purplegrape

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1. Abusive Nursing Instructors-LPN

   purplegrape replied to nurselala33's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I am a nursing student. The coursework is hard and the instructors are responsible for preparing students to be nurses. Not all patients will be pleasant. It's a good time for your daughter to decide...

2. er or icu first?

   purplegrape posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   I am considering flight nursing and have been told you need both er and icu experience. Which one should I start getting experience in

3. ready to quit school, almost

   purplegrape replied to catnip's topic in General Nursing

   Our ADN program requires a 79% average on the tests, less than that and you fail the course. If you have that, then other assignments are added to your overall grade which can raise or lower your...

4. new/but getting old quick

   purplegrape replied to chachi67's topic in Nursing Career

   I suggest doing the RN. In my state, you can take the PN boards after completing the first two semesters of an ADN program if you choose.

5. What do you look for in a nursing school?

   purplegrape replied to jimd59's topic in General Nursing

   LOCATION!!!! LOCATION!!!! LOCATION!!!! :chuckle :chuckle

6. How do I decide on a specialty?

   purplegrape posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a 1st semester nursing student doing my clinical rotation on an ortho/neuro unit. I am looking for advice on how to chose a specialty after graduation. I know I'll have several more clinical...