julopy

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1. LPN students have to give bed baths to classmates?!

   julopy replied to Namine's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   :)I am in nursing school too, and we have done multiple labs in which we have carried out procedures on our peers. However, we are told to let the instructors know if we feel too much anxiety or embarrassment. As Far as bed baths we will be doing tho...

2. I have given Nursing my best is it not for me?

   julopy replied to chocolateskye's topic in Career Support

   I know I have already commented once but I have to do it again. The place you were is not the only place for you. I work with many people that have been employed for 20 + years by our company. I am considered a baby at 12 years. Anyways I have actual...

3. I have given Nursing my best is it not for me?

   julopy replied to chocolateskye's topic in Career Support

   If you are absolutely sure you performed all of your duties to the best of your ability maybe you should seek legal counseling. However the fact that your coworkers were reporting you for everything didn't help. I have seen this allot where I work. S...

4. At what age did you decide on nursing?

   julopy replied to Wan2BRN's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am 33 and decided right after my 32 b-day to go to school. I was surfing the web late one night and decided to apply to college. After a year of prerequisites I have just begun the nursing program. I express to my children on a daily basis the impo...

5. What you'd REALLY like to say....

   julopy replied to ICor9:24's topic in CNA/MA

   I just love it when a resident calls you and asks for meds. Then every 5 minutes after they call back requesting the same med. And you can't just ignore the light or the nurse that is responsible for giving the meds will write you up. I just want to ...

6. At what age did you decide on nursing?

   julopy replied to Wan2BRN's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Good for you. I think it is great that you have decided to go to nursing school good luck.:)

7. Nightshifters

   julopy replied to gtoko's topic in General Nursing

   I work nights and go to school during the day. I usually sleep 4 hours a day.I have gained allot of weight and I can be grumpy. But it isn't the same for everyone. I like to sleep during the early morning and spend the evenings with my family or stud...

8. First day blues

   julopy replied to daniellemarie's topic in CNA/MA

   I have been a CNA for many years and can tell you that as with most things patience is very important here. Just work at your own pace that you are comfortable with. Many times accidents happen when trying to be fast. And know that you are only human...

9. student loans...

   julopy replied to sellers87's topic in Student Assist

   You can always try to get private loans but be ready they usually carry high interest rates.

10. Should i quit?

    julopy replied to Lsugal731's topic in Student Assist

    Don't give up!!!!!!!!!!!!You have made it this far. Half the struggle is over. I too began to struggle in Micro. but I made up my mind to study harder and succeed. I have received nothing lower than B's on my last 3 exams. I also ran into a glitch wi...

11. Can criminal record keep me from obtaining my LPN in Iowa?

    julopy replied to julopy's topic in Criminal

    I have learned that my charges are too old and do not relate to my position therefore they will not be held against me.

12. Can criminal record keep me from obtaining my LPN in Iowa?

    julopy replied to julopy's topic in Criminal

    No but I found out that I just have to give them prove of the charges the outcomes and write them a letter of explaination and I might have to go to a hearing. But I can't do this until I apply to take the NCLEX. I just wish I hadn't made the stupid ...

13. Can criminal record keep me from obtaining my LPN in Iowa?

    julopy replied to julopy's topic in Criminal

    The Iowa Board will not accept calls from pregraduate students. I have been trying to search the Iowa law codes to find an answer. I have been told that misdemeanors do not always get counted against the applicant. Thank you for your reply.

14. Can criminal record keep me from obtaining my LPN in Iowa?

    julopy posted a topic in Criminal

    I am ashamed to say I have multiple disorderly conduct charges, a domestic assualt charge, a couple assualt charges and one theft charge that are all at least 12 years old. Most occuring within a short time.The theft charge was for a bad check and th...