Lovely_RN

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  1. This might make you think twice about which nursing school to go to

    Lovely_RN replied to AZGirl27's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Just....because....that....was....your....experience....doesn't....mean....that....everyone....is....having...or...had...the...same....experience. Unless I am mistaken we don't even live in the same...

  2. NO MORE LPNs

    Lovely_RN replied to NursingStudent!'s topic in General Nursing

    Phased out from many hospital settings doesn't mean the title is phased out or in any danger of being phased out. There are still plenty of LPNs in LTC/SNF...homecare...clinics...doc...

  3. This might make you think twice about which nursing school to go to

    Lovely_RN replied to AZGirl27's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I disagree. I believe in clear cut expectations. Sorry but when I was in undergrad the expectations were laid out for all to know about from day one. Same thing when I was in my MSEd program all of...

  4. NO MORE LPNs

    Lovely_RN replied to NursingStudent!'s topic in General Nursing

    Who are the "they" that are going to eliminate the LPN title? Are "they" a govt organization? Are "they" from the NCSBN? Who is this mysterious "they" that are going to do away with all of the

  5. This might make you think twice about which nursing school to go to

    Lovely_RN replied to AZGirl27's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I've had a really long stressful day so I will take what you wrote with a grain of salt. I never wrote that everyone who enters nursing school deserves to pass just because they like helping people....

  6. Blowing the whistle on your facility

    Lovely_RN replied to Lovely_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I want to thank everyone for their advice. There is actually a lot more stuff that is going on but I fear to post more details because I wouldn't want anyone to be able to identify me. I have an idea...

  7. Blowing the whistle on your facility

    Lovely_RN replied to Lovely_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I actually wrote a list of my complaints. On the floor I worked yesterday I had 41 patients and I'm the only nurse on the floor. I passed all the meds, I had two trached patients (no inner cannulas...

  8. 2 small dilemmas.

    Lovely_RN replied to ohjoyy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What kind setting will you be in? Is it a hospital or a LTC/SNF? I work in a LTC/SNF and this is the way it works for us. I'm an LPN and there is a respiratory therapist and an RN charge nurse on...

  9. This might make you think twice about which nursing school to go to

    Lovely_RN replied to AZGirl27's topic in Arizona Nursing

    At least they told her at the beginning of her program and at the beginning of the semester. How about when they decide that you must pass your calculations exam with a 90% during the final semester...

  10. Remind me to never work as a Sitter 7p-7a AGAIN !

    Lovely_RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I remember those days....ugh I would rather have an assignment any day over sitting. I only did it once on nights because it was unbearable. After a while I wanted to sleep so bad everything in the...

  11. This might make you think twice about which nursing school to go to

    Lovely_RN replied to AZGirl27's topic in Arizona Nursing

    If you focus solely on NCLEX pass rate you might be in for a nasty surprise. My school had a 97% pass rate because they kicked out almost half of our class before they ever got a chance to fail the...

  12. Can you work in L&D as an LPN?

    Lovely_RN replied to ksauce20's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One of my former classmates works as a new grad LPN in L&D for a City hospital in New York. I guess it all depends on the area and the facility you are working

  13. Considering changing from Acute Care to LTC

    Lovely_RN replied to MedicalLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I didn't graduate from H.S and go straight into nursing so I am certainly aware of the pay rate at McDonald's. Remember a supervisor is not a floor nurse so while they to are stressed out it's not...

  14. Considering changing from Acute Care to LTC

    Lovely_RN replied to MedicalLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes I have dealt with all of the above in addition to the regular geriatric patients and psych patients (a few schizophrenics, bipolars, and one lovely lady with BPD). In the last 3 months my facility...

  15. Considering changing from Acute Care to LTC

    Lovely_RN replied to MedicalLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If they are willing to give you 40 hours pay for 32 hours of work that should tell you something about LTC. Unless you find work in an absolutely wonderful well staffed LTC then you're going to be...

  16. why so little info on Monroe College lpn program?

    Lovely_RN replied to renee_cal's topic in New York Nursing

    Honestly I have no more books or study notes because I gave everything to the LPN class that started Jan '08. The only thing that I can advise for A&P is to do the study guides and buy books like...

  17. why so little info on Monroe College lpn program?

    Lovely_RN replied to renee_cal's topic in New York Nursing

    i graduated in dec '07....got my license and was employed before february 1st. being willing to work just about anywhere did help me find a job really

  18. Current Bmcc Student, Need Advice.

    Lovely_RN replied to Gman19's topic in New York Nursing

    I don't think you should give up on being a nurse just because you made some mistakes when you were in H.S for crying out loud. I'm in my 30s and I cringe at some of the poor choices I made when I was...

  19. He doesn't realize my dreams

    Lovely_RN replied to dipsett08's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should definitely get a roommate. You can easily keep up with the 40 hour work week now but once you start school it's going to be extremely hard. Don't put yourself in a position where...

  20. why so little info on Monroe College lpn program?

    Lovely_RN replied to renee_cal's topic in New York Nursing

    i have job security and that is saying a lot these days. i used to work for a corporation that recently let go of 35k employees and i think another 50k are going to get their pink slips soon. i thank...

  21. why so little info on Monroe College lpn program?

    Lovely_RN replied to renee_cal's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm glad to read that you managed to attend. I have less than 90 days till the RN is over! I'm telling you all that I cried and was stressed out during the LPN and the RN program but I promise you...

  22. Was anyone poor before becoming a nurse?

    Lovely_RN replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah I was dead broke before I got my LPN. I'm glad I have a steady paycheck and can meet my monthly expenses w/o being in constant danger of having one thing or the other shut off. I never expected...

  23. Did You Attend Brooklyn Adult learning center, Are you able To transition LPN-RN????

    Lovely_RN replied to FutureRNelizabeth's topic in New York Nursing

    Check out BCCs curriculum: Psych, A&P 1 and 2, chem, micro, english...nutrition etc are all for college credit and will transfer to another college for the RN....

  24. Did You Attend Brooklyn Adult learning center, Are you able To transition LPN-RN????

    Lovely_RN replied to FutureRNelizabeth's topic in New York Nursing

    If you get your LPN from a vocational program like BALC, Mid-Manhattan, or a Boces program then you need to do pre-reqs before you can get into an RN program. You will have to take A&P1 and 2,...

  25. Wet-to-dry dressings

    Lovely_RN replied to James_Adam's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You know what? You're right I am seeing less accuzyme on my treatment cart. What I have seems to be left overs and we are using more