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1. Chancellor Institute

   LPNnurse replied to careerchanging's topic in Online Distance Learning

   Classes are not easy so it helped that my class formed study groups. That helped me a lot. I got all the help I needed from the professors. They were always willing to help in any way they can....

2. Chancellor Institute

   LPNnurse replied to careerchanging's topic in Online Distance Learning

   Yes so sorry I didn't see your other question. There are benchmarks through the program and you have to take the HESI exam to move to the next level. I believe there were 3 or 4 HESI exams. (I can go...

3. Chancellor Institute

   LPNnurse replied to careerchanging's topic in Online Distance Learning

   I did! I graduated and have been working for over a year now. Great school and I am glad I

4. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

   LPNnurse replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

   No worries, it is a wonder of the

5. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

   LPNnurse replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

   Yes she was. She had NO brain activity. She died two weeks later. I guess no one person will ever know the answer if they can hear you or not. I like to think in one way they can so you can give ease...

6. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

   LPNnurse replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

   I do talk to them. I had a close family member get into a MVA and she was considered brain dead. I spoke to her and she would move around her legs and arms when I did. You never know so I am always...

7. Bossy CNA's in LTC(long)

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

   I agree with what you said. I can't believe you would let yourself feel this way. Please don't . Sometimes you have to take a step back and think about if this is how you want to feel everyday you go...

8. reporting drug use during pregnancy

   LPNnurse replied to nc-nurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   Ok, I asked my supervisor and she said yes, you should report it. Few reasons~ If anyone found out after she had the baby because of blood work or whatever it could always come back to you somehow and...

9. reporting drug use during pregnancy

   LPNnurse replied to nc-nurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   Wow, not a good spot for you to be in. Good question though, I will ask my supervisor tomorrow for you and let you

10. Okay OB nurses All about a cesearean?

    LPNnurse replied to xmaxiex's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You will be fine! I recently had an emergency c-section after 35 hours of labor and I was SO HAPPY with the spinal! Surg. was fine as well. I didn't feel a thing and I had a happy healthy little boy....

11. Bossy CNA's in LTC(long)

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

    wow, that does not sound good. i thought everyone was there to take care of all the residents. i would have asked her if someone was sitting in a pile of vomit should you get the one that has him on...

12. Bossy CNA's in LTC(long)

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

    Did you ask for help? Did you tell your charge nurse about it? You should not have to deal with that by yourself, talk to your charge nurse and see what she has to say about it. You guys do a GREAT...

13. Bossy CNA's in LTC(long)

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

    I don't think age has anything to do with it. I think it is that they are underpaid for the work they do. There is not always enough staff HELPING eachother. I am an LPN and if I see a CNA that is...

14. Bossy CNA's in LTC(long)

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

    You are not wrong at all, they should be doing their vitals. If they didn't it would be the same as you saying that you don't feel like doing your charting for the day. How are you going to deal with...

15. Bossy CNA's in LTC(long)

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

    Sorry, bad week. Not a grammar lesson just a personal opinion. I just get upset when people down cna's cause I think they do an incredible job. Don't take it to heart