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gypsynurse

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  1. I'm an LPN and I understand.

    gypsynurse replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My GOODNESS....... ! I ONLY POPPED BACK IN HER TO SEE, I had a message that there were "Likes on my posts" never payed much attention previously. Wish I had not this time either.... yes..... I am...

  2. I'm an LPN and I understand.

    gypsynurse replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Loved this...... "Old fogey here, putting in my 2 cents. This, of course, will never happen, but "in the days" of true team nursing, there was room for all, we each worked a slightly different...

  3. I'm an LPN and I understand.

    gypsynurse replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yikes... !!!! no one needs to be upset or removing themselves... we are mentors, I think that these posts are all really saying the same thing... ! My Here HERE ? was like Yipee ! I agree ! etc......

  4. I'm an LPN and I understand.

    gypsynurse replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Here HERE !!! I am proud to be an LPN, and and RPN in Canada, but as we are heading back to our old stomping grounds in Fl area, know that the "Magnet status" is most common, and expect to be greatly...

  5. August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    gypsynurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "So, Bill, ...... your pjs, slippers and tv are calling you.... but your not finished till 11 right ?

  6. August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    gypsynurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "I know..... I fell asleep while charting once too

  7. August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    gypsynurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "You know, .... You're going to need immodium, or a foley

  8. Life after the Boston Marathon Bombing - Coping with the Trauma

    gypsynurse replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    As a stranger, but Human being, a runner, a nurse, friend, family member..... My Heart goes out to you, and gives you and all others with these feelings , my strength, love, appreciation and...

  9. Canadian RPN for American Graduate Nursing?

    gypsynurse replied to Jrose_'s topic in International Nursing

    IT IS A HUGE issue... and many sites addressing this, some "heated" at times.... , just being an RPN, will NOT get you into U.S. to work...... what "recruitment agencies are saying that it is...

  10. LPN to RN bridge through Excelsior

    gypsynurse replied to Nurse2beMN's topic in Excelsior College

    Thank, YOU Barb ..... I will ... I am looking at so many different directions right now.... my head is going to burst ! But still as an LPN, want to get that RN ASN ASAP ! LOL.....

  11. Canadian RPN work in Florida?

    gypsynurse replied to Jrose_'s topic in Immigration Advice

    Very true ! people are often mistaken, with missinfomation passed on from one excited student to another,.... or collegues... but , NO. RPNs in Canada do not have reciprocity in the U.S. . There...

  12. LPN Orlando Tech

    gypsynurse replied to LegacyJS's topic in Florida Nursing

    Very interesting..... I don't think this was the directive of this thread, but incase you were still considering going further ..... do any of these offer an LPN to RN A.D.N bridge !!??? possibly in...

  13. lpn-rn programs in florida

    gypsynurse replied to Missbrutus's topic in Florida Nursing

    Tell me how you make out , I am in a similar

  14. LPN to RN bridge through Excelsior

    gypsynurse replied to Nurse2beMN's topic in Excelsior College

    Oh, good grief,.... ! I am no where near any of that.... I am just starting out again..... I have my LPN, in Florida, and my RPN , here in Canada, and it is a long road I guess... ! but I want to...

  15. If you could post your own...

    gypsynurse replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    I did take this in good humor, we all mutter under our breath from time to time.... and have had "THOSE' KIND of pts..... this is more fun than a deep breath biting our tounge and and headache.......

  16. LPN to RN bridge through Excelsior

    gypsynurse replied to Nurse2beMN's topic in Excelsior College

    Wow, I have no idea what I need and no idea what it will take.. yes Barbara, sounds the same, life got in the way ! in Fl have my LPN, and in Ont Can have my RPN, ( pretty much same thing). Have been...

  17. LPN to RN bridge through Excelsior

    gypsynurse replied to Nurse2beMN's topic in Excelsior College

    20 yrs ago, I carried around the Regents college distance ADN RN learning booklet... I still have the crazy thing. I am finally going to do it !!! Hoped to do it fast... but working too, Thinking...

  18. Are there any Canadians who completed their ADN and are now working in the USA?

    gypsynurse replied to Curiousgurl's topic in Immigration Advice

    Thats not an option. 6-7 yrs.... here in Canada, and 60-70 thousand dollars later, NOPE. I have done my research.... and am aware of the differences between both Countries, and courses, and costs....

  19. Failed NCLEX 1st time in 75 questions, PASSED in 75 questions the second time!!

    gypsynurse replied to RNmermaid's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Very well put, and a great read..... ! I cant wait, I am still an LPN,RPN, and going for my Associates RN now, and feel better already ! THANK YOU THANK YOU !!! OH YA, AND CONGRATS

  20. Travel opportunities for practical nurses??

    gypsynurse replied to Morris_31's topic in Immigration Advice

    Wow, so much sounds like its from me ! LOL....I am trying the same... want to get my ADn RN, but if in the mean time get my FL LPN reinstated... then wanted to know if its possible.. to travel nurse...

  21. is there an LPN to ADRN or BSN bridge in Buffalo area?

    gypsynurse posted a topic in New York Nursing

    One question at a time, but to be brief, I have an expired Florida LPN license (ex 2001), and NEED to get my RN, hopefully AD, because shorter time, and less $ , and then hopefully work with that, and...

  22. is there an LPN to ADRN or BSN bridge in Buffalo area?

    gypsynurse replied to gypsynurse's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks, both of you.... I will start calling again tomorrow...I may be able to get my lic back.... sent that info... and looking into bridging now.... snail wishing to be rabbit's pace though !

  23. Online Anatomy class (with lab)?

    gypsynurse replied to Lear77's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ok, thanks everyone..... and now it has changed for me anyway, I am not sure where there is an LPN to RN (Associates) online...or in Buffalo, as I found out probably get my LPN lic renewed soon. Just...

  24. Travel agencies for newbie travelers??? Need advice

    gypsynurse replied to Lunalitsa's topic in Travel

    Well good to hear all of this advise... and it is good for my planning.... my goal is to be able to do travel nursing, into central Fl mostly, ( family there) but as a Canadian, with an RPN, and...

  25. up grade dilemma in canada

    gypsynurse replied to carmen's topic in Immigration Advice

    Be aware.... to go to school in US. as Canadians, we can only start a nursing program with an F-1 student visa as someone in the "FUll time" program, we cannot go to summer school or any part time...