BishopLPN

BishopLPN BSN

Psychiatric Nurse/Addiction Nurse

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  1. PMHNP Time Management advice

    BishopLPN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello, I plan to start a PMHNP program fall 20’. I’m looking for advice or personal experience with time management in a PMHNP program. I’m currently the primary provider for the family; not...

  2. VA 72/80 schedule

    BishopLPN replied to jeremyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Please help me with this. I have sent you a message as well with my contact

  3. VANEEP - ULTIMATE GUIDE

    BishopLPN replied to Non Sequitir's topic in School, College Programs

    1. Every VA runs there program differently. So you will need to ask the scholarship coordinator. For instance, I was denied at the very end of the process because my program wasn’t 100% in person....

  4. VA GS 7 LPN

    BishopLPN posted a topic in Government, Military

    I'm looking for a GS 7 LPN currently working at the VA. I would like to ask you a few questions. I noticed that there are a few GS7 LPN's at the VA but I was under the impression that you could only...

  5. VANEEP - ULTIMATE GUIDE

    BishopLPN replied to Non Sequitir's topic in School, College Programs

    This is great info! A few years ago when I was trying to navigate the system there was no helpful info out there. I would like to add my 2 cents about the VA scholarship programs in general. There...

  6. CARN/CARN-AP test advice

    BishopLPN replied to lcTex's topic in Addictions

    Thank you! Where did you acquire your CEU’s

  7. Western Kentucky University (WKU) - Starting ONLINE Lpn-RN Program

    BishopLPN replied to TylerCWells's topic in School, College Programs

    The clinical days during second semester is only Monday or Tuesday. Practicum during third semester is based on your preceptors schedule. Some people were able to get preceptors that worked weekends....

  8. Western Kentucky University (WKU) - Starting ONLINE Lpn-RN Program

    BishopLPN replied to TylerCWells's topic in School, College Programs

    There isn’t a clinical the first semester. There is a skills course that you’re able to clep. The second semester clinical is completed at one of the local hospitals near bowling green. The third...

  9. Western Kentucky University (WKU) - Starting ONLINE Lpn-RN Program

    BishopLPN replied to TylerCWells's topic in School, College Programs

    You’ve describe every nursing exam including the NCLEX-RN. You’re going to get varying opinions on their exams. So take what I say with a grain of salt. Each exam will have multiple recorded...

  10. Western Kentucky University (WKU) - Starting ONLINE Lpn-RN Program

    BishopLPN replied to TylerCWells's topic in School, College Programs

    I think each med Surg course had 5 exams, final and a HESI. You also have a lot of busy work assignments. They’re not difficult just time

  11. Western Kentucky University (WKU) - Starting ONLINE Lpn-RN Program

    BishopLPN replied to TylerCWells's topic in School, College Programs

    Hey! The CLEP exams (OB, Mental Health and Peds) are basically HESI exams on the subject. I think you have to get a 76% or 77% to pass. I used Saunders NCLEX-RN to help review. The skills clep is in...

  12. Western Kentucky University (WKU) - Starting ONLINE Lpn-RN Program

    BishopLPN replied to TylerCWells's topic in School, College Programs

    https://www.wku.edu/nursing/asn/lpntoasncurriculum.php The only preq classes are developmental psy and A&P I and 2. I strongly suggest completing all none nursing courses before starting

  13. PMHNP Time Management advice

    BishopLPN replied to BishopLPN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I’ve been a nurse, in Psych, for over a decade. I started as an LPN- then I obtained my ASN and recently received my BSN. I busted my *** every step of the way. I’ve been on interdisciplinary...

  14. PMHNP Time Management advice

    BishopLPN replied to BishopLPN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Well, your username checks out! I’m not sure what part of my question made you “nervous”. You seem to have made a few assumptions about me. Kinda makes me wonder what type of provider you are....

  15. Western Kentucky University (WKU) - Starting ONLINE Lpn-RN Program

    BishopLPN replied to TylerCWells's topic in School, College Programs

    If you have the extra cash. I recommend purchasing access to uworld for 30 days and answer all of the questions to whatever clep test you're taking. If you're taking the peds clep answer all of the...

  16. Yet another ethical question...

    BishopLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently encountered the Philips Respironics V60 ventilator the gold standard hospital dedicated noninvasive ventilator. It led me to wonder about a DNI order. If someone was a DNI would it be...

  17. Western Governors and Excelsior

    BishopLPN posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I have been an LPN for 8 years. Part of the reason I have been an LPN so long was due to leisurely taking excelsior courses. I only needed my core nursing courses. I was averaging about 1 course a...

  18. RN to MSN Leadership &Management

    BishopLPN replied to RNMal227's topic in Western Governors University

    Hey! I really appreciate that you are sharing your experience. I've been an LPN for 8 years and I will complete my ASN this December- still kicking myself for waiting so long. I'm thinking about...

  19. Western Kentucky University (WKU) - Starting ONLINE Lpn-RN Program

    BishopLPN replied to TylerCWells's topic in School, College Programs

    I applied September 1st 2017 and I received my letter/email September 20th 2017. Good luck! It's a great program for working LPNs. I'll be finished December 18'! I can't

  20. Union University PMHNP Program

    BishopLPN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm looking for more information about this program. Is it possible to complete the program online? Do you have to find your own clinical sites? I'm looking at the Hendersonville campus. Also...

  21. Western Kentucky University (WKU) - Starting ONLINE Lpn-RN Program

    BishopLPN replied to TylerCWells's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm not sure what my GPA was- it was low due to a previous Bachelors degrees. Probably the bare minimum. My Hesi score was

  22. Western Kentucky University (WKU) - Starting ONLINE Lpn-RN Program

    BishopLPN replied to TylerCWells's topic in School, College Programs

    Depends on the semester you start. Summer semester is shorter. 3-5

  23. Resigning while on FMLA Etiquette

    BishopLPN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I'm currently on Paternity leave. I originally took my current job because it would provide opportunities for growth. It also has a tuition incentive program to further my education. I've been there...

  24. Resigning while on FMLA Etiquette

    BishopLPN replied to BishopLPN's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry, my question wasn't very clear. What is the etiquette for resigning while on FMLA? Possible repercussions? I would like to return in the

  25. Western Kentucky University (WKU) - Starting ONLINE Lpn-RN Program

    BishopLPN replied to TylerCWells's topic in School, College Programs

    2nd semester clinical rotation is once a week. 8hr rotation. It's either on Monday or Tuesday. Third semester practicum is 120 hours with a proctor. Hope this answers your questions. It will be tough...