cori_ LVN

acute care, case management

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  1. Only accept pre-reqs within 1 year. I know, it
  2. I just passed the TEAS! Yay. Applying to CNI College for April 2nd, 2018 start date. Anyone
  3. I started last year. There is no waitlist. It is competitive. But if you don't get in the first try, try again. You'll eventually get
  4. Study the TEAS yellow book from Amazon. That's the best $20! Basic math, English, sciences. Focus on chem (I got a bunch of chem questions) and basic biology. If you don't pass the 1st time, that's...
  5. Did you start in
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    CNI College ADN April 2018

    Not in April cohort. I pushed back. So now starting June 2018. What happened to
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    CNI College ADN April 2018

    Awesome! I'm going tomorrow to finish up my paperwork. Eek! Nervous about the DON
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    CNI College ADN April 2018

    Omg! Congrats! Maybe we'll be in the same cohort? How was the interview? I'll send you a private message as
  9. I'm trying to get in. It's what works best for me. And yes they do take
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    LVN to RN online schools

    WGU is a
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    LVN to RN online schools

    There is no LVN to BSN online. At least not yet. The CA BRN does not recognize any online LVN to BSN program at this time. Everything is ok site thus far. Only traditional RN ADN or BSN is accredited...
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    CNI College

    Oh! Great. I was thinking of probably starting in November too. I am an LVN already. I want to do the RN program
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    Prepping for ATI TEAS?

    I just ordered the book. I'm glad there's an app! No excuses. I will download the app to my phone. I am scheduled in June! Excited and
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    CNI College

    Hi. Anybody else applying or currently attending CNI? I just had s tour and met with an advisor. I have some reservations but I am going to consider this school. Best route for LVN to take? Anybody...
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    CM to Patient Ratio

    Hi there. I would like to know what your usual case load runs in? For example, I work in Los Angeles, California and in my career, this has been my case load: DC Planner - up to 75 patients for a 350...
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    Day 7: 2016 Nurses Week Caption Contest

    Nurse: Oh no, sir! You can't leave the hospital without your planned prostate surgery! Patient: Nooo! You caught me, nurse. I'm signing out
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    Day 6: 2016 Nurses Week Meme Contest

    Every nurse wishes for this to be done at home ... Silence for a
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    Day 5: 2016 Nurses Week Mashup Contest

    Walkey-talkey: when a patient is ambulatory, walking around the nurses station and chatting it up with other patients, families, nurses and other stuff. As a case manager, if you're walkey-talkey,...
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    Day 4: 2016 Nurses Week Top 5 Things Contest

    1. You never stop learning something new every day. 2. As the nurse, we advocate for our patients. 3. Stand up to doctors in regards to patient safety. 4. Always trust your gut. 5. Teamwork will...
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    Day 3: 2016 Nurses Week Meme Contest

    No! I can't answer any more questions. I'm off the
  21. My patient on the floor, with their call light in
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    Welp - it's official!

    Congratulations!!!!! Way to go, Doc! You're embarking on a new journey and more fun.
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    Burnt out

    We all need a little reminding here and there. Any time you feel tired, or feel lack of energy, remember that it's temporary. It's only for a little while until you reach your goal. Meditation! Which...
  24. Wow! Really warmed my heart. This IS the reason to be a nurse. To experience these not-so-happy moments in other people's lives. And to experience defeat, and the triumph when a patient bounces back...