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  1. Homan's Sign: Useful or Useless? What's your opinion?

    fla orange replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Last semester I learn that the homans sign was useless, that most DVT are present with increase pain, warmth and numbness. I work on a rehab unit(CVA, Neuro, ortho) and when pt. c/o pain, tenderness...

  2. LPN Technical Schools in Miami, Florida

    fla orange replied to mary777's topic in Florida Nursing

    In southwest miami dade Robert Morgan Technical Inst. offers a Lpn program as well as Mercy Hospital in Coral Gables in Miami. I love talking about Miami, Fla. Its my home and as soon as I take state...

  3. Anyone from Florida?

    fla orange replied to moonischasingme1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am from south miami, but I'm here in NC finishing up Rn school at the the local community college. I went to Lpn school while in south miami. Lord willing I'll be home after taking and passing state...

  4. Cost of Your RN Program?

    fla orange replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN to RN

    I attend community college in the local area and for the bridge program I've spent alittle over $2100. That include tuition,books, insurance and uniforms. The hospital that I work at offers tuition...

  5. LVN to RN online or in class??

    fla orange replied to jaceysaunt's topic in LPN to RN

    In addition to the price of the online Rn cost, you'd have to put in alot of studying to pass the exam. At least 3-4 months for each subject.The average cost for each exam is about $100.00. I...

  6. influence

    fla orange replied to wannabFNP's topic in LPN to RN

    I can honestly say I was "influenced" to stive for a Rn degree when I notice that theres a limit to the scope of practice a Lpn can do and areas to work. Being a Rn in the medical profession means...

  7. School you'll be attending

    fla orange replied to IcantThinkofaName's topic in LPN to RN

    Hey Eka69, How are ya! I was taking about Fayetteville technical community college in Fayetteville. They offer a bridge program for Lpn. Since you're in raleigh have you checked out Wake or Durham...

  8. What are you going to do when you become a *nurse*?

    fla orange replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in LPN to RN

    I've been in situation like that many of times. Last semester we had to shadow a home health nurse and I didn't tell her that I was a Lpn, I did mention to that I worked at the local hospital and when...

  9. LPN to RN students; Spring 2006; Whatchya takin'?

    fla orange replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in LPN to RN

    This is the last term at the CC I attend and this semester will be advance psych, advance

  10. How many LPNs IV cert.

    fla orange replied to Jhauserlpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The Lpn program I graduated from didn't teaching anything on IVs or blood draws. I went to this continuing education company for nurses and took a class to get IV Certified. When I worked in the NH,...

  11. NLN Exams

    fla orange replied to nurse100's topic in LPN to RN

    Hey Nurse100, For the bridge program at the CC I attend we had to take a exam which consisted of 3 parts. Adult nursing, Childbearing and Pediatric care nursing. We didn't have to take a exam for...

  12. Anyone Else Catching Flack for Going Back to School?

    fla orange replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Hey Marie, Let haters be your motivators. I caught hell with my fellow Lpns for trying to better myself. I don't think its jealousy, I do belive its insercurity.Fellow lpn see that you're on the road...

  13. Where will u work as an RN?

    fla orange replied to luv4nursing's topic in LPN to RN

    Right now as a Lpn I work on a rehab unit (ortho, debility and CVA). I've always worked in LTC, or Subacute care and rehab units. When I become an Rn I plan on working on a med/surg

  14. School you'll be attending

    fla orange replied to IcantThinkofaName's topic in LPN to RN

    I attend FTCC in North Carolina, Lpn to Rn bridge program. The last semester is set to begin in Jan. Our pinning is May 16 and our graduation day is May 26. I'm happy to meet all of

  15. Is this normal?

    fla orange replied to Irene joy's topic in LPN to RN

    The CC I attend the pass rate on test has to be 77 or greater. A comprehensive math test is given for Nursing 1-4 and its mandatory to have a 90% or higher on the test. Reading the other response I...

  16. Anyone finished with finals?

    fla orange replied to candykane's topic in LPN to RN

    Hey Guys, I finished finals today and I'm so happy I don't know what to do with myself. Its going to be so great waking up and not have to go to class or clinicals. I'll be able to watch a movie guilt...

  17. Why Become an RN?

    fla orange replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN to RN

    Good Morning, Commuter. I am a Rn student with 1 semester to go at the CC I attend. So come May 06 I'll be a graduate nurse awaiting to take the Rn boards. You know I'm kinda

  18. Why Become an RN?

    fla orange replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN to RN

    Having your Rn degree open the door wide open to versitility in Nursing such as being a supervisor, going into infomatics, teaching school. I didn't like being told I couldn't do this, that or the...

  19. Can you work in the LVN-RN program?

    fla orange replied to NickiLaughs's topic in LPN to RN

    Hello NickiLaughs, I am currently a Lpn and I work about 32 hours a week while in the 2nd to the last semester of the ADN nursing program at the CC I attend. So yes it can be done if you're...

  20. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    fla orange replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Kylevictor, Try the community colleges in your area. Most Lpn to Rn bridge courses require that all pre-reqs are to be completed prior to acceptance. Some program require that an exam be taken and...

  21. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    fla orange replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Hey Guys, 26y/o female been a Lpn for 6 years. Started the bridge program at my CC last Aug. Set to graduate in May 06 and boy am I looking forward to it! I'm happy to meet all of you and to be...

  22. LPN to RN student forum

    fla orange replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    JaxMom63, Everything you complained about is normal. I go through the exact same thing. I'm just as tired of school as you are, but I got to keep on keeping on till May 12,2006. Its going to be worth...

  23. How many of you are pursuing your RN licensure?

    fla orange replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello Everyone, I too am going to school to become an RN. Here in NC the CC offer the Lpn to Rn bridge program which is only 1 year. I'll be graduating May 2006. I find theory easier since I've been...

  24. LPN to RN student forum

    fla orange replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    So does anyone know how to make it offical. Is there someone to email , have we generated enough intrest. I think the forum is needed and is very appropriate. I was talking to a nurse on the floor I...

  25. LPN to RN student forum

    fla orange replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    I think that will be a grreat idea. We can offer each other advice and much needed encouragement. What will we have to do to get the ball