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  1. Medical Missions Trips?

    newflgrad posted a topic in General Nursing

    I don't recall seeing this on any of the boards so I hope I am posting it in the right place..........One thing I really want to do, once I am licensed,(just graduated) is go on a medical missions...

  2. Acidosis and Alkalosis?

    newflgrad posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I like to have little things that help me remember certain things that won't stick in my head and Acidosis and Alkalosis is one of them!!LOL Does anyone have a little way that helped them remember the...

  3. Had meeting with TCN and confused now! Help

    newflgrad posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I had a meeting with TCN and got the cost of the BSN at ISU and was shocked about the price. I am wondering do I have to go through them to take the CLEP,DANTES, and EXCELSIOR COLLEGE exams at the...

  4. Attention ISU students

    newflgrad posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am an LPN single mom who does not have alot of money to throw around, just as I know alot of you don't either. I am so confused reading, what seems to be over hundreds of threads on how to get your...

  5. Attention ISU students

    newflgrad replied to newflgrad's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ok, so I can CLEP all the pre req classes on my own, by using books and study guides off EBAY? And then go directly through ISU.......am I hearing that

  6. TCN LPN to BSN through ISU...

    newflgrad replied to Kimily's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi Kimly! I would like to talk to you more about what you are doing. I also am an LPN in Fla and a single mom and really want to get started online for my RN. I am just SO CONFUSED with all the info...

  7. Need advice!

    newflgrad posted a topic in Home Health

    :trout: I have been on this case for 10 months doing at the most 32 hrs a week and min of 24 a week. It is for twins (very active) and have a question for anyone out there that can give me advice. One...

  8. Do you get paid for twins?

    newflgrad posted a topic in Home Health

    Just curious to see if anyone knows if you are taking care of twins, if you get paid for both patients or only one? I am told that Fla. Medicaid only pays for one child and half for the other to have...

  9. Do you get paid for twins?

    newflgrad replied to newflgrad's topic in Home Health

    It's just a little fustrateing. I love my job and I enjoy what I do, so in that respect I am very thankful for my job that God has given me. But at the same manner, I don't want to be ignorant to the...

  10. How to handle this?

    newflgrad posted a topic in Home Health

    Ok guys I started with a new child, in thier home and this is a Cerebral Plasy pt and both parents smoke all day long in the house. I am not a smoker and believe everyone has a right to choose, but...

  11. Indiana State Univ.

    newflgrad posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was wondering if any of the LPN's out there are doing the LPN to BSN degree Indiana State Univ has to offer online? Does anyone know if Fla Lpn's can do this program and sit for thier RN boards in...

  12. Certified Pediatric Nurse Examination

    newflgrad replied to PEDSICU's topic in Pediatric

    Excuse the no clue question.............but what is a Certified Ped. Nurse Examination? Can LPN"S take it? How can being Certified in Peds Help you in your career? I would be interested in takeing it,...

  13. 2nd day and I already want to cry!

    newflgrad posted a topic in Home Health

    Long Post, Sorry, but I can use some encouragement! If you have the time! Some of you have been reading my posts and answering me through this new chapter in my life and I want to thank you. I...

  14. Im new... i need help. a lot of it! please!!!!

    newflgrad replied to tonix's topic in Florida Nursing

    I live in and I sent you a

  15. 2nd day and I already want to cry!

    newflgrad replied to newflgrad's topic in Home Health

    Thank you everyone who responded with thier support and words or wisdom. I wanted to let everyone know I did report it and told the agency I was reporting it. There respones was.............Nothing....

  16. 2nd day and I already want to cry!

    newflgrad replied to newflgrad's topic in Home Health

    Thank you all for that. Yes I have been considering my oath I took very seriously. I am required by law I guess I was just have trouble with "what constitutes abuse" or neglect really. No there were...

  17. Question for LPN's

    newflgrad replied to catluver's topic in Florida Nursing

    If you live in the State of Fla I believe they will require you to have your IV certification to hang IV piggy backs or any IV's. Check with the BON in Fla and see if your training will cover you for...

  18. 2nd day and I already want to cry!

    newflgrad replied to newflgrad's topic in Home Health

    Thank you for that! I am happy to hear from you guys, it makes me feel alot better to hear from peers and that can understand what I went through somewhat. I tell something like this to my family that...

  19. Malpractice?

    newflgrad replied to newflgrad's topic in Home Health

    Well for intances, the child has a suction machine prn and the yanker was on the floor uncovered with the dog running around and on it, the girls tongue was caked with yellow which showed me she was...

  20. Malpractice?

    newflgrad posted a topic in Home Health

    HI, As you may know I just got a job doing Peds Home Health which is more like private duty 8 hrs a day for 4 days. I went and met the pt and family yesterday and this is just going to be quiet...

  21. Malpractice?

    newflgrad replied to newflgrad's topic in Home Health

    Cerebal

  22. I got a Job today in Home Health!

    newflgrad posted a topic in Home Health

    I went on two interviews today and got both jobs! Both of them not knowing I took thier offers.........but now trying to decide which company to go with. One is well known PSA and the other is All...

  23. I got a Job today in Home Health!

    newflgrad replied to newflgrad's topic in Home Health

    I live in the Hudson Area, or Pasco County you can

  24. I got a Job today in Home Health!

    newflgrad replied to newflgrad's topic in Home Health

    Hi Meghan! Thank you! I asked PSA in the interview do they offer any benefits and they told me they do but I had to pay for it. I am sorry for saying the didn't offer ANY. To me when you have to pay...

  25. I got a Job today in Home Health!

    newflgrad replied to newflgrad's topic in Home Health

    Wow, see that was my fear because I am a single mom and we DEPEND on my check~! Not that no one else doesn't need the check, but if I miss one day of work WE will notice! I asked that question if I...