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    LVN-BSN UOPX

    libran1984 replied to imaLvn2's topic in LPN to RN

    I was always deterred from any and all LPN to BSN programs when I looked into them because of a variety of reasons. 1. I refused to retake all of my med-surg, pharm, and other PN classes over again;...
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    Starting my LPN-RN journey!

    libran1984 replied to FLNurse2015's topic in LPN to RN

    The biggest differences in my bridge program was a critical care class and a mental health class. Everything else was a repeat from my PN program. For myself, the bridge was pretty easy due to my...
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    I Hate LT: How I Want to Fix It

    libran1984 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Some time ago I picked up PRN work at a rehab/LTC facility that ended quite poorly. I will first list my problems with the experience and then go in depth on the issue. I will draw comparisons and...
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    Going "Above and Beyond" UGH

    libran1984 replied to SubSippi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I open my mouth to speak with a patient, I make sure my bottom has found a chair. The perception regarding the time I spend with them increases and they feel more welcomed. Then I end my...
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    Considering LPN.

    libran1984 replied to MattCM's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My LPN at a CC was about $6,000 (including prereqs/not including books). My ASN was just under $5,000 (including coreqs AND books). I hear u on the money issue. I work with BSNs who are paying...
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    Going on my 2nd week of LPN Flex Program

    libran1984 replied to CanteWasteWin's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    This sounds like a very nice program
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    KINDRED HOSPITAL

    libran1984 replied to lvn4me2011's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    .... yeah.... gonna have to agree with
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    clinic to er nursing?

    libran1984 replied to hawksrn2014's topic in Emergency

    When I was an LPN working in a correctional clinic, I hyped up the chest pains, the suicidal pts, and gave a few examples of how i reacted in an emergency situation such as overdose and "the...
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    Not smart enough to be an RN?

    libran1984 replied to LPN44yrs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You are smart enough.. When i bridged over from LPN to RN; the there were two core nursing classes that were different from my LPN program.... Critical care and mental health. What a joke! The whole...
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    Paramedic to RN 2015 Ivy Tech

    libran1984 replied to AubTgrs's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Depends on where you go.... the indianapolis campus had 100% acceptance for the last 2-3 years. In fact, they had so few EMT-P and LPN transition students apply that they actually merged the EMT-P's...
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    Are you an LPN?

    libran1984 replied to mylove87's topic in Canada

    I'm interested to see where RPNs work in
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    Nurses Who Are Being Tested for Alcohol

    libran1984 replied to On_E's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ah! I was in the recovery area! I
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    Case Study #3

    libran1984 replied to emtb2rn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Omg! This was so much
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    Nurses Who Are Being Tested for Alcohol

    libran1984 replied to On_E's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Are nurses not allowed to
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    What are some things we can buy that will make nursing school a little easier?

    libran1984 replied to FloatyFlowers's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    A variety pack of beer and hard
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    Diluting medication by pushing through a distal IV port

    libran1984 replied to M_RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Most IV fluids I give in the ED are WO. I'd imagine it'd be in the system in less than 10 seconds with sub-optimal flow and a 20G or larger Angio. Personally, I believe all meds should be given at the...
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    Phlebotomy Classes in Indianapolis

    libran1984 replied to ledzep97's topic in Indiana Nursing

    totally recommend what meanmaryjean suggested; its all about practice and oddly I suffer from a similar problem, I can start an IV no problem, but straight sticks are not frequently my
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    Lpn to RN Ivy Tech

    libran1984 replied to Nurse Julian's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Thx! I get my first RN pay check this Friday! I was in overtime as an LPN a few weeks ago, and even in overtime my RN base rate is
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    New nurses and the ER

    libran1984 replied to SVT511's topic in Emergency

    I was an LPN in the ER for 3 years and transferred to a different hospital as a new grad RN. However, perhaps it is because I was an ER LPN for 3 years, I'm surpassing most people's expectations of a...
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    LPN to RN

    libran1984 replied to lily1977's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I write "LPN / RN" on my
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    HUGE RANT Since when does LPN experience not count for ANY kind of nursing experience

    libran1984 replied to missymis86's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I recently graduated from my LPN-RN program also. While they gave me 2 years credit of RN experience in relation to pay, they are still counting me as a new grad RN. I applied to an up-coming...
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    New Jr high lvn who needs tips/ideas!

    libran1984 replied to luvmysoldier's topic in School

    1st, grats on the new position! I know several school nurses (most of which are LPNs also) and they hang on to their jobs like glue to paper. Here's a scenario I read in the paper that happened...
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    Do you ever find yourself comparing where you are to where other people are?

    libran1984 replied to kdpatula's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    All the time. I frequently beat myself up that it took 8 years to complete an ASN. However, I would often look at how much money I was making as an LPN during my last 4 years of ASN completion and...
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    I'm a student NURSE

    libran1984 replied to KenH's topic in General Nursing

    A bicyclist was clipped by a car in the rain and fell face first, unconscious, in a deep puddle. A lady screams, "I'm a nurse! Don't touch him!" As he drowns in 3" of water bc she won't let anyone...
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    Get Hired Today! What to say at a job interview.

    libran1984 replied to allnurses's topic in Nursing Career

    When I got my job offer from HR, I said, "I figured this number would be you guys offering me a position!" We both laughed and I hit it off real well with HR after that (seriously! Its kinda