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The nation's only LPN newsmagazine, ADVANCE is the source LPNs turn to for news, features and CE.

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Important Message from the Editor on ADVANCE for LPNs
Source: lpn.advanceweb.com
With our July 27 issue, ADVANCE for LPNs will cease print publication. The good news is LPNs will have a new home with our ADVANCE for Nurses publications.
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Janice
Janice at 6:43am July 9
I agree. but did you notice there were more job adds for RN's than LPN's in an LPN magazine.I complained but it didn't do any good
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ADVANCE for LPNs at 7:27am July 9
Hi, all. Thank you for your comments. This is surely a difficult time for all of us. I noticed a few questions about the closure of our publication. I'm not sure if you looked at the link to our Web page in this update, but it explains the reasons for the closure and the announcement of the new home for LPNs at ADVANCE for Nurses. You can access the story here or at advanceweb.com/LPN.

Thanks again for all of your support and friendship.
Sincerely,
Tom
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In The Spotlight on ADVANCE for LPNs
Source: lpn.advanceweb.com
Listen to an ADVANCE exclusive interview with an LPN who saved the lives of five people in November 2008.
June 23 at 10:42am
Pat Green

Pat Green I need to take this opportunity to vent and maybe in the process, I will be enlightened or steered in the right direction. I am a recent grad of practical nursing (May 2008). The entire time we were in school and doing clinicals, people were always telling us, "oh we would love to hire you guys when you all have finished."

Well since that time (and even before I finished school), I have sent out hundreds of resumes' to all different venues. To no avail, EVERYONE wants you to have 1 year of experience. No one counts clinicals as experience and no one wants to give a new LPN a chane to gain the experience she desires/needs to start her careeer.

At times, I regret even going to school to pursue my dream. For all the trouble I have been thru, I may as well had gone back to my old job as an administrative assistant.

Anyway, thanks for giving me a venue to vent my frustrations.

Pat Green, LPN

June 18 at 5:59pm · Report
Elaine
Elaine at 1:11pm June 19
Don't feel bad, I stopped working fulltime in 1994 due to some injuries I had had. Then I had family members who became ill and I cared for them, I let my license lapse and have just now gotten it back....all my prior years of experience mean nothing, nor does the fact that I have spent over $500 to get my license reinstated...I took courses that ... Read MoreI believed would make me more marketable and even that hasn't helped. The best I've gotten so far was as a personal care assistant! And I saw a news report yesterday that said if you were iun the healthcare field, you would never be without a job!
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Healthcare Reform: Is It Time?
President Barack Obama heard a fairly unfamiliar sound yesterday. A chorus of boos. The source of the catcalls was from an audience of physicians at the AMA National Conference in Chicago. Obama was there to push his plans for healthcare reform. While...(read more)
June 16 at 1:43pm
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ADVANCE for LPNs

Swine Flu Pandemic
In mid-May, ADVANCE polled our LPN readers to gauge their thoughts on the swine flu "scare" at the time. A vast majority of you (86 percent) said the whole subject was "overblown." With today's announcement by the World Health Organization (WHO) that...(read more)
June 11 at 2:03pm
bobbie
bobbie at 3:09pm June 11
I work in a school for the inner city kids ages 16 to 23. Last week we sent 35 kids home with flu symptoms and high fevers. Most have come back to school now. One got tested and came up positive for infuenza A and the H1N1 result hasnt come back yet.
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community.advanceweb.com
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One of the more amusing things with being a student in the PN program is how often you will diagnose yourself with what's being taught. At least, that's what I do. You learn about all the possible symptoms with each disease or illness and immediately
June 11 at 8:24am
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ADVANCE for LPNs LPN of the Year: Six Days to Nominate!
OK, fans. Time is running out to nominate ADVANCE's 2009 LPN of the Year. Deadline for submissions is June 15. Nominating a deserving colleague is so EASY, so take a moment to fill out the brief online entry form. If your LPN wins, you'll win $50!

