CMarieRN87

CMarieRN87 ADN, RN

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  1. NACE Entrance Exam for LPN to RN program

    CMarieRN87 posted a topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I have been a LPN for 4 years. I worked in family practice for 3 years and have been in LTC for 1 year. I applied for UACCM's LPN to RN program here in Arkansas. I got an email inviting me to register...

  2. Best place to buy scrubs online??

    CMarieRN87 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hello all! I just moved to a smaller area and now am pretty limited on my options for purchasing scrubs. I was told to try buying some online. There are tons of sites though. I am not much of an...

  3. LTC nurse to patient ratio

    CMarieRN87 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I have been working in family practice since I became an LPN 3 years ago. I love it, but I hate the pay. Since my husband recently became unemployed, we have been struggling, and I started looking...

  4. LTC nurse to patient ratio

    CMarieRN87 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    Update** I have worked at this facility since October of last year. I do like it, but there are things that could have been worded differently during the interview. Our facility is split between...

  5. LPN working up to become Educator

    CMarieRN87 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am currently a LPN at a LTC facility in my area. I became a nurse 3 years ago, and I love it. Nursing is amazing, and I am so glad I chose this field. I am taking my prerequisite classes to get into...

  6. LPN working up to become Educator

    CMarieRN87 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thank you very much for your comment Joanna73. What sort of certifications do you have? That is why I was looking into this field, I do enjoy training and teaching new nurses and helping others when...

  7. NACE Entrance Exam for LPN to RN program

    CMarieRN87 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Several of the LPNs that I know just took this exam and said that there is a lot of math and then just basic nursing questions.. I found a NACE study guide and also will be reviewing my book from the...

  8. LTC nurse to patient ratio

    CMarieRN87 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    She did state specifically that max patient to nurse ratio is 1:25 when fully staffed, and that they are not at fully capacity at the moment so it would be around 20.. I even commented on the amount...

  9. LTC nurse to patient ratio

    CMarieRN87 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    I havne't looked into it, only because I haven't heard of any listings. I occupational health but I am not sure where to look for these positions. There aren't many listings in our papers or online...

  10. LTC nurse to patient ratio

    CMarieRN87 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! She did state specifically that max patient to nurse ratio is 1:25 when fully staffed, and that they are not at fully capacity at the moment so it would be around 20.. I even commented on the...

  11. LTC nurse to patient ratio

    CMarieRN87 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    ugh! I am so nervous! This is going to be a huge

  12. LTC nurse to patient ratio

    CMarieRN87 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    45?!?!

  13. LTC nurse to patient ratio

    CMarieRN87 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks!! I will head over and check that out!

  14. 2015 Current LPN Pay

    CMarieRN87 replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am in Arkansas also. I work in a Primary Care Clinic and started off at $12. I am now at $14 (put in my notice to go to higher paying job so they gave me more $) I have heard that LPNs start at...

  15. wanting to move from Family Practice

    CMarieRN87 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello All! I have been a LPN for 3 years now. I have worked nothing but family practice. I am enrolled and working towards my RN. Due to recent situations I am looking to change jobs soon. My husband...

  16. wanting to move from Family Practice

    CMarieRN87 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

  17. Procedure on this? Nurse and her abuser

    CMarieRN87 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I didn't even think about that. Working on changing that information now. And yes I try to do alot of the things you listed. I park where I can see my car from the back door. I have mace,...

  18. Procedure on this? Nurse and her abuser

    CMarieRN87 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am needing some advise on this. Sorry but this is going to be long. When I was 7 I was molested and abused for about a year. He said I would be in trouble if I ever told, which is why it...

  19. Procedure on this? Nurse and her abuser

    CMarieRN87 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

  20. Procedure on this? Nurse and her abuser

    CMarieRN87 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    We didn't move back for my family. My husband thought being closer to my mom, who moced back several years ago, would be beneficial. The house we are buying is in anothet town and on the edge of the...

  21. Procedure on this? Nurse and her abuser

    CMarieRN87 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

  22. What is the pay rate for a LPN ?

    CMarieRN87 replied to janevance66's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Where in AR are you? I am in Pope County.. I make $14/hr now but I started off making $12.50.. I plan to get a new job

  23. What is the pay rate for a LPN ?

    CMarieRN87 replied to janevance66's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My first job as an LPN out of school was in at family clinic in Panama City, FL and I was making $10/hr. I do know that other people were making more. I have since moved to AR, where I am from...

  24. Procedure on this? Nurse and her abuser

    CMarieRN87 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    Yes he is registered. That's what I thought (may be in violation of terms of his release). But after calling around today, I learned that the terms of his release may have expired. Meaning that when...

  25. Procedure on this? Nurse and her abuser

    CMarieRN87 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    Update on this** Today I called our local PD, as they were the arresting office when he was originally convicted of this. The lady who answered wasn't much help, she didn't even let me finish my...