Iheartnursing

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  1. Can I really get done in one term

    Iheartnursing posted a topic in Western Governors University

    Recently completed my RN after 11 years as an LPN and really just want to get this BSN thing done and over with for as little money as possible.... I have started the admission process at WGU after...

  2. Exploring the World of Freelance Writing for Nurses

    Iheartnursing replied to Elizabeth Hanes's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Loved this TY! I'm wondering about your thoughts as to if freelance writing would be a good fit for an LPN? I'm not finding any reasons why an LPN could not do

  3. Med errors

    Iheartnursing replied to Mleilani's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Also, using the less than or greater than symbol in the MAR is not acceptable. The facility should not be using acronyms in MARS... it's no longer acceptable

  4. To the nurses, a question.

    Iheartnursing replied to NTechTruth's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I help whenever I can and many CNA's have complemented me on this. Sometimes though, it seems like the aids think I am not busy when I am... I typically never get a break but my aids always DO!...

  5. Life, death, and dying.

    Iheartnursing replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Wow... I could not have read a more fitting post for my week... Started off the week with an elderly woman with dementia in LTC speaking to me one minute and gone the next... Spent days questioning if...

  6. Agency nursing and cont education

    Iheartnursing posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    One thing I have noticed I will be missing since becoming and agency nurse is opportunities for continuing education. Any

  7. Where do you get your cont Ed?

    Iheartnursing posted a topic in General Nursing

    Where do you go (website or live) for continuing education? I am finding a lack of useful continuing education and skills refreshment in my current position. Thanks for the

  8. LPN, BSN, MSN?

    Iheartnursing replied to GregClark's topic in Nursing Career

    "While I didn't go into nursing because I love the smell of c-diff in the morning, the truth is that the most important assessment skills can be learned from getting your hands dirty." Haha So

  9. Yuck! med error

    Iheartnursing replied to Iheartnursing's topic in Patient Medications

    The med wasn't missing from the pack I missed administering it but signed it out in error. So its an omission

  10. Yuck! med error

    Iheartnursing posted a topic in Patient Medications

    ugh! I made a med error! I feel just sick about it! I work as an agency nurse and have been working a lot in one facility. They have a hard time finding med techs (skilled/ long term care) so...

  11. Cheapest Way for A&P credits

    Iheartnursing posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Is there another route for A&P that may be less expensive then the Excelsior exam for A&P and mico? Outside of the community college route... as I want to get out of the way

  12. Cheapest Way for A&P credits

    Iheartnursing replied to Iheartnursing's topic in Excelsior College

    Awesome! Last question lol... There which A&P option will give me the credit I need. There is I and II both with and without a lab. I had a previous A&P from the tech school where I...

  13. Cheapest Way for A&P credits

    Iheartnursing replied to Iheartnursing's topic in Excelsior College

    Thank you I am going through

  14. What is your current LPN salary

    Iheartnursing replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in a Doctors office in Central Maine the starting salary for an LPN is 17.50/hour. If I went back to a LTC facility I could make approx $20/hr. Agency $25 and up.... I have four years...

  15. Lpn in nursing home

    Iheartnursing replied to futurerpn4lfe's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well lets see..... Although I no longer work in a nursing home A typical day would go like this.... If I was on a LTC unit for the day I would begin by passing medications to all residents on the...

  16. Finally starting but overwhelmed!

    Iheartnursing posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I have been toying with getting my RN through Excelsior since I passed my NCLEX PN three years ago. Its time to start! I have finished my transcript review and it looks like they are going to make...

  17. Are these true or false rumors about LPN

    Iheartnursing replied to mcclot1993's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In Maine you are unlikely to find a job as an LPN in a hospital. However there is great employment opportunity. Working in LTC is more rewarding and educational then one may think, Skilled nursing...

  18. Rn being trained by lpn?

    Iheartnursing replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How funny..... We do get caught up on titles don't we..... I have trained several RN's.....I have also been insulted by some newer grads who have said to me "oh you're an LPN, you know your stuff I...

  19. Nursing Fund. text book

    Iheartnursing posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Does anyone think that it is ok to go with an older edition of the Nursing Fundamentals text? I am just starting out and I see this in the Transitions content guide. Will I bee needing it...

  20. Nursing Fund. text book

    Iheartnursing replied to Iheartnursing's topic in Excelsior College

    Thank you! I found an older version for like $8 bucks! The newest version the cheapest price I found was

  21. Warning on an LPN License.

    Iheartnursing replied to Tacc's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hmm... I work as an LPN in ltc and in a physicians office. I have seen some pretty gnarly med errors and Yes they are written up, and I suppose if you continue to make careless med errors you would...