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  1. My essay

    fifi2323 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey all, This is my LPN essay..I'm not being deliberately terse,it says it has to be less than 250 words. Anyway,read it and let me know what you think and any constructive criticism..I finished it in...

  2. RN vs. LPN clinical rotations

    fifi2323 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I hope that my question does not offend or demean anyone or their education,I really would just like to know- In one of my previous posts I mentioned my negative experience in an LPN program. I am...

  3. I don't know if I can do this-again (long)

    fifi2323 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am hesitant to write this,as I don't want to be dramatic,but it is weighing on me very heavily. I started an LPN program in Aug. 07,and was expelled due to 'lack of clinical competency' or something...

  4. I don't know if I can do this-again (long)

    fifi2323 replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for the delay in response-I just wanted to thank you all for your support and kind words of encouragement.I don't know if I will pursue nursing right away,butI haven't given up hope yet!

  5. Personal Care Assistant Issues (long!)

    fifi2323 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok,so this isn't a nursing thread per se,but I am having a dilemma,and am in desperate need of advice! I just started a job as a 'part-time' PCA for a quadraplegic man in his 30's. He is pleasant,but...

  6. I hope this thread isn't wasting your time..

    fifi2323 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry if this is a ridiculous question,but I am starting a LPN program on August 28th-so clearly I'm a nervous wreck!! Anyway,I had planned to wear a conservative outfit on Tues,but I hear it...

  7. Venipuncture in LPN school?

    fifi2323 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am going to be starting an lpn program in August '07-and am scared to death btw! Anyway I currently work in a physicians office,(as a secretary)and I really like the idea of ambulatory care (for...

  8. So I got in..Now what?

    fifi2323 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I haven't been on this site since October,as I had been very busy with a new job and living on my own. Since then,a lot has happened. I have moved back in with the 'rents-as I was planning to do...

  9. OHHH I feel silly asking this!

    fifi2323 replied to Coloradogrl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't feel silly,if you don't know the answer you should always ask. I am not a nurse yet,I'm not even a student,but my bf's mom is an LPN in an LTC facility and she wears what I like to call 'fun...

  10. My back up plan

    fifi2323 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I've been in the process of applying for the LPN program at my local voc. school,and even though I don't exactly have a stellar educational history,I figured I'd do well enough on the NET to get in to...

  11. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    fifi2323 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I hope this post doesn't offend anyone,but I have noticed a lot of the nurses I know are overweight,smokers or both. Obviously people become nurses because they completed school,and are qualified to...

  12. I Cant Make Up My Mind Pease Help!!!!!

    fifi2323 replied to godsend213's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Godsend, I can totally relate to your post! I have chosen to go the LPN route for a few reasons one,the program I am entering in to doesn't require pre-reqs which always messed me up. Secondly its...

  13. Question about NCLEX-PN

    fifi2323 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I hope this isn't a dumb question,and I'm sorry if it is I just am a pre-nursing student and have a lot of questions about how things work. Anyway,I was wondering why they have you graduate the...

  14. Entrance exam

    fifi2323 replied to hlc92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi semi-fly I don't know if this is helpful or not,but my school of choice highly recommends a NET study guide. Eriworld.com used to sell them for $30 ish but I couldn't get the site up when I checked...

  15. Jobs that pay for nursing school

    fifi2323 replied to real1143's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Unfortunately I dont know,however if this is true it would be awesome! I know from previous employers that they will pay to you to further your education only if it pertains to the field that you're...

  16. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    fifi2323 replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to have caused controversy..I was just curious since I will be going in to nursing and I am overweight,and I was wondering what peoples experiences were.I tend to be a worrier,and was...

  17. Young being eaten..by medical secretaries?!

    fifi2323 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I apologize in advance for the novel I'm about to write,but I need to vent! Anyway,I recently decided to get a job in a doctors office,to get a feel for a medical environment before I go to school....

  18. Will I be able to work?

    fifi2323 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I just submitted my application to LPN school. Of course I won't hear anything until I take my NET exam,but still everyone cross your fingers! Anyway, I am applying to a ten-month program,and...

  19. Will I be able to work?

    fifi2323 replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your responses guys..I was kind of thinking working wouldn't be the best idea,and I'm glad you agree. Have a great weekend

  20. My essay

    fifi2323 replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you guys both so much. I did change some of the 'I's in the saay.To answer your question Thomp,the application just asked why I want to be a nurse..no specifics..probably because its an LPN...

  21. Okay guys,one last annoying question before I take the plunge!

    fifi2323 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi again, For those of you who may or may not know, I am in the process of applying to LPN school. Another poster said her school was giving her grief because she switched high school,and they needed...

  22. My essay

    fifi2323 replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you very much for your input..perhaps you're right, I guess I just figured since it was a personal essay that 'I' is a good thing,but hey thats why I asked for advice..its good to have a...

  23. Do I have it?

    fifi2323 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everybody, I'm sorry I haven't written in so long..I'm not sure anyone noticed or cared,lol I just like to pretend I'm missed Anyway I have been really busy. Between switching jobs (I work in a...

  24. I feel like such an idiot

    fifi2323 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey everyone, I thought I was somewhat over my obsessive worrying about nursing,but the weekend proved me wrong. I took my CPR for healthcare providers on Saturday,and thought I would do fine because...

  25. Now I'm not so sure

    fifi2323 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am planning on getting my LPN, But in an earlier post I asked if I could get a job as one or if I would need my RN first. Truthfully, I'd like to get my LPN first so i can spend less time in school...