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    LPN @ VA hospital & Overtime

    Happy.Nurselet replied to PALP8NU's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The slogan at the VA is “if you’ve seen one VA, you’ve seen ONE VA.” I work for a VA medical center and I love it! It’s a great place, but overtime is not that extreme. I have the...
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    Religion & Ectopic Abortion

    Happy.Nurselet posted a topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Hello nursing community! I have a question for you all. How do you feel about methotrexate or other drug-based treatment for the termination of ectopic pregnancy? As someone who was raised with very...
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    Religion & Ectopic Abortion

    Happy.Nurselet replied to Happy.Nurselet's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I'm glad to see that other Christians (Catholic and of other denominations) and non religious alike accept the termination of ectopics in this manner. @jetsy62 as for the question of whether...
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    For pagan nurses, is "Happy solstice" the right expression?

    Happy.Nurselet replied to vetpharmtech's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I have tried out many religions, and for a couple of winters I was on the pagan spectrum. During those times I found the most respectful way to respond that I was comfortable with was "have a blessed...
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    What do you do when your instructors are useless?

    Happy.Nurselet replied to Lpn2014's topic in LPN to RN

    Critical thinking can absolutely be developed. I was raised by a mechanic and an English major. They are incredibly intelligent people, but have a formula for everything. I came into nursing expecting...
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    Responding to psych patient requests/comments

    Happy.Nurselet replied to elizabethgrad09's topic in Psychiatric

    It's very difficult to tell over the internet. I have spent time after I finished my charting pouring over the internet for appropriate rehab facilities for patients and finding the best coloring...
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    VA Hiring Process

    Happy.Nurselet replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Sigh.... I'm both saddened and comforted reading these posts. I had an interview at the end of September and received a soft offer, have done all of my part, but I'm still waiting for a firm offer...
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    July 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    Happy.Nurselet replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Please check your license at the
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    July 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    Happy.Nurselet replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Oh my heavens!!
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    Are there any psych LPN's?

    Happy.Nurselet replied to sakiohma's topic in Psychiatric

    I am one of about 8 psychiatric LPNs on my acute behavioral health
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    Orlando Tech (LPN Program)

    Happy.Nurselet replied to mkup29's topic in Florida Nursing

    No matter what education you have going in, everyone goes through the same program at the same pace, more or less. It takes 12-13 months. You are in class 5 days a week from 745-225 with variations...
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    Tips for the new girl?

    Happy.Nurselet posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I start my first nursing job on Monday. I graduated in February and took the NCLEX PN in April, and I start as an LPN on a short-term impatient behavioral health floor in a hospital. I have done...
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    LPN Jobs Orlando

    Happy.Nurselet replied to firetomysoul's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well that's news! I was given different information. I apologize for inaccurate
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    Tips for the new girl?

    Happy.Nurselet replied to Happy.Nurselet's topic in Psychiatric

    So far. Orientation has been mostly focused on med/surg areas, but this hospital system is one of the top 5 largest employers in my state so its not surprising. I guess I'll start orientation on my...
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    LPN Jobs Orlando

    Happy.Nurselet replied to firetomysoul's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Orlando health hires LPNs for all of their hospitals (a recent change). You have to be IV certified to be considered. Their LPN II makes around $30-35k starting. They have a variety of roles for lpns...
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    Stopped at 75 question. I'm almost sure I failed

    Happy.Nurselet replied to ybvmoveon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Actually that's exactly what I mean. If you get a question right, it gives you a harder one. I believe I read somewhere that it gives you a question you have about a 50% chance of getting right. If...
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    Stopped at 75 question. I'm almost sure I failed

    Happy.Nurselet replied to ybvmoveon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Honestly the test is designed so that, pass or fail, everyone answers about the same number of questions correctly. It is also designed so that the questions will *always* seem incredibly difficult,...
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    Tips for the new girl?

    Happy.Nurselet replied to Happy.Nurselet's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for the tips! Lots of things I would not have thought of! I try not to self disclose with patients because I know I'm am odd and confusing creature, at least that's one leg
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    Passed nclex PN!!!

    Happy.Nurselet replied to JRC1206 L.P.N's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! Keep your head in the
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    Movin' on up

    Happy.Nurselet replied to Gcossio's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My LPN program had us take the TABE, then the TEAS-V, then submit a health packet with medical clearance to begin, and then an interview with the director. I then got to sit in on one of these...
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    Is it customary where you work to recheck BPs manually?

    Happy.Nurselet replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad but our clinical guideline was if it is out of range unexpectedly, recheck it with another dynamap or a manual of it's available. I have found multiple times that odd bps (something...
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    Nursing is not for you if you don't have a burning passion for it?

    Happy.Nurselet replied to .CJ.'s topic in General Students

    Don't listen to her. I had a huge level of passion going into nursing school which was trampled and stifled by the stress of the environment. I made it through without passion. I passed without hope....
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    Passing the LPN entry test

    Happy.Nurselet replied to Rickell's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    For my program the entrance exam was the TEAS-V. People make it out to be more than it is. I took it with only one days notice and no studying whatsoever and still wouldn't call it
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    Dropped out RN school because of anxiety and now going for LPN

    Happy.Nurselet replied to Brittanyyy0418's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm going to go against everyone here, and say do it! But have a plan: Is your therapist readily available to accept extra sessions or phone calls if you're having one of those weeks? If not, do you...
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    Not sure whether to "start" lpn school tomorrow...

    Happy.Nurselet replied to BlueRain's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I know this feels ridiculous, and it does sound really crazy, but sometimes public tech schools operate that way. Mine was better, but not by much. I was trying to get in contact with people starting...