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  1. Can i check if I passed right away on the LVN online verification of license?

    midcom replied to cdbabylove's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Don't automatically think you failed because you got 205 questions. One of my classmates got 205 the first time she took it & failed. The second time she got 205 again & cried for the 2 days...

  2. I LOVE my job!

    midcom posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I posted here a few months ago asking how a new LPN graduate could get hired in a clinic setting. I finally got hired late in January & wanted to report how it is going. I really do absolutely...

  3. How Many Lpn Students Made It Out Of Your Class

    midcom replied to vina2550's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I started classes in Oct 2006 with 32 students in our class. When we graduated in Sept 2007, there were 20 of us. However, only 8 of them were fromthe original 32. The rest had either failed a term...

  4. Question for nurses with cancer

    midcom replied to midcom's topic in General Nursing

    That's it exactly! Thanks again Robin. That gives me hope.

  5. Question for nurses with cancer

    midcom replied to midcom's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks again for all your concern & support. I wanted to share how my day went today. Today was my second opinion at Iowa City. As I expected, the oncologist agreed with my oncologist in...

  6. Question for nurses with cancer

    midcom replied to midcom's topic in General Nursing

    "The way to handle this is that if it is recommended that you have chemotherapy and you decide to do it, then request a medical leave of absence from work. The doctor will give you a letter telling...

  7. Question for nurses with cancer

    midcom replied to midcom's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all. I am scheduled to see one of the leading oncologists at the University of Iowa Hospitals tomorrow. They are also going to look at my slides so I should be getting a second pathology...

  8. Question for nurses with cancer

    midcom replied to midcom's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your kind responses. I appreciate them immensely. I am still in shock but a more informed person since doing some internet study. I guess the oncologist knew what he was talking...

  9. Work in Clinic

    midcom replied to rkrs6673's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new LPN who just started working at a clinic & I love it. I already feel pretty comfortable but know I still have a lot to learn about how things are done & all the paperwork in...

  10. ELVIS--is in the OR?

    midcom replied to loricatus's topic in General Nursing

    My crappy connection wouldn't let me see the video but I have to share this with you since it's about Elvis impersonators. I have a very good friend whose older brother, for fun travels around with an...

  11. How to get hired fir first job?

    midcom replied to midcom's topic in General Nursing

    I finally found a job. Today is actually my first day of orientation at the clinic. I've already had 2 days of orientation with the hospital they are associated with. I'll be a float nurse working...

  12. How to get hired fir first job?

    midcom posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new LPN. Because of my age, I have no interest in working in LTC or a hospital, for that matter. I don't think my legs will last. I really want to work in a clinic but am always passed up for...

  13. How to get hired without experience

    midcom replied to midcom's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    YES!!!!!!! It happened. I was hired today! The job isn't be best. I'm sure some of you will be rolling your eyes at it but I look at it as a real good opportunity for learning. I will be working at a...

  14. How to get hired without experience

    midcom replied to midcom's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Thank you, that was such a nice thing to say, that I'm a cup half full type of person. The reason I decided to not tell is because I felt that they would automatically think I'd be a liability, that...

  15. How to get hired without experience

    midcom replied to midcom's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I only wish that were true but, nope no job yet. I have had some very good interviews; one went to a second interview & she led me to believe the job would be offered to me, however, that wasn't...

  16. CNA as a prereq for LVN programs.

    midcom replied to tmpMA's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thank you for noticing, and no, I'm not offended that you feel this may be a reason. You are only 26. I asked the same of HR and managers that I was interviewed by & was told that actually they...

  17. CNA as a prereq for LVN programs.

    midcom replied to tmpMA's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    "THis helped me greatly when I started clinical and after graduation as a new nurse. It's worth it!" Not only will it help during your training but also afterward, when searching for a job, it is...

  18. Passed out my first day of clinical!!!

    midcom replied to oneofHIs's topic in General Nursing

    On one of my last clinical days in 2nd term one of my classmates kept getting whoosy & our teacher had her sit in the hall. She then questioned her about when she last ate & learned it had...

  19. Diploma nursing?

    midcom replied to niko1999 RN BSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I graduated from high school very few nursing schools offered a degree (BSN) Many hospitals used to have their own nursing school where the students did all their classes on that campus. It...

  20. Attendance question

    midcom replied to Krissiana's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school didn't require you to be there except for tests & skills testouts. Quizzes that were missed could not be made up. We received participation points for attendance & for a few of my...

  21. pinning speech

    midcom replied to MissDoodaw's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Like I said before, your speech is very good & very personal. I liked how you mentioned little inside jokes. I'm sure there is a story behind "pregnant women can run fast when they are late" and...

  22. pinning speech

    midcom replied to MissDoodaw's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I had to speak at my pinning in Sept & graduation in Oct. I think you did a very good job with your speech. It is from the heart & that's what counts. I am copying my speech below. I don't...

  23. Where did you go to school and why?

    midcom replied to pumpkin1984's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I went to Hamilton College, now known as Kaplan University, in Cedar Falls, Iowa. I chose Hamilton over the community college in the next town because there was no waiting list & I needed to start...

  24. I want to work in a Doctor's office.

    midcom replied to cinder06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Be prepared, as a new graduate, to be passed over for someone with experience. A lot of experienced nurses are ready to leave hospital or LTC & are willing to work for the lower pay of an office...

  25. Do you have a graduation AND a pinning?

    midcom replied to krenee's topic in General Students

    I posted earlier about my school having both ceremonies but other answers made me remember something from my first college graduation. Way back before dirt (1970) I went to a community college for...