Butterflybee

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  1. Job when finished with school...

    Dont you need your state license before you can begin working as an
  2. do any of you work in anything other than ltc as an LPN?

    that last sentence gave me a chuckle. take
  3. MedMath Help

    I appreciate the support. For the record, I havent been in high school for well over 30 plus years. I just wish that a counselor would have leaked this out so I would have had time to prepare...so...
  4. Can average student be LPN

    Ok, point well made...but what about the medical math calculations that you MUST pass with a 100 or 95. THAT is what has me worried. How did the C student make out? or rather how was that for you. You...
  5. WHY are nurses so catty??

    Really sorry that had to happen. I dont think, though, that is "nurses" per se. It was that specific person or the way certain people are in general. Of course, they could have asked her. Im glad that...
  6. LPN / LVN associations

    Are there any national LPN groups? Any in NJ? How can one be started? Are there any online groups? thank
  7. LPN / LVN associations

    thanks for the
  8. Can average student be LPN

    Thank you all so much for the encouragement. I feel a little better but I still will brush up. I am so anxious but all of your comments have
  9. Clinicals what are they like

    We start clinicals in May. What is it like? The counselor said we go to different places. Also, are the clinicals the same day as classes ...probably not. How involved will a new LPN student be at...
  10. MedMath Help

    No, it wasnt even mentioned. There is no such course at my school. The medical math is ONLY offered to the RN students...not even offered to LPN students! I have taken one college level math course of...
  11. MedMath Help

    I am trying to prepare for ALL the math required in the LPN program. I didnt know it would be that involved. Someone said the LPN math requirement is the same as the math requirement for the RN. Also,...
  12. Patient Care Technician and LPN/LVN

    Thanks, I hope so. Ive been surfing the web and have not seen hardly any LPN jobs. Do I just go to a LTC and apply...is that how you find the
  13. Patient Care Technician and LPN/LVN

    Do you think that if I cannot find a job as an LPN, I could be hired in this position for the interum? Or is there "more" special training
  14. Clinicals what are they like

    Thank you Thorpe. Now this gives me an idea of what I should brush up on. I was going to take other classes with the Nursing instead I just want to saturate myself in Nursing. I already have taken A/P...
  15. Clinicals what are they like

    What is involved in the medication administration? And you say they dont affect your grade for classroom work? 90% to pass meds, what is involved? How difficult is it would you say? Also, were the...
  16. Just Took NCLEX-PN

    How long before you get the
  17. Patient Care Technician and LPN/LVN

    Thank you commuter for taking the time to respond. Im trying to understand why this position was created in the first place unless it is simply a new name for nursing assistants. Im also wondering if...
  18. I hope that you are only venting. This is the place to do it. Nursing is a very respectable, honorable profession and I really mean that. So be proud. If you are not happy where you are try to find...
  19. Patient Care Technician and LPN/LVN

    Im not looking to flame or create a rift, ptc are news to me and I know nothing about them. I really would like to know the differences besides salary. Are they similar to nursing
  20. Missed Passing My OB/Maternal by 3 points

    Sorry to hear. Just remember things happen for a reason for the better even if it doesnt seem so right now. Was it LPN or RN? Im sure something better awaits you. Keep looking up and moving
  21. Can either of you guys elaborate? I would like to know about this school. Please. Thank
  22. This seems like such a long holiday. I will start classes in January. I feel like I should be reviewing or catching up on something to prepare. What classes will I be taking? Should I review...
  23. LPN classes - electrolytes? classes

    Thank you for the wise advice. I had both A&Ps/Micro just dont want to fail the program, wanted to be prepared. What kind of sites should I look for? thank you.
  24. LPN/LVN associations

    Are there any LPN clubs/groups nationally? Are there any in NJ? does anyone know how I would find out. How can one be started? thank you.
  25. This is a very interesting thread and a good one. I'm learning what to possibly expect. I hope the comments keep coming. I still am excited about becoming a nurse (accepted LPN, CNA many, many yrs...