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The law requires that all meds be given within one hour before or after the medicines are due, and this often creates a lot of stress for busy nurses. For instance, the 8 a.m. meds can be started at 7 a.m., and the med pass, for however many patients...

My cell phone rang while I was at work this weekend. I was at the nurses' station surrounded by the nursing staff that I supervise as a charge nurse. Ignoring stares and silent comments that "you are the enforcer of no cell phones at work", I answere...

I recently gave notice and quit from a nursing home that was very difficult to work for. No DON. No ADON. No Unit Manager, and no communication. Today I got a call to come in and "chart" on a patient who has died since I left. I am no longer an empl...

Interesting! I'm a new RN grad moving to Denver, Colorado, looking for work. Have been a LPN more than 30 years, but no one cares about THAT experience. I understand that hospitals are the first to turn away new grads, but does anyone know of othe...

I heard the Cincinnati program has closed? Does anyone know.

I believe there is great purpose and usefulness in sites like this. I have a blog I wrote as I was a student at Rets (Bohecker) but I haven't used it to blast the school. Only if you read between the lines. Because I'm a gold member, I think I can...

Former student - not quite graduated... Please make sure you check out the facts such as if they are accredited, their status with the OBON, the turn over of staff (including the president), etc.

I'm a student at Bohecker - Columbus in the RN program. I did not attend the LPN program there.

Dear EXPLTCRN Thanks so much for taking time to post such an enlightening article in response to my story. I'm printing it out for when I'm the "Manager" RN and can put this to very good use where it will make a difference. Keep up the good work - an...

Hey, wonderful idea! Thanks for your comment. ~Linda

A dozen new vibrant colorful textbooks decorate the kitchen table and a quick peek into several reveal that they are written in English and the information is not all Greek! These are my study guides for the first quarter of my nursing program at Boh...

Dear Laurie, I hope to keep in touch. I loved your comment! I've posted it on my blog for my family and friends to read, and I'm sure they will want to know your progress. Take Care on the Journey, ~Linda

Correction, from a previous reply, I see I actually scored 1,035 on the test. Didn't mean to mislead!

I hope this is correct - and helpful. For me, an active LPN (for 38 years), I had to take a test at Bohecker and score at least 850. I scored over 1,200. There were 75 questions and all multiple choice but comprehensive. The main reason I selecte...

Hi Quiskeya Would that be Bohecker, Columbus? Were you on the front row on orientation day? It is such as small world sometimes!

Valerie, Good Catch! Yes, I should have written RN where I put LPN. Thanks for all the encouragement!

I've been accepted for the LPN to RN program at Bohecker, Columbus for Oct. 6, 2008 but still trying to get more information too. It's only 5 minutes from my home and no prereqs. Any accurate information would be appreciated. http://dustyangels.bl...

Yes, it's 850. I made 1,035 and they said that was pretty good. Does anyone know anything about the lpn to RN program in Columbus, Ohio? I'm scheduled to start Oct. 6, 2008.

I believe that is what most LPN to RN programs do. They let you get your LPN license and then continue with the RN program without experience except what you take as part of your program. You might inquire where your school sends its students for c...

I'm not sure if I'm posting in the right place..But having worked in many LTC facilities in several states over the last 35 years, I'd mention an area that I haven't seen mentioned much. Who is the first responder for diarrhea, emesis, feeding, turn...

Hi, I'm looking for a LPN-RN program in the Columbus, Ohio area. I've taken most pre-reqs and have 35 years experience as a LPN. Does anyone know of local schools? I've checked out a few (Columbus State, Hocking College,) but don't want to miss s...