LeChien BSN, RN

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    Is it possible to become an LPN through vocational school?

    LeChien replied to Hopeful Nurse112's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I went to a vocational school in Virginia for LVN. I do not recommend it if your ultimate goal is RN/BSN, as some credits may not transfer. I moved back to my home state of Texas and was basically...
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    california license by endorsement

    LeChien replied to bluebeetle7's topic in California Nursing

    For LVN or RN? California has separate boards for
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    LTC's are a joke

    LeChien replied to baygrl11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If I did the math correctly, that's about 9 minutes per resident for an 8 hour shift.
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    Need Help Deciding

    LeChien replied to DanaRNoneday's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    LPNs receive licenses just like RNs, not
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    LTC's are a joke

    LeChien replied to baygrl11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wouldn't it just be quicker to do them all at once instead of doubling back all over
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    Fast rising fever

    LeChien replied to Cheath1's topic in General Nursing

    Consult your doctor, we can't give medical advice on
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    Letters from the board

    LeChien replied to cambraejohnson's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    We don't even know what state you are
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    LTC's are a joke

    LeChien replied to baygrl11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LTC made me want to kill myself. Not only do you have to do everything mentioned above, but you also have to pick up slack of other nurses not doing their own
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    Clipping nails at nurse's station

    LeChien replied to BillieP's topic in General Nursing

    Can they not do it in the break room over a trash can?
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    PICC certification

    LeChien replied to susy40's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I'm thinking of IV certification,
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    PICC certification

    LeChien replied to susy40's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Omnicare offers a class, although not sure where you live so it may not be available
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    CA temp license

    LeChien replied to HCKRN21's topic in Travel

    I didn't apply for a temp license, but it took me 4 months to get mine endorsed to California. Might I add, ANYTHING I mailed to them went certified so I had proof they received
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    LVN CA

    LeChien replied to Lobos222's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It might be slightly different if you are applying for your first ever
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    LVN CA

    LeChien replied to Lobos222's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just
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    LVN CA

    LeChien replied to Lobos222's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Is the $150 you sent the "Initial Application Fee"? I sent in my initial application in November with the fee, and received a letter I January stating my paperwork had been processed. I didn't check...
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    I don't think I am caught up for nursing. med error

    LeChien replied to Fireflynurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Always call the MD when you are holding a medicine with no parameters. You need an order to hold them. Your DON should be someone to look up to but she doesn't sound like
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    LVN CA

    LeChien replied to Lobos222's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    They use money orders. I endorsed in November with a money
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    Lenoir community college ADN & LPN program

    LeChien replied to FutureNurseANB's topic in School, College Programs

    I can't help you with the first portion of your question but I can say with any nursing school not everyone who makes it in will make it to
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    Currently sitting in a cafe in Rome.

    LeChien replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I love
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    Unique nursing oppertunity

    LeChien replied to guest114's topic in General Nursing

    The child will most likely have a "to-go" bag with PRN seizure meds, suctioning equipment, etc. or it may be kept at the school. Usually the company will tell you if you should wear scrubs or street...
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    LPN needs advice/tips PLEASE =)

    LeChien replied to lpn92211's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My advice is to stay where you are. Most LTC facilities are understaffed which creates tons of unnecessary pressure on you. Did you ask what the patient to nurse ratio is? Is there a med tech to help...
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    prn/overtime addiction/survey

    LeChien replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I certainly can't live off 36 hours a
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    Do you have visible tattoos or know anyone who has visible tattoos?

    LeChien replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    Just asking...why don't YOU speak to/email the director
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    CNA to LVN

    LeChien replied to Shasha714's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You'll have to do some type of in-classroom sessions. Research some LVN schools in your area and see if they do evening/weekend classes if you work full time days, or vice versa to fit your
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    Associates in science

    LeChien replied to ashelly's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That'd be a great question for your college