Patrick57

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1. Is the NAT really necessary?

   Patrick57 replied to Patrick57's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   NET, yeah - that's it! Sorry about that! Thanks!

2. Reckless Nurse?

   Patrick57 replied to Andrea81's topic in General Nursing

   That is totally ridiculous! Here in So. Calif. were insane - we get tickets for driving to slow on the freeways (a friend got on the other day). California drivers are crazy, I've had people honk and flash their lights to move, and I'm doing 80+ (...

3. Is the NAT really necessary?

   Patrick57 posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I I took the NAT today. Is this REALLY necessary? I understand many of the people wanting in the program have only a high school diploma, but the test was so incredibly basic, dare I say sophomoric? I was told I had 2 hours to complete the test, a...

4. You know you're a male RN when......

   Patrick57 replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men

   I would much rather wear "rumpled pajamas" than wear a *******' shirt and tie for eight, nine, ten hours a day, like I have been for the past 20 or so years!

5. LPN Certificatie yay or nay?

   Patrick57 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in LPN/LVN

   I plan to start a certificate LPN program next month. I did the A-B-M (AS, BS and MS in Information Systems). I don't want to go for another degree. I figure getting my LPN will be enough to get into nursing informatics.

6. how many shots you got at taking pre enterence for LPN?

   Patrick57 replied to missycares's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi Dixie; Thanks for the support. I plan to go to the college I will be taking classes and taking the test. I was told it will take about 2 hours, mainly reading comprehension and simple math.

7. how many shots you got at taking pre enterence for LPN?

   Patrick57 replied to missycares's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi; I plan to start my program the end of August (changing careers after 25 years in the IT field.) They gave me a web site where I can review for the entrance exam. I don't know if this is a national standardized test or not, but here is the link ,...

8. How strict is/was your nursing school concerning your appearance?

   Patrick57 replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

   I went to visit a potential school this afternoon, and their requirements are not any more strict than a corporate dress policy. Of course, you must wear the uniform (I can't wait - NO MORE WEARING TIES!), clean and neat. The only thing that stood...

9. How can an adult leave a child in a hot car?

   Patrick57 posted a topic in General Nursing

   As I came out of Circuit City yesterday afternoon, there were cops, fire dept and paramedics all over the place. An officer came up asking if I owned a Ford sedan, I told him no, and showed him the truck I drive. Looking towards a fast-food place, ...

10. Am I to old?

    Patrick57 replied to Patrick57's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your kind words and support. I'm looking into nursing schools and see what will work for me. I'm really getting excited about this. Of course, I need to work, so will be looking for an evening/part time curriculum. I've pretty mu...

11. Just got finished taking the NCLEX-PN exam and i got cut off at....

    Patrick57 replied to psidood's topic in NCLEX

    The test sounds very similar to my networking certification exams. They are designed using a special algorithm that figures out where your weaknesses are, based on the answers to the questions (which are pulled randomly from a large pool). If your ...

12. Am I to old?

    Patrick57 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi All; I've been in the IT field (network administration, help desk, database) for over 25 years and have a masters degree in Info Systems Mgt. When our son was young, and inspiration from TV shows like Rescue 911, I earned my EMT basic certificati...

13. Funniest Complaint on Press Ganey Scores

    Patrick57 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    I had the joyous experience of being in the hospital as a patient for a few days due to a spider bite. On my discharge, the staff actually gave ME a completed rating form saying I was the best patient they've had all year. By the way, stay away from...