deleern

deleern

LTC, MDS Cordnator, Mental Health

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  1. How being a CNA effected your nursing career?

    deleern replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I was 45 when I became a CNA.... I loved it so much that I enrolled into the LPN program.... It isn't so much what you will learn from the nurses, it is what you observe and apply to your classes. I...

  2. I just ordered a Zuca bag for school

    deleern replied to JackieBRCC's topic in General Students

    it looks like a rolling orificenal. I seldom used my books at shool... I had a tote in my car with my books in it and just took what I needed to class. I got to the point I had a bag/brief case for...

  3. How old were you. when you become RN?

    deleern replied to Prado's topic in General Nursing

    LPN at 46, RN at 48, I am now 51 and have been an RN for 3 years... It is

  4. Burned my flashcards today...

    deleern replied to wannabHishands's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I kept my stuff.... Flashcards,note books, etc. for 3 years...after I passed the NCLEX I just cleaned out my office. this summer. I admire your courage. it was still hard to let it

  5. Second Career (in addition to nursing)

    deleern replied to WorkofHeart8's topic in General Nursing

    I do a full time Nursing position (ADON & MDS)IN LTC. My Husband and I have a Catering business. He does custum lawn and landscape. AND he runs a Organic gardening Co-op.... and he also works...

  6. What color scrubs do you wear?

    deleern replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    I wear Black Cargo scrub pants (pocket for my BBerry Drug book and I text people about open shift works much better than a phone call.) print scrub tops... Leaves are my theme. white new balance...

  7. 29 too old to start nursing school?

    deleern replied to SeeTheMoon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was 45 when I went back to college after selling my insurance agency. I worked full time nights as a NAR (for the health benefits) it took me 3 years to do the LPN and RN program I graduated at...

  8. how old were you when you realized you weren't going to make real money as a nurse

    deleern replied to pilotstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

  9. how old were you when you realized you weren't going to make real money as a nurse

    deleern replied to pilotstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I owned my own business and sold it for a good profit. it was eating me alive. I make 1/2 of what i made as a owner of an insurance agency. But I love this and did not do this because of the money....

  10. What is the purpose of requiring white shoes?

    deleern replied to NurseBanana's topic in General Nursing

    When I am on a Dead run all day the only shoe I want to wear is my tennis shoes.(i prefer New Balance). we only require that they be a shoe, not sandals or clogs. and

  11. Rn's are better than lpn's???

    deleern replied to lisa41rn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    That is no longer the case.. you also need Chemestry, Advance Phys, Micro Biology, Speach, Ethics, and an elective. as well as good GPA... I just tell them to go back to

  12. Is 50 too old to start a career in nursing, and how difficult is it to find a job

    deleern replied to DWK1's topic in Nursing Career

    Here is my story sorry it long. I sold my insurance agency Dec of 03. After 4 months of settling the new owner in. I started looking at my options. If I didn’t have health insurance my profits would...

  13. Care Plans - What's their purpose? - What do you think of them?

    deleern replied to jjjoy's topic in General Students

    I hated them in school. but now I use them every day. They are My key to communicating with the team. i look at them and update

  14. Flushing a butterfly: With normal saline or water for injection?

    deleern replied to saulgoodman's topic in General Students

    no it is considered primed... you would only use morphine. no need to

  15. Getting RN while working FT

    deleern replied to SarahOrtiz's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That is exactly what I did, I sold my business took a Night CNA JOB. My job paid for my CNA classes, and then I started the LPN program while I worked full time. After 6 months I was able to start...

  16. Anyone in Minnesota?

    deleern replied to what2donow's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, I am an RN in Northern MN, graduated in 2005. I am a LTC

  17. Should I Buy Premium Membership to AllNurses.com?

    deleern replied to GonnaBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto Ruby Vee, I love this site and will support it every way I

  18. Nurses and Coffee

    deleern replied to studentstorm's topic in General Nursing

    .Coffee Pot $50 -Coffee $10 - Coffee Mug $5. Being able to make it through another day -

  19. Nurses and Coffee

    deleern replied to studentstorm's topic in General Nursing

    I have had a love affair with coffee since I was 12 years old..... Black and sweet!!! I know to young... I grew up on a farm, when I got home from school I would have a hot cup of chocolate. and then...

  20. My Favorite Pen Has Been Banned! Help!!!!

    deleern replied to OldMareLPN's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite pen is the Pental WOW. I stock pile them.... they look like a fine point but write as though they are a medium point. I highly recommend

  21. Have you ever cheated?

    deleern replied to JustYouWait's topic in General Students

    I always made "cheat sheets" 5x7 note cards, after I made them, but I didn't need them... I did it in HS and 30 years later in Nursing school. just condensing it down if you work hard at something...

  22. LPN to PA/NP Pleeeaaaase Help!!

    deleern replied to chaught02's topic in General Nursing

    You need to do more research. this is the information from my local college

  23. Why is there no medical terminology class for the RN program? Among others.

    deleern replied to amanda1266's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    medical terminology was not required in our nursing program after I completed the LPN program, while I was doing pre-required classes and the co-required classes. I took a medical terminology class....

  24. Am I too old to go back to school?

    deleern replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    you are the Perfect age. I was 45 when I did the LPN and the RN program. graduating at 48. I considered going on for more but I have enjoyed what I am doing. Not in the mood for more school.... at...

  25. Older Nursing students

    deleern replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

    I am soon going to be 51years Old I graduated with my RN in May of 2007 I work in a LTC (my 1st love) I am a Nurse manager and a house charge. I work hard and on the run all day.... I love it. But I...