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  1. (LPN)Nursing school-why i want to be a nurse

    adoglover posted a topic in General Students

    I was wondering if anyone can give me feedback on why I want to be a nurse essay for admission into an LPN program, thanks. I want to be a nurse because I am a general caring and compassionate person,...

  2. Do you think this law is fair in regards to healthcare workers in Illinois?

    adoglover posted a topic in General Nursing

    Here in Illinois today, a law just went into effect, revoking any health care professional who practice under a license or certificate from working in the health care field who were convicted of...

  3. LPNs and LPN students, be PROUD!

    adoglover replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just finished my EMT-B course, passed state boards, and just recently got accepted into nursing(LPN) school. I have no shame and care what people have to say. I am 19 years old and am doing what is...

  4. sneaking meds in food

    adoglover replied to playforever's topic in General Nursing

    From my understanding it is not wrong. The person have an altered mental status and therefore it is implied consent. If the person was in their right state of mind, then that's when it is

  5. Cheating classmates

    adoglover replied to jrt71's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This happened in my class over the summer when I took A&P II. I told the teacher from an email address I made without identifying myself. It was at least 9 people in the back cheating and I like...

  6. Nursing home/LTC getting more acute

    adoglover posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nursing homes getting more advanced by the day. Many nursing homes in my area are implenting a vent unit and also a cardiac unit in addition to their skilled floors. Long term care seems to be getting...

  7. Nursing home/LTC getting more acute

    adoglover replied to adoglover's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Optimist, I agree with you on that. It's a way for the private facilities to make more money even during the times of Medicare reimbursement dwindling. I know one of the facilities are training their...

  8. TEAS Question

    adoglover posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, the LPN program at my community college requires that you score at least a 50% on the TEAS exam. What did you guys score on the TEAS exam? What was your school requirement? Did you get in if you...

  9. Do you think nursing would be more advanced as a profression if...

    adoglover replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    One of my old teachers has her masters in education, and she have respect for the associate degree nurses who went to the community colleges because she know how rigorous the program is. She even...

  10. Why are nursing jobs so hard to find right now?any advice?

    adoglover replied to anaRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    i agree with evolvingrn and also the fact that everyone is jumping ship into the nursing profession because of "good pay and job

  11. how can a nursing home nurse get into a hospital job?

    adoglover replied to RN2783's topic in General Nursing

    I have two relatives that are nurses who prefer the LTC setting. One has an associates in nursing, and one with the BSN. They both hold nice positions within the LTC facility. One is an ADON and the...

  12. how can a nursing home nurse get into a hospital job?

    adoglover replied to RN2783's topic in General Nursing

    This is true, especially in my area. LTC new grad nurses make at least $3-4 more per hour than hospital nurses. PRN and Registry nurses tend to make mid to late thirties per hour. Plus, there is lot...

  13. IF I Don't get into Nursing School Should I go for LPN first?

    adoglover replied to mamaxmaria's topic in LPN to RN

    At the community college in my area, you can do the LPN program and then bridge at the same school to become an RN which is a year. they let the LPNs students into the second year of the RN program,...

  14. New LPN Job Dilemma

    adoglover replied to cdb2985's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I second the above, do whats best for you, but remain professional about the

  15. IF I Don't get into Nursing School Should I go for LPN first?

    adoglover replied to mamaxmaria's topic in LPN to RN

    You should do the LPN route first because you can start working sooner and make money while continuing your education. Some might propose other wise due to the economy, but where I live, there are an...

  16. LTC/Sub-Acute Supervisors

    adoglover posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :nurse:For the nurses that are supervisors in Long Term Care/Sub-Acute, can you tell me exactly what are your duties/job description? Do you get to work the floor or is it all paperwork. Are you paid...

  17. Maintaining EMT-B cert as an RN

    adoglover replied to CrazyCatLadyRN's topic in Emergency

    Hi, in my EMT-B course, there is an LPN in the class who is an EMT-B, but works only as a nurse, he sits in the class and observe for con ed hours....perhaps this could work for you, good luck. TO...

  18. LTC/Sub-Acute Supervisors

    adoglover replied to adoglover's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    were u salaried or paid by the

  19. worried

    adoglover replied to DedHedRN's topic in General Nursing

    write her up to the DON and report that she is working out of her scope of practice by adjusting the 02 on a patient. If you have to get the administrator involved or report to the people who certify...

  20. What is your opinion of medical assistants?

    adoglover replied to MissJulie's topic in General Nursing

    From what i seen at a large doctors clinic in my area that I go to, one of the medical assistants adresses herself as the nurse and think she is so superior. I can see it getting mind bothering and...

  21. Parents - was nursing school worth it?

    adoglover replied to anc876's topic in General Nursing

    Im not a parent, so you can take this post with a grain of salt, but I have a relative that finished nursing school two years ago for her ADN and I recently asked her this question, and she said yes....

  22. Which job???

    adoglover replied to luvapug's topic in General Nursing

    If it was me, I would sacrifice and go with option number two, because it can lead to others door later on down the road, especially in an economy like this. You dont want to get trapped in a...

  23. What is your favorite specialty and why?

    adoglover posted a topic in General Nursing

    :nurse:Just curious as to see what are people favorite specailty area is on this board. I personally love geriatrics and correctional nursing. Geriatric is my number one because it seem that SOME...

  24. Do you think this law is fair in regards to healthcare workers in Illinois?

    adoglover replied to adoglover's topic in General Nursing

    Im not saying that it is ok if they are not caught. Every nurse, doc, paramedic, or whatever is not an angel by any means. Some committ crimes, but never get caught and thus are able to practice,...

  25. Do you think this law is fair in regards to healthcare workers in Illinois?

    adoglover replied to adoglover's topic in General Nursing

    I get what you saying, i agree rape or child molestation, then the person does not need to be given a second chance. Thats just a boundary that dont needs to be crossed. From what I seen most that...