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  1. Role Call...California LVN's

    DeeDee143 replied to DeeDee143's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks commuter for th info. Mimi'smom, Another option is Indiana State University LVN-BSN Program through the college network. Its about $21,000 ( depending on how many pre-reqs youve taken) and its...

  2. Graduated from a vocational school?

    DeeDee143 replied to momma2twnz's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    :yelclap: Well spoken. I agree with the above quote. Ive never attended private school.I went to Public school and seen this tactic, especially in my 2nd and 3rd semester. I saw the grading on the...

  3. Trying To Pass!!

    DeeDee143 replied to mustangmollie's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Have you tried Suzanne's Plan? her plan requires Saunders PN comprehensive review and people that uses her plan pass. Search under suzanne's plan in the

  4. Role Call...California LVN's

    DeeDee143 replied to DeeDee143's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yeah there making it real hard to get into the RN programs now.I heard from my instructor that they are planning to make it mandatory to have a GPA of 3.0 (shew:uhoh3: ) in your science classes to get...

  5. Role Call...California LVN's

    DeeDee143 replied to DeeDee143's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There is state income tax in california.Is there state income tax in

  6. Kaiser LVNs Anyone?

    DeeDee143 replied to nursecrickett's topic in California Nursing

    Amen to that! I had my rotation at the "killer Kaiser" where i live. Saw a surgeon who could not find the 2nd fallopean tube when trying to do a tubal ligation. To top it off , they were digging in...

  7. Role Call...California LVN's

    DeeDee143 replied to DeeDee143's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks for that advice.My fiance and I are planning to buy a house in the near future, but we know its impossible to do it in california:uhoh3: . I can deal with $18-22 because of the cost of living.I...

  8. Role Call...California LVN's

    DeeDee143 replied to DeeDee143's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thats very intresting to know . I was thinking of relocating to Texas (dont know what part yet , maybe the outskirts of houston) but wanted to know if the job oppurtunity is greater than

  9. I passed!

    DeeDee143 replied to Starcrossd48's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats Nurse!!! :balloons: :caduceus: You are my inspiration( wow 40 minutes) How many questions did you study per day and the book you used???.Im due to take mine

  10. Graduated from a vocational school?

    DeeDee143 replied to momma2twnz's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just graduated from my program which was 18 months.It was very rigorous and intense. I went through a community college. I learned alot and my school has a passing rate of

  11. When did it become ok to put someone down because they are NOT an RN?

    DeeDee143 replied to Gingerbell's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just graduated 5/24:balloons: !!! Im so excited about starting my career, but you do have people who will try to bring you down. Im tired of trying to explain the difference . It has been times...

  12. Officially a GRADUATE NURSE

    DeeDee143 replied to SanskeetRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can offically be on the graduate nursing form..Yeah:mortarboard: . I graduated 5/24/07.I still cant believe im done. One more obstacle...the

  13. needlestuck!

    DeeDee143 replied to november17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It can be scary. I went through it. I was in my 1st semester and then I drew the insulin and tried to take the cap off and stuck myself, but I didnt think it went through my glove .I gave the shot and...

  14. Apologizing for being "just an LPN"

    DeeDee143 replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ill be graduating next month and I get the same reaction like" oh so your not going to school to be a RN" its gets to a point where I just want to say that a RN is not only a nurse. I too explain the...

  15. College network and Indinia state univerity a bunch of info..for California people

    DeeDee143 replied to maxcrx's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi all, I met with a guy from the college network and I came to the conculsion I am going to further my education with the Indiana State ( LVN-BSN). I did my research on this company and process and...

  16. Tell us what was your first day as a CNA like...?

    DeeDee143 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :pumpiron: :welcome: Hi Everyone, I wanted to start this thread because for 2 years I had My CNA License but never used it because I was employed as a Legal Clerk at a company that was close to my job...

  17. Tell us what was your first day as a CNA like...?

    DeeDee143 replied to DeeDee143's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with you very much on that. i found I lost some weight because I can still taste the poop in my mouth and that is the nasty-ist thing that you can taste.Im use to smelling by now and my gag...

  18. Tell us what was your first day as a CNA like...?

    DeeDee143 replied to DeeDee143's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    RMB, yes they do teach you in school that your not suppose to gag because it makes your patient feel bad.But yes I agree with you it is a natural reflex and it just happens ,I cant control it.But...

  19. LPN'S are NURSES TOO

    DeeDee143 replied to imnrs2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    you go girl. im in lvn school and a cna and have came across some self centered and cocky rn's.as i am learning in my clincals and at work you have to hold your ground.you would think as people...

  20. Tell us what was your first day as a CNA like...?

    DeeDee143 replied to DeeDee143's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :yelclap: I commend you on your first day at a LTC with 10 patients.Sounds you were busy and handled it real well. Some of things you were saying had me noddin my head like I know what U are going...

  21. Tell us what was your first day as a CNA like...?

    DeeDee143 replied to DeeDee143's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanx

  22. Is the LPN program hard???

    DeeDee143 replied to CheekyStar321's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It can be very challanging.I wont lie to ya. I made it through 2 semesters and will be graduating in May. My advice..get plenty of rest..study..study...and study like you never have before in your...

  23. Why are Newbies Such Whiners?

    DeeDee143 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Well... i couldnt resist replying to this topic. I am currently a student and I just personally think that there was nothing wrong with what you told the student.Thats just common sense in my...

  24. What age were you when you went to nursing school?

    DeeDee143 replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    I started in LVN school at 26.Im now 27 about to graduate in May 2007.I will be going to get my RN after I graduate.So I think by 30 I should be a

  25. I Passed The Nclex-pn

    DeeDee143 replied to nursetabby73's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats on passing the board!!! . I am a 2nd semester student.I wanted to know what study guide you used to pass the boards and how long you waited after school to take the