avahsmiles

avahsmiles

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  1. Lpn's being dumped?

    avahsmiles replied to tiliimnrn's topic in General Nursing

    Hi fiona, I'm not sure if your question was directed at me, but the reason why i'm not doing my RN first is mostly due to financial reasons. It certainly costs alot more. I decided to work parttime...

  2. Lpn's being dumped?

    avahsmiles replied to tiliimnrn's topic in General Nursing

    it's such a shame, but this is partly why i'm going to do the 'bridging' from lpn to rn program. it's only an extra year and i really want to become a community health nurse or work in oncology.

  3. Graduation Everyone??

    avahsmiles replied to jamieSN's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl:

  4. Can you help me with PHN?

    avahsmiles posted a topic in General Nursing

    sorry to bother you all with this but i am currently attending school to become an lpn, i am doing my rn after that. my question is, can i do public health nursing with an lpn license? in my program...

  5. Can you help me with PHN?

    avahsmiles replied to avahsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all!! I guess i'll have to keep 'truckin' along in regards to my education. Public health nursing would be my ultimate goal.

  6. Are you allowed to use personal cell phones at work?

    avahsmiles replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a LTC facility parttime (while doing my LPN program) and cell phones are Prohibited. No questions

  7. I have been impersonated-Input please

    avahsmiles replied to Cubby's topic in General Nursing

    omg! i don't blame you for being livid! the individual who did this is obviously in need of a psych. consult:uhoh3: & deserves to be fired! i would not take this lightly if it were me....

  8. Nursing Wearing Sandals To Work?????eeeeeeeekkkkk!!!

    avahsmiles replied to proudmommielpn's topic in General Nursing

    Gee, i wouldn't even consider wearing open toe or open back shoes. Not only does it sound uncomfortable, but look at the possible safety hazard as another poster mentioned.

  9. Sexual relationships with patients

    avahsmiles replied to Tony35NYC's topic in General Nursing

    :uhoh21: What about an MD wanting to have sexual relations with his

  10. LPN Tuition-how much did you pay?

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

    sorry, it is 2 years. the program is thru northern lakes

  11. cheapest place to get a littman (other than ebay)?

    avahsmiles replied to shay's topic in General Nursing

    I just bought a New littmann classic II on ebay for $65.00. Better than $125.00 retail!!! Wish i could be of more

  12. Job Interview-took forever!

    avahsmiles replied to avahsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your replies. :) I really hope i made a good impression. They were easy-going women, however i was still nervous. I found myself acting alittle fidgety, so i did mention to them that i...

  13. Cried (I mean BAWLED) all the way home from Memphis

    avahsmiles replied to LPNalmost!'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wonderful news!!! Now, go ask a moderator to change your UserName!

  14. NCLEX Questions

    avahsmiles replied to HollyUTM's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm still a student, so i have no words of wisdom regarding the NCLEXPN. I just wanted to wish you luck. Remember to keep a positive attitude.

  15. When is a nurse not a nurse? Situation...

    avahsmiles replied to Quickbeam's topic in General Nursing

    You were very professional & wise speaking with her in private, I agree with you on this. She was no longer licensed as a PN, so she shouldn't have said anything about being a nurse. If she...

  16. Strep throat

    avahsmiles replied to hittme123's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle i agree with everyone on this. just from experience. definately speak to your md, 3x this year is alot when it comes to strep. oddly enough, just a few months ago i went to a 'walk in...

  17. Anyone a CNA/nursing assistant b4 an LPN?

    avahsmiles replied to Maggie in NC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i was a nurses aide and a medical assistant before venturing into practical nursing. i feel that, although i'm new to the lpn program, i have much more knowledge having the prior med. exper. i...

  18. Have anyone else heard of "basic care NURSES"?

    avahsmiles replied to Nursingangel's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I agree! $6000 to become a 'fake nurse' is pretty

  19. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    avahsmiles replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Reminds me of the poor woman I admitted this evening just before shift change. She's 27 and is MR/DD, and she's a cat's hair shy of 400#. She was admitted for cellulitis of her left leg......a leg...

  20. LPN Tuition-how much did you pay?

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

    although i have my course outline and compared to other posters comments, i am beginning to wonder now why the program is 2 years long here? More practicum maybe?

  21. LPN Tuition-how much did you pay?

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

    HI!! I'm doing my program at the peace river Campus! Gee, i didn't realize that you could do this program through distance learning. Best of luck to you

  22. LPN Tuition-how much did you pay?

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

    WOW! I should move to the states!!! Costs sure are different here in canada. I know that the first year covers A&P, interpersonal, eng. & literature, health assessments, nursing foundations...

  23. LPN Tuition-how much did you pay?

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

    Thank you for replying. :) My program is full time & through a private college, i thought 2 years was the norm for the LPN program? I figured the tuition amount was a little out of whack....

  24. Co-worker in need of prayers

    avahsmiles replied to butterflynurse's topic in General Nursing

    God bless. Sending prayers & warmest thoughts to your co-worker &

  25. Addressing doctors by their first names

    avahsmiles replied to trauma_junkie1's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: