deleern

deleern

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  1. CNA to LPN to BSN to MSN , Whew!

    deleern replied to MedNurse2k's topic in LPN to RN

    I worked Nights in a Nursing home as a CNA while going to LPN .... then as a LPN while going to RN... It took 3 years. 1 semester was just Pre-reqs and co-reqs for the RN Program. It was tough but...

  2. Finishing LPN school then going directly for RN

    deleern replied to k3104's topic in LPN to RN

    after I finished the LPN Program I took the pre required and co required classes the next semester and was accepted into a Part time RN program. 1 evening a week the first semester and 2 days a week...

  3. Im unsure and confused...

    deleern replied to babs4u's topic in California Nursing

    My only option was our local Community college. the nearest university's were 90 miles or more away. So it was LPN to RN It took me 3 years. I started at the age of 45. The LPN Program was hard but...

  4. Northland Distance Lpn

    deleern replied to marineswife0809's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, are you from the area? Thief River Falls, or East Grand Forks, because the clinical and the skills classes are over weekends.... fri Sat & sunday. I will hook you up with the distance...

  5. Advice for newer RN to LTC supervisor position

    deleern replied to AddieRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I started in LTC as a NAR, first to see if I would like nursing, then because I loved it. I worked for a year as a NAR and then 2 years as an LPN. as I was nearing the end of my RN program they...

  6. critisism for my career choice

    deleern replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Mine is LTC, I work as a Charge nurse for a small facility. I love Long term care. it is not the high paying type of jobs like most here. but I feel this was my calling. I hated clinical in the...

  7. Funny things that pts say

    deleern replied to jRN4now's topic in Nursing Humor

    my hearts good it has a distributor.(pace maker) I think I should wait till after my appointment to take my Latex

  8. How long after you graduated did it take you to take the NCLEX-PN?

    deleern replied to luckystudentnurseRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Graduated from LPN program July 27th 2005 received my ATT on August 4th and took the NCLEX on August 5th... I was 46 years old and was not going to let any more grass grow under my feet.....(I had...

  9. In need of some advice...

    deleern replied to bebot_19's topic in General Nursing

    you have come so far...DO NOT GIVE UP. you are not the first person to not pass. you should have received a letter it will give you a synopsis of you strong points and your weak areas... review...

  10. How long after you graduated did it take you to take the NCLEX-PN?

    deleern replied to luckystudentnurseRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I Graduated on July 27th 2005. Received my ATT on Aug 4th and took the test on August 5th. I graduated on May 17th 2007 from the RN Program. received my ATT on may 25th and tested on June 12th... as...

  11. Is Nursing school that hard??

    deleern replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    It is doable IF you plan it carefully.... If i were in your shoes, I would take every pre req and co req that is needed for the curriculum ,then when you do the nursing program you will have only the...

  12. Is Nursing school Hard?

    deleern replied to klott86's topic in General Students

    That may be the case. but it was the hardest thing I ever did. the classes were very challenging. When I took the College assessment test...(back in the 70's they didn't have them) I scored very...

  13. Not sure where to post this

    deleern replied to palmpalm's topic in General Nursing

    A local MD here became an RN and then went to Med school as he needed a way to support his family in the mean time... He is a great

  14. If pay was not an issue, would you still be a nurse?

    deleern replied to Elizabeth K.'s topic in General Nursing

    I am an RN Because Being a NAR was hard on my body. I loved my NAR job... I was 45 years old and I worked full time Nights and went to school full time days. I still love my job and probably would do...

  15. Have you kept your nursing books once finished with school?

    deleern replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    I kept mine, I use them if I get a Patient with something out of the ordinary for LTC Just recently Cirrhosis of the liver, and Liver cancer. But I love books, I also do internet research. I did...

  16. Working nights is killing me.

    deleern replied to aeronursenj's topic in General Nursing

    I worked Nights for 2 years. I loved them, but as an RN now ,they want me to work days...(LTC) I had a movie I would put in on low volume, "You got mail." I would put it in and have it auto repeat....

  17. What is the work schedule like for RNs?

    deleern replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    I work LTC as the Charge RN usually 5 days a week 8 -4:30 and usually till 5:30 and 1 weekend a month. BUT it is not uncommon to be called in at 3AM because of a call in on the NOC shift. I love the...

  18. How do you function on little or no sleep?

    deleern replied to Jewl's topic in General Students

    My nursing school experience was very extreme, I had to keep my full time night position for the heath insurance. The 1st semester was the toughest. the 1st 3 days each week I was averaging 2 hour...

  19. I'm 39 and want to become a nurse.

    deleern replied to quinnsite's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I had a very successfull insurance agency. It was killing me. I sold it for a very tidy summ. After 4 month of trying to decide what to do, a friend who was ana an adm. Of a local LTC call an asked...

  20. Taking the plunge, I mean inching into the kiddie pool

    deleern replied to Syntax error's topic in General Nursing

  21. Suggestion for studying needed

    deleern replied to boyer6913's topic in General Students

    Clinical Cheat Sheet - 12th Aug, 02:14 PM - Nursing for Nurses Try this

  22. Suggestion for studying needed

    deleern replied to boyer6913's topic in General Students

    https://allnurses.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5570 here is the

  23. Am I too old??

    deleern replied to kimbo11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    HI, I was 45 when I started. I did it at our local community College. I worked full time and went to school full time. I graduated in 3 yrs. I have been an RN now for 2 years. right now I am...

  24. Starting over at 50

    deleern replied to kolaone's topic in General Nursing

    I am 50 years old. I work in LTC, I Did not enjoy clinicals in the hospital. I thought the work was grueling. when I decided to pursue nursing I took a CNA job in a nursing home (Noc shift.......

  25. How far do you drive to work?

    deleern replied to ajhutch's topic in General Nursing

    30 miles. I just put on my blue tooth, and visit. it costs me $5.20 a day to drive to work. It takes me 30 Min. and i have no stop