Alisonisayoshi LVN

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    (8/29) This week, I have learned......

    Alisonisayoshi replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Omg while I was on it I had to set alarms to remind myself to
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    (8/29) This week, I have learned......

    Alisonisayoshi replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I had to go off "dopamax" to get through prereqs, and through LVN school, and then NCLEX, and now my bridge lol. Best migraine med I've ever been on, but it makes me slightly stupid. Just slightly...
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    Took the nclex today..

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Karaa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Honestly, I had the same fear, my test seemed to easy. It wasn't. I just knew the
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    (8/29) This week, I have learned......

    Alisonisayoshi replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    You know, thank you for advocating in this way. A doctor, years ago, talked my mom into a J-tube for my grandmother. My 96 year old hospice care, late stage dementia, grandmother. My mom was just...
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    When should I start applying for jobs?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was putting in apps the month before I
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    (8/29) This week, I have learned......

    Alisonisayoshi replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that if you sit charting at the nurses station long enough in LTC you will hear the same two residents with dementia have the exact same conversation with each other at least 3
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    In a job quandry, all advice welcome

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Alisonisayoshi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you it is a great job, and I'm going to miss my lab today, and speak to the scheduler when I get to
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    Listening to Heart Heart Sounds

    Alisonisayoshi replied to nurse7love's topic in General Students

    Nurse7love, a friend of mine has hearing issues, she uses the electronic stethoscope from lithmann with the amplifier. It works very well for her, I've listened on it before and it is amazingly...
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    LPN/LVN to RN California almost impossible!!

    Alisonisayoshi replied to KickRox's topic in LPN to RN

    PM's sent. Don't fill my seats lol, my app is going in in October for a January start! In all seriousness though, I truly hope you find
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    NEW GRAD PAY???

    Alisonisayoshi replied to nealmink's topic in First Year After Licensure

    NorCal LVN IV certified LTC/Sub Acute Rehab 26/hour plus shift differential of 1.50 for PM shift, plus a sign on bonus. 401k with vested match, Blue Cross PPO, 4 weeks PTO per year. Flexible...
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    LPN/LVN to RN California almost impossible!!

    Alisonisayoshi replied to KickRox's topic in LPN to RN

    The one I'm applying to rarely fills, but I'm up north, and I'm rural, nobody wants to come here
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    NCLEX anxiety

    Alisonisayoshi replied to kyankee0313's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used the NCLEX-PN mastery app, the Saunders book, and my schools virtual ATI review that was provided. I passed with the minimum number of questions. The best advice I got about NCLEX was that the...
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    What are the best Nike shoes for a 12 Hour Shift?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to mf299709's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I prefer ASICS to any other running shoe on the market. Brooks feel heavy to me (I do like the Launch ones), but my mom loves them, hates ASICS because they seem to make her feel the stiching as...
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    This week, I have learned... (8/8)

    Alisonisayoshi replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Dogen, did you get a vibe? I so want a
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    Passed the LVN, now what?!

    Alisonisayoshi replied to mrsekow's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I got IV/blood withdrawl, and renewed my BLS. I'm also bridging in January. I actually found the school commitment hindered me a bit in my job search. I live in norcal, so jobs are a bit easier to...
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    What are the best Nike shoes for a 12 Hour Shift?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to mf299709's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I prefer Dansko, and even working out/running, I prefer Asics. Brooks feel too heavy to me, but they are a darn good shoe. Nike don't provide enough support. I also like cheerokee
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    Certified nursing assistants not welcome!

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Barbie8808's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree, no CNA is starting my IV or inserting my foley if I'm in an ED. I wouldn't be comfortable with that. Perhaps it's okay in some parts of the country, but I'm not totally sure it should be....
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    Tattoos!

    Alisonisayoshi replied to mmbucklerky's topic in General Students

    I have several visible. My school didn't make me cover my forearm as it's a medical alert tattoo, but the rest were kept covered. With a new employer I go to the interview covered, but ask their...
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    Stethoscope for nursing students!

    Alisonisayoshi replied to 2015Kayla's topic in General Students

    I have a cardiology 3, it was an investment piece. I love it. I have listened on others and wouldn't trade mine for the
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    NCLEX Mastery App 1/2 off

    Alisonisayoshi replied to 203bravo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I swear I passed NCLEX-PN because of that app. That thing was
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    Certified nursing assistants not welcome!

    Alisonisayoshi replied to Barbie8808's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I took an NCLEX, you did not, that's a big difference. If this little group requires having sat for, and passed, that particular exam, that's it's standard. It doesn't make a CNA not valuable and...
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    This week, I learned.... (7/25)

    Alisonisayoshi replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Nooooooo!!!!! I love that
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    This week, I learned.... (7/25)

    Alisonisayoshi replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I actually became an LPN/VN first. I finished my RN prereqs a little over a year ago and applied to two programs, a PN and an RN. I got into the PN. I took the seat because bridge seats where I...
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    This week, I learned.... (7/25)

    Alisonisayoshi replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    1. That I'm finally actually a nurse, and that feels darn good. 2. That nobody should judge another's educational path. Mine is just as valid as the next persons. 3. Finding a job isn't hard,...
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    Becoming a nurse is no longer an option for me?

    Alisonisayoshi replied to KAThftf's topic in General Students

    A) Get a job, even at McDonald's, you need an income source if you can't get grants, otherwise you need to wait to stop being a dependent student. Lots of people don't get help from parents even when...