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  1. Took NCLEX today....

    PACNWNURSING replied to nananurse2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i have to agree with nana, there is no magic bullet to this exam. i would say having a very good foundation of nursing care, infection control, and the good ole abc's airway, breathing, circulation...

  2. LPN Anesthesia Assistants

    PACNWNURSING replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in Operating Room

    Wow, thanks for all the replies... I know about the Master Degree anesthesia assistants, but it appears LPN Anesthia Assistants are also titled, Anethesia support or Anthesia Techs, depending on your...

  3. LPN Anesthesia Assistants

    PACNWNURSING posted a topic in Operating Room

    Is any one here an LPN Anesthesia Assistant? I am an LPN in the process of working toward obtaining my RN and would like to work in the OR now in order to gain experience. Does the hospital just train...

  4. Took NCLEX today....

    PACNWNURSING replied to nananurse2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats !!!! I know how you feel, I just found out yesterday I passed !!!!

  5. LPN schools in Florida

    PACNWNURSING replied to dizzleshizzle's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    i have to agree with cherybaby, those private colleges are there to make money...you will take out a student loan and get into major debt and not have an actually college degree, to mean it is not...

  6. I Passed Nclex

    PACNWNURSING posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    after being out of nursing for nearly 12 years i am back. first lesson i learned never ever let your license lapse even if your not practicing as a nurse. i last took the nclex 20 years ago... this...

  7. NCLEX was not easy

    PACNWNURSING replied to flwannaB's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just took the exam today. I pretty much feel as though I failed, I think it stopped at 85 questions. No dosage calculations, one of my strongest abilities, so I thought I failed based on that......

  8. Where should I apply????

    PACNWNURSING replied to aerorunner80's topic in Washington Nursing

    I would suggest searching online for all the Nursing programs close to that town and then call them and ask them if there is a wait to get in. Alot of schools use the GPA formula to decide on...

  9. Difficult decision?

    PACNWNURSING replied to Pukalani's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Well you started at the right place, asking here... The question being are you to endure the length of time it will take you get into a nursing program... All nursing programs are flooded with...

  10. Is it difficult to get into an NP program ?

    PACNWNURSING posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Any advice would be appreciated with regard to admission criteria and such. Thank

  11. The nursing process is driving me crazy!

    PACNWNURSING replied to Ltorres5351's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    24,000 for an LPN school 1 year of vocational training is crazy...There has to be some where cheaper stay away from the private for profit private colleges. you will end up in major debt with student...

  12. Hello to my fellow LPN's

    PACNWNURSING posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am LPN working on going to RN school, say

  13. What to look for in a nursing school program

    PACNWNURSING replied to mydee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing unless your getting a graduate degree, is about obtaining the license... Most of what you will learn will be obtained during your first years working as a nurse. So don't spend a lot of...

  14. Hate rain. Should I go to Oregon?

    PACNWNURSING replied to 777RNThatsMe's topic in Oregon Nursing

    If you dont like rain I would say dont move, but the spring summer and falls and beautiful environment more than make up for

  15. "I don't want to do bed side nursing"...SAY WHAT!

    PACNWNURSING replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    This is exactly why nursing on a whole is stagnant, compared to other professions, the perception being Nurse= bedpan, bed baths, wiping butts. Hollywood's perception is Gray's Anatomy, etc.. Nurses...

  16. Don't know what to expect in nursing

    PACNWNURSING replied to NewBrand's topic in General Nursing

    Brandy, I would suggest you go to a hospital and talk to nurses, job shadow them and see if this is something you really want to pursue, visiting this forum is a good start. Read the forum for new...

  17. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    PACNWNURSING replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    the money baby !!!!!!! what

  18. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    PACNWNURSING replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    I am guy, currently working as a paralegal after changing careers from nursing. Now I am heading back to nursing to obtain my RN, going straight through to FNP... I hope to acheive my goal before...

  19. Community College Selection Process-What A Joke!

    PACNWNURSING replied to Tim1957's topic in California Nursing

    I have to agree that is awful.... I too at 43, have to start all over, I am working full time and have two kids.. There is no way I can compete with a person fresh out of high School with no other...

  20. Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

    PACNWNURSING replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    Clearly "bedside nursing" has two criteria related to this shortage issue. 1. The conditions of the job, nurse/patient ratios, lack of support, etc. 2. New nurses usually take these "bedside...

  21. Hello to my fellow LPN's

    PACNWNURSING replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would have to agree the different preqs for different schools is a major pain. Fortunately I found a Bridge program I can do online which elminates the gpa competition and I still complete it in a...

  22. Positives and Negatives about working OR

    PACNWNURSING posted a topic in Operating Room

    I was an LPN for 8 years and I am looking into possible RN careers. Most of the posts I read in here appear to be pretty positive. But I want the real deal, what is the reality of working in the...

  23. Hello to my fellow LPN's

    PACNWNURSING replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks for all the responses !! How is your journey toward obtaining and RN license going? Whats the most frustrating part of this endeavor? Are you doing a LPN to RN Bridge program

  24. "I don't want to do bed side nursing"...SAY WHAT!

    PACNWNURSING replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    I think nursing has indeed changed over the years. There are many more new opportunities today. Nurses do not need to go through the ritual of adult bedside nursing in order to prove they care for...

  25. First and Last Year in Nursing

    PACNWNURSING replied to K98's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You do not have to stay a floor hospital nurse, look at all the different nursing professions listed in the forums, which is a good place to start asking about working somewhere else. There are many...