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    LPN as School Nurse?

    libran1984 replied to aetienn6's topic in School

    In Indiana, LPNs are commonly school nurses for k-8; and then RNs for 9-12. If there is an explicit law saying you can't be a school nurse then that's your call. Sadly, this might be a bit of a sticky...
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    Millennials in the workplace

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

    We've identified a problem... How can we make employees value
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    What age did you complete your BSN or ASN?

    libran1984 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Lpn-ASN
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    To be or not to be an LPN?

    libran1984 replied to Rice7's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Lol, I can regarding cost, my LPN was ~$6,000 total, while transition was less than $2,000 at the same
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    To be or not to be an LPN?

    libran1984 replied to Rice7's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    oddly, I found I was more marketable as an LPN than an RN b/c as an LPN I had acute care experience, ACLS, PALS, TB, and ER experience with art lines and capnography. Now, as an RN, I find I'm kinda...
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    Lpn to RN Ivy Tech

    libran1984 replied to Nurse Julian's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Every sing person who applied to the Lawrence campus got in during my transition from 2013-2014. During that year's time, two other LPN-ASN classes were admitted and there was actually a shortage of...
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    A concerned LPN!

    libran1984 replied to gil3's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't feel bad at all about feeling overwhelmed and looking for a different job. While what you are experiencing is typical, about one year is a good time frame to really begin to feel comfortable. On...
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    ATI RN comprehensive predictor

    libran1984 replied to Oliveijegb's topic in General Students

    I had multiple questions almost word for word from my ATI live review practice exams on my NCLEX. ATI was a
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    Medications on NCLEX 2014

    libran1984 replied to kelbell22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took mine and already got licensed the next day. My test started off with BOTH names, then half way thru it only provided one. The better ur doing, the more advanced the questions become and that is...
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    trauma to the neck in an automobile accident

    libran1984 replied to HelloKitty17's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The SBP is low, the easiest and fastest thing to do is just allow the already infusing fluids to flow in by gravity. That's a corrective action that is a flip of the thumb. Much easier than running to...
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    Need help with examples in medications pairing for interview!

    libran1984 replied to ochmanfamily's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    compatibility
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    lpn salary in the er?

    libran1984 replied to littlebit3's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I started in the ED as an LPN, my base pay was $13.65/hr... I left a job that was paying $18.5/hr. This was in the last 5
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    Day In The Life of an LPN/pay

    libran1984 replied to Hoping2BeANurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In Indiana, a lot of clinic LPNs make around $14 - $17. A new grad is most likely to stat at the low
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    Careers available to LPN, besides LTC

    libran1984 replied to Blondediver68's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Chart audits! An LPN I attend school with did it for two years making $21/hr. I imagine she did more than just that but I wasn't too interested nor really cared bc I can't picture myself sitting at a...
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    Afraid of being jobless

    libran1984 replied to angela82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are an insane number of jobs outside of a hospital- jobs that aren't LTC! I know a BSN who after 10 months of applying to hospital locations just got hired at a drug rehab facility bc she...
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    Careers available to LPN, besides LTC

    libran1984 replied to Blondediver68's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Insurance companies can hire them
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    Going out of my mind

    libran1984 replied to MECO28's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You are doing the right thing. School is always frustrating, but you are doing the right thing. Be persistent and take whatever you can from this educational path. You are ensuring your future as a...
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    Nursing Home vs Hospital

    libran1984 replied to Allstar2014's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I couldn't hack it in LTC. However, I'm excelling in the hospital (sadly, we don't hire LPNs anymore *shakes fist at management*) Look for clinic work! I think you'll find good experience in a clinic...
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    Start up of a free clinic

    libran1984 replied to ttouslee's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Completely agree. But from a monetary stand point at the rate I quoted (13.65/hr) can you see my point
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    Start up of a free clinic

    libran1984 replied to ttouslee's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    $13.65/hr was my starting rate at the hospital 2 yrs ago. Considering the LPN scope of practice in comparison to the pay. It is a Big Bang for ur buck... For such a Big Bang, I dare call it cheap,...
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    LPN to ASN 2013 February first deadline

    libran1984 posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    Any LPN ppl applying to the LPN to ASN transition program? I got applications at 6 different regions and 11 campuses as of yesterday. The longest drive being lawrenceburg, 1 hour and 46 minutes away....
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    IU health and the disappearance of evening shift diff

    libran1984 posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    I heard that IU and Methodist have removed the evening shift diff. Night diff and weekend diff currently remain. Is this true? Are there any plans to argue for it back or do you think the market is...
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    Nurse to patient ratio in ED

    libran1984 replied to 1fastRN's topic in Emergency

    Next month my ED will be going to 1 nurse to 3 patients. For every two RNs there will be an LPN or Medic with a very broad scope of practice to assist the RN. The driving force behind this is HCAHPS;...
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    How many Christmases have you worked?

    libran1984 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I've worked every Xmas since I graduated in 2010 and plan to continue as such! More money
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    Do you think lpns will ever be back in the hospitals?

    libran1984 replied to Smk22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My hospital was a huge into hiring LPNs 7 years ago. Then in the spring of 2012 we hired our last LPN (in my dept) and began zoning in medics. The medics use the hospital as stepping stones to fire...