Has anyone heard anything about ashworth university?? I know of a previous supervisor that I worked with that is taking classes through them but I dont know of anyone else going that route? And she is doing her masters.
angelkay replied to NurseCubanitaRN2b's topic in Excelsior
Hi all, as I am reading around this thread I cant help but to wonder if I was reading the right information on the CA BRN website, I thought they would accept an EC grad provided they have the right amount experience to meet the "standarrs" of the CA...
angelkay replied to 240zRN's topic in Correctional
Hello, from what it seems, its almost like they arent laying off nurses. I looked at an overage/underage report on lifeline and it seems like there are openings at alot of the prisons. At the prison where I am, they are srill hiring nurses. Lets hope...
I have been reading about calif/isu. I plan to file complaints to get my money back. If the program has ended. What good is the college network in california? I read all around and found my contract and now I have something to use. I also saw that i...
angelkay replied to angelkay's topic in Indiana (ISU)
Well with the college network they are also in partnership with indiana state univ, which dealt with cali, sonoma state univ is where the clinicals are connected and actually indiana state univ also gives cali residents in their in state tuition rate...
I work in prisons now and the correctional staff dont have a right to know what imates are taking, that is HIPPAA, at least in CA, we dont discuss mediactions, illness, or anything when we are asked. We tell them straight, that we are not obligated ...
angelkay replied to Findingmynitch's topic in Correctional
I work in prison and as for chest pains, I have to say that some fake it to get out to the hospital etc (some inmates ahve told me they would fake chest pains becasue they dont get what they want but there will be one that you think is faking and it ...
angelkay replied to CarliMoua's topic in Correctional
I have worked in corrections for the last 4 years in florida and cali, its different state to state, in Fl, they arent pro-inmate, in cali, they are... the prisons in cali are like resorts. I love it though. You just have to find your niche in nursi...
Hi all, I am looking into ISU's program but I am confused. Do you or dont you have to finish the prereq's before applying to ISU? I have info from them and I cant tell. Or should I apply for ISU, do the prereq's then apply to the school of nursing? A...
angelkay replied to lynnie88's topic in Indiana (ISU)
I am also considering the ISU program, but I am wondering if I could or should clep out of some of the pre reqs required, or should I look for some of these classes online and would any one know where I can or should begin, all info is greatly apprec...
HI all, I am an LPN with no desire to be an rn, However, I would like to know if there are anyplaces I can go to get a refresher Med Surg course, just to have some more experience.
angelkay replied to sphz9471's topic in Correctional
Oh okay, I must be in the wrong state to work in a facility, in southeast florida it is $20 per diem but its a detention center so that may be the difference. Trying to get into traveling corrections.
angelkay replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health
With this home health nursing do you get to pick your assignments or patients or are they chosen for you?? I got an offer from an agency and I am wondering who is doing HH nursing?? LPNS or RN"S??
angelkay replied to Diprivan/Vented's topic in Camp
How do you go about getting a job?? Do you send your resume straight to the camp?? Also, are there opportunities for LPN"s?? What are these camps normally looking for in terms of experience??
About camp nursing, I am curious about how this is for LPN's?? Is it worth it?? Is the money all they say it is?? What are the different types of camps out there?? what are the requirements?? what part are you responsible for?? In terms of getting th...
undefinedHi all, Is there anyone out there taking the RN course from excelsior?? If so, how are you doing with your studies?? And how is the school itself? I am looking to start mine in March
I subscribe to it.Its okay, just alot of information about procedures and such. I havent seen any issues that talked about travel nursing. But I think its a good investment for an lpn. You get 12 issues for 20 dollars.
Hi to all the FL nurses. Can anyone tell me what is there to do in Florida besides work? Entertainment etc... I am relocating in july and would like to know how people spend their free time??
Can anyone share with me, what are nurses (LPNS) wearing in the hospitals and nursing homes?? Are you waering that BORING white?? Or is it free?? like colorful themes?? OR is it the BORING solid color thing going on. I love the colorful theme scrubs ...
angelkay replied to TraumaNurse411's topic in Florida
How is the cost of living there?? here in syracuse NY( relocating to west palm beach) the average LPN is getting approx 14 dollars, but most places here pay according to experience. I will be 2 years young this summer at i am at 15 for a ltc setting ...