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  1. LVN to LPT?

    itsmerae posted a topic in California Nursing

    How can an LVN become an psychiatric technician? Can you challenge the LPT board and receive your LPT license? By the way im in

  2. Who's the Best TV Nurse? - allnurses in the news

    itsmerae replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I love that show. I love Chummy, she seems to have such a calm manner about her when delivering the babies! shes funny and has such a lovable personality. shes kinda awkward too which makes her even...

  3. Who's the Best TV Nurse? - allnurses in the news

    itsmerae replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Chummy on Call the

  4. LVN to LPT?

    itsmerae replied to itsmerae's topic in California Nursing

    The thing is i have heard about alot of people wanting to challenge the lvn boards and they are psych techs but when i search for the opposite lvn to lpt, i find nothing. I just dont know why LVNs...

  5. LVN Programs Inland Empire

    itsmerae replied to wesslyn06's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    BTW I went to redlands adult school which is now CRY-ROP. I dont know how much the school has changed but the teachers were excellent when i was there. san bernardino adult school was my second...

  6. LVN Programs Inland Empire

    itsmerae replied to wesslyn06's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hey Im from the IE :) I know you said you have researched alot of LVN programs but just making sure you didn't miss the adult schools. Their pass rates are usually better and the cost is wayyyy less....

  7. travel nursing with no experience

    itsmerae replied to krorton's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    sounds like a pretty cool nursing job. im gonna have to look into that myself

  8. Nurse vs Instructor

    itsmerae replied to motay68's topic in General Students

  9. Nurse vs Instructor

    itsmerae replied to motay68's topic in General Students

    Yea hands on is the best experience. Some schools dont give you as much opportunity at hands on as they should so i agree with the teacher. With your first nursing job they dont expect you to know...

  10. travel nursing with no experience

    itsmerae replied to krorton's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Its understandable why they would need someone experienced to do travel nursing. To be put in a new environment regularly along with different nursing situations/duties that you would independently...

  11. Nursing versus medical technologist/clinical lab scientist

    itsmerae posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Anyone out there a medical technologist? Im an LVN in search of a job that will better suit my personality and i think medical technology is it! I planned on doing RN but im having serious doubts. As...

  12. Nursing versus medical technologist/clinical lab scientist

    itsmerae replied to itsmerae's topic in Nursing Career

    This is what i wanted to hear! Great getting input from someone who has done both nursing and medtech. Awesome that you have them both under your belt. I have heard of alot of people becoming bored as...

  13. any noc shift workers....

    itsmerae posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hey guys... any of the vampire nurses out there on noc shift workout also? does this help you sleep and create a better sleeping routine? before my noc job i loved to workout but now with this crazy...

  14. I'm a job hopper.... HELP!

    itsmerae replied to NurseCard's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    i love how you distinctly count every single month....like no you weren't at your job for a "year" it was a "year and one month" lol. i think its funny cuz i do the same thing. im proud of the...

  15. any noc shift workers....

    itsmerae replied to itsmerae's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    thanks for your input :) yea i really want to start a routine of any type of physical activity. i think it will help my total well being. the sleeping situation on noc shift is pretty rough for me....

  16. Nursing versus medical technologist/clinical lab scientist

    itsmerae replied to itsmerae's topic in Nursing Career

    yea you might be right. well it seems pretty interesting to be able to distinguish things under a microscope. from what i understand you are often diagnosing the specimens. so its a critical role in...

  17. LPN pre-entrance interview

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

    i remember my interview just a little...yes dress professional. being a cna will most definitely help! when i had mine it was three people interviewing me at the same time! it was nerve wrecking! i...

  18. ADVICE!!

    itsmerae replied to berrysweetlety's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    becoming a cna is quick! its hard work but a good learning experience. in my opinion phlebotomy seems pretty cool. it can be done quickly too. i know redlands ca is far from glendale but they have a...

  19. New here/having a nursing midlife crisis

    itsmerae replied to JackieShorter's topic in Nursing Career

    Welcome...i am pretty new here too. I have found that sharing your worries and thoughts on here really do help. If you are unhappy at the hospital you are currently at then you are doing the right...

  20. Extra certifications for new grads?

    itsmerae replied to macrina's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    iv therapy/blood withdrawal and trach/vent cert...i think those might be the most

  21. Med passing question from a student

    itsmerae replied to MsPebbles's topic in Patient Medications

    One reason nursing really eats me alive.....what we are supposed to do is often different than what we are able to do in a timely manner. Unless you work with very little patients and have all the...

  22. feeling down and incompetent

    itsmerae replied to itsmerae's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes and I think being an LVN now makes me realize how much RN isnt for me. Awesome that its getting better and better for you :) My heart goes out to every nurse that sticks to

  23. feeling down and incompetent

    itsmerae posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ive been in home health care for 6 months as an lvn caring for a vent/trach pt. i feel soooooo stupid for something i said and this isnt the first really DUMB thing i have said to them! i want to...

  24. feeling down and incompetent

    itsmerae replied to itsmerae's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you all for your feedback. It really helps. i ended up bringing up the situation to the mother and felt a little better after that. I still feel like this position or just nursing in general...

  25. Clinical Laboratory Scientist or RN

    itsmerae replied to misspinkmeow's topic in Nursing Career

    after being an LVN for a few years i have decided not to do RN and go for CLS. i think it suits my personality much better than nursing. Its more schooling! especially since i already have my LVN but...