avahsmiles

avahsmiles

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  1. LPN Tuition-how much did you pay?

    avahsmiles posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi there, I've just started my LPN program in a moderately populated town. The total cost for me was $13,500. (books, labs, uniforms....) (I didn't get any loans, saved over the years.....) Were...

  2. Nlcex Pn Exam In 3 Days!

    avahsmiles replied to pinkypink's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    All I recommend you do is not over-study!!!!!!!!!!Get a good sleep before the Exam, and eat a balanced breakfast. Best of

  3. Changing careers to LPN in Vancouver

    avahsmiles replied to winjea's topic in International Nursing

    hi there, i realize you are in vancouver, but here are a few tidbits of info concerning alberta. whether you are an rn or lpn you will be expected to empty a bedpan at some time or another. i know...

  4. RN to MD

    avahsmiles replied to tatty's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know the prereqs in the States, but here in Canada you need a B.A. in order to apply for med school these days. It wasn't always this way though, up until 10 years ago a person could apply...

  5. I am an RN but am NOT getting training. HELP!!

    avahsmiles replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    You should definately be having some form of RN orientation at your place of work now. This makes no sense. Like the other poster said, talk to your NM or move on. This sounds really bizarre....

  6. Received this email today and I am steamed!!!

    avahsmiles replied to MomBSN's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle I thought it was kinda funny too.:uhoh21: There are many more things to work up steam over. Eg. Constant short staffing is one for me....sometimes feel like i'm a

  7. Failed Boards

    avahsmiles replied to AGardenour1's topic in General Nursing

    i'm sorry that you didn't pass the nclex. if you don't have an nclex review book(kaplan?), maybe you can purchase one from a bookstore or ebay. i hear that it comes in handy. also, how are you feeling...

  8. I pass the nclex-pn

    avahsmiles replied to MISSPNAYNURSE's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :balloons: Congrats, you are now a Nurse!!! You'll make a great LPN! Welcome to

  9. Pre-entrance exam & Chemistry?

    avahsmiles replied to grannypatches's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Is it possible to get a chemistry tutor, just to help you learn the basics? I did chem 11 years ago, but had to do a refresher. HS chemistry isn't too bad. You can do

  10. Family Witnessing Code Activities

    avahsmiles replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    No, i would not want to see a family member during a code. Especially if it was my child. I would break

  11. Pet Peeves

    avahsmiles replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    this happened last night. call bell goes off, all three aides are busy toileting or getting residents ready for bed.(32 residents) nurse sitting behind desk 'reading' nursing drug handbook...

  12. I Got The Job!!!

    avahsmiles replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons: Congrats!!!! :balloons: $21.50 starting wage sounds about right. I used to be a single mother and agree that it is hard. Wow, look at what you have achieved. You should be very proud!...

  13. funniest thing you saw a nurse do.......

    avahsmiles replied to cre8tivRN's topic in General Nursing

    OMG!

  14. AAAHHHHH!!!!! How does anyone pass A&P I ???

    avahsmiles replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    first of all, :icon_hug: !! i totally understand where you are coming from. i have been finding my a&p course somewhat difficult(lpn). i can only imagine the rn a&p course, not sure if they...

  15. Bossy CNA's in LTC(long)

    avahsmiles replied to jaimemds's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sounds like my ltc facility....this is why the DON cannot keep good, kind & decent CNA's, quite a high turnover rate. Some of these nasty CNA's are borderline psycho! I'm trying my best to hang...

  16. What about breaks?

    avahsmiles posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, I have orientation on monday, i am just starting a new job at a long term care facility. I was just wondering how many breaks do you get during a 8 to 12 hour shift? Is lunch usually a...

  17. Dementia Patients

    avahsmiles posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How do you deal w/ dementia patients? I find it hard to tolerate sometimes. I try not to take things personally, but i'm new to alot of this. The LTC floor i'll be working on, has a few dementia...

  18. And Now.....What Do You LIKE to Do At Work?

    avahsmiles replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I really enjoy working LTC. Honest.

  19. Nurse Not Following Doctors Orders!!

    avahsmiles replied to ladyoftherose's topic in General Nursing

    This 'nurse' should be ousted from that hospital & lose her license.

  20. Part time programs??

    avahsmiles replied to ashemson's topic in General Nursing

    You should do fine attending school part time. I know how hard it is to study with children running about!! :chuckle I have two kids and work casual in a nursing home as an aide and do most of my...

  21. Your perception of student nurses when they visit your hospital?

    avahsmiles replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    I think some nurses forget that they were once students

  22. Aunt w/ Bone Cancer - pathetic pain management regime

    avahsmiles replied to canadian_RN's topic in Pain Management

    I am so sorry to hear about your aunt. Unfortunately as you know, the prognosis for bone Ca is always very poor and very little can be done. Sadly, the best her DR. can do is to make her as...

  23. Did you get Grad. photos taken?

    avahsmiles replied to avahsmiles's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you so much for your message fiona. I was actually thinking of forming some kind of grad committee, because i certainly don't want alot of 'hoopla' at graduation. By the way which LPN school...

  24. Did you get Grad. photos taken?

    avahsmiles posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi, Just wondering how many of you LPN's and RN's had professional photos done at graduation. Did you have to wear a specific type of uniform?

  25. Fulltime/Fullscope LPN in BC-Canada

    avahsmiles replied to LPN_of_BC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow! It's VERY rare to find an LPN position c full scope of practice. Good for you!! :) However, (nothing against anyone who does this)You shouldn't be distributing meal trays & picking them...