tyandgil

tyandgil specializes in Med/Surg.

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1. Why won't company's hire new grads?

   tyandgil posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   So I'm a new Graduate Practical Nurse. Actually just got my authorization in the mail yesterday to take my state boards here in Missouri. I must have put out at least a dozen to 2 dozen applications online and in the mail within the last couple of ...

2. Looking for the Right LPN to RN Program Online Or On Campus

   tyandgil replied to Sincere24's topic in LPN-RN

   I just enrolled through The College Network (Excelsior College) totally online from LPN to RN and they also have LPN to BSN program. I'm taking my pre reqs that I haven't taken yet, through them as well. Total program costs less than 10 grand. I'm...

3. Current LPN seeking to obtain RN Licensure on line education options what to do

   tyandgil replied to 89**11's topic in LPN/LVN

   How do you like the Excelsior program? I just enrolled for LPN to RN program online. I haven't started it yet, not till after I take boards for LPN. Let me know how you like their program or not?

4. Do I even know the basics?

   tyandgil replied to tyandgil's topic in Online Learning

   These are all good posts and I appreciate all the confidence & encouragement. Like I said before, I know how to take care of patients very well and know the basics on that, but the meds and IV's scare me. It's good to know that nurses learn the...

5. Do I even know the basics?

   tyandgil posted a topic in Online Learning

   So I'm attending Sanford Brown in St. Peters, MO and I'm graduating in March 2010. I feel like I don't even know the basics especially when it comes to the meds. I know how to take care of the patients with different disease processes, but I'm afraid...

6. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

   tyandgil replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Although I'm not starting soon, I am graduating soon. In March 2010. How exciting is that? Hopefully I'll be prepared for boards.

7. What's your method of madness? Study tricks???

   tyandgil replied to mmccool719's topic in General Students

   Speaking of studying tricks. I seem to not study as much as I would like due to working full time and having 2 small kids at home. But when I do study, I just can't seem to recall any info, and I feel like, compared to other students in my class, l...

8. Sanford Brown College of St. Peters, MO LPN to ADN RN

   tyandgil replied to lapriajanae1's topic in Missouri

   So if I'm already in the LPN program at SBC, and I have only 2 more quarters to go, what do I do if I want to get my ADN somewhere else?

9. Dismissed from my program less than a week before finals!!! Please Help!

   tyandgil replied to MattiesMama's topic in General Students

   To XYcsccSN: Are you an RN or a nursing student? Being in nursing school means we are all learning. We all make mistakes and some of us just don't know unless we are told. I would hope that if you made a mistake in your career that someone is more ea...

10. Super Excited BCIT LPN Entrance Exam please help!

    tyandgil replied to pinkdaisy819's topic in General Nursing

    Currently, I am enrolled in the LPN program, but at Sanford Brown College. It was like almost 15 years out of high school for me, so to take this entrance test was really intimidating, but to be honest, I passed with flying colors. I'm no test take...

11. Did you work while in Nursing school?

    tyandgil replied to emily_ganshert's topic in General Nursing

    Along with many of these others, I also work 3 12-hour shifts a week, I just recently sold my hair salon but still do hair 2 days a week, & go to nursing school. I also have 3 kids I take care of. I work at a hospital who lets me work weekends ...

12. I passed :)

    tyandgil replied to ncgatorgirl's topic in NCLEX

    Congratulations! Was it hard? Obviously not too hard if you passed, but did you have to study your butt off

13. Is Sanford Brown really a bad school?

    tyandgil posted a topic in General Students

    I just enrolled in Sanford Brown's PN program. Afterwards, I plan on going through the ADN program either there or somewhere else. I've heard good things about it, but now that I'm actually going, others who are enrolled in community colleges or are ...