Mariannsi

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1. Just Starting to Work in ER

   Mariannsi posted a topic in Emergency

   I've been in nursing on and off for ten years. Became an LPN in 2005 and went back to school graduated in May of this year (2008), and just found out I passed the boards - Literally this week. Prior to taking my exam, I applied for a position in a...

2. Called in tonight; I know I'm in trouble...

   Mariannsi replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

   Sometimes, intuition is the best thing!!! Don't Feel Guilty!

3. Going back to get RN from LPN, scared to death

   Mariannsi replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

   It will be hard but definately not impossible! I've just finished a one year LPN to RN program - I'm actually graduating on May 5th with honors (shocking). I also have two children a boy who is 19 and a little girl who is 8 years old. The past yea...

4. Cardiac Catherization

   Mariannsi posted a topic in Cardiac

   I am also a nurse, who recently underwent a cardiac cat (femoral approach) - it was a week on Monday. My healing process was/is not going to good as I constantly have pain in my right lower quadrant. I also have ecchymosis in my umbilicas. Well, to...

5. Just took my LPN Boards today!!!!

   Mariannsi replied to Mariannsi's topic in LPN/LVN

   I want to thank everyone for their support and well wishes. At 12:30 this afternoon I went online and got my results - I PASSED. I've been on cloud 9 ever since. TO ALL OF YOU MY SINCERE THANKS!!!! Mariann

6. Just took my LPN Boards today!!!!

   Mariannsi replied to Mariannsi's topic in LPN/LVN

   Keep your everything crossed for me!!!!

7. Just took my LPN Boards today!!!!

   Mariannsi replied to Mariannsi's topic in LPN/LVN

   Merei, You can get your results within 24 hours?? If so, did you pass - I wish you luck. I know the feeling..all too well. Think positive and good luck! Mare

8. Just took my LPN Boards today!!!!

   Mariannsi replied to Mariannsi's topic in LPN/LVN

   First, want to thank everyone who replied to my post for their support - you guys are the greatest. The computer shut off on mine as well at number 88 - i think I wasn't even looking at the numbers - just answering the questions... I will definatel...

9. I Passed Nclex Lpn Today

   Mariannsi replied to dawnregit's topic in LPN/LVN

   Good luck -- I'm sure that you've worked hard. Enjoy this time. I'm waiting for my results - not sure what to think. Mariann

10. Just took my LPN Boards today!!!!

    Mariannsi posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    I just took my LPN boards today and let me tell you...well I was not anxious before the test -- I walked out of the testing center I felt as if I never went to school. I studied for weeks completed LPN Q&A books (1.5). took a review class the la...

11. Not a real nurse??

    Mariannsi replied to xmaxiex's topic in LPN/LVN

    I was a 3rd Semester student in an RN program and was suppose to graduate in Dec. 04. But as life does sometimes throw you a curve ball, changes in my life have forced me to take another road. I feel fortunate that I've completed 3 semesters in an ...

12. Just beginning Nursing Degree on-line

    Mariannsi posted a topic in Online Learning

    I've past 50% of my nursing classes and now have decided that I want to finish up my degree on line. Is everyone pleased with distance learning? Can you give me some helpful hints and is the cost high. I wish all of you that are distance learner'...

13. How are summer externships going?

    Mariannsi replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Students

    I'm am currently working with a preceptor in ICU and loving every minute of it. I will be going into my last semester and this will experience will definately help me reach my potential. I call this type of experience reality nursing. Whoever th...

14. Total Hip Replacement - 3 Years Later

    Mariannsi posted a topic in General Students

    I had a patient who had a total hip replacement performed in 2001. According to the patient the operation was a success. Well, someone told me that this patient should ALWAYS keep a pillow between her legs when she repositions herself in bed (i.e., t...

15. Question - Total Hip Replacement

    Mariannsi posted a topic in Orthopaedic

    I had a patient who had a total hip replacement performed in 2001. According to the patient the operation was a success. Well, someone told me that this patient should ALWAYS keep a pillow between her legs when she repositions herself in bed (i.e....