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lvnforschool

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  1. I'm LEAVING!

    lvnforschool replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    HA ha!! I love

  2. The Excelsior College Distance Learning ADN Program: Facts, Answers, and Links

    lvnforschool replied to Lunah's topic in Excelsior College

    Yes I would like to continue working as an LVN until I am ready to take the boards- get Licensed in Nevada. I am curious as I read it takes awhile to get an appt to take the final exam CNEP(?) and I...

  3. The Excelsior College Distance Learning ADN Program: Facts, Answers, and Links

    lvnforschool replied to Lunah's topic in Excelsior College

    So I am probably in the minority here. I am working LVN of 4 years, living in CA. I have the intention of starting this program, and in 2-3 years moving to Nevada. So I just need to know if anyone has...

  4. Excelsior LPN to RN

    lvnforschool replied to Helper-T's topic in Excelsior College

    I live in CA, but I was planning to start this program with the intention of moving maybe in 2-3 years to NEVADA. So I am curious to start this LVN- to RN program even though I read if I do get RN...

  5. School and sterile gloving

    lvnforschool replied to XalieHealbot's topic in General Students

    I tried surgical tech program years ago, thinking it would be a really cool health care field. Our first check off was sterile gloving. I kid you not, I was 2 weeks into the program, and the teacher...

  6. We've all been venting

    lvnforschool replied to JerseyTomatoMDCrab's topic in School

    Oh girl! Im so sorry. I had a similar situation with my principal last 3 years. She didnt start out ranting but I really thought last school I was done, but then I found out she was moving to another...

  7. Just a small vent...

    lvnforschool replied to Nurse_JackieVA's topic in School

    Oh Yes! The stay at home mom, who freaked out when I had her 8th grade daughter call her to let her explain how in the middle of class around 12:30 ish- her arm/shoulder JUST OUT OF KNOW WHERE,...

  8. Wanting more to do

    lvnforschool posted a topic in School

    I know I should watch what I say, but this last week at work has been brutal. Ive had maybe 5-8 students come in everyday. It's a good thing, but I am really struggling to find stuff to do. Mean...

  9. Wanting more to do

    lvnforschool replied to lvnforschool's topic in School

    She said she asked the Head Nurse of the districts, and only certified school nurse could do hearing. She did not ask about vision testing. Why would you ask for 1 and not the other? But as far as...

  10. LPN to social work or RN?

    lvnforschool replied to Tessseracts's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am an LVN. I wanted to try something other than school nursing- so I tried a job at a drug/rehab type program. My main duties along with nursing was some social work type stuff. It didn't work out...

  11. And this is why schools need a legit nurse

    lvnforschool replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    In defense of the front desk personnel, my point and shoot therm is ALWAYS off. I just figure they are normal temp if it doesn't show anything above 99.5. I can't imagine if I told a kid or his parent...

  12. How many students?

    lvnforschool replied to villageRN's topic in School

    I am full time LVN for MS=184 kids HS= 427 kids We have an RN that does screenings, IEP, and 504's and she tries* to come in 1 a week if possible. But she is on a contract that only allows so many...

  13. Ah Mondays...(vent coming)

    lvnforschool replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Wise words from my brother to my kids... It's better to Burp and taste it, then Fart and waste it! Sorry it's

  14. Anyone else decide to not to go on to RN and stay an LPN?

    lvnforschool replied to juzme's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have mixed feelings. I start to get "bored" in my career (LVN) and I think I want to go back for RN but then reality sets in and I just don't have the time,money, or drive to go back to school. My...

  15. School nurse sallary when you have a family?

    lvnforschool replied to Avill's topic in School

    My first 2 years, I took the deferred pay out of my check for summers. But I began to notice that in August and Sept my deferred pay was not enough to cover bills. So I stopped having them take it...

  16. School Nurse is a Lonely job

    lvnforschool replied to TaylsRN's topic in School

    My first 2 years, I took the deferred pay out of my check for summers. But I began to notice that in August and Sept my deferred pay was not enough to cover bills. So I stopped having them take it...

  17. NPs in the school district

    lvnforschool replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    1 RN who only does screenings and 504/IEP plans and maybe comes in 1 a week for 2-3 hrs. I am the Full-time LVN for both HIGH/JR and the Elem has a health aide that just became full-time this year. No...

  18. School Nurse is a Lonely job

    lvnforschool replied to TaylsRN's topic in School

    I feel your pain. I am LVN to a school of about 600+ high/jr kids. I am here fulltime and it is me who gets to deal with everything. Last 3 years here were very painful. But I stuck it out, and this...

  19. Lowest stress (still great pay) nursing specialties?

    lvnforschool replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

    I know this is an Old post, but just reading it, Isn't this the American Dream. High salary and low stress

  20. Wanted to go back for RN

    lvnforschool replied to MLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you, and good luck to you in whatever path you

  21. Wanted to go back for RN

    lvnforschool replied to MLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello, I have this struggle alot. Yes I know becoming an RN will open doors for me, but at what point do you tell yourself, I am really okay with being an L.V.N. I have a great job, make decent $ and...

  22. Splinters - To remove or not to remove

    lvnforschool replied to halohg's topic in School

    I voted No, but that's mostly because I will not take it out myself, but have no problem offering the disposable plastic tweezers for them to remove it. I did once try to get out a staple in a kids...

  23. 24 hr on call

    lvnforschool replied to nurseinmaryland's topic in General Nursing

    I got hired to work at a Non-profit site to provide meds and drug testing to clients. On my first day (8hr shift on a Saturday, my co-worker told me, "So we have this crisis phone". And I was like...

  24. vent*

    lvnforschool posted a topic in School

    Sorry everyone, I am just so frustrated right now:mad: SpecED highschool student with CP, doesn't talk, totally dependant on Aides, was sick maybe 2 weeks ago with respiratory Illness. We know it...

  25. Helpful (?) (!) Advice for burns

    lvnforschool replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    I heard of putting fresh cut potatoe on burns? Not sure if that was a joke or