cinlou BSN, MSN, RN

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    Help

    cinlou replied to hope12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    apply to both programs. The advantage of the LPN is you will learn skills faster, and you can bridge to the ADN program, start working sooner and make money while you further your education. ADN will...
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    How helpful/important is it to work as a CNA before going to nursing school?

    cinlou replied to ReadyToListen's topic in General Students

    Whether a CNA is required for entry into your program or not it is a great starting point. If you are not quite sure if nursing will be the right choice for you, being a CNA gives you exposure and...
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    How to prepare for LVN Program!

    cinlou replied to LuckyCharmLVN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    study tips: learn how to pick out key terms and words, then you can get through all of the reading, this techniques also helps you when taking exams because you will want to pick out the important...
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    How hard is the CNA skills test?

    cinlou replied to ren09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't know what state agency you use in Michigan but if you take a look at the D&S Headmaster web site it will give you a great deal of information. If you know your skills well you will do...
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    how safe is weight loss surgery? a research paper brainstorming ideas----

    cinlou replied to Chanylove's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    you want to also look at comorbidities. What underlying health problems, such as diabetes, does a person have, not everyone who has bariatric surgery has medical conditions, some have musculoskeletal...
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    Harsh nurses

    cinlou replied to binzy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    anger and frustration is a normal feeling. Reflection as a nurse is very important. My clinical instructors all work full time, one is an ED nurse and the other is a critical care nurse. My faculty...
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    LPN cancelled everywhere in AZ but GWCC

    cinlou replied to MarkinAZ's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I know this is a bit old, but let me put out to those of you in Arizona looking for an LPN program, Mohave Community College in Kingman Arizona, started their PN program in 2011 we are entering in to...
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    85 questions shut off and failed!!

    cinlou replied to dafishman's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    "I will update everyone going forward, everyone has been awesome!!! Never would have expected it!" We can be Crusty Old Bats Sometimes, But we are caring Crusty old Bats :) Just relax and enjoy the...
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    85 questions shut off and failed!!

    cinlou replied to dafishman's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    dafishman, what I hear from you is a great deal of anxiety. I have found with my students that the anxiety blocks knowledge flow. Statistically speaking you don't want to wait too long to take the...
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    2014 LPN students

    cinlou replied to Zalina's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Anything I say on AN I try to bring with care and compassion. It comes from my heart and my experience. I hope what I have offered will help all who read my comments. Be Kind and Respectful and help...
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    How much was your lpn program?

    cinlou replied to joyfullpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I graduated from the LPN program when the school was in Oswego, back in 1978, paid $5500.00 still a good bang for your buck. The only problem is it did not articulate so when I went back for my RN...
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    2014 LPN students

    cinlou replied to Zalina's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I want to slip into your posts and offer you some insights. 37 years ago I received my LPN from Oswego county BOCES in upstate NY. At that time it was 5 days a week for 10 months, 10 years later I...
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    85 questions shut off and failed!!

    cinlou replied to dafishman's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Baby's are very good at sensing what you are feeling, if you are stressed they will be stressed. Sounds like your babe is feeling your pain. I have been told by many students that Kaplin was very...
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    Pt having a "friend" over for "special nursing care"

    cinlou replied to delphine22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    when I went to nursing school 30+ years ago we were taught to give the patient their privacy, close the curtain, or door, it is a natural occurring event. So as an old nurse I was taught to not be...
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    lvn-rn bridge

    cinlou replied to Natasha A.'s topic in LPN to RN

    Don't give up, I have seen many things come and go and come around again. With the cost of health care and the nursing shortage in different areas, the LPN will continue to be an asset. There are...
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    I've been a nurse since.....(fill in the blank)

    cinlou replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    yes also glass bottles, glass three bottle chest tube set up, metal trachs, gomco suction set up, crank beds, no lifting devices, Hs snacks, and peri care with back rubs. glass
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    I've been a nurse since.....(fill in the blank)

    cinlou replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been a nurse since: we wore caps, extra pair of white stockings in the locker, when gloves were used only for isolation patients, when we double bagged, before DRG's, before primary nursing, when...
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    What did your manager do for you?

    cinlou replied to KerriMcDaniel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    get to know your staff, if they are qualified don't micro-manage, respect and trust them, if they are new make sure they have appropriate support, mentors, and preceptors. Give compliments in front...
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    Getting it in writing

    cinlou replied to Alicia777's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is not a dumb question, you can put references available upon request, however some facilities will not process your application without references so it depends upon the
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    Getting it in writing

    cinlou replied to Alicia777's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Just to be clear I do not call the supervisor, if the applicant asks them not to be contacted. I call the HR department for rehire information, where the information is suppose to stay confidential....
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    Getting it in writing

    cinlou replied to Alicia777's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As someone who hires, I can say I will call the resent employer even if it is not on the reference list, the most they can say is if you are a rehire. The personal references will give me more...
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    lvn-rn bridge

    cinlou replied to Natasha A.'s topic in LPN to RN

    When I was an LPN, Texas, I had the option to take a medical and a surgical exam to challenge the first year or take the full 2 years, at that time I am not sure about the requirement for working,...
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    HELP! Masking the smell of feces!

    cinlou replied to WhitneyRene's topic in General Students

    menthol/vicks works pretty good they even use it in the
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    Does your hospital or facility badge include your credentials?

    cinlou replied to icuRNmaggie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My response for me would be that to make that choice it can not be all about the money. I spent 35 years at the bedside as an ADN in critical, trauma, ED etc. . My options were limited and my back was...
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    Does your hospital or facility badge include your credentials?

    cinlou replied to icuRNmaggie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I asked why you did not feel you had the opportunity, because there are opportunities with desire? You are absolutely correct I do not know your life nor do you know mine except for what we choose to...