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1. Anyone applying for CFCC LPN program this fall?

   HolliT replied to HolliT's topic in Florida

   The presentations are pretty laid back and can be done in a power point format. No stress really.

2. Anyone applying for CFCC LPN program this fall?

   HolliT replied to HolliT's topic in Florida

   I'm not sure about ORMC, but MRMC does hire LPN's. The majority of jobs are in a nursing home setting, either long term care or sub-acute. Home Health is another option. But like I side I know that MRMC hires them. A few in our class are CNA's th...

3. Anyone applying for CFCC LPN program this fall?

   HolliT replied to HolliT's topic in Florida

   Lovelyflyaway Yes, I am at CFCC. We had a few each semester but not what I would say is alot and its always in a group setting. Mudslyder, The list of books are usually not given until the day of orientation along with cost of tuition for 1st semest...

4. Anyone applying for CFCC LPN program this fall?

   HolliT replied to HolliT's topic in Florida

   Congrats lovelyflyaway! I am in the program now and will be graduating Dec 11th. Its been a long hard exhausting road and I can't wait for gradution day to come!

5. So how's everyone doing in their lpn program?

   HolliT replied to dblpn's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   We finish our first semester in the next two weeks. So far, other than being extrememly stressful at times, everything is going good. We started with 52 and are down to 38. We will see how many are dropped at the end of semester for not maintainin...

6. First Week Stress

   HolliT replied to NursingLadyQuinn's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   We have had A LOT of reading, power points and terms. We have already had to be signed off on hand washing and proper use of isolation gowns/goves/mask/eye protection. We were demo'ed full head to toe physical assesments yesterday and we have to do ...

7. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

   HolliT replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

   I've just started and have a long 2 -3 years ahead of me....but I already have my secret list to treat everyone for putting up with me! I want to get my hubby a new truck. He is driving a 2002 ecomony car right now to save money (its paid off and th...

8. Start LVN school in 8 days

   HolliT replied to RhondaBlair's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Well, I had my first 3 days of class this past week (we started on the 7th). I am thankfull that out of the 6 classes this semester I only have to take 3 of them. Kinda eases me into it. (I took some prerequisites for the RN program so I can bridg...

9. Probably a dumb question: "I have to pee even though I have a catheter in!"

   HolliT replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

   That's generally what it is....bladder spasms. I work for a Urology clinic and ambulatory surgery center. If our patients need to have a foley for any length of time and are having severe bladder spasms, our doc's usually prescribe an anticholinergic...

10. Does nursing school break up relationships?

    HolliT replied to Lady01's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I agree with everything has its time and place. I am just starting school this January, but I have several friends that have done either the PN or RN program and watched how it affected the family/social circles. Just like you have to plan for studi...

11. Start LVN school in 8 days

    HolliT replied to RhondaBlair's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I start January 7th! I am having a hard time finding stuff to do keep myself occupied and going crazy with anticipation! We had orientation on Dec 10th and it wasn't very informative. I suppose it was for those brand new to the college, but I have ...

12. What route to go..LPN first or straight 2 RN?

    HolliT replied to gogett's topic in LPN/LVN

    I am getting ready to go into the LPN program (Jan 7th!) and will do the bridge to the RN program. Like others have said, I am doing it this way because of family (two young children) and finanical obligations.

13. Cfcc Lpn Program

    HolliT replied to Butterfly3001's topic in Florida

    Kay1982, Does that mean you are sticking with the LPN class? Are you getting excited? I am....I just got all my books today and used Half.com as well. See ya Wednesday....is your name Kay? Just wondered if I would find ya there or not. Do you kno...

14. Cna Vs. Medical Assistant

    HolliT replied to gkbroaro's topic in CNA/MA

    To be honest, I didn't ask why YOU felt that way I asked why "KAT7AP" felt that way. But since you felt the need to respond. I disagree, I am sorry but we (MY OFFICE) don't assist our MD's. We do it ourselves. We draw the blood, we start the IV's, we...

15. Cfcc Lpn Program

    HolliT replied to Butterfly3001's topic in Florida

    Go to the main page....http://www.gocfcc.com The left hand column under "quick links". Click on Bookstore. The third "red" section says "Buy Your Text Books online now" Click on Spring 09 Semseter Click on PRN for program Then click each section Jus...