mjm1979

mjm1979

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  1. Job search for LPN

    mjm1979 replied to bieot721's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Yes, this is not a good area for a new grad LPN right now. I graduated in Aug of 08 and some of the grads from my class still can't find jobs. I think this market is flooded with LPNs right now, and...

  2. Sinclair LPN to RN or ADN question

    mjm1979 replied to mjm1979's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thank you Beccah. I really appreciate your taking the time to give me a detailed answer. I'm not sure at this point if I will continue my education for several reasons, but I may. I just graduated...

  3. Has anyone else been told that the OBON was really backed up???

    mjm1979 replied to Price 2002's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I had to go to my school's main campus to be fingerprinted. Don't know if all schools offer this or

  4. Brookdale Senior Living

    mjm1979 replied to joyflnoyz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked at an assisted living facility for this company a while as an aide last year while I was in nursing school. There were a few things I was concerned about. There were quite a few residents...

  5. Nursing License

    mjm1979 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a couple of questions regarding my license. I took the NCLEX Mon., found out I passed on Wed., and received my license in the mail yesterday. Can/Should we carry our license on us at all...

  6. My Nclex Experience.

    mjm1979 replied to Quiskeya's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!! I have a question. Did you take a comprehensive exit exam at your school before graduation? We had to take the ATI and had to pass it in order to pass the program. I was wondering...

  7. Anyone else feel like they don't know basic first aid?

    mjm1979 replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you! A couple of months ago I was in a nursing home during my preceptorship and an aide rushed up to me and told me that a resident had a gash in her arm. I ran to assess the woman (the two...

  8. 2nd quarter student should i start preparing for the nclex now or wait

    mjm1979 replied to Bendecida26's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    YES! YES! YES! By all means study your NCLEX book along with your classes!! I read my NCLEX book along with my classes and it helped me tremendously! I know it sounds difficult to squeeze in any...

  9. Has anyone else been told that the OBON was really backed up???

    mjm1979 replied to Price 2002's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Yes, my class was told the same thing. I just graduated Aug. 23 and we were told to expect to test in a couple of months. I guess NCLEX testing centers are behind as well. As of two weeks ago, out...

  10. Dayton Rehabilitation Institute

    mjm1979 posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hey all, Does anyone have experience with or know anything about the Dayton Rehab. Institute? I will be graduating in about 4 weeks and will take state state boards shortly thereafter and am...

  11. Anyone know if Sinclair has a waiting list for LPN to RN???

    mjm1979 replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Yes... it takes a long to time to get your RN at Sinclair. That's the main reason I just went for my LPN and may do the LPN-RN later. I've waited so long to go back to school the way it is and I'm...

  12. Anyone know if Sinclair has a waiting list for LPN to RN???

    mjm1979 replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I spoke with a counselor a couple of weeks ago at Sinclair and she was vague about the waiting list. I've always heard it's not too long. She said you go ahead and apply to the program and then work...

  13. Anyone 40 Or Older Starting A Lvn Program??

    mjm1979 replied to shalamar's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hey there! Good luck to you! I'm 47, almost 48 and getting ready to graduate in 7 weeks from a two year part-time program. It's the hardest thing I've ever done, and I am SO looking forward to...

  14. need help re reading glasses

    mjm1979 replied to mjm1979's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone, thanks for your responses... I had RK surgery years ago and also I can't wear contact lenses do to an allergy to them... I may check out having some clear lenses made with bifocals in...

  15. need help re reading glasses

    mjm1979 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'd like some advice on how to work reading glasses into practicing medicine... I have to wear them when pulling meds and when filling out all my paperwork (Assessment/med sheets etc.) I'm...

  16. Putting RN on license plate???

    mjm1979 replied to Kalico's topic in General Nursing

    I just finished my CPR class last week and one of the first things the instructor said was to never put RN, etc on your liscense plate or a sticker. He said that if you drive by an accident without...