Thanks!
Tom

ADVANCE for LPNs | Survey Form
Source: lpn.advanceweb.com
PrizesFirst Place: The LPN of the Year will be featured in the August 2009 cover story of ADVANCE for LPNs. The lucky winner will also receive these fabulous prizes:
June 9 at 7:56am
Melissa Coldiron

Melissa Coldiron Hi... I'm a LPN who has worked as a agency nurse the majority of my nursing career. Usually my work schedule for June would be booked; however I have 5 days booked placing myself on call everyday. Can anyone else relate to this? I'm curious if I can receive unemployment since I'm not getting my normal 40 hours a week? I want to go for my RN and specialize in surgical nursing...can credits from excelsior college be transferred. How is the online/home program Excelsior?

June 8 at 7:55pm · Report
Felicia
Felicia at 9:44am June 11
u must not have gotten a check recently and must be fired not quit a job for an employer to agree to pay unemployment
Lisa Morell

Lisa Morell Are you a nurse looking for change? I started CT Nurses for Reform last year (you might remember the articles in Advance for LPN’s), and I’m now in the process of changing the organization to “United Nurse Reform”, and building a new website. I need you all involved!
This grassroots effort will be a tremendous undertaking, and full time job; so while I seek funding for this project, you can help by signing our Petition, and passing it along to all your colleagues and families. LPN’s, help us collect data….take our SURVEY!
Visit ctnursereform.org, but keep in mind this site will not be up for much longer, as we update it. Don’t forget to view our State Affiliate page, where your colleagues who signed up to help are posted! Hopefully, they are still willing to be involved, as I have let this project slide, due to time constraints and no funding.

June 8 at 1:10pm · Report
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No Kidding, Me Too
During yesterday's morning commute, I listened to a radio interview with Emmy-award winning actor Joe Pantoliano. You probably remember him as Ralph Cifaretto on The Sopranos , Cypher in The Matrix or in one of the many other roles he has played in his...(read more)
June 5 at 2:29pm
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ADVANCE for LPNs Check out our latest Webcast from the PAPNA Conference.

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June 3 at 12:53pm
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Wound Assessment and Documentation Seminar
Sponsored by the VLPNA Area 4 affiliate
Virginia LPN Association's Area 4 affiliate will hold a wound assessment and documentation seminar. The 4-hour program will include discussion on wound types, descriptive term...
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Time:9:00AM Saturday, July 11th
Location:Marian Manor Assisted Retirement Community
June 1 at 11:18am · RSVP to this event
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Death Penalty Sought for Nursing Home Shooter
The Moore County (NC) district attorney recently announced she will seek the death penalty for Robert Stewart, the man accused of killing eight people, including LPN Jerry Avant, Jr., in a Carthage, NC, nursing home March 29, according to the Fayetteville...(read more)
June 1 at 7:39am
Connie Clark

Connie Clark I am currently a SPN, will graduate in August. I was a certified medical assistant and loved working with the patients. I can not wait to get my feet back in the field again. Any advice on the NCLEX studing material. My school required us to use the ATI testing modules, I am not that trilled with it. Has anyone else used this material, how did you like it and did you pass NCLEX?

May 29 at 4:51pm · Report
Chris
Chris at 2:08pm June 5
I used the ATI material with my school also.. It was alright.. I passed the NCLEX in the minimum 80 questions and it took me 45 minutes.... Just a hint while taking the test.. throw out any answers that have absolute answers like with the words .. every.. all... always.... nothing is ever a certainty so those answers will always be wrong.. also remember your ABC's in Nursing... Airway.. Breathing... Circulation.. cause most answers are based on that.
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ADVANCE for LPNs Hey, fans! Just wanted to wish everyone a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! While you celebrate the start of summer, take a moment to fill out an entry form for our LPN of the Year contest. It's a great way to honor the top LPN on your unit. And, if your LPN wins, you'll receive $50!
Hurry! The contest ends June 15.

Thanks!
Tom

LPN of the Year 2009 Entry Form Feature on ADVANCE for LPNs
Source: lpn.advanceweb.com
Has your nurse colleague had a great year? Is there a certain nurse on your floor, in your facility or in your region who really stands out? This is your chance to honor an exceptional LPN - by nominating him or her as the ADVANCE's LPN of the Year!
May 22 at 1:40pm
Tony

Tony I want to thank Advance LPN for the nice write-up this month for Nurses Week.

May 12 at 7:45pm · Report
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ADVANCE for LPNs at 7:47am May 13
Hi, Tony. Thank you for being part of our project. We wouldn't have interesting stories to tell without the nurses we interview:)

--Joe D.
Chris

Chris currently a SPN, and looking forward to graduating. I would like to communicate with other student nurses if possible! Awesome page on FB! LPNs rock!

