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  1. CPNE + NCLEX = RN degree?

    luvdancink replied to nurse1717's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Most of my friends in traditional RN programs have been hired on as GN's with the assumption that they cant keep working if they dont pass the boards. I was hired on as a GPN (graduate practical...

  2. LPNs and Picc lines

    luvdancink replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Where I used to work which was in an acute care facility, LPNS could not flush picc lines. If fluids were already running we could change the maintainance fluid bags, and we could hang piggybacks....

  3. pals book

    luvdancink posted a topic in Pediatric

    Anyone recommend a good PALS book. I'm taking the course next month and I'd like to read the book ahead of time. Thanks.

  4. Direction

    luvdancink replied to twallum's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Give us some more background. Are you planning on geting your RN or LPN? Most online programs expect you to have some medical background. Do you have some background or are you new to

  5. pals book

    luvdancink replied to luvdancink's topic in Pediatric

    I'm told that there is a new one comming out with the new

  6. LPNs in pediatrics?

    luvdancink replied to LanaBanana's topic in Pediatric

    I am an LPN in pediatrics. I work in a 9 bed acute care peds unit in a community hospital. I really enjoy it. I am also in the process of going on for my RN. I did however work a year of med surg to...

  7. Hershey Medical Center

    luvdancink replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Just wondering what kind of offers GN's recieved and in what departments at Hershey Medical Center?

  8. 'Wanna finish the EC program in 6 months...is it possible?

    luvdancink replied to Destinee's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I mailed my completed CPNE application in. I called excelsior to see when my test date would be and they said november at the earliest. So I'll be waiting 6 months to take the CPNE. Don't think its...

  9. Stupid Things that get you kicked out of nursing school

    luvdancink replied to IvoryLena's topic in General Students

    We aren't allowed conversion tables... all math long hand and all conversions are to be memorized... and you have to get a 100%!

  10. Passed NC3

    luvdancink replied to bellcollector's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I take NC3 in 2 weeks. I'm soo nervous. It's the exam people tend to not do so well on. Any tips to keep my sanity for the next two weeks?

  11. Stupid Things that get you kicked out of nursing school

    luvdancink replied to IvoryLena's topic in General Students

    They failed many students in my program over the dosage calculations exam. You had to get 100% or you were out. There were many people who only got 90% and they were out no questions asked. I always...

  12. I made my first med error today

    luvdancink posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Every day when I get report I write the most current set of vital signs on my report sheet so I have them handy. Well when passing meds I looked at my report sheet and the vitals were fine so I pulled...

  13. Attention PA Nursing Students

    luvdancink replied to imenid37's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    They may be able to get an ADN, but going on for BSN's and MSN's not all 4 yr school will accept their chem and A&P and Micro ect. Most BSN programs give you credit for being an RN, but there is...

  14. Attention PA Nursing Students

    luvdancink replied to imenid37's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The clinical program is tough... but doable. Good

  15. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    luvdancink replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm a new grad LPN working in the hospital. They started me out at 12.12 an hour. It's pathetic, but I figured I'd get better experience starting out in acute

  16. Attention PA Nursing Students

    luvdancink replied to imenid37's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The only thing with Lancaster General's program, is that it is NOT accredited. That's not always a bad thing. You can still get your RN through them. However, if you decide you don't like their...

  17. Attention PA Nursing Students

    luvdancink replied to imenid37's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am in HACC's program. I tried to transfer to york college's program. I have several friends there, and in my opinion it is the best program around. They are competetive, and do not guarantee their...

  18. Do you carry a clipboard

    luvdancink posted a topic in General Nursing

    When you take report on your patients, and are making notes throughout the day, do you carry a clipboard? I'm thinking about trying it, but I have a feeling I'll let it lay and then when a doc calls,...

  19. Do you carry a clipboard

    luvdancink replied to luvdancink's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for all the great responses. I'll stick with my cheat sheet for now.

  20. Can you Initiate and Maintain IV's in Your State?

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

    In PA we can start, we can hang fluids and pb, not tpn, blood, and cannot push.

  21. PDA medical program swap

    luvdancink replied to EMERG24-7's topic in General Nursing

    I have a tungsten E... and I'm not used to using it yet. It's pretty new.

  22. Trach Care..How do you keep from gagging?

    luvdancink replied to AdobeRN's topic in General Students

    wear a mask so they don't see the look on your face. Also you can put menthol in the mask as sort of a distractor... I've been told every nurse has a vice, and sputum is mine.

  23. Oncology RNs, LPNs, NAs ratios?

    luvdancink replied to lazydaze22's topic in Oncology

    I'm an LPN on an Oncology unit. Our unit is a lot different from the one the above poster is in. It's much more med-surg like. We do have patients on chemo and such (which I do not hang,) but we also...

  24. just took it...very scared

    luvdancink replied to SpecFuz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed... Now I'm officially an LPN!!! ~Kristy :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons:

  25. just took it...very scared

    luvdancink replied to SpecFuz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm leaving right now to go take my exam. I have the would's largest knot in my stomach. I could puke. Well, here goes nothing. Wish me luck.