EeyoreAddict

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1. Working in LTC during the RN transition

   EeyoreAddict replied to EeyoreAddict's topic in LPN-RN

   I think because in these econmic times we are looking for any reason that someone wuld NOT hire us. I know here in MN if you work at LTC - it is frowned upon later if you want a RN job at Mayo. Ok - that is the rumor going around - right now Mayo ha...

2. Working in LTC during the RN transition

   EeyoreAddict replied to EeyoreAddict's topic in LPN-RN

   Thanks guys!! I used to live in Beecher but now looking towards the Taylorville/Springfield area!!!

3. Working in LTC during the RN transition

   EeyoreAddict posted a topic in LPN-RN

   I am in Lpn class now -and I am going RIGHT into the RN transition ASAP - will it hurt my resume if I work in LTC during the Rn classes?? I am currently in MN but as SOON as I finish the RN we are moving back to IL does that make a difference?? Just...

4. How do you balance work\family\school?

   EeyoreAddict replied to denise0815's topic in General Nursing

   PROZAC!!!! Seriously - the first thing you HAVE to remember is that EVERYONE IS IN A DIFFERENT SITUATION!!! PERIOD. DO NOT try to keep up with others - they are not you and you are not them. It make take you longer, or you might breeze through it -...

5. Can anyone suggest ideas for volunteering?

   EeyoreAddict replied to CNAinNeb's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am very interested in Organ donation - so I am volunteering for Life Source. I do to fundraisers and high schools and get people to understand the process and the mportance od organ donation. Plus, since my mom's and my MIL's organs were donated -...

6. Wanted to share my good news

   EeyoreAddict replied to southernbelle319's topic in General Nursing

   Congrats!!! Nice to hear some good news!!! Good Luck!!

7. What is with me?? Do I give up?

   EeyoreAddict posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I have been doing the prereq's for 3 years!! YEAH 3 YEARS!! I started off great, but once I hit the A&P - went down hill!! Spring of 06 - Hubby was in hospital dropped AP 1 Fall of 06 - took Chem because it seemed there was chem in the beginning ...

8. Las Veas Convention in March '08

   EeyoreAddict replied to Ariko's topic in General Nursing

   Ok, the main reason conventions have been moving to Vegas is not only the 24 hour entertainment, but the fact that the labor for putting up the conventions and the halls themselves are way cheaper than any where else. My hubby puts up conventions in ...

9. What If I Don't Make It In

   EeyoreAddict replied to GreenGlassCastle's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Calm down and relax. I am also taking the C in AP - but I am taking a couple classes to counter act it. I am only going for AD in Nursing, but because everyone else is in this town it is hard to get into the last science classes. I am also using th...

10. Is this EVERYWHERE???

    EeyoreAddict replied to EeyoreAddict's topic in Pre-Nursing

    RCTC is doing a "point" system - the better GPA - more points the more re req's - more points It seems to be Ok I guess - I am just freaking because I am barely passing A&P1 - have three kids and an OTR...

11. Hershey Med. Center Pay?

    EeyoreAddict replied to mummer43's topic in Pennsylvania

    I have talked to a recuiter at Hershey and she informed my that they atart out at the the UNION says - which told me NOTHING!!! So, I am watching this thread too!! Looking to move out there once I finish school. I just want ot be close to CHOCOLATE!...

12. Just diagnosed with breast cancer

    EeyoreAddict replied to survivor08's topic in General Students

    Evidently you are NOT a whoa is me kind of person so.. Talk to the Dean, instructors and even fellow students. I am sure you have always had a positive attitude and THAT WILL GET YOU THROUGH!! It is not like you are a slacker asking for extra help. ...

13. How hard was nursing school?

    EeyoreAddict replied to pgray1229's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on what else you have gong on in your life. If you can block out everything else for awhile and FOCUS you will be fine. This my my second time taking A&P1 - BUT I have three kids, a hubby that is a truck driver and I am a habitual proc...

14. Is this EVERYWHERE???

    EeyoreAddict replied to EeyoreAddict's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Ok, that is better!!! Not to brag, but clinicals are where I do better! I can put books into real life (sort of). Basically, I am more hands on smart rather than book smart.

15. Is this EVERYWHERE???

    EeyoreAddict posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    Ok, I am probably making a mountain out of a molehill but..... My CC here in MN boasts of 99% pass rate of the License exam - Ok pretty good BUT what they do NOT tell you is: out of 75 students who start - only 25 finish IS this NORMAL?? Over HALF o...