sourkuss

sourkuss specializes in geriatrics, gi/gu.

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1. Wait another year for a local community college or Excelsior? Any Michigan LPN to RN

   sourkuss replied to erinp88's topic in LPN-RN

   I grad from GRCC June of 06 LPN program-the thought of going back to that school chokes me! I know they are good but the program was just ROUGH! I just met last Tues with a rep from Excelsior. I opted not to go this route b/c I think I need more clin...

2. Fastest LPN to BSN Program

   sourkuss replied to arustyrobot's topic in LPN-RN

   what is an ISU program? I am an LPN for a year now and am considering dental hygenist as a way to make more $$ and have a life too. I am sick of waiting lists!!!!!!!!!!:angryfire

3. If not bedside, where do you work?

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

   I work as an office nurse with LPN's and RN's. I love it but I feel guilty I dont use my skills! I just schedule procedures and give pt's instructions. But the pay is good and the people rock...and who cant love no nights weekends or holidays???

4. It's that time again! Working Christmas?

   sourkuss replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

   This is the exact reason I chose to work in an office. I love nursing, but I love the holidays with family. I know everyone cannot do that and I am glad they dont or who would treat the sick on holidays? Im just saying it works well for me...

5. What do you do when people ask you questions related to their health?

   sourkuss replied to Missa's topic in General Nursing

   I tell them "Im not a doctor but I play one on TV":roll

6. LPN feels like QUITTING school!

   sourkuss replied to sourkuss's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks to all for responding. I have talked with my husband and I will finish out this class, professor and all. And then I am going to take some time off. I have been working at this since 9/11 time and frankly, I am burned out. I wont, however, giv...

7. Pinning Ceremony

   sourkuss replied to Simcharain's topic in General Nursing

   I always liked "Killing me softly".

8. LPN feels like QUITTING school!

   sourkuss posted a topic in General Nursing

   Today I feel like quitting school. I have been working on gen ed courses (psych, soci, bio, chem etc) and LPN classes since 2001. I graduated this summer with my LPN and have a microbiology and after the A and P class I am in now, one more A and P t...

9. One month of LPN school left: now where?

   sourkuss replied to sourkuss's topic in General Students

   Thanks! That is what I was thinking...not to work at the facility I current work at. It is LTC and the nice part is that it is only a block away (no drive to work) HOWEVER, lots of politics there and I really just want a new start someplace new. It h...

10. One month of LPN school left: now where?

    sourkuss replied to sourkuss's topic in General Students

    Thanks times a million for the encouragement...I plan on holding my head HIGH from this day on! It has been ALOT of work and I heard it will be beneficial as I move toward my goal of RN...

11. One month of LPN school left: now where?

    sourkuss replied to sourkuss's topic in General Students

    Thanks so much for your imput, I was feeling weak kneed about it all and am grateful for the support..Ive been leaning towards looking for a new place to work just to get a change of scenery...so that's probably what I will do. Again, thanks!!!

12. New about to be Student with Questions

    sourkuss replied to myonlyboyluke's topic in General Students

    I am 37 and about to graduate from my comm. college's LPN program. My goal is RN (starting in the fall). What helped me get through school with a family of 4 was going part time. Full time is intense,:uhoh21: at least here it is. Also, right off th...

13. Any PN students here?....

    sourkuss replied to wasted-enough-time's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    LPN student here graduating JUNE 28th, feels like a dream, hope it doesnt turn into a nightmare cause Im 37!! Im going on this fall for my RN...bring it on baby!

14. One month of LPN school left: now where?

    sourkuss posted a topic in General Students

    I am done with LPN school at my comm. college at the end of June. I have a few questions: 1. Should I work at the same place I was a CNA for 4 years? They are recruiting me...but I haven't said anything. 2. I want to make $15 and over to start, not ...