May 12 at 2:23pm · Report
Cookie
Cookie at 7:07pm May 30
This is a cool place to be!
I'm an SPN in Maine. Three terms to go. Once I pass the NECLEX, I am thinking of relocating to the Atlanta area.
Any adive from GA LPN's ?
Nirmala
Nirmala at 12:23pm June 13
where are currently going to school? i graduate in 11 days!!!! i cant wait. nervous about the nclex though.
Loretta Pascucci

Loretta Pascucci currently in a pn refesher course can't wait to get back in the feild!!!

May 11 at 12:51pm · Report
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ADVANCE for LPNs Hi, fans. Make sure you stop by our virtual Job Fair and CE Event starting tomorrow! Meet recruiters and take advantage of free CEs ... right from your computer!

ADVANCE Job Fairs
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ADVANCE Job Fairs & Career Events bring you great job opportunities, education sessions and valuable prizes in a variety of event formats.
May 11 at 10:23am
Patricia Jamros

Patricia Jamros I have been an LPN for 44 years now.Have worked inmany areas including Pediatrics, Internal Medicine and Cardiology. I am now employed in Geriatric Care and work 3 days a week in Reimbursement (MMQ in MA) and I love it. I plan to keep working as long as my legs and feet endure. I love being a nurse and love Advance for LPN's. Nice that we have a voice.
I would love to hear from any graduates of the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital School of Nursing in Jamaica Plain, MA.

May 10 at 8:34am · Report
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ADVANCE for LPNs at 10:57am May 13
Thanks for the kind words, Patricia. Wow! You've really accomplished a lot in your career! Hope you had a great Nurses Week!

Tom
Crystal Price-Enoch

Crystal Price-Enoch I have been an LPN since 2006 and would like to go back to school for my RN. Hearing so many different things about Excelsior, College Network and Distance Learning Schools. I am not trying to pay a lot for this muffler. LOL Does anyone have any advice?

May 10 at 4:33am · Report
Pamela
Pamela at 6:10am June 13
If you can, try a community college or a program that will let you test into advanced placement. I do know people that did finish both type of programs. I have heard better experiences from traditional programs. If you decide that you want to change ur mind, you have to continue to pay for something that u are not using.
Judi Lambros Turner

Judi Lambros Turner Hi I have been an LPN for 38 years and love every minute that I have been bless to work, I now work as a School Nurse in Florida

May 8 at 4:07pm · Report
Elizabeth

Elizabeth Hello All, I have been an LPN for 33 years and PROUD of IT!
I am currently a Certified Nurse Auditor and have been for 18 years.......

May 7 at 6:34pm · Report
Nickia Shanta

Nickia Shanta Hello, I'm a student nurse and I graduate this
Sept. 09 Any advice/helpful pointers for the NCLEX-PN exam?

May 7 at 5:41pm · Report
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ADVANCE for LPNs at 5:29am May 31
Hi, Nickia. Thanks for joining our Facebook page. Check out our student center at advanceweb.com/LPN. We've compiled a few stories on NCLEX preparation there.

Take care,
Tom
Marie
Marie at 1:16pm June 3
get at least 2 review books and do lots and lots of review questions!!
Sherri Snyder

Sherri Snyder I love being a LPN.

May 7 at 12:32pm · Report
Vicky Gibson

Vicky Gibson HI everyone.....I'm an LPN, I've worked at the same hospital for all my nursing career floated for several years the took position in our Extended care unit, heading back to school to work toward my RN Degree. Oh how I wish the 3 quarters fly by!!!!

May 7 at 10:20am · Report
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ADVANCE for LPNs Happy Nurses Week!! Look for your next issue of ADVANCE in the mail. In the meantime, don't forget to take your advanceWeb.com FREE CE: "Information-Age Patient Care." It's our gift to you!

ADVANCE for LPNs | CE - Course
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You can also view information regarding the number of credits available and the cost for this course in the Credit Options.
May 5 at 5:14am
LaToya Simmons

LaToya Simmons Love being an LPN!!

April 30 at 7:17pm · Report
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Swine Flu Update on ADVANCE for LPNs
Source: lpn.advanceweb.com
U.S. sees first death, more cases suspected
April 30 at 2:39pm