prettyinblu

prettyinblu has 7 years experience and specializes in SNF, 2 year s hospital.

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1. Anybody taking classes online @ Galen?

   prettyinblu replied to prettyinblu's topic in LPN-RN

   I started the bridge program on Nov 7th and originally I had ap1 online and the computers for nurses online but within the first week I couldnt handle the online ap so I switched back to the ground class and Im glad I did!!! The computer class is ok ...

2. Galen Nursing Program-November

   prettyinblu replied to prettyinblu's topic in Florida

   Yes Yes Yes buy the study guide! I liked the cd that comes with it and thats what i used. I scheduled my test the same day of my tour for the following month. I studied 1 section a day and completed the practice test. The test is similar to the study...

3. Number of patients you care for?

   prettyinblu replied to winter_green's topic in Relations

   I work in a rehab hospital and as an LPN the normal use to be 1:6 with room for admissions and it was the same for RNs but within the past 2years they don't allow LPNs to do admissions so now LPNs 1:7(mostly 8 max) and RNs 1:6(short staffed 7) it was...

4. Waitlisted...again, options?

   prettyinblu replied to Penguins In Guam's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Apply everywhere!!! I was almost at my breaking point and was accepted. I'm driving 45mins to school but its better than waiting years to get into a program! What area do you live near?

5. Physics questions on NLN PAX-RN

   prettyinblu replied to newjourney2011's topic in Pre-Nursing

   100% Right! I only used the book and the CD and the study guide matched the test exactly!

6. *Repeating a science course for the third time.

   prettyinblu replied to Lala718's topic in Florida

   Don't feel bad at all! I had the same problem and I ended up paying out of state tuition for the class and that really made me bust my behind! The first time I took the class I had a family emergency so I failed. The second time I wasnt focused. The ...

7. Accepted to Galen Tampa RN program!

   prettyinblu replied to stephanienicole87's topic in Florida

   I will be starting the bridge program in november and was planning on taking some of the classes offered online, does anybody else plan on doing this or have any info?

8. Galen Nursing Program-November

   prettyinblu replied to prettyinblu's topic in Florida

   mma7, I was wondering how much do you know about the online classes? I plan on taking some online for quarter 1, and I cant really find anyone who has? What about you?

9. Anybody taking classes online @ Galen?

   prettyinblu posted a topic in LPN-RN

   Trying to decided if taking online classes at galen is right for me? Ive taken previous classes like nutrition and sociology online and really loved it! So im debating on taking Ap 1 and math with galen? Has anyone taking classes or have any feedback...

10. tough choice - school vs work

    prettyinblu replied to gijen's topic in General Nursing

    School comes first! Becoming an RN will open better career paths for you. This is just my opinion and I was put in this same spot a couple of months ago and I made the decison that the RN was my goal. I hope this helps, its worth the fight

11. LPN to RN bridge difficulty

    prettyinblu replied to Thujone's topic in LPN-RN

    Great post question! I was wondering the same thing? I was afraid try the online because of the clinical aspect? I wasn't sure if I have enough LPN experience to walk into RN clinicals and be expected to perform? :twocents:

12. Galen Nursing Program-November

    prettyinblu posted a topic in Florida

    ]Hello to all that will be starting Galen's Nursing program in November! I know it's early but I would like to see how many of us will be starting our nursing journey together. I will be starting the LPN-RN bridge and driving from SARASOTA! Good luc...

13. Pay for classes?

    prettyinblu replied to pmcd8243's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital pays for BLS and time, ACLS I have to pay for but they pay for my time

14. LPN who failed RN math

    prettyinblu replied to mysticalmoonray's topic in LPN-RN

    I know it sounds silly of me to say but dont beat yourself up! I had to retake a math class three times and I finally said I WILL BEAT THIS! I honestly hate math but I just sucked it up and passed the class with an A! You can do it

15. ? For those that work only weekends

    prettyinblu replied to MommyandRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ive been doing weekends for about 2years and slowly Im starting to not like it. It was fine when I only had one child and she's older but Im starting to miss things with my son. Its hard to find people to switch days because nobody wants to work 12hr...