spencernic

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1. Job advice greatly needed

   spencernic replied to jmm0150's topic in LPN/LVN

   There are more advancements in the hospital setting than home care. Take the opportunity now! Getting your foot in the door is half the battle.

2. 2013 LPN PAY???

   spencernic replied to taylynnfree's topic in LPN/LVN

   $14 rural North Carolina 1.5 years experience in a clinic. Was shocked when I initially interviewed for jobs.

3. I just want to know if this is normal.

   spencernic replied to karen623's topic in LPN/LVN

   Welcome to the world of nursing! I work in a clinic and stay late every day just trying to get caught up with seeing 20-30 patients daily. EMR makes my job 10 times harder than it ever was with paper charts. Maybe you could sit down and speak with th...

4. Is LPN nursing a good choice in this economy?

   spencernic replied to RainbowHead's topic in LPN/LVN

   If you are not sure if LPN is for you, try a CNA or Phelobotomy course first. You need to know if you can/handle it before jumping in. These cost less to "try", and if you do like it then its like stair stepping your way in. I never in a million year...

5. Tactful education; Obesity

   spencernic replied to BlueLightRN's topic in Education

   Well said SoldierNurse22

6. Excelsior LVN-RN

   spencernic replied to nurse12b's topic in Excelsior

   I just started EC and it is very overwhelming! Good LUCK!!!

7. Nursing Practice Exams for Excelsior

   spencernic replied to TammyG77's topic in Excelsior

   I just started EC any tips or suggestions. This girl is freaking out!!!

8. Let's call it "organ support," not life support

   spencernic replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with organ support. The family must not understand that the machines functioning are what is making the heart beat!

9. Motivation needed to get through Excelsior RN program

   spencernic replied to dianneger's topic in Excelsior

   I just started EC for the LPN to RN. I am super freaked out. I work full time and have 3 kids. I am so worried. Any advice you can give to me would be greatly appreciated! How much time did you dedicate to it, how long did it take, and any advice/poi...

10. Gerontology certification questions

    spencernic replied to knexx's topic in LPN/LVN

    Did you take this certification? If so how hard was it and how long did it take for you to complete it? I am interested in it but I am very curious about how it works?