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  1. How to prep myself for nursing school

    DTC replied to s5995's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone who has posted an response has great advice! I WILL comment about the fact that you stated that you have no prior hospital experience,,and will that hurt you. The 52 year old woman who...

  2. What NCLEX study guide is similar to the questions on the test?

    DTC replied to 1AndyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I hope the RN boards make more sense than the LPN boards. I prepared by studying everything I could get my hands on. I finished the test,,had the minumun questions thrown at me,,,walked to my car,,sat...

  3. New LPN in ALF, lacking confidence, HELP!

    DTC posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I graduated LPN school March 06 and just got my first job at a posh ALF. I sat out a year after graduating,,because at 52, I was financially able to and wanted to take an extended vacation overseas...

  4. Help with an employment situation

    DTC replied to tcdaniels's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated March 06, took my boards in April 06. Piddled around the house, slept late, went overseas for a while and started looking for a job in April 07. Walked into an interview on Monday, they...

  5. Please Help!

    DTC replied to Can't Wait's topic in General Nursing

    Can't Wait~ I just started my new job as an LPN 2 weeks ago and I can relate to how you feel. Altho everyone on the job tries to assure me that I'm new,,it takes time to build speed and learn the...

  6. New LPN in ALF, lacking confidence, HELP!

    DTC replied to DTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks ya'll~~ It's so nice to be able to come here and spew out all my innermost fears and anxieties and know that i'm not alone. I'll let you know how things are going in the coming weeks. God...

  7. Crying when stressed/overwhelmed

    DTC replied to SillyLilly's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My Dad died my 6th day of nursing school. I had lived with him and was his primary caregiver, as he had Alzheimer's. I only missed class the day of the funeral. I told my instructors to ignore me if I...

  8. did y ou all go to pinning ceremony?

    DTC replied to Ms.RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I loved our pinning ceremony! All of us, together one last time,,in our whites, with our caps and candles,,reciting our pledge to the audience. My friends took pictures and everytime I look at them I...

  9. 40 yr old wanting to be a nurse

    DTC replied to adamsmom's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I entered the LPN program at 51, graduated last March and have only 2 classes left to take before applying for the bridge to RN program. There are many paths to your goal, it just depends on your...

  10. Nurses: Failure rate of courses perplexing - Jackson Clarion Ledger

    DTC replied to Nursing News's topic in General Nursing

    We started out with 3 instructors,,,1 left after teh first year,,another one left after her second year. I think if teh pay scale was higher, they might could attract more qualified instructors....

  11. Crying when stressed/overwhelmed

    DTC replied to SillyLilly's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated March 06 and just got my FIRST job 2 weeks ago! After taking boards in April 06, I had the opportunity to go overseas fora a month,,came home,,messed around had fun(this was the first time...

  12. Advice plz! Holmes or Hinds?(RN)

    DTC replied to mermaidqueen's topic in General Nursing

    I went theough the LPN program at HCC-Rankin campus and graduated March 06. I have friends who graduated the RN program there and none of them had any problems. When I tell fellow workers that I...

  13. Nurses: Failure rate of courses perplexing - Jackson Clarion Ledger

    DTC replied to Nursing News's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from Hinds Community College-Rankin Campus in 2006 as an LPN. Of the 51 students who enrolled, we graduated 21. To the best of my knowledge, everyone but 4 passed boards and 1 passed on...

  14. For All "NEW" Lpn's Over 50

    DTC replied to mammaoftwo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was 52 when I graduated last year. I took the year off to travel abroad,,,came home and decided to have a lap band done. Being 5'2" anhd 331 lbs, my poor feet took a beating during clinicals> The...

  15. checking MAR

    DTC replied to Fancy Face's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Fancy face~ When in nursing school,,my clinical instructor told us to check the physican order against thte MAR,,,since I've been working,,like jetscreamer said,,i only recheck the physician orders is...

  16. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    DTC replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    in about 1975, my then husband and I both enrolled in RN school. Fideltity was never his strong suit and towards teh end of our first year of school,,he had yet another affair. My nerves couldnt...

  17. don't know if nursing is right for me!!

    DTC replied to pongtipRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks everyone for your support,,,I dont feel so alone after reading abut others in similar situations. I'm thrilled to say I was offered and accepted an LPN position- assisted living-(3p-11p) at a...

  18. What's It All About, ALFie?--Help and Support for Assisted Living Nurses

    DTC replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    BTW,,can anyone give me any info about any type of extra credentials that I can earn to enhance my position in ASL? Is there a national organization for ASL nurses? If I"m going to stick with ASL, I...

  19. What's It All About, ALFie?--Help and Support for Assisted Living Nurses

    DTC replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi ya'll,,yet another new face! I an 52 years young adn graduated LPN school March 06. I was my Father's primary caregiver for 3 years until his death in early March 06. My working background was in...

  20. Job offer please give advice

    DTC replied to crystalclear's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated as an LPN lMarch 06. My first job ,11p-7a at a LTC facility paid $14 + $2 diff for nights so $16 per hour. I dont know if Baylor pays any different tho. Good luck! shyra~ I saw an Arizona...

  21. Need help getting that first job

    DTC replied to edchunt's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks chadash,,,, I appreciate your words of support. There was an ad in the paper today for an assisted living opening at a wonderful facility and a classmate of mine works in the nursing home part...

  22. Drove home in tears...

    DTC replied to Mudhoney's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Mudhoney~ I wish I had come here and posted my feelings before letting the overwhelming frustrations led me to quit my job. I graduated March 06,,,had family affairs to settle after my Dads death,...

  23. Need help getting that first job

    DTC replied to edchunt's topic in Nursing Career

    I graduated March 06 as an LPN. My Dad died during nursing school and I was his primary care giver. Upon completion of school, I took the lifetime opportunity to tavel abroad for a few months....

  24. don't know if nursing is right for me!!

    DTC replied to pongtipRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    PPLPN~ I too took an overwhelming LTC job right out of school and left after ONE DAY. It was awful and I was asked to pass meds I didnt pull, the whole thing overwhemed me and I freaked out and called...

  25. Independent LP/VN moving to MS

    DTC replied to dampeer's topic in General Nursing

    dressjean~ I'm in Jackson, MS and I'm not aware of any organization or links. The Clarion-Ledger(our ONLY newspaper)occasionaly has ads from people looking for home health nurses, but not routinely....