Bigmama

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1. Galen

   Bigmama replied to Bigmama's topic in Texas

   Hey Dave! Have you heard anything from Galen? I applied for their Jan class but haven't heard anything yet.

2. Galen

   Bigmama posted a topic in Texas

   Has anyone applied to the Galen Institute of health(San Antonio) for their LVN to ADN program? The first class just started and I was curious of what the application and selection process was like?

3. am i too old??

   Bigmama replied to momtojosh's topic in LPN-RN

   Your not too old!! 2005 i graudated LVN school with a husband and wife in their 50's. The both just got their ADN in Dec 2007! Go For It!!

4. LPN to RN what is your motivation?

   Bigmama replied to fuerza757's topic in LPN-RN

   More opportunities. I work @ a nursing home and I do love it.BUT....i stay here because this is where LVNs get paid the most. I want to get my RN so i can choose whatever i want to do!

5. The Alzheimer's Patient's Prayer

   Bigmama replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric

   Thanks for sharing that.. I'm going to print it out for my unit!

6. Alzheimer's question

   Bigmama replied to Bigmama's topic in Geriatric

   Thank you all for ypur replies! Yes she did get the job because she knew somebody..And we can tell her heart's not into the job. These are some good ideas..I really appreciate the impute.

7. Alzheimer's question

   Bigmama posted a topic in Geriatric

   Hello all!! I just took on a charge nurse position (LVN) on an Alzheimer's unit @ a LTC. Anyone have any good ideas for activities for these folks? We do have an activity director for this unit but apparently she's not very enthusiastic about her job...

8. Missed scheduled test time

   Bigmama replied to Bigmama's topic in NCLEX

   Thanks for replying....I spent the day at the BON today. I did pay the $200 a few weeks ago but Pearsonvue never told me I had to contact my BON. After I waited 3 weeks for another ATT letter, I called and then they told me they can't do anything unt...

9. Missed scheduled test time

   Bigmama posted a topic in NCLEX

   Has anyone ever missed your scheduled nclex exam due to circumstances that were out of your control? i.e. traffic or anything else? This happened to me and I'm having a hard time getting another test date.

10. What do you carry your lecture books with?

    Bigmama replied to S.N. Visit's topic in General Students

    I had a backpack last semester. Quite a few students used one of those carry on suitcases with the wheels. That's what I'm going to get for next semester!

11. Websites...

    Bigmama replied to FutureRN~Pookie's topic in General Nursing

    How about some websites for schools that offer online LPN to ADN degrees?! Thanks

12. Websites...

    Bigmama replied to FutureRN~Pookie's topic in General Students

    How about some websites for schools that offer online LPN to ADN degrees?! Thanks

13. How many of you were every put on clinical probation and made it thru the semester?

    Bigmama replied to sad's topic in General Students

    Hi! I believe there is hope for you! A few were put on probation in my class. The ones that really tried extra hard and let the instructor know they were putting in extra effort did pass! The other one apparently wasn't concerned with her probation...

14. CPNE sites

    Bigmama posted a topic in Online Learning

    Hello all! I am waiting on my packet of info from Excelsior. I am curious, does anyone know of any CPNE sites in Texas? Preferably San Antonio or Austin? Thanks in advance!

15. Where are each of you in the EC program?

    Bigmama replied to opalmRN's topic in Online Learning

    I have a question. I have been thinking about excelsior for my ADN. Where can you do your clinicals?