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    5-6 years since passing program, now N-CLEX bound

    spectrabrite replied to t00ncess's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    right on! I didnt know that was possible. Look at https://www.atitesting.com/Solutions/PostGraduation/ATINCLEXSuccessPackage.aspx my school uses ati and I would say it is deff a help, I graduate in 1...
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    Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

    spectrabrite replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    @ paddlelady The school I went to didn't admit obese people either. Why do you applaud the doctor for hiring these 2 obese women into an office where they are looked at as role models and educators of...
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    Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

    spectrabrite replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    @ notjustanurse I am sorry if I am insulting you but the patients you are trying to educate on good health and nutrition, and other topics that closely relate to weight and good health just look at...
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    Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

    spectrabrite replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    its not easy to type and then get autocorrected on a cell phone, but I do understand your
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    Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

    spectrabrite replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    I stand behind my words, I could care less about the cry babies I may upset. Patients want to see a staff that resembles good health. How does an overweight nurse, or doctor, or any other member of...
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    Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

    spectrabrite replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    This is great, how can a pt trust an obese nurse when the nurse is giving health and nutrition pt education. These nurses just make the hospital and facility look
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    How can I do well on the NCLEX if I have a bad feeling?

    spectrabrite replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Take responsibility for your actions. Its not your moms fault you failed RN school. Have a positive outlook, block out others and just do what you need to do for you to progress. You are the only one...
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    5-6 years since passing program, now N-CLEX bound

    spectrabrite replied to t00ncess's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    are you even allowed to sit for NCLEX now if it has been that
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    LPN vs. RN

    spectrabrite replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Students

    LVP/LPN is a great stepping stone. I was a CNA, now almost done with my LVN and I see it as a great accomplishment and will credit towards ASN or BSN when the time
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    Male CNA

    spectrabrite replied to Thujone's topic in Male Nursing Students

    This happened to me when I started, or started at a new facility. But if I made a point to meet my residents and learn about them, make them feel comfortable it usually helped for them to accept the...
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    IV therapy and blood wihdrawl question

    spectrabrite posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I was told I can take this during my last term as an LVN by someone. I am now mid last term and was wondering if this was indeed true. Can I take this or any other certifications before graduation /...
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    Dying to get into LPN school.

    spectrabrite replied to Julie19's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    LPN school isnt easy, if you didnt pass the exam you ought to take some remediation courses. Take math at a local community college to brush up. Math is needed for a
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    IV therapy and blood wihdrawl question

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

    correct, our school doesn't do the IV therapy, it is a separate certification out here in CA, that some schools don't do and you have to go pay $200 to take
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    Will I be able to work 20-30 hours while in the lpn program?

    spectrabrite replied to countrygirl1234's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    my school put a max of 16 hours on students working and most that did that have dropped it down to 8 hours or none due to the school
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    Moving from CA to Florida after NCLEX in late June

    spectrabrite posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been planning to move to Florida for a while now and just holding out to finish school. I graduate May 15 and then go to take the NCLEX soon after I hope. Can anyone give me heads up on what...
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    Does an obese nurse set a bad example?

    spectrabrite replied to sheyoung's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes! Most defiantly! How can an obese nurse be listened to and taken seriously during patient teaching on proper diet
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    OK, clinicals in two weeks?!....NO experience!

    spectrabrite replied to Iridescent Orchid's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You will be learning to do the basic activities of daily living for patients. These are for the most part CNA related tasks, though every LVN / LPN should know them
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    IV therapy and blood wihdrawl question

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

    my school doesnt offer the couse, how would I go about taking it while still in my final
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    Who's program teaches the apothecary system?????

    spectrabrite replied to garnetgirl29's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We had to learn apothecary in my LVN program and were tested on it. I have in clinicals even seen orders written in grain. If it is still used out there then we sure better know it regardless of...
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    Any LVN tutors in the Los Angeles (SFV or Thousand Oaks area)

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

    sorry I have been busy, I did find a tutor but I appreciate your offer. The program is tough, be ready to devote a lot of time to the program. A lot of outside learning is needed, the lectures dont...
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    Pregnancy and dismissal from nursing school

    spectrabrite replied to Bronxtale's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    our school warned all the female students not to get pregnant during school, and does not accept students already
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    I failed my trach care and suctioning checkoff

    spectrabrite replied to Juryizout's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    So now that you know what you did will you learn from this and move forward to be a great nurse. I am about to enter my 4th term of my LVN and I have had my ups and downs as well, dont get...
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    Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    spectrabrite replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    Wouldn't it depend on what level inmates you intend to work
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    Any LVN tutors in the Los Angeles (SFV or Thousand Oaks area)

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

    Annenberg school of nursing in reseda. Can anyone help
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    dont know what to do, Im in term 3 now

    spectrabrite posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am a SoCal LVN student in the start of my term 3. My school has been so busy trying to expand and become federally recognized for financial aid etc that they are now not teaching the way they did in...