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  1. ?s about Green Bay job opps for LPNs

    platinum_garb replied to platinum_garb's topic in General Nursing

    thank you very much for your reply! I appreciate the info.

  2. LPN's- what else is there besides LTC??

    platinum_garb replied to Sarahtonin's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I do school nursing and love it. I have also done agency work which included home health, home visits, and

  3. ACLS Classes In or Near Chicago?

    platinum_garb replied to loryces's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Ive had a class at the place mentioned on Peterson in West Rogers Park. They are

  4. continuing education points in IL

    platinum_garb replied to EzraRn's topic in Illinois Nursing

    *bump* I am curious about this also. How many CEUs are we required to have (Im a LPN, personally) and where do we report them?? Where are the checks and balances on

  5. Olivet Nazarene University

    platinum_garb replied to LJUN71's topic in Illinois Nursing

    This is totally here-say, all things considered, but I have heard in the past that it is very hard to transfer your college credits to Olivet from other schools. Possibly because it is a private...

  6. CNA question. hope its ok to ask here.

    platinum_garb posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello. I just applied at a local hospital. I have my nurse's aide certification but have not yet worked in the field. I am enrolled in the LPN program beginning in August. I do not want to work...

  7. medically fragile children in cold weather

    platinum_garb posted a topic in School

    Alright. I don't want to feed too much of my own opinion into this one, because I am worn out from discussing it this morning at work with administration. Please give me your opinion/advice: (Very)...

  8. medically fragile children in cold weather

    platinum_garb replied to platinum_garb's topic in School

    Unfortunately, the student I was speaking of does not exactly get door to door pickup and has severe respiratory problems which is why the student is assigned a nurse on the bus. I definitely...

  9. I got a sub today!

    platinum_garb replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    I'm agency, so there is no sub for me. Luckily, I've only had to call in twice in 17

  10. Nurse Interview....Can you please take it Nurses

    platinum_garb replied to ChicagoICU_RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    thank YOU! I had fun doing it. :)

  11. Blurred Boundaries: Should we eliminate the distinction between RNs and LPNs?

    platinum_garb replied to ilovechadkrause's topic in LPN to RN

    Just my two cents...I think LPN should be a 2 year degree (like the Associate's RN is now) and RNs should all be BSNs going forth. Then the distinctions might be super

  12. Nurse Interview....Can you please take it Nurses

    platinum_garb replied to ChicagoICU_RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    1. How long have you been a nurse? 18 months 2. From which kind of educational program did you graduate? LPN, ADN, Diploma, or BSN How long ago did you graduate? community college Practical Nurse...

  13. Nurse Interview....Can you please take it Nurses

    platinum_garb replied to ChicagoICU_RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Ill fill it out now. :) You should see the reply before lunchtime.

  14. Nurse Interview....Can you please take it Nurses

    platinum_garb replied to ChicagoICU_RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    do you need another? i can do this...

  15. medically fragile children in cold weather

    platinum_garb replied to platinum_garb's topic in School

    thank you all so much for your suggestions, opinions, etc. I appreciate the fact that I can post on these boards and get such a great cornucopia of experiences and responses. It makes me glad to be...

  16. medically fragile child in cold weather (cross-post)

    platinum_garb replied to platinum_garb's topic in Pulmonary

    Thats what my non-child having gut told me.

  17. medically fragile child in cold weather (cross-post)

    platinum_garb posted a topic in Pulmonary

    This was originally posted in the school nurse forum, however, I want to post it here also because I might have a better chance of getting a reply. (I am pasting original message). Alright. I don't...

  18. medically fragile children in cold weather

    platinum_garb replied to platinum_garb's topic in School

    Thanks for your response. I could wax poetic regarding no child left behind. BUT... My concern is not that, it is today and tomorrow with the heinous wind chill and this child's respiratory state...

  19. medically fragile child in cold weather (cross-post)

    platinum_garb replied to platinum_garb's topic in Pulmonary

    We are in fabulous Chicago, IL. The weather advisories are all over the TV and radio. The child is one of a handful that actually came to school today. If the child lived in a group home and not at...

  20. chicago area phlebotomy for LPN

    platinum_garb replied to platinum_garb's topic in Illinois Nursing

    the money is much better if you do agency work (which I do). thank you both for your replies. i appreciate

  21. chicago area phlebotomy for LPN

    platinum_garb posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi! A while back I posted a similar thread and got no replies! Please help... I am an LPN who works agency. Two gals at the offices within two days have expressed that they are shocked my school...

  22. I Need An Lvn, RN, and APN To Interview For School!!

    platinum_garb replied to kamelkillr's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    lemme know if you still need an lpn. i can do this for

  23. Medical School --> Nursing School?

    platinum_garb replied to cherrysky's topic in General Nursing

    I just found this thread and wanted to say that I became an LPN to have a steady income and a job I love while I continue school. I will be taking the MCAT and applying to medical schools next year...

  24. agency nurse as a newly qualified

    platinum_garb replied to nursey2008's topic in Agency Nurses

    I'll go up to bat on this one...The only employer I've had since I graduated nursing school last year has been an agency. I applied online right after I passed the NCLEX and was hired. I now realize...

  25. Can a LPN be a school nurse?

    platinum_garb replied to therealnurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have agency placement in a Chicago Public School. My caseload varies, but I average about 9-10 students. Mostly catheters, tube feedings, and seizures. There is an RN present in the building most...