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In VA staffing has changed greatly-- 1 RN to a unit if 20 chairs or less, 4-5 PCT,s No LPN/LVN. 3 out of my four days I had a section and charge responsibility. This has caused me to leave and seek employment into another speciality. I absolutely loved dialysis-- acute and chronic but due to safety and decreased staffing of nurses felt it was no longer safe. If I had any call outs I also had a section of 4, along with all meds, assess, other nursing functions, transportation issues-- If census below 108 a MSW is part time. Healthcare is a business, that was always the respose I got. I know some states are regluated in out pt centers-- VA is not. Hopefully things will improve for the pts sake.

I am curious to see if and when ratios get regulated-- how bad does it have to get???

I don't know about the 10 yrs???--but you can easily bridge from an LVN to RN, more colleges and Universities are making it easier due to the shortage. Easier by offering online classes, weekend programs, etc...

I went to LVN school in CA--Maric is Sandiego is a private RN bridge program--locations in Vista I think. Just completed my RN with Deaconess College in St.Louis it is all on line--except for 3 skills validations, which were not difficult if you have a hospital background. good Luck

I am sorry for the loss of your children. Experience tells me if they are willing to settle then they are at fault. I would absolutely hold whoever accountable.An 18 yo with twins is a high risk pregnancy and should be treated as such.

RNinmay---I have been..... they can,t seem to locate my results. The board told me not to worry "it can take up to 2 weeks" easy for them to say. Thanks anyway

Hi... new to this site. I tested on 1/10 and no results... F/U c board and Pearson Vue... Pearson states acknowledged results--board of VA cant seem to find results... AGHHHHH My test cut off at 75 and I scored 1050+ on the HESI--so common sense would say--relax, but I cant. Back in the old days when I sat for the LVN I had to use a scantron and wait 6 weeks. I do not remember this much anxiety.....