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  1. Defining Moment

    metfan replied to heylfire's topic in General Nursing

    Seeing a nurse sing Christmas songs to my Dad who was dying. She was so caring. She went about her work but sang with my Dad while doing it. Then she took a few extra minutes just singing with him...

  2. Perfectionist? Nervous Nilly? Worrier?

    metfan replied to OregonGal's topic in General Nursing

    I have a story. I had perfect attendence during LPN school...except for one hour. Clinicals made me a mess. I literally would stay in a fetal position and just cry. I couldn't eat or sleep. I...

  3. terrified of taking doctors orders

    metfan replied to 1910anna's topic in General Nursing

    Ok. I am bringing this thread up again because I also have questions about taking doctors orders. I am still on orientation and have not had a chance to do too many orders. The situation is...

  4. Job dilemma....advice please?

    metfan replied to rndavu729's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Boy, do I understand. I recently had to leave my first job and went job hunting again. I got offered two jobs almost immediately. One at a hospital as a med-surg float and one at the most beutiful...

  5. Job Application: what does "pool" mean

    metfan posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    This may be a stupid question. I am in the process of looking for a new job. On one of the applications it says what hours I would want. It has boxes for full-time, part-time, per diem etc. There...

  6. Job Application: what does "pool" mean

    metfan replied to metfan's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you.

  7. When your first job doesn't work out

    metfan posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am feeling very upset with myself. I started my first job in LTC October. I love my job and my residents. Geriatrics is where I belong. However, without getting to much into it, administration...

  8. When your first job doesn't work out

    metfan replied to metfan's topic in First Year After Licensure

    santhony44 Your post touched me deeply. Of course, you are right. Your post made me think of all the positives. Next time, I will know exactly what questions to ask of my perspective employer....

  9. looking for ways to pay for nursing school

    metfan replied to hopeful7's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I just posted in another forum about not ruling out scholarships. They are not always looking for straight A students. I found a few I qualified for and received 2000.00. I knew nothing about...

  10. Any Hints for Microbiology "Unknown"?

    metfan replied to twins2005's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have no help to offer but I am also doing my unknown now. I would love that web site that helps narrow it down. I think I have mine down to one but I am not certain. Thanks.

  11. Can I still go to clinical??

    metfan replied to lmh2brn's topic in General Students

    Well, I broke my wrist in January and I have been out of work ever since. I hope to go back real soon. The policy where I work is you can't go back with any restrictions. In other words, I can't...

  12. Is this normal?

    metfan replied to agldragonRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    For what it is worth...I got very low scores when using the Saunders Q and A. I am talking 50's. In some ways I think it was a hinderence because it really knocked my comfidence down a few notches....

  13. Need help understanding atoms

    metfan posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just want to check my work and make sure I 'got' it. There are quite a few questions on my homework like these and I don't want to get them all wrong....I need to know how many electrons are in the...

  14. jjust need a hug

    metfan posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am so upset. I tripped yesterday on a curb and ended up breaking my wrist. Apparently, it is a bad break on my radius near my thumb. My life was just falling into place. I got my lpn in Oct and...

  15. jjust need a hug

    metfan replied to metfan's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, I went into work expecting to discuss my job standing. Instead, they were all very sympathetic and gave me forms to collect disability. I did not think I qualified because I have only been on...

  16. Hairstylist to LPN?

    metfan replied to sassiebaz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Kind of a hairstylist. I was a dog groomer for 20 years. I just got sick of wrestling with dogs all day. It was really hard work. Dare I say...harder than nursing. I have only been an LPN for 2.5...

  17. I LOVE my job

    metfan replied to snortzmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just started my first LPN job at a LTC facility. I was so nervous. I have only been on orientation for a few days but I love it. Everyone is so nice. I get 6 weeks or orientation and if I need...

  18. nervous about new job

    metfan posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This site has helped me get through nursing school...now I need your help to get though the anxiety of starting a new job. I am so excited about starting this job. It is in a local LTC facility that...

  19. Totally new to nursing

    metfan replied to argy2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was in the same boat. I am 39 (almost 40..ugh). I looked into both the local LPN program at Questar and college. I chose the LPN program and I am so glad I did. I absolutely love my teachers....

  20. Nursing student check in..

    metfan replied to Christinmomof3nrs2be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started my program a few weeks ago and I just wanted to say how much I love it. It is a local LPN program at Questar. The teachers are great. They have really made me excited about my new career....

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

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

    I just wanted to say that the LPN school I am going to go to just looked at my High School transcripts to make sure I graduated. My grades were ok but I don't think they really cared. It was the NET...

  22. Body Worlds exhibit....

    metfan replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am definitely interested in seeing this in New York. Does anyone have a promotion code to get tickets cheaper? I noticed there is a spot to enter one. Thanks.

  23. How do you take notes for class, anyway?

    metfan replied to allthingsbright's topic in General Students

    I just wanted to let you know that my Walmart has clearanced their RCA digital voice recorder. It is on sale for 15.00. It only goes up to 12 hours. I picked one up today.

  24. How do you take notes for class, anyway?

    metfan replied to allthingsbright's topic in General Students

    Hi everyone! I start LPN school in a month. I am really excited. However, being a mom and part time worker I have to multitask. I love the idea of recording the lectures. I looked into getting...

  25. Have you heard this? Say it isn't so!

    metfan replied to spb1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for the great advice. I have talked to the school and they are all very supportive of me. They say they will help me if the hearing is a problem. They do not seem very concerned. Also, I...