Anne36

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  1. Tips for working night shift as a new lpn.

    Anne36 replied to jmitchell-85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    How many hours do most of you sleep per day who work the night

  2. Rn's, are you able to do job well without chemistry class?

    Anne36 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    I think it was helpful when taking Microbiology and A&P. If I were you I would invest in a Chemistry for Dummies book and study it on your own. It will help you with Micro and A&P, you want to...

  3. Being forced to work while sick

    Anne36 replied to phosphorus's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would love to know of the Nurses here who were forced to work sick, does your employer also force you to get a flu vaccine or lose your job? Im sure those same employers would not want to expose any...

  4. Do I really need all this math for Nursing?

    Anne36 replied to SakuraMamiya's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Im in Pharmacolgoy right now and we had to pass a math test for this class. I got 100% on my first try and Im terrible at math. Honestly anything over Algebra 1 is overkill. I think more importantly...

  5. Nurse: 'I was fired for refusing flu shot'

    Anne36 replied to DesertRN2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Laidback, I cant argue that the patient comes first. No Nurse wants to infect her patient. That being said do you know how many people I have read on this forum who complain about being forced to work...

  6. LPN school starts Mon 2/7/2011, I'm scared.....

    Anne36 replied to CAdams's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm impressed, you sure are doing great for someone who hasnt been in school for a long time. Whatever you are doing , keep it

  7. how did you make it through RN school!

    Anne36 replied to ladybugme!'s topic in General Nursing

    Im in the LPN program right now. Im glad we get a break between the LPn and LPN-Rn program. I was worried about getting burned out in RN program as well but circumstances just turned out that I took...

  8. No more LPNs -- oh really?

    Anne36 replied to DebanamRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So now there are CNA2? I think I have heard of them before but I dont think we have them in our state. Does anyone see a pattern here? Allow more tasks to be handled by people who can be payed less....

  9. HELP PLEASE

    Anne36 replied to mrsents's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, those are the same levels we are learning in

  10. No more LPNs -- oh really?

    Anne36 replied to DebanamRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have a funny one for you today. Will LPNs be phased out by CNA's? I only asked because today in school (my LPN school) there was a CNA in my class who said "Im basically an LPN without a liscense."...

  11. HELP PLEASE

    Anne36 replied to mrsents's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Im in Pharm right now and we are studying this. Would you be more likely to look for an INR of 2 than 3? Therapeutic range is 1.5- 2 x normal,

  12. Nurse: 'I was fired for refusing flu shot'

    Anne36 replied to DesertRN2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    A mask sounds like it would go a long way with or without a flu

  13. Nurse: 'I was fired for refusing flu shot'

    Anne36 replied to DesertRN2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    lineearthlinnker that does not make any sense. Do immunocompromised people go to the grocery store, church, or ANYWHERE? If ALL the other patients in the hospital are not reciving the same vaccines as...

  14. Nurse: 'I was fired for refusing flu shot'

    Anne36 replied to DesertRN2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    pinksugar, I understand how you feel. I had to get the vaccine so I can support my family. Im only a student right now, but I have no choice in my own healthcare if I want to be a nurse. Does that...

  15. OCC - 2010 applicants / 2011 ADN prospective students

    Anne36 replied to MsStephh_RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Im getting so excited for you

  16. Accepted in LPN at OCC this winter

    Anne36 replied to JaaaeyRN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Anyone else in our winter LPN class? I cannot wait until they post our groups. We are starting Fundamentals on March 7 and still dont know what time our Labs will be on Th/Fri. Wonder what is taking...

  17. Where Do You Study???

    Anne36 replied to WandererRNBSN's topic in General Students

    IM doing most of my studying at home right now. I find that I get more done at the library. I have a small house so there is nowhere I can really leave my things out all the time. I use the kitchen...

  18. I almost got kicked out of my program from ONE mistake!

    Anne36 replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Students

    I was gonna say, thanks for sharing. I dont start clinicals until April, but I am hoping that I can learn from your

  19. Failed the practical on first A&P I test.

    Anne36 replied to SkylarNola's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I really feel for you. I dont know how I can offer advice without being in your class, but I did find it unfair to test on Microscopy. I can see giving us a picture and then asking us what it is, but...

  20. I need to do better on my nursing exams, PLEASE HELP!

    Anne36 replied to clairebelle's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    iluvpatho, congrats on your A-, Im sorry I forgot if you are going to OCC? Im only in Pharmacology so far and am getting an A, but Im freaked out about

  21. New LPN students, roll call, Jan 2011, 12 month program!

    Anne36 replied to dmy222's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi dmy, I am only in Pharmacology right now. We dont start Fundamentals until March. I got a 96% on my first 2 exams. I dont know what I got on the third yet and we have 2 more exams tommorow. I...

  22. How many LPN's had phlebotomy including in their course?

    Anne36 replied to angiebear's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Do Nurses even start IV's or draw blood in the hospital anymore? I was just visiting a relative in the hospital and the Nurse did not do any of that. They had a medical assistant trained in IV trying...

  23. LPN Salary

    Anne36 replied to Sirena922's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Good luck Sheila, keep in touch and let us know how the job search

  24. Nursing..a middle age career?

    Anne36 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    It looks like I am about to become a statistic. I am turning 40 while begining my

  25. OCC - 2010 applicants / 2011 ADN prospective students

    Anne36 replied to MsStephh_RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hold on another month, its going by fast. Try to enjoy your last break before the program starts, Im sure you will make it! Keep busy, busy, it will take your mind off it. Make a plan for the...