For those of you who are in or went through the Excelsior RN program I have a few questions. Do your transcripts from prior schooling play a big role in acceptance into the program? Do you need prior experience in the field as an LPN before enrollin...
MadamMermaid replied to deloveiest's topic in LPN/LVN
You're not the first or the last to have failed, and plenty of smart nurses have been in your shoes. Get out the tears, put a "kick me" sign on ur mom's back, and move on. You know exactly what you're up against now and you have that experience to he...
MadamMermaid replied to Sophy123's topic in LPN/LVN
I'm about 9 months into my 11.5 month LPN program. Everyone is right, it will take over your life. Take a longer program over a shorter one, the time crunch is the most difficult aspect. So much to learn in that year and it's all worth it! It isn't e...
MadamMermaid replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing
Don't let anyone pressure you into anything outside your scope. People put on the pressure and act as though you're being a burdeon BUT what do you think will happen if there was an error? Anyone gonna have your back then? Definately not. Good luck a...
MadamMermaid replied to godsgurl's topic in Geriatric
The elderly are not physically able to join in on a lot of social activities outside the home. As an example, my grandmother can't go to the movies anymore because it hurts/it's a lot of walking/bathrooms aren't as close as they need to be. A lot of ...
I can't speak from personal experience (not married, no kids, live at home..lucky me hehe). However, there are many people in my LPN class who juggle kids/work and live to tell the tale. My classes are 5 days a week/7 hours per day. Just be real with...
Of course some are going to be helpful and some are going to be snotty. I just started my clinicals and this one nurse in particular, from the moment we got there, has given nothing but dirty looks to us. Anytime we asked a question she was curt. Any...
MadamMermaid replied to Coloradogrl's topic in LPN/LVN
You're not living your life for this relative. I'm sure it's not the first time someone in your family has criticized a decision you've made and it won't be the last. Of course she probably meant well, they always do. She obviously doesn't know what ...
MadamMermaid replied to parklandtrauma's topic in General Nursing
I think colorful uniforms are fine. We're allowed to have personalities and show them through our choice in attire, just like at any other workplace. I personally only wear patterned tops on days like halloween etc. Patients always seem to responde p...
MadamMermaid replied to All4Seasons's topic in General Nursing
My mom and I work at the same hospital (she's been a nurse for almost 30yrs, and I'm a aide/student). Our facility went live several months ago. She, and most of the other nurses, were VERY apprehensive about the new charting. In the beginning it too...
MadamMermaid replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in Pre-Nursing
For the current program I'm in there were 40 accepted and almost 400 who applied. Yikies. However, I didn't have pre reqs. Instead it was an entrance test (which I took twice, I passed the first time but I wanted the best score I could get and was al...
In any group of nursing students (or nurses... or any group!) there's gonna be the negative ones. I know I've got em in my class, whispering and nit picking. Just keep to your studies, that's what you're there for. Networking is important so make sur...
No fake nails ever. One of the first things you'll learn is to take those suckers off...that and washing your hands constantly. Bacteria WILL get under the nails, breed, spread to your patients, and make you sick. I'm not allowed to be involved in cl...
MadamMermaid replied to EnergizerNurse's topic in New Jersey
My mother has been a nurse there for probably 20 years or more. I also work there part time as a tech (we are both pool at both divisions). I absolutely love the nurses, haven't met many at all who I didn't think were bright, hardworking, friendly, a...
If your guy isn't LOVING the fact that you got into a program you've worked hard to get into...and respects that you're gonna need lots of time for studying...then he's not the right person. If you're serious about attaining your goals and creating a...
MadamMermaid replied to sassychris's topic in General Nursing
I am about to enter nursing school. I also recently quit smoking. My reasons weren't based on the fact that it would eventually lead to health issues. It's easy to throw aside thoughts of cancer and other illnesses. I could always just step into a co...
MadamMermaid replied to wasted-enough-time's topic in LPN/LVN Students
Hello, My name is Heather and I'm from southern NJ. I'll be starting a 12 month LPN program at ACIT in August. I'm beyond excited but also enjoying my last few months of semi-freedom! haha I don't see the point since all I can think about is nursing ...
I just got accepted to an LPN program. I was extremely nervous, cool as a cucumber until I was faced with the coordinator lol. I wore a navy pant suit, pearls, with minimal makeup. If getting into the program means a lot to you, then let that show. I...
MadamMermaid replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Men
Being a PCA is a great job for experience before getting into a program. PCA and tech are the same thing. It really helps get up your people skills (OH YES.), you learn a lot from the nurses if you pay attention, it looks good for school, and if you'...