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  1. Comment about LPNs made by clinical instructor

    GN1974 replied to FutureIsBlue's topic in General Nursing

    Their are things everyone can improve on...to error is human. There are good and bad in all professions. Sometimes you have to take things with a grain of salt and let them roll off your back....

  2. Orlando

    GN1974 replied to taltos's topic in Florida Nursing

    I just started as a new grad for orhs and they have a great new grad orientation program. You get 12 weeks with a preceptor, unit educators that follow you throughout the orientation, courses...

  3. New to College Network...anyone else?

    GN1974 replied to texasdoll's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Don't think you will learn to much from just studying questions. Those questions won't be the same as the real exam anyway. You should study whatever the content for the exam is. You get out of...

  4. am I beyond hope?

    GN1974 replied to BandEmom's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with Tweety! I am also a new grad and going through orientation. I have the same preceptor and follow her schedule...this is my third week. It is all new and overwhelming!!! Knock...

  5. RN student nurse, taking NCLEX-PN???

    GN1974 replied to crazin01's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good luck New Mom! I am glad you are accepted and ready to go! Let us now how it goes.

  6. this is off base when it comes to LPN's

    GN1974 replied to GN1974's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just read it awhile ago. Maybe it is down right now. It was written by a doctor and it was titled "Licensed Practical Nurse or Less prepared nurse?"...from the title you can see his point of...

  7. RN student nurse, taking NCLEX-PN???

    GN1974 replied to crazin01's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow, I have never heard of a four or five semester LPN program. What program are you attending and where is it

  8. Not a real nurse??

    GN1974 replied to xmaxiex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was pointing out that community college level course work can be challenging. I read in one of your posts on another board where you were taking remedial math courses--I added this to reinforce...

  9. RN student nurse, taking NCLEX-PN???

    GN1974 replied to crazin01's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    And if you read what is as plain as day, on this forum alone I have read many accounts of new RN grads, that have never even given a bed bath. Qouted from New moms post......... From your above qoute,...

  10. RN student nurse, taking NCLEX-PN???

    GN1974 replied to crazin01's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't think so typically. The community colleges that are local here (ADN) program go 1 year pre-req and 2 years nursing...and they basically start clinicals in their first semester. The local LPN...

  11. Not a real nurse??

    GN1974 replied to xmaxiex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been reading these posts...from the very start!!!! If you should look back into the post you will see other entries I have made on this topic. Have you read it from the

  12. Not a real nurse??

    GN1974 replied to xmaxiex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you!!! Well said and 100% of what I was trying to

  13. Not a real nurse??

    GN1974 replied to xmaxiex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, I am saying that several of my class mates at my local community college did not make it through micro--and several of them were LPN's. I will also let you know that several LPN's did not make...

  14. Not a real nurse??

    GN1974 replied to xmaxiex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, many universities have distance/on-line RN to BSN courses now. Locally we have Florida hospital, UCF, and FSU that all offer RN to BSN on-line/distance with clinicals locally. I have decided to...

  15. Not a real nurse??

    GN1974 replied to xmaxiex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Respect for all levels--I agree. I also will be starting a BSN program this summer at my local university. They have a new on-line program and local clinicals that I can do at my place of...

  16. Not a real nurse??

    GN1974 replied to xmaxiex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As a matter of fact YES, I do think BSN's should get more compensation for their added time in school! I guess what I didn't realize as an LPN, and some of you don't realize either, is how much work...

  17. Texas LVN's giving IVP medications. Whats the problem?

    GN1974 replied to sma's topic in General Nursing

    In my state LPNs can't give IVP meds at all. I would not give IVP meds as an LPN because in doing so I think you put yourself at risk. I think this is out of the intended scope of practice and...

  18. Took a UPS van to deliver my CPNE Study Guide

    GN1974 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That's great! Hopefully you will get a date soon and be done before summer arrives! EC has some flash cards that you can use to study on the go. I found them fairly helpful to take to work with me....

  19. do we NEED all these books? (excelsior)

    GN1974 replied to peedyER's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I agree with Tina. You don't need all the books they recommend. Just get your basics--a med/surge, fundamentals, peds, ob, and psych. The Saunders review is also very helpful. I ordered my books...

  20. Thinking about Excelsior, any advise?

    GN1974 replied to buggfacesmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I thought the clinical was very easy. I have no hospital experience. It was very easy for me because I was VERY prepared. It will be VERY hard if you are not prepared. You will be sent a large...

  21. Do LPN's get the pay they deserve?

    GN1974 replied to Pedsnrs2003's topic in General Nursing

    Estrogen, Here where I am LPN's can't do initial assessments and must have the assessments there after co-signed by the RN. LPN's can't spike blood or give IVP meds. They can't mix any IV med....

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

    GN1974 replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Orlando area LPN in LTC any where from $16-$19/hr home health(hospice, peds, & geri)$15-$18 hospitals I am not sure but I think around $14 (I hear it is low) and most of the hospitals in the area...

  23. Online nursing degrees

    GN1974 replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    The clinical can be done. Excelsior gives you the tools to pass--you must put in the effort. I still think you need about 2 or more years experience to go this route. If you feel confident and...

  24. Online nursing degrees

    GN1974 replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated from Excelsior college in March. I found the course work to be pretty challenging yet doable. Excelsior is one of only two colleges that are NLN approved for distance/on-line. They...

  25. Phasing out LPNs/LVNs?

    GN1974 replied to darcieg's topic in Medical-Surgical

    NoCrumping, As I said in a previous post--how is it that you can say LPN's had their place once and should be done away with, but are still valuable? From a reality and intellectual point of view...