Little Panda RN ASN, RN

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    Crossing the line of Caring

    "If that is the case than she should have given the pt water. Maye she didn't want a precedent for the pt. snagging her as she was going out the door every time". I agree with what you are saying,...
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    RN's and the dreaded clinical experience...

    Hi Emma, I am an LPN student in my clinical experience. Is your clinical instructor on the floor with you? We have our clinical instructor on the floor with us and anytime an IV bag needs to be hung...
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    difficult nurse and ways to boost morale

    Cewens, may GOD be with you during this very difficult time. Here is sending hugs your way. I am so sorry to hear about your son. I pray for strength for you, your son and your family at this
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    A few questions for the "older" new nurses...

    If you do not reach for the stars, you will never know the possibilites. I am 43 and I will graduate at 44 with my LPN and another year for my RN. I am planning on taking some time off so I am sure I...
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    Saunders is making me mad

    Yeah, I would skip over this one, here in North Dakota and Minnesota the good samaritan act does not protect a medical professional from liability if something were to go wrong. I took a CPR class...
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    I shaved off a patient's mustache. Was I wrong?

    I know that this does not even pertain to this discussion but baby&mommynurse is that a tiny little foot I see. Was this your pregnancy? All I can say is "AWESOME". I have never seen anything like...
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    MA to LPN??????

    it is hard for me to believe that anyone could challenge the lpn or rn exam. i am a medical assistant going for my lpn and there is a world of difference between the two. i learned only the clinical...
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    THINK you FAILED NCLEX ~ READ!

    I am so sorry Idyrie, but don't give up. You can do it. Now you know what to expect the next time. I wont give any advice since I am still a nursing student. I graduate next may. But I just wanted to...
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    How long is your LPN or RN program?

    I do distance eduction, my school is in minnesota and I live across the river in North Dakota. The school I go to does have and Associate Degree LPN program. Here you have to be an LPN to get into the...
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    How long is your LPN or RN program?

    I guess it depends on where you live. Here in North Dakota they used to use only BSN RN's and AD LPN's, but since the nursing shortage they are now using AD RN's and diploma LPN's. LPN's can work in...
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    How long is your LPN or RN program?

    I will graduate with my LPN in May 2006. The program is 8 semesters or 30 months. It has been a long haul, but I will have my Associates degree in the
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    Scope of practice concern

    You should call the board of nursing in your state, to get clarification about this issue. I am sure they would know if this is within your scope of practice. I personally would find out before...
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    Anyone take a part time LPN program?

    Hi florence67, if you go to http://www.distance.minnesota.edu you should be able to get the information that you need for this part-time online LPN program. There are however some on site requirements...
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    Evacuation of New Orleans hospital...(link to article inside)

    I am a soon to be LPN and I have been sitting here reading all these posts. I am warmed from the top of my head to the tip of my toes by the out pouring of compassion from all you wonderful nurses. It...
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    How old are you?

    I am 43 and will graduate with my Associate degree LPN in May of 05. Then off for my RN and loving every minute of it I wish the best of luck to everyone. "If you dont reach for the stars, you will...
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    Discrimination Against Men in Nursing

    I just happen to be reading the posts on this board. There is all kinds of discrimination going on each and every day. But I do agree that the male population is discriminated against in so many ways....
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    CNA Question

    LOL funny :rotfl: I agree with you, why is everyone still beating the deadhorse. We all know that CNA's along with a whole lot of other qualified professionals are not nurses. But, does that make...
  18. Hi Cindy, I am a nursing student going for my LPN. I live here in North Dakota. It had just been brought to our attention where I work that the North Dakota board of nursing does not recognize EC for...
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    Anyone take a part time LPN program?

    I have been going for my LPN by distance education, part-time. Some semesters I only take 9 credits. I work full time and it has worked very well for me. I start my clinicals this september. When I...
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    Should BSNs be paid more?

    Hi, just wanted to say that I live in North Dakota and I am a LPN student who will have my associates degree May 06. Anyways, because of the nursing shortage around the country and in North dakota,...
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    need advice so bad!

    I will agree with the majority and say go for you LPN. I am a Certifed Medical Assistant going for my LPN. I have been a medical assistant for the last 11 years. I also have worked in a clinic for...
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    LPN distance education

    If anyone else is interested also, I do my distance education through Northland community and Technical college. http://www.distance.minnesota.edu. I live across the bridge from
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    LPN distance education

    Sorry it took so long for me to say, "Good luck to you
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    How old is too old?

    No one is ever to old. I am 43 and will graduate with my LPN next may. The last time I went to school was 11 years ago and that was for medical assissting. The older I get the more I love school....