viking woman

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1. Feeling Guilty (calling in sick)

   viking woman replied to RaggedyRN's topic in General Nursing

   just popped in to see what was new on the site and had to respond to this thread; especially since hubby 'picked' a fight with me last night for missing a shift at work! i recently returned to floor nursing (i am an lpn in a snf/ltc) at my former p...

2. Chancellor's/Regent College for RN?

   viking woman replied to davisll's topic in Online Learning

   be aware that all lpn-adn programs lead back to excelsior college, as they are the only accrediated college that you can get your degree through. you can get all your books etc. from them versus paying for the same stuff through the other programs. ...

3. Chancellor's/Regent College for RN?

   viking woman replied to davisll's topic in Online Learning

   How long ago did you graduate and how long did the program take you? Did you use Excelsior's course work etc. or go through a secondary program, like Rue? I am an LPN and I had to challenge the A&P (GASP!) and passed. Still plugging along........

4. An LVN and then an LVN to RN program OR just a RN program?

   viking woman replied to aznsoymilk829's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   when i made the decision to pursue nursing, it was made for mostly financial reasons; i.e. jobs always available, good money and benies. i lived in a rural area and the only option was an lvn program. lucky for us, this was the best darn nursing p...

5. I'd like to hear from other Wyo nurses

   viking woman replied to viking woman's topic in Wyoming

   HiYa! Are you an LPN student? I was just down your way last week, on the way to a week of fun and shopping in Denver (never been before). Thanks for the low fuel prices! I'm up here in Worland and OUCH on the price of fuel!

6. Which road to take? LPN or RN?

   viking woman replied to kbean04's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hello Colorado Springs! I'm up here in Wyoming..... Can I assume that you are right out of HS? I only ask because if you were in your late 20's+ then I would also assume that you have had some time working under your belt. I hope that you're not l...

7. I'd like to hear from other Wyo nurses

   viking woman posted a topic in Wyoming

   Hello all, I'm new to the site after a 2 year absence and I am very impressed at how the site has developed into something really spectacular! I was just curious how many other Wyoming nurses are participating. I'm an LPN in Worland.....love to hea...

8. WHY are nurses so catty??

   viking woman replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Relations

   As an FYI and PS.......I have very strong feelings about this issue because I am 6 months out of my former job WITH a work related injury from an angry, aggressive co-worker that body slammed me, causing 2 cervical disks to herniate and now a dx of R...

9. WHY are nurses so catty??

   viking woman replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Relations

   Hi NurseMike, Boy, when I come out of retirement, I REALLY do it right! I'm not so sure I agree with your response that more women feel other women are catty, as oppossed to how men feel about women. My husband and I have had many discussions over ...

10. WHY are nurses so catty??

    viking woman replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Relations

    Dear SnowyMtnRN, Your letter was enough to bring me out of my temporary "retirement" of participating on this site! I just HAD to respond! For you males who responded, shame on you. "Yes", men and women are wired very differently, but I have been ...