LeChien BSN, RN

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    BSN student studying for NCLEX PN

    LeChien replied to Chelonophile's topic in General Students

    Me either. Wonder which state/country this is
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    What's it like having a flexible work schedule?

    LeChien replied to LucidDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    Not all nurses work 12s. Some work 8s. Some work 16s only on weekends. Some work graveyards. I have always worked 2 jobs since I don't have kids or anything else to do really. I hang out with my dog...
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    Help I need advice...obgyn triage

    LeChien replied to moty's topic in Texas Nursing

    Look up your state's practice act for scope of
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    Have you ever worked with someone who had such a nasty attitude that it was almost hostile

    LeChien replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've had a nurse straight up tell me she didn't want to train me, with the snarkiest attitude. I said thank you, i'd rather you be honest than waste my time. I notified admin the next day (was...
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    Not sure what im doing wrong!!

    LeChien replied to Nikki0727's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm in home care as well. Tried nursing homes and they are never adequately staffed. I would start applying for other jobs, they are out there, you just need to
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    Pay for LVN in ASL/Memory Care?

    LeChien replied to thischick123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Depends on what state and area you are
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    RN from PI, Lived in NV, applying in TX

    LeChien replied to 1babyshelby's topic in Nurse Registration

    What made you want to come here? It seems like a hot mess and a lot of money to dish out to get licensed
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    How to get along with CNAs

    LeChien replied to empatheticRN's topic in General Nursing

    Have a game plan at the beginning of the shift, and let them know you are there to help, not just there to bark orders at
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    Navy nurse candidate program?

    LeChien replied to Aquafina1's topic in Government, Military

    Contacting a recruiter might
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    Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    LeChien replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    Are you doing a LiveScan or an actual fingerprint
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    Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    LeChien replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    That's California for you. It took me 4 months to get my license endorsed from
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    Interview (NEW GRAD)

    LeChien replied to Brazuk's topic in General Nursing

    What type of job? Hospital, home health, rehab, clinic, doctor's
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    first aid training

    LeChien replied to bvb485's topic in International Nursing

    A lot of employers in the US will only accept American Heart Association or American Red Cross, although I have seen a lot less accepting ARC and more
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    NEED help, advice, suggestion, comments please!

    LeChien replied to Teejaysmomma3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with the PP, I would take a refresher just for my own peace of mind. Think about your patients too...if I was a patient I wouldn't want someone who graduated almost a decade ago and hadn't...
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    Moving Nurse Seeks Help!

    LeChien replied to NurseJamieLynne's topic in General Nursing

    I am from texas and am all for it. I live in california and the cost of living is too
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    USPS don't deliver mail applications to BVNPT address, is this true? HELP.

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

    I sent in my application in a manilla envelope certified mail. How big was your package...? It should have just gone through like regular
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    How much do you make 2016

    LeChien replied to soon2bnurse5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What part of SoCal? I am in San
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    How much do you make 2016

    LeChien replied to soon2bnurse5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Graduated in 2012 in Virginia, made $13/hr at a group home. Moved to Texas and made $22/hr at a SNF. Now in California and make $24/hr home
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    Nclex help

    LeChien replied to Tresash's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I took the NCLEX 4 years ago I used the Exam Cram
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    Resignation

    LeChien replied to heronurse's topic in General Nursing

    This thread cracks me up more and more as it goes
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    How do you study medications?

    LeChien replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Nursing

    I did index cards but didn't really learn them until I started actually giving them in clinicals/lab. Are you in an accelerated
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    Still waiting for Bvnpt's mail

    LeChien replied to lmrn8's topic in Nurse Registration

    I endorsed from Texas (US citizen and went to school here), and it took 3.5 months to get my LVN license transferred So I can only imagine how much longer it will take for a foreign license to...
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    Is this even ok? Nurse strapped for time.

    LeChien replied to idreamofnursing17's topic in General Nursing

    That's why I will never go back to a SNF/rehab. I refuse to do that to
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    change of position

    LeChien replied to heronurse's topic in General Nursing

    Review your policy for changing shifts, but always put it in
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    eligibility enforcement review

    LeChien replied to lynn4man's topic in General Nursing

    I endorsed to Texas from Virginia but had my temporary license within two weeks. Had my permanent within 2