MrsBradyMom

MrsBradyMom

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  1. Advice needed! Pre-nursing student@ hacc

    MrsBradyMom replied to Newnurseb14's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    First off, many people make it into clinicals. That other poster sounds bitter about something. If you check on HACC's website you can look up average GPA and points of previously admitted students....

  2. I resigned today...

    MrsBradyMom replied to DroogieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just gave my two weeks notice to my LTCF 2 weeks ago. I got this snotty email back saying policy was 3 weeks notice. Now, this facility has fired 5+ nurses in the past 3 months....good nurses, but...

  3. Why are Nursing Programs so Cruel to Students

    MrsBradyMom replied to soon_2Bnurse's topic in LPN to RN

    I had an instructor that was constantly on my butt. She always put me on the spot with questions, picked me to perform procedures with her, and basically "hawked" on me for an entire 3 semesters. It...

  4. Penn State Hershey's Medical Center GN Residency 2012

    MrsBradyMom replied to SimplisticRnx's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Yes, I am a HACC grad, lol. I graduated the PN program with a 4.0....thats the only reason I was able to keep my high GPA. I got B's in 205 & 206 :) 206 darn near killed me! I woulthe d make...

  5. Penn State Hershey's Medical Center GN Residency 2012

    MrsBradyMom replied to SimplisticRnx's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I applied for the last round, which was a residency starting July 2011. I never got an interview....even with a GPA of 3.88 and 3 years worth of LPN experience (got my RN in May). It was my...

  6. Relocating to Harrisburg,PA

    MrsBradyMom replied to nyamom's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The job market is great for RN's with experience....not so good for new grads. We have 3 hospitals: Pinnacle Health, Holy Spirit, Hershey Medical Center. We have 1 in patient psych unit, PA...

  7. Theme song to your Nursing career?

    MrsBradyMom replied to sMoLsNurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    "Highway To Hell" for my shifts at LTC. "Crazy Train" (Ozzy) for my shifts at inpatient

  8. New Grad starting LTC Monday

    MrsBradyMom replied to jlynn2303's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work LTC as an LPN. Here are the biggest pointers I can give you: 1. Ask the off-going nurse how each resident takes their meds (whole, crushed, etc.) Keep your own cheat sheet. 2. Stock your...

  9. Hourly rate for RN's, LPN's, CNA's in Your State

    MrsBradyMom replied to pirituba's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Central PA: Hospital RN $25 LTC: RN - $25 - $31 depending on FT,PT,PRN status LPN - $20-$22 CNA -

  10. Paranoid Schizophrenia

    MrsBradyMom replied to klw27's topic in General Students

    You really need to highlight your abnormal assessment findings and go from there. Without knowing your assessment data, here are a few that might fit: Anxiety r/t unconcious conflict with reality...

  11. LPN to RN

    MrsBradyMom replied to Mommyof3Boys's topic in LPN to RN

    I would take A&P I and Micro in the spring and then take A&P II in the summer. The workload for RN all depends on your school. At my school, I found there to be much more "busy" work than in...

  12. Where are all the HACC Students?

    MrsBradyMom replied to BBRANRN2013's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Yes. Slated to graduate in May. I answered a few of your other posts, LMK if there is anything else I can help you

  13. Where are all the HACC Students?

    MrsBradyMom replied to BBRANRN2013's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    We are all too busy studying and writing

  14. HACC points system question

    MrsBradyMom replied to Lalo12345's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    You can't always listen to other people. There are 3 sides to every issue.....1 being the truth. Yes, HACC is hard. But isn't it supposed to be? Do they purposely set you up for failure? No way....

  15. HACC Nursing Clinical Input Please!

    MrsBradyMom replied to rookie1's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Calm Down!!!! LOL No, you are not expected to be at clinical 14 hours. They just want you to block out the entire day because not every clinical will be dayshift. For example, you may have dayshift...

  16. HACC Nursing Clinical Input Please!

    MrsBradyMom replied to rookie1's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am a HACC LPN grad and am currently in RN clinicals. I am raising 4 kids and I work as an LPN every weekend. The program is very hard, very demanding, but also very good. I have limited time for...

  17. LPN 2011 - exciting and overwhelming

    MrsBradyMom replied to PunkinMommy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    OOOOOH! It's so exciting, isn't it? I graduated as an LPN in 2008. I'm back for my RN and should graduate in May. Just soak up every bit of knowledge anyone is willing to throw your way. From the...

  18. Taking the RN exam as an LPN

    MrsBradyMom replied to Tony Hwang's topic in LPN to RN

    Assuming you have basic pre-req's for RN completed, a BSN including the additional non-nursing classes should take about 1.5-2 years. At Penn State, an LPN going for BSN (and all RN pre-req's...

  19. I could use a little advice...

    MrsBradyMom replied to Hooligan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'll play devil's advocate (although this is not necessarily how I feel). 1. Your kids are only this small once. They still depend on you for so much. They will be much more self-sufficient once in...

  20. What are the pros and cons of LPN and RN programs?

    MrsBradyMom replied to rnwannabe77's topic in LPN to RN

    My deciding factor was LPN is a year, RN 2 years (not incl. pre-req's). I liked the idea of having a license I could fall back on if the bridge program didn't work for me or if my family situation...

  21. What does a LPN & RN make their first year?

    MrsBradyMom replied to scott.andrew's topic in LPN to RN

    I live in PA. As an LPN, I make $24/hr. in a LTCF. Most hospitals here don't hire LPN's. New RN's start off around $22-$24/hr. in a hospital. If I continue as an RN in my current job, I can...

  22. LPN Program Easier than RN Program?

    MrsBradyMom replied to Donald11's topic in LPN to RN

    I think we are getting differences of opinion from those that have bridged LPN-RN and those that have just gone straight RN. You can't possibly know how tough a program is unless you've tried it....

  23. How does being a magnet hospital affect LPNs

    MrsBradyMom replied to crazy lucy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my region, we have 2 Magnet's and 1 trying to obtain. In both of the Magnets, LPN's were phased out or moved to select areas of the hospital such as rehab or L&D. In both cases, LPN's are no...

  24. Adult Mental Health

    MrsBradyMom replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've worked psych for the last 2 years; adult & geri acute inpatient. I love it but it's definitely not for everyone. I work 7-3 shift. There are days when it's rather slow and you have all the...

  25. Just got my letter from HACC! What should I expect?

    MrsBradyMom replied to mnmcbm's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    They have a 3 strikes rule PER semester. Tardies and absences to clinicals for any reason count and the third one gets you booted. So, to the OP, your friend must have already been tardy or absent...