missdiorcherie

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1. Buried in paperwork...This is NOT why I became a nurse.

   missdiorcherie replied to wilsonbl5150's topic in LPN/LVN

   Yes! I'm just finished my first month of being an LPN in a LTC facility and I feel like 1/2 of what I do is charting and paperwork...but like they say if you didn't chart it then it didn't happen...

2. Mid manhattan/brooklyn adult lpn

   missdiorcherie replied to charislpn08's topic in New York

   You guys I took the nclex on Thursday and passed!!!! Shout out to the Brooklyn teachers. I guarantee you guys if you study hard and stay out of unnecessary drama you will succeed! Good luck to all of you just starting out on this great journey. :)

3. Advice for all the new LPN students out there

   missdiorcherie replied to nekozuki's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I worked a full time job (52 hours a week) while going to LPN school....& I made it through fine. But thank God for working for a small office business. I did homework and assignments while at work. Moved my PC and printer and library in there to...

4. Mid manhattan/brooklyn adult lpn

   missdiorcherie replied to charislpn08's topic in New York

   Hi ai2011, thanks! I would say, just your basic anatomy & physiology book. The school will provide everything else you need.... :)...and believe it or not utube is a god sent for explaining things you dont understand.

5. Mid manhattan/brooklyn adult lpn

   missdiorcherie replied to charislpn08's topic in New York

   Congrats to all who got accepted into the program! I graduate in 2 days from the brooklyn school and the journey was well worth it! Im always willing to help, so any questions feel free to inbox...

6. Favorite things you bought during RN school to help your studies?

   missdiorcherie replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

   Hands down my iPad; its lightweight, and I've got most of my books on there as pdf's.....I graduate next month from LPN school and my journey would have been harder without it.

7. Mid manhattan/brooklyn adult lpn

   missdiorcherie replied to charislpn08's topic in New York

   I have heard that the study sessions at Goldwater are helpful to alot of people. I have no prior medical experience. None is required for acceptance into this program. I work full time and do this program. Yes it's a stretch, but it's sooo worth it....

8. Mid manhattan/brooklyn adult lpn

   missdiorcherie replied to charislpn08's topic in New York

   no you don't ai2011... After you pass the CNET and the TABE, you are given an application packet to fill out and on it you can choose which campus you want to attend.

9. Mid manhattan/brooklyn adult lpn

   missdiorcherie replied to charislpn08's topic in New York

   Hey guys! Im currently attending the Brooklyn school. All of the schools wear navy blue scrubs. If you guys have any questions (like I did, this time last year) feel free to ask away!

10. Mid manhattan/brooklyn adult lpn

    missdiorcherie replied to charislpn08's topic in New York

    Congrats Poettree!!! We've gotta keep in touch:yeah:

11. Mid manhattan/brooklyn adult lpn

    missdiorcherie replied to charislpn08's topic in New York

    Thanks NURSEGUY1 for all of your advice and pointers. It is truly appreciated!

12. Mid manhattan/brooklyn adult lpn

    missdiorcherie replied to charislpn08's topic in New York

    When I registered, I was given a uniform voucher for a specific store. The voucher is for 2 uniforms (I'd have to buy extras myself). I actually went by the Manhattan store and they said that they wouldnt be ready for 3 weeks.

13. Mid manhattan/brooklyn adult lpn

    missdiorcherie replied to charislpn08's topic in New York

    Im not sure about loans Poettree. Maybe someone can shed some light on this for you. I've been saving for months in anticipation of being accepted.

14. Mid manhattan/brooklyn adult lpn

    missdiorcherie replied to charislpn08's topic in New York

    Hi Poettree! Im registered and all ready to go for the Brooklyn site. Yes, it is a bit far from Bay Ridge. The Brooklyn school is in the heart of the Bedford Stuyvesant area. If you can mapquest Fulton Street & Nostrand Avenue, the school is abo...

15. Mid manhattan/brooklyn adult lpn

    missdiorcherie replied to charislpn08's topic in New York

    Theres another anouncement on blackboard...:)