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  1. LPN vs. LVN

    FocusRN replied to JIME's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There is no difference between them. Texas and California refer to LPNs as LVNs, And... Actually in California, a CNA can become an LVN by having 5 years of CNA experience, and a 54 hour pharmacology...

  2. Took my NCLEX today, shut off at 85.

    FocusRN replied to joyarenas's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATS!

  3. Taking NCLEX soon! Question about IV fluids, please help?

    FocusRN replied to klaloan's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, all that I can offer is know that is a number seems just a little high, as far as an IV running XXX mL/ hr, patients, with heart or renal issues, can not handle the volume, b/c the heart is too...

  4. LPN salary in New Orleans/Northshore area

    FocusRN replied to RN2B12's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Oschner's LPNs are responsible for ALL CNA duties (they got rid of all their CNAs), plus their nursing duties, and they only pay

  5. NCLEX-PN - PASSED!

    FocusRN replied to scarykarrey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :dncgbby::ancong!::dncgbby:

  6. Question for Those that Took the NCLEX-PN

    FocusRN replied to FocusRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ANYONE?

  7. Transferred to WGU today

    FocusRN replied to SweettartRN's topic in Western Governors University

    I wasn't accusing you of lying, and if I gave that impression please accept my apologies. This has to be a very recent development, which is upsetting because their latest transfer guidelines do not...

  8. Transferred to WGU today

    FocusRN replied to SweettartRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Did you get your Associate in SCIENCE or APPLIED SCIENCE? I ask because if you got your Associate in SCIENCE, you automatically get a "Requirement Met" for

  9. Taking NCLEX RN in 3 hours!!!

    FocusRN replied to eve5483's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YAYYYYYY!!! CONGRATS!!! :w00t:

  10. Transferred to WGU today

    FocusRN replied to SweettartRN's topic in Western Governors University

    If you apply, they receive transcripts & fafsa, talk to an enrollment counsler, and take the basic assessment before the 18th of the month, you'll be in for the first of the next

  11. Took my NCLEX-RN for 3rd time today

    FocusRN replied to Carebear77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YAYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!:w00t:

  12. New Math Requirement - Excelsior College 10/1/11

    FocusRN replied to BarbaraNM's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I second that the Aleks are ACE reviewed and EC accepts them (6cr of mine came from them). They are cheap only $20/ month, AND if you are very careful taking the initial assessment and score 70% or...

  13. Dumb question....but help please?

    FocusRN replied to Coolbean12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It is very poorly worded all around, but of course 4 would be correct. In nursing we always have to look out for fixing one problem and causing another. If we are putting a hypoKALEMIC pt on K+...

  14. I passed at Grady this weekend!

    FocusRN replied to nursemomma11's topic in Online Distance Learning

    CONGRATS!!!!... I still remember that exact feeling when I passed with no repeats last December, at Grady. I went back to my hotel room and screamed "***, did I really just pass this thing with no...

  15. new hire to LTC, a little scared and depressed.

    FocusRN replied to nola1202's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well I can tell you that when I worked LTC, the best supervisors were the one's who remebered what it was like in the trenches, and acted as such. If patient load is high, and staff is short, lending...

  16. Seriously considering dropping nursing school for medical school?

    FocusRN replied to Strawberrygirl2's topic in General Nursing

    Go for what you want, but you do know that you don't need a bio or chem degree to get into med school right? One of my friends who is now an OB, majored in Dance, and the admission committee said they...

  17. Opinions ? RN who reads at grade 5 level ?

    FocusRN replied to gilberra's topic in General Nursing

    Umm, uhhh, yeah. Lawyers, MDs, Pharmacist; I know quite a few, that I went to elementary and high school with. I would have to say, I don't know how some of them got into college with their grammar....

  18. Nursing Degree with any Bachelor's Degree

    FocusRN replied to misstamera's topic in General Nursing

    There are second degree programs that are accelerated if you already have a Bachelors in another field. The only online one that comes to mind is UWOSH...

  19. Graduated 1998 but never passed NCLEX. Thinking about an LPN program

    FocusRN replied to zionsdaughter's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't go through another program. Some people can just study on their on, (it is really like starting form scratch), I think the Hurst Review is great for this. And/or take a refresher course. And...

  20. help !!!very very lonely at delgado!!!!

    FocusRN replied to derartu's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Actually if I were you I would just enroll at Delta. You get straight into the Nursing portion to keep you motivated, tuition is high, but they get grants for their students above regular Pell, and...

  21. Drugs on NCLEX

    FocusRN replied to mmiller371's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There are way too many meds that exist to know them all. You should concentrate on the major categories, knowing 1 or 2 drugs names in that category, know general indications, and contraindications,...

  22. Interview TOMORROW! HELP!!!...

    FocusRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Okay I faxed my resume and cover letter for a Case Manager position last week and got an email today requesting an interview tomorrow. The position actually asked for an LPN or Social worker with...

  23. It is Monday! What are the distance learning students doing week of May 23?!

    FocusRN replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks. I am thinking about taking the boards mid June, but I won't take it until I am 95% confident that I'll pass with 75

  24. It is Monday! What are the distance learning students doing week of May 23?!

    FocusRN replied to LoopsRN2's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am :D:D:D:D:D:D , because I got my diploma in the mail

  25. Gannett Education offering FREE CE webinars May 16th -26th

    FocusRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thanks.