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  1. Quitting job to go to school full-time

    pinefarmgirl replied to pp516's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, O.K., I looked it up on yahoo- It's a Home Equity Line Of Credit. So I guess you could just basically get a second mortgage...If you own a

  2. Quitting job to go to school full-time

    pinefarmgirl replied to pp516's topic in Nursing Career

    I guess that would depend on how much your bills are... & what is a HELOC? :uhoh21: An Age Limit?????!!!!??????? That is so rediculous, I don't have words- is it a private

  3. California Flu

    pinefarmgirl replied to oramar's topic in Infectious Disease

    i knew there were some nasty new ones going around, because two weeks ago my 15 year old became sick, 2 days later in er with 105 temp that tylenol couldn't touch and petechiae all over... he was...

  4. What would you do...?

    pinefarmgirl replied to ToryAdore's topic in Operating Room

    From a patients point of view- I had to have an emergency appy a couple of years ago, and was floating on ms. The floor nurse comes in to be sure I have no jewelery or bra on, and get me prepped. I...

  5. what job can i get before i grad lpn school?

    pinefarmgirl replied to cowgirl88's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I agree- where I live the hospitals nearby hire unit clerks for ED and OR and PACU. right now these 3 dept.'s are also looking for ed tech-ED unit clerk-OR unit clerk-OR "assistant". The most training...

  6. Group One background checks in Texas

    pinefarmgirl replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    I thought that giving out info about why someone was fired was illegal- or is that California only? I keep hearing that all they can say is if they would hire you back when a reference is

  7. Need advice badly.

    pinefarmgirl replied to clee1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree- keep the job you have. I tried what you were thinking about- work as a cna while in the lpn program. After clinicals started, really the second semester of clinicals, I thought I would lose...

  8. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    pinefarmgirl replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YEP! I think I can safely say that almost everyone feels that way- I didn't learn anything and will never pass this test. You actually know more than you think at this point... You will do fine. Just...

  9. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    pinefarmgirl replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    O.K. Popcorn- where are

  10. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    pinefarmgirl replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In California, you do not get a license number when you pass the nclex- you still have to pay more money, and wait a few more weeks, for your license paperwork to be hand processed and receive a...

  11. REST BREAKS for Nurses in The ER

    pinefarmgirl replied to AngelGirl's topic in Emergency

    This makes me really angry, and is a constant topic at every hospital. YES- the LAW is that in an 8 hour shift, you MUST get a 30 min meal break, and 2-10 minute breaks. Almost nobody actually gets...

  12. Funny patient names by nurses

    pinefarmgirl replied to Kidrn911's topic in Emergency

    I had one patient with a name that was very hard to keep a straight face on, and I made sure to pronounce perfectly: Mr. Balzac. You guessed it- Harry

  13. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    pinefarmgirl replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    UUmmmhhh, I think it was about three weeks, you can see that blind snails move faster than these folks... I wonder if you could go there monday am with your money- then how long would it take

  14. Anyone working at Washoe Medical Center?

    pinefarmgirl replied to SanFranSRNA's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I live near Reno, and I am also applying there. I know that they only accept online applications, no paper. When I opened their ap to look at it to make sure I had all my details together to fill it...

  15. new graduate

    pinefarmgirl replied to shalow92's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't Panic! Many grads I have talked to felt like they were not prepared to take the test, and then were so surprised when they passed- including me! You know more than you think you do- work with a...

  16. When is it too much? (long)

    pinefarmgirl replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    heres my:twocents: :typing : there are some nurses who only feel good about themselves when they are able to make fun of someone else. Thankfully, not all of us. I can't tell if you "overreacted",...

  17. LPN to RN student forum

    pinefarmgirl replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Hey butte- Go for RN if you can swing it- with lpn, you will most likely want to move to RN later, and it only gets harder, between kids, work hours, car payments,etc. you know, life and stuff. I...

  18. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    pinefarmgirl replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    WOW! BIG B!!!! I have been checking this thread every evening to see what happened. You did it!!!! Congratulations-NURSE B!!!!! Kinda wierd after all that stress, huh? Now you don't have to go to the...

  19. Meds you hate to give....

    pinefarmgirl replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    You have to wonder why we even stock those giant k+pills. When you look it up in Davis's, they have effervescent tabs, powders, liquids. But every time I have to give it, it is horse pills. Really a...

  20. How to choose? Decisions, decisions.....

    pinefarmgirl replied to JourneyCC's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Or, maybe think about which one would allow you to move to the other easier... Would it be easier to start your first two years in L&D, then be considered to have the skills to move to peds if you...

  21. How to choose? Decisions, decisions.....

    pinefarmgirl replied to JourneyCC's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't have any magic answers, I've got the same problem. On the outside, the two areas I really like are not that far apart, but trying them both out so that I can decide is going to be a real...

  22. I feel so stupid

    pinefarmgirl replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No charge nurse should ever laugh at a new nurse like that, it is inappropriate behavior. Period. BUT, they do it all the time, don't they?? What should have happened is they explain to you how orders...

  23. I don't think I want to be a nurse

    pinefarmgirl replied to caholbr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think alot of people feel that way when graduating- could just be school burnout maybe??? Maybe you could just take the test, get your license, and tell yourself your just trying a few...

  24. School you'll be attending

    pinefarmgirl replied to IcantThinkofaName's topic in LPN to RN

    It means Associate Degree in Nursing...a two year RN

  25. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    pinefarmgirl replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hey popcorn- I passed about four weeks ago, and my name is still not posted on their site. I really think they don't post it until you send in your $100.00, which is the license fee. Only then do they...