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  1. LPN role in ACC, and so confused...

    lisamc1RN replied to lisamc1RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the advice LPN1974. :) ACC stands for Ambulatory Care Center. I have set up my appointment with the hospital and am going to inquire about a PRN position there. I still would like to...

  2. Upskilling from RN to Doctor...thoughts?

    lisamc1RN replied to Nurse_In_Training's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered becoming an advanced practice nurse? I've thought about med school but I really like the nursing approach to health care so if I do go on (and I plan to) it will be to become a...

  3. ATT in ohio

    lisamc1RN replied to all4schwa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found this on the Ohio Board of Nursing site. Frequently Asked Questions about NCLEX Examination: http://www.nursing.ohio.gov/pdfs/nclex.pdf It looks like we can expect our ATT about 2 weeks...

  4. suggest a name for postpartum depression program

    lisamc1RN replied to sarahjos's topic in General Nursing

    Baby and Me PPD Support NightLight Pathways for New Parents From Sorrow to Joy Hoping Hearts Upside

  5. Can I just share some of my frustrations?

    lisamc1RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    If you look at my siggy line, you'll notice that I am about to graduate from nursing school. I decided a couple of months ago to go ahead and get a job as an STNA and bring in a little income since my...

  6. Anyone take NCLEX before graduating?

    lisamc1RN replied to mariedoreen's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How does that work? I thought that the school has to send the Board of Nursing verification that you have completed your nursing program in order to

  7. I'm convinced. I'm applying to Excelsior. :)

    lisamc1RN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I've been reading many of the threads posted on this forum and have gone to Excelsior's site and have decided that this is the route for me! My mother went through Excelsior back when it was called...

  8. LPN IV therapy question in ohio?

    lisamc1RN replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Ohio Nursing

    We were taught that we CAN hang the initial bag of

  9. Test fatigue?

    lisamc1RN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took the Pre-Nclex (ADC-CAT) and I did very well. The gentleman who talked to me afterwards showed me that the degree of difficulty on my questions were very high and that I was given a...

  10. LPNs in hospitals(phasing out)

    lisamc1RN replied to pnhopeful's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Yes, move north! :) Sandusky, Vermilion, Elyria, Cleveland areas are still hiring LPN's. I've got my application in with 3 hospitals already with plans to submit

  11. How long does it take to get ATT for NCLEX

    lisamc1RN replied to manurse06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't know about MA, but in Ohio, we were told it could take anywhere from a few days to a few months! UGH! I hope you get your letter soon! It must be maddening to wait until you are READY to jump...

  12. Reflections on your completing your First Year as a nurse

    lisamc1RN replied to grinnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I love it! Keep 'em coming

  13. How about a thread for baby names you liked?

    lisamc1RN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm going to have to go with my children's names. Benjamin, Rachel, Abigail and Caleb.

  14. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    lisamc1RN replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As a graduating LPN, the numbers are between $15-17.50 around here (NW Ohio), depending on shift differentials and weekend

  15. anyone esle on saunders cd?

    lisamc1RN replied to AmyD_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've been using Saunders, edition 2 since I started school 2 years ago. I recently bought Saunders 3 since my biggest weakness is "check all that apply" question. I've been averaging 80% except in...

  16. Personality Test for Specialty

    lisamc1RN replied to Travellpro's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    RankSpecialtyScore 1thoracic surgery- I don't mind surgery 2physical med & rehabilitation- wouldn't mind working here 3anesthesiology- nope. No desire to be a CRNA 4plastic surgery- don't see...

  17. tubal reversal and regret it

    lisamc1RN replied to WantingBaby's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I had a tubal reversal in 2001 and it was successful! I have my beautiful boy, Caleb, because of it. He is almost 4 now. IMO, it is far better to try a reversal before going the IVF route, as...

  18. Any PN students here?....

    lisamc1RN replied to wasted-enough-time's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    LPN student here, getting ready to graduate in

  19. Lpn

    lisamc1RN replied to jehuener's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Yup. Call EHOVE and ask for Janet Ballard. She's the IV cert instructor. Good

  20. Graduation Countdown!!!

    lisamc1RN replied to elizabells's topic in General Students

    My countdown is below. I've already been approached for a job after I'm done. I think I want it, so I'm handing in my resume today! I'm so excited to finish school!

  21. Select all that apply!

    lisamc1RN replied to LisaRRT's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ugh. I am horrible at the check all that apply! I hope I don't get 6 of them! Yikes! I hope you did well!

  22. Would you consider a home birth?

    lisamc1RN replied to 2curlygirls's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is very interesting to me as I have talked to many mothers, and I also have my own experience of medical interventions gone bad that have definitely ended up with baby in the NICU. I'm not...

  23. Would you consider a home birth?

    lisamc1RN replied to 2curlygirls's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you for that. I agree with you. I don't think it's fair to say that any poor homebirth outcome would have been better if it have been in the hospital. I would love to see research on how many...

  24. How many pregnancies are too many?

    lisamc1RN replied to L&D_2b's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have 4 children and have received that "look" that others have described. I'd love to have another one! I know there will be people who raise their eyebrows but who cares! :) I look back at all...

  25. Home Birth: Is it safe where you live?

    lisamc1RN replied to midwife2b's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm in Ohio and had a homebirth with my last child. My CPM had a physician that worked with her but that is very rare in Ohio. RNnL&D, I was sent a newsflyer on that very issue and I hope that...