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  1. BSN as entry into practice; why we decided against it.

    anniv91106 replied to MunoRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Was the consulting firm Stroudwater, by any

  2. Is an Associate's degree a waste of time?

    anniv91106 replied to grantchatt's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Did you ever wonder where that money is coming

  3. Stupid q's: Has smoking cigarettes kept you from getting a job?

    anniv91106 replied to mls4455's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    And what if all smokers cared enough about the health of themselves and those around them to quit (or not start) smoking??? That would put tobacco growers out of business. It would also radically...

  4. Questions about tuition reimbursement from work?

    anniv91106 replied to J-Swish's topic in General Nursing

    If there is money available, it would be interesting to know where it comes

  5. LPN working CNA shifts??

    anniv91106 replied to Julie1963's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    "on a weekly basis" (see comment #1) is not occasionally. Those aides should file a grievance because you take their work and get paid a lot more. That would also help protect the number of union...

  6. License Dilemma-LPN with new RN license

    anniv91106 replied to Sassy5d's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Something strange going on here. ...represent yourself as an LPN with an RN license...that doesn't even sound legal. Would your work be grossly different, in practice as an RN, than it was as a LPN at...

  7. LTC facility, can an LPN adjust TPN?

    anniv91106 replied to angelabLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When did TPN become a LTC issue? Thought that was an acute care or even ICU

  8. Are LPN's being phased out?

    anniv91106 replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Has it always been out of LPN scope or has the scope changed at some

  9. Are LPN's being phased out?

    anniv91106 replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Do you mean they won't be allowed to push a cardiac med. or do an initial

  10. Are you content with being an LPN?

    anniv91106 replied to supermommy1030's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If non-bargaining unit RN's are taking bargaining unit LPN jobs it is a union thing and requires union approval at all levels. Are you active in the union that you credit with protecting the job you...

  11. Are you content with being an LPN?

    anniv91106 replied to supermommy1030's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What union do you have and is there an RN union where you work? Do you think a lot of LPN's in unions have been replaced by non-bargaining unit

  12. LPN cancelled everywhere in AZ but GWCC

    anniv91106 replied to MarkinAZ's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What is the proof of the statement: Hospitals make the bucks Feds (state) with a full RN crew. The only way they can go

  13. California RN-staffing ratio law is threatened. See letter to legislators.

    anniv91106 replied to scecile's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    is it rn- to- patient ratio or nurse-patient

  14. Hospitals only hiring BSN's?

    anniv91106 replied to txhopeful13's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    And to think they did this without a RN/pt. ratio law! When are nurses (mostly women) really going to stand up for

  15. LPN working as MedTech and Don't Like It

    anniv91106 replied to Steph26's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Who supervises you at the ALF? Do you feel you are learning? Who makes the decision to give or hold a BP med. for instance, if the residents' BP is

  16. LPNs in home health in Illinois & telephone orders

    anniv91106 replied to ruthalittle's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Who does the BON answer to--gather your documentation of attempts to communicate and go

  17. New LVN on Med/Surg Floor.

    anniv91106 replied to NurseLiz13's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Do you know what your job description will be? Brush up on head-to-toe assessment skills. Your five senses, a BP cuff and good stethoscope will serve you well. Listen carefully during report. Take...

  18. Feeling pretty negligent and the size of an ant right now

    anniv91106 replied to mLPN79's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thanks.

  19. BSN... worth the tuition?

    anniv91106 replied to TheAmazingMrsA's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    What is the difference in training costs of a new grad ADN vs. a new grad BSN? Would 'recent years' mean since

  20. Sympathy strike...would you do it??

    anniv91106 replied to notachargenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Are these pre-agreements known as "memos of understandings" and will incorporate into the next contract? Don't forget there is a process to address corrupt unions. Sometimes you have to stand up to...

  21. Patient Care Technician and LPN/LVN

    anniv91106 replied to Butterflybee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Could it be about getting 'nurse' out of your title? How much do the MA's

  22. In a few years all RNs will be required to have a BSN?

    anniv91106 replied to FutureNurse2B's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If BSN becomes the entry into nursing, no one with less than a BSN degree can be called a

  23. Are LPN's allowed to access and monitor central lines?

    anniv91106 replied to KR's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Good for you, Jim Thorpe, for digging into your practice act!! More LPNs need to be doing

  24. Discouraged after first day training on new job :(

    anniv91106 replied to SP1CEGRL's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I see you have 18 years experience, have you always worked in LTC and always had so many to care

  25. does 1199 SEIU helps you find a RN job?

    anniv91106 replied to libra.rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Some states have removed collective bargaining activities from their state nursing association--not sure