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    Students, show me your clinical paperwork!

    imhorsemackerel replied to erika.RN's topic in General Students

    For LPN school, we were lucky. Even though every week we got a new patient, we only had to make two care plans. We needed to collect data for all of the body systems (CV, GI, GU, integumentary, etc)...
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    Good jobs for nursing students?

    imhorsemackerel replied to Christian96's topic in General Students

    How about a medical office? I know many look for full-time positions, but perhaps they will offer your part-time or per diem? If you can, work in the hospital. Get any job that's available...
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    Why is nursing school so strict?

    imhorsemackerel replied to lifeisgood00's topic in General Students

    I'm guessing your school probably faced a situation in the past that warranted the creation of a rule you deemed "extra." In my LPN program, they banned smart watches because apparently someone was...
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    Complaint from preceptor

    imhorsemackerel replied to almostaccunurse's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I've made it a habit to leave my phone in the car. My instructors for LPN school were very strict with this and would send people home if we were not in the lobby or the break room. I'm currently...
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    About to be done

    imhorsemackerel replied to Shan0922's topic in Male Nursing Students

    For me it's definitely time management. I work in an outpatient hemodialysis clinic, and even though I only care for four patients at a time, something can go wrong quickly. I had to learn how to do...
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    Current LPN Student

    imhorsemackerel replied to Marieh's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm currently an LPN and have also struggled in the past to get accepted into RN and BSN programs. I graduated in April (had the option for the 16 or 12 month programs, but I chose the 16), took the...
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    My NCLEX Experience: Preparations, Study Tips, and Acing the Exam

    imhorsemackerel replied to lilmonsterkray's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Crossing my fingers for you guys! I know my test ended at 85. Around 60 or so I thought the questions were getting easier, so I thought I was on the verge of failing. But I passed. I've read that...
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    Lpn program (RN wait list)

    imhorsemackerel replied to JujuTaino's topic in General Students

    Definitely go for the LPN program in the meantime. Sure it'll be more money this route, but it's better to wet your feet in the nursing field in either case. Perhaps where ever you end up working can...
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    Suffolk County Community College Spring 2018

    imhorsemackerel replied to jenna25's topic in School, College Programs

    I don't believe they have the LPN-RN program for the fall semester. Have you checked their website? The info for the most part is there. I know that rubric can be confusing to read, but if you need...
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    Is there another career path that I could take?

    imhorsemackerel replied to briannad's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For PA program, I'm sure they'd want you to go for a BS in science or math. It would be best to ask the particular program in which you're
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    LPN over RN

    imhorsemackerel replied to KayeC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I tried getting into RN programs, but no luck. All of the RN programs are quite competitive in my area. I just became an LPN this summer, and I just landed an LPN job in September. I'm also going to...
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    Long Island Nursing Programs

    imhorsemackerel replied to megRN13's topic in New York Nursing

    It seems like she wants to leave Suffolk, but they kind of revamped their admissions process. Their claim is that 75% of whether or not you're accepted into their program is the TEAS test. The other...
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    Suffolk Community College Spring 2018

    imhorsemackerel replied to Dana_R's topic in School, College Programs

    Can't you call them? I thought soneone here said if you don't get it by Tuesday this week you can
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    NCLEX - is U-world worth it??

    imhorsemackerel replied to flowers12345's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've only taken the NCLEX-PN exam, but i ended the test with an 85 which was the minimum. I definitely thought it was worth it. I mean, once you pass and have that job, you're going to get your $109...
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    Can I be a nurse if I hate science?!

    imhorsemackerel replied to shayjulia's topic in Nursing Career

    You will have to work for that grade if you're going to school for LPN. Science is important to understand the body and the processes that go on especially when a client takes a particular medication...
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    Suffolk Community College - do you need pre-reqs?

    imhorsemackerel replied to LilaDavis's topic in New York Nursing

    Pull up a seat, feel free to eat a light snack, and read in a well-lit room. I'm just copying what I sent to my friends. From my understanding this is how Suffolk determines the rubric score. Reading...
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    Long Island nursing!!

    imhorsemackerel replied to angjam's topic in New York Nursing

    I know Suffolk just started a joint program with Stony Brook University. I don't know all the details, but only those who apply for the RN fall program are eligible. Also, the top students are picked....
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    Whaaat??Male Nursing Student

    imhorsemackerel replied to cjpowers's topic in Male Nursing Students

    For LPN school, in my OB rotation I was told by my clinical instructor that because I was a man, the women would be given priority to see a birth. So I just heard stories. I also made a couple of...
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    Suffolk County Community College 2017 Applicants

    imhorsemackerel replied to Murman's topic in School, College Programs

    That's all good advice. I'm also shocked as Advanced gives you like 20 additional points. Along with the As, your grade should be up there. This process seemed to make sense, but it's so convoluted...
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    Tips For LPNs Going For Their RN Degree

    imhorsemackerel replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in LPN to RN

    It depends on the program. I know one program by me will let you waive fundamentals if you got a 90 or better in your LPN program. The LPN-RN program I'm in now just wants proof your LPN license is...
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    Suffolk County Community College Spring 2018

    imhorsemackerel replied to jenna25's topic in School, College Programs

    So I just got the envelope for the LPN-RN program. It was sent on the 17th. My first choice was Ammerman and My second was Grant's program. I'm just happy I got to Ammerman's because it's
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    Suffolk County Community College 2017 Applicants

    imhorsemackerel replied to Murman's topic in School, College Programs

    I regret putting my PO box as my address now. Because of my wacky hours working, I was too late to pick up mail to see if it was sent there. I recently changed my address to where I live, on Suffolk's...
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    Suffolk County Community College 2017 Applicants

    imhorsemackerel replied to Murman's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm in Port Jeff, but I won't know until I'm home around 7. Oh, the
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    Suffolk County Community College 2017 Applicants

    imhorsemackerel replied to Murman's topic in School, College Programs

    Nothing in the mailbox. I guess I will know
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    Suffolk County Community College Spring 2018

    imhorsemackerel replied to jenna25's topic in School, College Programs

    USPS being proficient? Or they were told to say the letters were sent yesterday when they were sent Monday. Who knows