INLPN93

INLPN93

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  1. Guaranteed "Free" BSN starting in 2012 or Try Excelsior NOW??

    INLPN93 replied to Tony1790's topic in Excelsior College

    I thought Excelsior has a military program for financial services. Being non-military I am not sure what its fees are or what kind of difference there is in courses and exams costs but they have that...

  2. What did you struggle with most in nursing school?

    INLPN93 replied to mrgaylordfocker's topic in General Students

    In 1992 LPN school it was A & P. In 2010 LPN-RN it was A & P. I have no idea why, I studied until I thought my pea brain would explode. But that subject just would not completely sink in....

  3. The correct way to send a patient out to the hospital...

    INLPN93 replied to lvnnars1's topic in General Nursing

    Continue nursing interventions; raise HOB, have pt lean forward on the arms, calm deep breaths Phone MD for further instruction/orders, remind MD pt is a code, on that alone I try for a 'send to ER to...

  4. How to resign from a job..here is what you do!

    INLPN93 replied to BabyLady's topic in Nursing Career

    Excellently written resignation notice :) Respectful without giving much detail. Thanks for the 'in a nutshell'

  5. how do you fit in working out with working?

    INLPN93 replied to missdeevah's topic in General Nursing

    I work out when I can, which isn't much these days I try to eat good, drink a protein shake and get enough sleep. Park away from the places I go into, wear 'easy tone' shoes (they help), and now make...

  6. Pay cut for more flexible schedule

    INLPN93 replied to missgigius's topic in General Nursing

    I am always ready to be paid less if it means a less stressful position. The lower benefits and mile reimbursement may balance things out to about even in the end. Why continue at a job that is not...

  7. Tips for a Struggling Nursing Student?

    INLPN93 replied to Azure1213's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You sound like I did when I took A & P, first time in 1992 a one semester very basic intro for LPN and then in 2010 for ASN. I looked for books that focused on that subject, making everything in...

  8. HATE LTC

    INLPN93 replied to LPN9816aj's topic in General Nursing

    LTC, isn't for everyone and no matter what you're told they are in fact the same, what is different is how effective is management. Get in touch with some nurses from your community that may help you...

  9. HELP- Need 6 Humanities credits

    INLPN93 replied to SHARWELL's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am planning to take American Lit through the CLEP exam, it is 6 credits. Probably will be a snooze fest as far as material but I can get those 6 credits in one shot. :) CLEP exams are $77 plus a fee...

  10. What is your current LPN salary

    INLPN93 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Soutwest IN Long Term Care 18 years experience Base pay is around $19-20/hour with shift bonuses given for evenings & nights those range from $0.50-$1.00/hour

  11. worst death you've seen

    INLPN93 replied to Darkfield's topic in General Nursing

    39 year old male, admitted to my LTC facility for hospice/end of life care. Went to the local ER for chest pain, was told to 'take a seat and wait'. Suffered a massive MI, coded in the ER waiting...

  12. How come you don't work more?

    INLPN93 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work PRN, and that may be three days a week or three days a pay period. I get the same thing, and it does after awhile becoming annoying. Two teen agers, a home, husband, puppy dog and school... all...

  13. Need advise LTC Facility

    INLPN93 replied to jmnurse08's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Alzheimer's and dementia, the difference between the 2. End of life care, hospice, pallitive care, DNR, and advance directives. Incident reports and proper documentation, MDS charting, Medicare...

  14. Starting with Excelsior in 2011

    INLPN93 replied to Missy77's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Me too. I just got my unofficial evaluation this past week. I need 10 Elective Credits and the Nursing portion. Very happy & excited. Been a LPN for going on my 18th year, all in long term care....