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  1. got my cpne date!

    GN1974 replied to missnurse01's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Typical wait 4-5 weeks. I have heard in California some waiting on a list up to 3 months just to get a date. I should think unless you applied to California you should get a date in a month's time....

  2. got my cpne date!

    GN1974 replied to missnurse01's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That's great!!!!!! I went to that test site and found it to be a great experience. Practice the labs even if you feel like you know them and practice an entire PCS. This is what helped me the most:...

  3. Doing away with LPNs

    GN1974 replied to krmkl0921's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Indeed LPN's seem to be used much less in acute care these days and more in home care and LTC. The large hospital system I will be starting at refers to LPN's as nursing support staff and they really...

  4. CPNE Why the long wait???

    GN1974 replied to upgreach's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I think all the sites are equal. You hear the most fuss from those who are angry because they didn't pass. You will pass no matter where you go IF you come prepared and hold your stress level down....

  5. NY LPNs: How are you coping?

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

    LPNer, I disagree. Where there is a will there is a way...may not be super fast way, but it can be accomplished. If the OP does indeed feel it is impossible and LPN's are being phased out then...

  6. excelsior any advice?

    GN1974 replied to peedyER's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Gail, Yes, I did attend an EC worshop in Albany, NY. The workshop IS NOT intended to teach. You need to know all the critical elements and know the skills listed at the back of the study guide. The...

  7. how do you feel about RN covering for LPN on the floor?

    GN1974 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, First, this post is not meant to be geared as an LPN v RN post. I have been an LPN for a decade and have recently graduated from a 2 year RN program. I hope to take boards in the next few...

  8. how do you feel about RN covering for LPN on the floor?

    GN1974 replied to GN1974's topic in General Nursing

    To answer your questions this facility uses LPN's in a very similar capacity HOWEVER they do not allow LPN's to hang blood, give IVP meds, and they CAN assess but it needs to be co-signed by the RN....

  9. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

    GN1974 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I took a medical ethics class a few years ago and this was one of the topics. From my perspective, UNLESS, the patient has something written down in this type of a situation life should prevail....

  10. LPN as Charge??

    GN1974 replied to Nurse Hatchett's topic in General Nursing

    Having seen both sides of the coin...here's my two cents. I have been an LPN for a decade and have just completed an associate degree RN program. What I have observed at a hospital I just started...

  11. excelsior any advice?

    GN1974 replied to peedyER's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Me too! First time and no repeats on anything! I was out by 10 am Sunday. It can be done with good prep.

  12. excelsior any advice?

    GN1974 replied to peedyER's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I will be officially graduating EC next Friday with my ASN. In Florida the board of nursing does accept EC as long as you are a currently licensed and practicing LPN on their registry. The program...

  13. Eye opening experience!

    GN1974 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I just recently completed an LPN to RN bridge program after working as an LPN for almost 10 years. Prior to becoming an LPN, I worked in high school and after for awhile as a CNA. I...

  14. LVN Vs. RN?

    GN1974 replied to elleon's topic in General Nursing

    Allamericangirl, I see your profile says you want to go as far as you can (CNA to LPN to ADN to as far as you can). Don't let everyday garb cloud your view! Like I said before it is just as...

  15. LVN Vs. RN?

    GN1974 replied to elleon's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, do what is best for you but certainly don't hold yourself back from going further just because you feel someone is acting more superior! Go and chose what is best and if you get an RN degree be...

  16. RN's signing LPN Charts

    GN1974 replied to busyrninva's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In LPN school I was taught that LPN's collect and record data and RN's assess patients. In the hospital I just started working at, the initial assessment is to be completed by the RN, but the LPN can...

  17. LVN Vs. RN?

    GN1974 replied to elleon's topic in General Nursing

    LPNs do function within a scope of practice. They are recognized by boards of nursing across the country as a "nurse". Their scope of practice is more limited than an RN and most states do say LPNs...

  18. LVN Vs. RN?

    GN1974 replied to elleon's topic in General Nursing

    I have been an LPN for almost 10 years. I have worked in a variety of settings. For the past 5-7 years I have been doing homecare--and I really enjoy it. I recently completed an ADN program...

  19. Can I challenge the RN boards?

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

    I took all of the pre-reqs at my local community college. English, algebra, humanities, sciences, social sciences, and nutrition are the main courses needed for pre-regs. I kept a very high grade...

  20. Can I challenge the RN boards?

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

    I do not believe you can "challenge" the NCLEX-RN as an LPN. I have been an LPN for ten years working in a variety of settings. I used to think that just being an LPN and using the knowledge I was...

  21. CPNE Questions

    GN1974 replied to MrRacer98's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Jeremy-- This is basically the lay out: Friday 4p.m. : Meet at test site hospital to do lab portion. Lab consists of IV meds, IV push, wound care, and IM/SQ injections. Any fails can be redone...

  22. seeking advice from those who have made nursing career changes...

    GN1974 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone! I am so happy to have found such a neat site! I have been an LPN for many years...primarily working in pedi-homecare (vents, trachs, g-tubes, etc). I completed the bridge program and...

  23. Any one else from Florida taking/completed Excelsior ADN program???

    GN1974 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello everyone! I am new to allnurses and was wondering if anyone else from Florida is taking or completed the Excelsior College ADN program. I just finished my CPNE and am currently awaiting my...

  24. any LPN's in Florida doing the Excelsior College program???

    GN1974 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello everyone!!! I just completed the Excelsior college ADN program and would love to hear from any other Florida nurses who have completed this program. Thanks

  25. "Just an LPN"....does anyone else get discouraged?

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

    The truth of the matter is there are good and bad nurses regardless of the title. I have seen both view points from being an LPN for ten years before graduating from the ADN program. The scope of...