raebabelvn LVN

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    when illness interferes...

    raebabelvn posted a topic in General Students

    So I have a problem... this has not been my year for good health. I've been struggling since January with all sorts of things... asthma, appendicitis, the flu, colds, mono, and now my newest...
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    when illness interferes...

    raebabelvn replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Students

    Well thankyou for your concern and insight. I guess I am being selfish in a way by not wanting to postponed my schooling. But the shingles aren't the issue. They aren't that contagious, and if I keep...
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    Nursing 101 Question - How would you answer this?

    raebabelvn replied to julsywulsy's topic in General Students

    I would've immediately said A as well. But I only would've said that because when I broke my wrist and had a full arm cast, it hurt so much. I was told to keep it elevated with an ice pack. But...
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    when illness interferes...

    raebabelvn replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Students

    Well I talked with my DON today. She doesn't have a problem with me going to class or clinicals with shingles. But, she says that I have to have the vaccination before I start clinicals. She suggested...
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    when illness interferes...

    raebabelvn replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Students

    I found out Monday I needed the
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    Am I thinking too big??

    raebabelvn replied to raebabelvn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I can't quite skip the LVN step... I'm already into the program! But skipping the ADN is something I have been thinking about. Going straight for the BSN seems more logical. Thanks for all the advice...
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    Do I Have the Right NOT to Be Weighed?

    raebabelvn replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    No one can make you do anything you don't want to do. Simple as
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    nursing entrance

    raebabelvn replied to icediamond's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school had me take 2 seperate tests. One was a very short-timed test called the Wonderlik... I had to geta certain about right, and I think they use that to see what program youre best cut out for...
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    Perfect time to have a baby

    raebabelvn replied to MB37's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm only 23, not married, not pregnant or even looking to get pregnant. But, I know that if something were to happen right now, making it throuh school would be tough, but doable for me. Its all about...
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    So annoying when students ask your grade

    raebabelvn replied to luv2shopp85's topic in General Students

    I share my grades with those who sit around me. I figure that we're all in this together, so if one of us is struggling, then the rest can surround them and help them through. There is this one girl...
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    Concorde College Tuition

    raebabelvn replied to thorster's topic in General Nursing

    I completely overlooked this last night!! Until a few weeks ago, I assumed that all Concorde cared about was getting my money. My step-mom is an RN and she went through community colleges for both her...
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    Concorde College Tuition

    raebabelvn replied to thorster's topic in General Nursing

    I am also a VN student at Concorde... and boy, don't I wish that they would lower the tution or negotiate! Its expensive, but worth it I think. I know my campus doesn't off a ST program, but like it...
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    Discouraged LPN

    raebabelvn replied to LPNMeg06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you want to move out to California, we have a ton of bridge programs here. Its kid of ridiculous that its so difficult for you... at least you're enjoying your work as an LPN now though. I just...