealth agency, but their taking forever to process my documents...I applied to so many ad, and never get a call back.Today 2 calls for interview: FT jail nurse, & PRN at a...
  13. I'm a real nurse!!! Thank you!

    :twocents:Im working as a tech in a hospital here in AZ where they phase out LPN's years ago..when I start school last year to become an LPN...everybody ask me why and says "dont do that, just get in line for the RN", you cant get anywhere with LPN.....
  14. nclex pn 2012

    I scheduled to take the NCLEX PN a day before my birthday..I remember stepping out of that room, thinking that I failed for sure...I went home and did the good pop up (got a good one), but didnt trust it...i went to sleep after midnight before I chec...
  15. January 2012 NCLEX-PN Test Takers

    Took the NCLEX PN here in Arizona 5/29/2012. I did the good pop up trick every hour!!! check the BON at 0900 (5/30) and there's a LICENSE #:yelclap::yelclap:
  16. Taking the Hesi Exit a second time

    I took the HESI today...got 884 wish it's higher but, it's good enough..I believe it's not that hard--my main problem is that I present my case to the question (DONT argue, ask what IF, or overthink the question,go with your first instinct if you don...
  17. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    survived this week....got checked off with head-to-toe.... I dont even know that I know cranial nerves by heart, and instructor told me that I have a natural talent (whatever that is)??? that's all for now, for I need to study for tuesday quiz (need...
  18. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    UPDATES: FTPN Fall 2011 (after 1 month???) I can't believe it's only been one month, for a lot has change in my life schedule: work, family, & friends. No more TV at late night. Only go to store to buy groceries. Stay up late and awake early (gue...
  19. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    thank so much, and good luck in Block 3...
  20. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    there will be a test on those CNA skills? I thought she just want us to go over it to refresh our memory about those skills.... are you in PM class?
  21. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    there is an option to opt in/opt out for book advance, it's on the front page of student account...
  22. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    All I know is that once I see the FinAid info on my account: If you try to arrange payment- it will give you a message that your financial aid exceed the amount due..so I never have to pay my tuition in the past whenever there is FA...I know how you ...
  23. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    thank you all...a friend just gave me her scrubs!!!! The book box is sooo expensive!!!! I wish to start reading it, but I have to wait for the book advance from financial aid to get my books!!!!
  24. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    :yeah:other than the bookstore...where else can I buy my scrubs? TO those in the evening class...see you guys on the 10th!!!!!
  25. LPN to RN programs??

    :nurse:Hi everyone, this is a link about the UoP LPN to RN bridge program...very interesting.. http://www.klassesg.com/university-phoenix-lpn-bsn-program/