LVN2RNMom

LVN2RNMom ASN, BSN, LVN

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  1. Frustrated job searching!!

    LVN2RNMom replied to T-Bird78's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I completely understand but I am giving my perspective cause it is hard out there. I don't know what the job market is like in Atlanta but in Southern California there are nurses everywhere. The...

  2. Frustrated job searching!!

    LVN2RNMom replied to T-Bird78's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As you are aware the job market is tough for everyone but with your limitations, you may have a harder time. Just my observation but I broadened my search by specialty & location cause I am all...

  3. Is Doing Rn to BSN degree online a good idea!!

    LVN2RNMom replied to Harkirat's topic in General Nursing

    My experience is the online programs are not really respected my major hospitals or employers. At least not here in my state of California. You need to be sure this program is accredited by your BON....

  4. How to get out of patient care?

    LVN2RNMom replied to lockheart678's topic in General Nursing

    Try Case Management, MRU or Grievance & Appeals Nurse within an insurance company or IPA or hospital. The pay & benefits are generally good. The downfall is you are watched by big brother at...

  5. Cheating in the Classroom

    LVN2RNMom replied to meatballgirl's topic in General Students

    I would anonymously write a letter to my school & cc admin, then let the cards fall where they may. Like others have said, if it is true then she will have a hard time taking the NCLEX....

  6. Can they just bump me up?

    LVN2RNMom replied to FaithGurl93's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am an LVN & I work in an outpatient surgery unit (SDSU). This is for LA County in Cali. Finding a job as a nurse is so competitive & time consuming but if you want it bad enough, then you...

  7. Back To School

    LVN2RNMom replied to Backblast's topic in LPN to RN

    I think once you are back into the swing of things, you will be fine. As an adult you know yourself best & your studying capabilities. The biggest impact is you won't have to worry so much about...

  8. Do you know any nurses that do coding or non nurses that do coding?

    LVN2RNMom replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    I used to do medical billing/coding in the 1990's. It is a phased out position & doesn't have many opportunities in today's market. I used to earn an hourly rate + commission but I don't think...

  9. Nursing Shortage or Not (two articles)

    LVN2RNMom replied to laski's topic in General Nursing

    IMO....nursing is like any other profession & is not the gateway to $$ like some make it seem. Nursing is hard work!! We deal with getting hit, hit on, spit on, bullied by other staff,...

  10. Nursing Shortage or Not (two articles)

    LVN2RNMom replied to laski's topic in General Nursing

    I was a medical transcriptionist in the 90's & was already in danger of being outsourced as it currently is

  11. Will I be in over my head? Advice please!

    LVN2RNMom replied to FutureNurseNYC's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my opinion, any nursing program would be lucky to have you. I think it will boil down to your personal choice of where you want to go, as it should be. Keep your options open & go where your...

  12. Be nice to new nurses!

    LVN2RNMom replied to historylovinglpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You sound like an amazing nurse & an asset to the nursing community!! You did a wonderful thing & if she doesn't thank you then I will THANK YOU for taking the time to teach & paying it...

  13. online job applications

    LVN2RNMom replied to calbast's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I got my job after applying online. Most employers do everything online now, so the best thing to do is analyze your app sending. Are you open to the jobs you are applying to? Are you open to the...

  14. Burnt-out at the last semester (BSN) for a M-urse. Need advice STAT!

    LVN2RNMom replied to TurtleLittle's topic in General Students

    This is your life & no one else's!!! F*ck them & their lame opinions. Who cares anyways? This is the attitude you need to have. Yes, we need to respect each other & everyone has a right to...

  15. starting a nursing career in late 30's

    LVN2RNMom replied to kkroczek1976's topic in Nursing Career

    Although I started out in the medical field at 18, I didn't become an LVN till right before my 39th birthday. I don't feel my age had anything to do with me finding work. Nurses come in various sizes,...

  16. What's the biggest mistake you've ever made as a nurse? What did you learn from it?

    LVN2RNMom replied to Mini-Murse's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for this topic. It reminds me that I am not alone & none of us are perfect (especially the one's who can't admit

  17. Was I at fault? the nurse embarrassed me in front of others.

    LVN2RNMom replied to crunchytaco's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am not surprised but why some people become nurses is beyond me. There is no CNA button & we are supposed to be a team. I was not a CNA prior to becoming an LVN but that isn't the point. If a...

  18. Change in Career, LPN to Desk Job

    LVN2RNMom replied to Licensedtocare's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Check out Grievance & Appeals Nurse positions or Medical Review Nurse positions at a major medical insurance co, as they usually hire LVNs. Experience isn't usually required & if you want a...

  19. Is magnet status hospitals shutting out all LVNs

    LVN2RNMom replied to ladymaam's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I graduated in 2011 as an LVN and have been working at a SNF as an LVN for less than a year. I am in California and I just accepted a position with LA County at a hospital. I have medical exp (approx...

  20. Taking NCLEX pn tomorrow... Please help

    LVN2RNMom replied to passingnclex's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The select all that apply questions are deemed to be the most difficult on the NCLEX. If you answered 1 wrong then you are given another. Unless they changed it since last year when I took the test,...

  21. Taking NCLEX pn tomorrow... Please help

    LVN2RNMom replied to passingnclex's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You never know what kind of questions you are going to get. I studied an app on my phone & that was it even though I had 2 nclex books. All of it was overwhelming to me. Most of my exam was...

  22. As a nurse will I be exposed to dead patients a lot?

    LVN2RNMom replied to Mrs.Davis's topic in General Nursing

    I dealt with death 4x back to back before I went to nursing school. During clinicals my 1st patient death was tough but I handled it well since I had just gone thru so much personally (the 4 back to...

  23. Did you always want to be a nurse?

    LVN2RNMom replied to Divest's topic in General Nursing

    A career test that I took in HS gave me the answer.....it said nurse or teacher. My 1st major in college was law but when I was working at a Dr's office at 18 I wanted more. I knew then I wanted to be...

  24. Dropped pills

    LVN2RNMom replied to mandaaRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Come on now. Charting patient education & activities is not the same as not charting an instance of a pill falling on the floor. It's not like this patient is now preferring all her meds to be...

  25. Dropped pills

    LVN2RNMom replied to mandaaRN's topic in Patient Medications

    OMG....my job would then consist of everything but patient care? None of that has anything to do with the health of my patient. Every nurse has their own opinion & technique but I am more...