MrsBradyMom

MrsBradyMom

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  1. HELP! I got dismissed from my nursing school

    MrsBradyMom replied to basid786's topic in General Students

    I too am a little shocked at some of the snarky posts. But I suppose we all have our opinion, which is helped shaped by our own life's experiences. I don't think you've mentioned the entire story,...

  2. Graduation Countdown and I can't believe

    MrsBradyMom posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    ........they are turning us LOOSE in 4 short weeks. What are these people thinking? You actually want me to find a job and start nursing? Ok seriously though, does anyone else feel like they could...

  3. Is it possible to just get it???

    MrsBradyMom replied to ParkerBC,MSN,RN's topic in General Students

    I agree with everyone else....keep it under your hat. Some people get critical thinking right away. For others, it's a process. It does get harder. A lot harder. But you know that and you seem to...

  4. Feeling completely overwhelmed

    MrsBradyMom replied to Peachez8207's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Oh yea, the dreaded cardio meds. Here is what finally made it click for me: 1. You are just going to have memorize generic/trade and classification. Also, memorize drug endings...-pril (lisinopril)...

  5. Difference between LPN and RN knowledge?

    MrsBradyMom replied to stewiegriffin's topic in General Students

    I've found that the hospitals here used too.......until they all started trying to get Magnet status. Maybe that tells you

  6. Difference between LPN and RN knowledge?

    MrsBradyMom replied to stewiegriffin's topic in General Students

    I'll be graduating from an LPN program in December. It is 12 months, all year long. I've logged 1500 clinical hours. Theory time has been close to 1200 hours. I've had rotations in LTC, Acute,...

  7. Anyone starting HACC clinicals in January?

    MrsBradyMom posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I don't see too many posts from HACC students! Where are we?? I start LPN clinicals in January at Harrisburg campus. Anyone else here from any HACC

  8. Sadistic CI? I need an opinion.

    MrsBradyMom replied to AliveToday's topic in General Students

    Loosen up a bit, sounds like it was meant in good fun. I'd rather have my instructor like that than all uppity. Maybe this is what happened to some of those mean instructors we all complain...

  9. HACC in Harrisburg, anyone go there?

    MrsBradyMom replied to kiss04bam's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Then I would say the RN part-time evening program is about your best option. That will take 4 years (not including pre-req's). I know they do alot of clinicals on the

  10. HACC in Harrisburg, anyone go there?

    MrsBradyMom replied to kiss04bam's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Oh, I forgot to add that yes, they do have some students attending 3 clinicals this summer from 1-9 pm. It doesn't seem to be the norm, I think they are covering instructors

  11. Nursing School Questions

    MrsBradyMom replied to cambion's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I just posted to your other post, lol. I saw LPN is an option for you. If so, the amount of pre-req's are minor. Check out my other post, I gave you lots of info. As far as it being a good school of...

  12. HACC in Harrisburg, anyone go there?

    MrsBradyMom replied to kiss04bam's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Ok here's the deal (I also responded to your other post). I am currently in the LPN program, just started 2nd semester (plan on bridging). They take applications once per year between August and...

  13. Nursing School Questions

    MrsBradyMom replied to cambion's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi! I am currently a HACC clinical nursing student at Harrisburg. You are correct, you must do all your pre-req's before applying to the program. The program is extremely competitive but I hear it's...

  14. Male pericare

    MrsBradyMom replied to aerorunner80's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think making sure the pt. urinates beforehand would be a big help. Like another poster pointed out, men are more apt to get an erection in the AM with a full bladder. My husband calls it morning...

  15. Mature LPN's Treated Unfairly

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

    You all are scaring me. I want nothing more than to work with the elderly when I graduate in December. My rotations in LTC have felt like "home". After reading some of these posts, I don't know...

  16. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    MrsBradyMom replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    1. OMG, just shut up! You ask the dumbest questions and make yourself look stupid. 2. I'm glad that you are proud of your heritage, but there is such a thing as overkill. 3. No, it is not...

  17. To all CNA's

    MrsBradyMom posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I want to say, from the bottom of my heart, how deeply I appreciate each and every one of you. :heartbeat You probably don't hear it enough.....you ARE the backbone of healthcare. You ARE the nurses...

  18. Sterile dressing and clean technique

    MrsBradyMom replied to TPS360's topic in General Students

    Why do you have your sterile field set-up already? Remove the old dressing, wash your hands (or have handrub nearby), then open your packages and set-up your sterile field. Proceed with applying new...

  19. Please Help.....is it really easier to get into the RN program with an LVN license?

    MrsBradyMom replied to NoSleepTil'...'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my CC in PA, you get an extra point for having an LPN license. To enter the RN bridge program, you must complete the pre-req's. Reason: to enter LPN school, you need minimal pre-req's like...

  20. Pre Algebra Help !!!!!!

    MrsBradyMom replied to Tiffanysmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are quite welcome sweetie! I too have been out of school for about 17 years. I started last Spring with basic algebra, then took a harder algebra class in Fall. Math was always tough for me, but...

  21. Pre Algebra Help !!!!!!

    MrsBradyMom replied to Tiffanysmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Silly, but think of it in terms of money. If you have $2 and you give Susie $1, how much is left? Here are some rules: when adding, the answer takes on the sign of the larger number when subtracting,...

  22. Anyone starting HACC clinicals in January?

    MrsBradyMom replied to MrsBradyMom's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    First week check-in!!!!! How is everyone doing? My head is spinning and I seem to have some type of psychosymatic bowel reaction everytime I open a nursing book (as in there better be a toilet...

  23. LPN clinical schedule.....this seems like alot!

    MrsBradyMom posted a topic in General Students

    I start the LPN nursing courses January 2nd. Starting February 4th, 2008 through December 15, 2008 our schedule will be as follows: M -W - F: 7am - 2pm at the clinical site T-TH: 11:30 - 2:30...

  24. I want to be a nurse....BUT

    MrsBradyMom replied to SwtPea2010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just jump in feet first and DO IT. I can rationalize it for you this way..... Think about all the money you would have made as a nurse for X amount of years you keep putting it off. There will...

  25. Anyone starting HACC clinicals in January?

    MrsBradyMom replied to MrsBradyMom's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I think the uniforms are itchy and horrible. I feel like the Pillsbury dough girl. My crotch in the pants also comes down to my knees. For those of you that have been through this program....does a...