leslie_23

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1. Why do physical therapist make more then....

   leslie_23 replied to askater11's topic in General Nursing

   I am a nursing student and my husband is a physical therapist. My husband makes $35 an hour, which is not a "rich" income, but decent pay. My husband has a bachelor's degree in biology with a minor in exercise physiology, along with three additional ...

2. What is it about nursing students....

   leslie_23 replied to delirium's topic in General Students

   Hi, I'm Leslie. I am a new nursing student (a 30 year old nursing student!) and my classes begin on August 26th. I have posted here a few times this summer, but mostly I have been lurking and trying to learn from everyone here. I have laughed so har...

3. Eat, sleep, breathe nursing program???

   leslie_23 replied to leslie_23's topic in General Students

   Everyone, THANKS for the words of encouragement about nursing school. You all offered such great advice! I have already purchased a new calendar/organizer so that I can manage my time well. Yes, I have been known to procrastinate, but I am too scar...

4. Eat, sleep, breathe nursing program???

   leslie_23 posted a topic in General Students

   Hello, Everyone! A little re-introduction... I am Leslie. I am 30 years old and will be starting nursing classes on August 26th. I have been married for nine (going on ten) years. I do not have children, yet. About school... I have chosen to start...

5. Clinical hours for LPN, AAS, and BSN

   leslie_23 replied to RNIAM's topic in General Nursing

   rhona1, Thanks for posting the information about clinical hours. I am currently enrolled in a 15 month LPN program. There is a total of 765 actual clinical hours (not including time spent in preparation for clinicals). We are under a new curriculum...

6. What Freaks You Out?

   leslie_23 replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I am Leslie. I am a brand new nursing student -- my classes start on August 26th. I am very excited. I have a gross story to add... I worked as a technician for an eye surgeon. One day, he was doing an evisceration (removal of eyeball -- every...

7. LPNs in Oncology?

   leslie_23 replied to leslie_23's topic in General Nursing

   Amy, Thank you for taking the time to reply to my post about LPNs in oncology. I didn't think that anyone was ever going to answer! I really do appreciate your input. I knew that LPNs could not administer chemotherapy. I was just basically wonder...

8. LPNs in Oncology?

   leslie_23 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, Everyone! My name is Leslie, and I am new here. I have just been accepted into a 15 month LPN program, and classes begin on August 26th. I am excited to finally be pursuing my dream of being a nurse! I am very interested in working in Oncolo...