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  1. LPN Instructors Character

    ogerpus posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have been in LPN school now for 8 months, and have developed a question. Do all LPN instructors (who are RN's) have an incredibly horrible condescending attitude? It appears that most act like...

  2. LPN Instructors Character

    ogerpus replied to ogerpus's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ah....the voice of reason! I am doing my best, but sometimes these people act like they have secret recipe ice water. They simply don't understand that respect is something that is earned....not...

  3. LPN Instructors Character

    ogerpus replied to ogerpus's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think they mean well, and believe they are fabulous nurses; however, it seems they are happier with students with little knowledge, life experience and inquisitive nature. Don't quite get it, but...

  4. Nursing School Morale

    ogerpus replied to Butterflybee's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I start school in two weeks...I will not do drama...I do not do drama...I will keep you

  5. Professional courtesy from police at traffic stops

    ogerpus replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Those that think "if you break the law you must get a ticket...no matter what" don't seem to grasp the way that game is played. The best predictor of future behavior is pasts behavior. If your...

  6. Professional courtesy from police at traffic stops

    ogerpus replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Woody, All you would have to do is insist on getting a ticket, by word or attitude, and I would have obliged you! I always felt I used tickets as a method to educate the public - if you don't need...

  7. Professional courtesy from police at traffic stops

    ogerpus replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a former police officer, and now a nursing student. I was trained, and trained others subsequently, not to give tickets to nurses, doctors, fireman and other cops. There are very few in this...

  8. LPN Tuition-how much did you pay?

    ogerpus replied to avahsmiles's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Just got my acceptance letter. Tuition and fees will be a little of $4,000 for a twelve month program. Doesn't seem too

  9. LPN salary liveable?

    ogerpus posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am about to start LPN school soon, and am slightly concerned about being able to support myself once I graduate. I see different perspectives on what LPN's make, and wonder if it is enough to...

  10. LPN salary liveable?

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

    Thanks! The cost of living here (Naples, FL) is stifling - I just want to able to get through RN. Eventually I will be moving out of this town, and I am sure the nursing education will pay off down...

  11. LPN salary liveable?

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

    Thanks! I live in South Florida, so I am sure it will be tight. I don't expect to get wealthy, but just want to be able to keep my head above water while I pursue the RN side of

  12. Awesome news about my nursing tuition!!!

    ogerpus replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats and good

  13. Recommended Books?

    ogerpus replied to ogerpus's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks! Another great idea, I am glad I'll have time to study before school

  14. Recommended Books?

    ogerpus posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Cheer all, I will be starting a full-time LPN program within the next several months, and am looking for matieral I can read and study now that will make my work easier later. Any input would be...

  15. Recommended Books?

    ogerpus replied to ogerpus's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks again - a greatly appreciatel all of the great advice from the experienced

  16. Recommended Books?

    ogerpus replied to ogerpus's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks! I'll get started

  17. Do you think nursing is physically unhealthy?

    ogerpus replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    Though am not a nruse yet...heck I'm not even in nursing school yet...I have an opinion...yeaaaaahhhh. From the outside looking in it appears to be a healthy job. I am leaving law enforcement to go...