TheCommuter BSN, RN

Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych

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    Lost my cool

    TheCommuter replied to sbtr50's topic in LPN to RN

    If my personal life was as busy as yours, I would not have offered my personal time to help this classmate study. Some people are so socially inept that they do not grasp the concept of personal...
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    GOD IS GOOD!

    TheCommuter replied to Jorina's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations on your passing result.
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    4th Time Test Take

    TheCommuter replied to alexvalenzuela88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moved to the NCLEX
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    Getting into nursing school.

    TheCommuter replied to infermera03's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Many of the private LVN/LPN programs at trade schools will enroll applicants with only a GED as long as you can pass a basic entrance exam. Once you earn your LPN license, you are eligible to enroll...
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    I passed NCLEX with 5 SATA

    TheCommuter replied to chachanep17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations.
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    How do you draw up small amounts of medications for Picc lines?

    TheCommuter replied to Hockeynursing's topic in Patient Medications

    I used to draw up the small amount of medicine and transfer it to a prefilled 10mL normal saline flushing syringe. If there are no contraindications to mixing the medication with normal saline, this...
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    Certification or not

    TheCommuter replied to greener22's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I obtained my rehabilitation nursing (CRRN) certification in late 2014. In exchange, I received a $2,000 annual pay raise in addition to a one-time $1,000
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    What happened to professionalism in nursing?

    TheCommuter replied to NursebirdRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think our work environments are heavily influenced by the types of nurse managers who oversee the operations. After all, the bottom is affected by the top. If management allows a lack of...
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    Trade schools

    TheCommuter replied to sk8erboi9405's topic in General Students

    I assume you are considering the infamous West Coast University if it's costing $140k for a BSN degree. Please do not attend this school of questionable repute. The ball and chain of staggering debt...
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    Trade schools

    TheCommuter replied to sk8erboi9405's topic in General Students

    Here are my trade school numbers... Private nonprofit trade school LVN program, southern California, 2005: I accrued $19,995 in private student loan debt and paid it off in 2007. Private for-profit...
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    Where to buy Petite Scrubs

    TheCommuter replied to cafegoer's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I purchase my petite scrubs online. You did not indicate where in southern CA you are located, but there's PAC Uniforms in Cerritos: 13336 Alondra
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    I'm to young!!!... I think

    TheCommuter replied to TaylorLVN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The answer to your question depends on your personality, how sensitive you are, and whether you genuinely enjoy people. I'm not really a people person, so I disliked bedside nursing. I entered nursing...
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    Curious about LPN

    TheCommuter replied to darobow's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I suppose this would depend on the program that you attend. In my case, instructors instilled into us tactics on answering NCLEX-style questions. Nursing school doesn't prepare anyone to become a...
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    How You Can Lose 50 Pounds In 90 Days

    TheCommuter replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in General Nursing

    50 pounds in 90 days equates to approximately 17 pounds per month. Many weight loss surgery patients cannot even lose weight at that rate, let alone someone who is trying to lose it the old fashioned...
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    Excited about a new job!

    TheCommuter replied to ErinRN2012's topic in Case Management

    I assume this will be either hospital case management or skilled nursing facility case management. If so, you'll be managing and coordinating the patient's care throughout the hospital stay. The...
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    Hospital requires you to pass Nclex on first try.

    TheCommuter replied to Sagegrr's topic in General Nursing

    In addition, 85 percent of U.S.-educated test takers pass NCLEX on the first attempt. Therefore, if a student nurse or GN fails NCLEX, he/she falls into the small minority of people who are...
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    is it to late to take my boards?

    TheCommuter replied to Oldstudent06's topic in General Nursing

    The answer to your question depends on which state board of nursing you will deal with. I assume you are either in California or Texas due to your use of the 'LVN' title. It's too late for you if...
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    Sick of night shift

    TheCommuter replied to Jbetty's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    There are weekend double shifts...For a number of years I worked two 16-hour shifts every Saturday and Sunday from 6:00am to 10:00pm. This enabled me to have five days off in a row in addition to 40...
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    Why is it so hard to find a job?

    TheCommuter replied to JFLEURIM's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Unfortunately, I think you are limiting your opportunities by not having an automobile. I've had to commute 50 miles one-way to nursing
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    Multi-dose insulin vials

    TheCommuter replied to Sunshine716's topic in Patient Medications

    I've been a nurse since early 2006. Every facility where I've ever worked has issued each patient his or her own vial of insulin. I've never had to deal with multi-dose insulin vials at any point in...
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    Kansas City starting pay

    TheCommuter replied to LiveFit99's topic in General Nursing

    Kansas has some of the lowest nursing pay rates in the entire country. You are not going to be offered more than the low $20s per hour unless you accept employment outside the acute care hospital...
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    The Difference Between Approval and Accreditation

    TheCommuter replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    Which accreditation did you look up? Accreditation is not nearly as important for practical nursing programs as it is for professional registered nursing
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    6/20 WILTW Child Welfare, Confidentiality, Contraception, Commencement, Conti...

    TheCommuter replied to A&Ox6's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that life is not fair (again). One of my elderly clients was declared mentally incompetent by her adult children even though she is alert, oriented times four and has clarity of mind. Her...
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    LVN working as CNA during school

    TheCommuter replied to Marissam1992's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't remember the process. It's been 11 years since I last attended an LVN program, and you sometimes forget stuff from the distant past.I'm sure one of your instructors at the school knows the...
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    preauth nurse

    TheCommuter replied to LifeisChange1's topic in Case Management

    Thanks for providing your location. Unfortunately, the salaries in Florida tend to be 15 to 20 percent lower than the national average because you all are 'paid in