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    Interruptions during my med pass

    MandieeRN replied to Nspirit's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You are lucky you have a policy. My work does not so I use selective hearing. If its a family member I direct them to the DON or charge. If its a resident that needs something other than meds I get a...
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    How can I manage school, work, & family??

    MandieeRN replied to NicoleAlbertie84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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    Carrington College LPN program

    MandieeRN replied to blackbirdie's topic in Chamberlain College

    Realized I only answered one of your questions. I found a job within a week after I became a LPN. The test thing I'm not sure you would have to ask someone at the school. I really enjoyed Carrington...
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    Carrington College LPN program

    MandieeRN replied to blackbirdie's topic in Chamberlain College

    I went through Carrington for my LPN and passed nclex with minimum questions the first time. Everyone passed the first time in my class except one there were 25 of us. As for accreditation the...
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    LPN...not good enough??

    MandieeRN replied to em1025's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well said
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    Can you renew your cna cert if you have an lpn license?

    MandieeRN replied to jfisc2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I keep both my nursing incense and CNA active. in my state in order to work under a job description of a CNA you Must be one. While working in a CNA scope I'm not responsible to make nursing...
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    The C Student: Help?

    MandieeRN replied to TheCStudent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school could care less about the music class or pe which does not even give a grade it's pass or fail they were all about the sciences courses. As you can see schools differ. I would talk to a...
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    December 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    MandieeRN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

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    Had a horrible day in clinicals :(

    MandieeRN replied to AtomicxKitten's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

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    Why does school have to be made to be (seemingly) unneccesarily difficult?

    MandieeRN replied to Guitarstrings's topic in General Students

    Where did you go to school this sounds
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    A&P textbook in hardcover or loose leaf?

    MandieeRN replied to LadyLamp's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Loose leaf! If your A&P is anything like mine that book will by your side a lot. Hardcovers are too heavy for
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    Do you need all those degrees?

    MandieeRN replied to dnsonthego's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Lol, true that! people should obtain higher degrees and use their knowledge as
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    Can an LPN give orders to another LPN ??

    MandieeRN replied to fairyluv's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would only take orders from a provider never another nurse. The nurse should always transcribe orders from a doctor and not pass if to another nurse. If a nurse is asking you carry out an order that...
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    LPN or RN for nursing home

    MandieeRN replied to snowwhite2002's topic in LPN to RN

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    MA student/CNA position

    MandieeRN replied to lmsmom2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I strongly disagree. In a clinic setting they may function the same but the scopes are much different. This is like saying a LPN is the same as a
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    Would you accept this call out excuse?

    MandieeRN replied to motherof3sons's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Valid patient safety is key. Plus it's not the nurses business. If its constant then management needs to be
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    NCLEX-PN Pearson Vue Trick

    MandieeRN replied to romedizz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sorry;( You can do this don't give up! I know the test has changed since 2011 when I took it. I'm not sure what advice I can give other than sometimes our nerves get the best of us! This does not...
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    my issue with my school and their policies

    MandieeRN replied to Kaizou's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    That's crazy!!!!!!
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    Officially giving up

    MandieeRN replied to CuddleFox's topic in General Nursing

    I did this too. I was called for many interviews and was offered many jobs. It took me one month to find a job as new
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    If you are East Asian, is it hard to be hired as CNA/HHA?

    MandieeRN replied to asiaan's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Discrimination does exist.This is fact. Can you prove it? No. Should you give up? No. Your going to find mangers that secretly discriminate ESP. If their clients always complain about a language...
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    Should I get CNA job during nursing school?

    MandieeRN replied to asiacl's topic in General Students

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    Corizon--Long hiring process?

    MandieeRN replied to Daisy30875's topic in Correctional

    I really like Corizon! I'm a PRN by choice due to the fact I'm still in school. I had 6 days of training I learn new things everyday. I've been working for the company since Sept. Im still pretty...
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    Can't seem to pass the NCLEX PN

    MandieeRN replied to nursebrownsugah's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used ati and Saunders i tested May 2011.know your common lab values. I also brushed up on common diseases and their patho. Remember ABC and RACE. Know common dosage calculations as well. I ate a...
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    Rn being trained by lpn?

    MandieeRN replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Very common in LTC and clinics. I'm not sure about
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    dosage calculation problem

    MandieeRN replied to GaNicuRN14's topic in Nursing Student Assistance