libran1984 ASN, RN

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    "I don't want him as my nurse"

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

    Sigh... I once saw a pt who could do nothing but scream and cry. Scream and cry. Scream and Cry.... That was a 10/10. Scream and cry.... The same day, a gentleman refused to throw his Hardee's...
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    Has anyone else quit nursing for these reasons?

    libran1984 replied to CynthiaG's topic in Retired Nurses

    Think of it this way... its only an associate degree (2-3 years wasted) you could have been getting a Bachelor's in psychology and never found a job- EVER. At least you can still find a different job...
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    Start at a Level III or Level II?

    libran1984 replied to UCAFblue's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This should not even be a question :-P good
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    New grad, no job, SO confused

    libran1984 replied to momma2rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You need to leave LTC. There are too many facilities in LTC that are poisonous like that. Most LPNs are not like the one's you've had the misfortune to work
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    Going on an upswing!

    libran1984 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My ER recently instituted a new procedure with the "non-RNs" and I'm pleased to say it is working much better. After many, many frustrating months of feeling torn between RNs putting off unsavory...
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    ACLS class prep

    libran1984 replied to Izzy11's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe it was my previous ER experience. There were 2 ppl who didn't pass (non-nurses) my initial ACLS class of 14 two years ago. I felt bradycardia, SVT, Vfib, and asystole were easy rhythms to...
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    New Grad with MBA and 20 years in Health Care mgmt not finding job

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

    I'll open up this can of worms then... ASN with MBA =/= BSN. How sad. If you were to obtain a BSN you could prance around with an MS certified badge to demonstrate ur aptitude for acquiring new...
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    Anger towards the traditional students

    libran1984 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I sit here studying in the cafeteria and eavesdrop on several conversations with my headphones on, music low, and nursing texts wide open. I listen to the excitement of these traditional students,...
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    Has anyone grown to love nursing

    libran1984 replied to elyse2012's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing first clicked for me after I gave my first injection. It finally became a passion when I moved to the ER and started to initiate IV access on a regular basis. I'm a sucker for blood and...
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    Anger towards the traditional students

    libran1984 replied to libran1984's topic in LPN to RN

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    What is your current LPN salary

    libran1984 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hospital level 3 non trauma ER LPN- $14.35/hr.... I may get insane/awesome experience but I'm waaaay
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    ACLS class prep

    libran1984 replied to Izzy11's topic in General Nursing

    They'll teach u everything u need in class. Don't fret. If you check out quizlet you will see almost the exact same test questions u'll need for the written exam. Shock shock epi
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    LPN to RN Bridge Course (Hardest Course Ever!)

    libran1984 replied to RN-4Ever's topic in LPN to RN

    Yeah, I take the same tests repeatedly until I understand every "hint" and every rationale for and against each topic. I do the practice end chapter questions in the ATI books and I create practice...
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    LPN to RN Bridge Course (Hardest Course Ever!)

    libran1984 replied to RN-4Ever's topic in LPN to RN

    Oh! The worst thing u can do is over study, btw. There are tons of ppl in my class that are over studying like mad and barely passing bc of it. Be general!!! Nursing is about being a generalist. Just...
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    LPN to RN Bridge Course (Hardest Course Ever!)

    libran1984 replied to RN-4Ever's topic in LPN to RN

    U should use the ATI practice tests. Do two every day. Make practice tests for urself using the notes and book material. Do more practice tests. Get a study group. Take more practice tests. Learn a...
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    Ivytech fall 2013

    libran1984 replied to kbutcher2's topic in Indiana Nursing

    There is an RT in my LPN-RN classes. Apparently RT and LPN are similar in "nursing"
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    Ivytech fall 2013

    libran1984 replied to kbutcher2's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Alternate's not so bad. There's always someone who doesn't
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    Ivytech fall 2013

    libran1984 replied to kbutcher2's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Class is going well. I'm mostly stuck in the review rut since I've been out of school > 2 years. Just lots of the same thing. This coming Thursday, I think we'll finally hit the books and theory...
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    Ivytech fall 2013

    libran1984 replied to kbutcher2's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Newp, they were told they would not get letters til after
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    Ivytech fall 2013

    libran1984 replied to kbutcher2's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Now that is good
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    Ivytech fall 2013

    libran1984 replied to kbutcher2's topic in Indiana Nursing

    First day of LPN-RN transition was great. I got to publicly get off my chest all the angst I've felt during my time as an LPN. We spent 2 of our 4 hours in class just venting about our reasons to...
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    Ivytech fall 2013

    libran1984 replied to kbutcher2's topic in Indiana Nursing

    The IU campuses in Indianapolis definitely have removed their evening shift diffs- I have confirmation
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    Ivytech fall 2013

    libran1984 replied to kbutcher2's topic in Indiana Nursing

    My LPN-RN started this week already. My medic co-workers have applied also to do their transition and were told to expect letters after
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    Working at Methodist

    libran1984 replied to bae2012's topic in Indiana Nursing

    They just got rid of their evening shift differentials! All ASN RN new hires must also sign a contract now to obtain a BSN within 5 years. Beyond that, I know nothing
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    "When Was the Last Time I Wow'ed a Patient?"

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

    To kind of toot my own horn here.... I wow patients every single day I work. I'm an amazing nurse (despite my inferiority complex as an LPN). I say I know this because I receive more compliment cards...