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  1. I have a date!!!

    BerryHappy replied to GCmomRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wow! MY palms just got sweaty for you! YAY for you! Stepping up to the plate! Can't wait to hear about your experience! Good

  2. Chronicity

    BerryHappy replied to Tmckenzie80's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just took it a few days ago. In Micro, A&P, DevPsy, and Health Safety I got all "B's"! In Chronicity, I GOT A "C"!!! Know abt grieving, EOL issues, Kubler-Ross, Piaget, gov't medical...

  3. Anyone in Florida doing Excelsior College?

    BerryHappy replied to antoniaLPN's topic in Excelsior College

    Yep! I am a LPN in Miami with 4 more exams (plus pass CPNE) to take to finish Excelsior's program. I am not worried about the FL BON, worst case I will apply for NY license (where Excelsior is a...

  4. CPNE Grady 19-21 March

    BerryHappy replied to stevefl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    WOW!!!:yeah:You must be on top of the world right now!!! I can't WAIT to be you someday!!! Best wishes from, CPNEsuccesswannabe...

  5. I DID IT!!!!!

    BerryHappy replied to princess1125's topic in Online Distance Learning

    YOU GO

  6. How was health and safety excelsior exam

    BerryHappy replied to lsilva7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wow! I thought it was pretty easy! I have only been a LPN for 2 years and I got a "B" on Health safety. I do believe that READING COMPREHENSION has lots to do with most of these exams, especially...

  7. Implications for the administration of insulin

    BerryHappy replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I wait until the meal trays are on the floor and starting to be delivered. I work at a LTC and have dozens of diabetic pts. I would rather be a little bit late with the insulin, than too...

  8. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    BerryHappy replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LPN in Miami 1+years $19.50 + benefits NO STATE INCOME

  9. Question regarding Lasix and Bumetanide

    BerryHappy replied to LuVnLpN08's topic in Patient Medications

    Both are sometimes prescribed together. You can ALWAYS call you facility pharmacy and speak with the pharmacist about med questions. When I am not sure I prefer to call the pharmacist BEFORE...

  10. I got a "b" in ec microbiology!!!!yea me!!!

    BerryHappy posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    :yeah: Can you believe it?! I actually paid for it 1 year ago, and chickened out at the last minute!!! I didn't know at the time that NO SHOWS=NO REFUNDS!!! So I started studying it all over again,...

  11. Should I larands???

    BerryHappy posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi everyone! I am attempting to purchase the A&P study guide from larands on Ebay but have some sort of mix up with my credit card number. I really want the notes but for me to get them I would...

  12. LPN Student with offer to work as a PRn in Ohio

    BerryHappy replied to Ric31's topic in General Nursing

    Huh??? Wait S-L-O-W D-O-W-N!!! Whaddyamean "offer to work PRN as LPN"? You haven't even passed any tests yet?!!! How could they offer you a job w/o a license? Do you mean it's a job offer for after...

  13. How often do nurses have sex in the hospital?

    BerryHappy replied to curiousstudent5's topic in General Nursing

    That's just gross. I mean, REALLY???? With a PATIENT??? With ANYONE at work???

  14. What time does your LTC facililty start getting residents up?

    BerryHappy replied to KarynicaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Find a different LTC!!! At ours we get the early birds up early (7ish), and the ones who sleep soundly through all the morning noise, get up when breakfast arrives (8:30ish). I am horrified that...

  15. Can you find 12 hour shifts in long term care facilities?

    BerryHappy replied to Ceteris Paribus's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Miami and work at a LTC. They offer 12 hour shifts and 8 hour shifts. Whatever you prefer...good

  16. Quit in orientation

    BerryHappy replied to NewRNdreams's topic in General Nursing

    HIT THE ROAD SISTER!!!! And DON'T you dare look back! You do what is best for YOU, not try and show loyalty to your current employer. No matter where you go, the place you leave is going to try to...

  17. Will I be too tired to work out at the gym 3 nights a week when I work LTC?

    BerryHappy replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Before becoming a LPN I completed 3 Ironman Triathlons, and many many many other marathons, races, and events. When I started working at a LTC, I was running and swimming and occasionally biking....

  18. This Is The Best Day Of My Life!!!!!!!!!

    BerryHappy replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    OMG! I AM so JEALOUS! Woowhoo for YOU!!! I am so

  19. PAY RATE ISSUE

    BerryHappy replied to sunset1986's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Huh? They can't "train" you to be a RN. Generally there is lots of schooling, testing, and state licensing involved! Either you are an RN or you are not! Also, $19.50 is pretty low pay for any...

  20. asking for a raise after 3 month probation period

    BerryHappy replied to coffee4metech's topic in General Nursing

    Forget the email, stop by in person and and ask if you can talk with them for a few minutes. Very politely tell them how much you enjoy your job and how they are a great company to work for, however...

  21. LPN School

    BerryHappy replied to Angela.Tris24's topic in General Nursing

    I did EXACTLY what you are thinking about doing and it works. I am a divorced mom who needed a career. I went to LPN school for 15 months, graduated last June and already have almost a year of...

  22. shift differentials not as common as i thought?

    BerryHappy replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...I am a LPN working at a LTC for about a year now. I would NEVER consider working as a CNA ANYWHERE!!! Their work is so much more physically demanding than a LPN and they earn substiantially...

  23. whats more family friendly...12 hr shifts or mon-fri 9-5?

    BerryHappy replied to tamlp's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am divorced mom of twin 12yo's. I tried 3-12 hour shifts per week for about 6 months. I was home more often, but I was EXHAUSTED the first day after 2 in a row. After 3 in a row, I was a horrible...

  24. At what age do you plan on retiring from nursing?

    BerryHappy replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    At the end of every

  25. How was Nurses Week celebrated at your Facility

    BerryHappy replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility did nothing except put up a "Happy Nurses Week!" sign but our doctors and vendors (Vitas) gave us a free breakfast, a lunch and a dinner during the week. Also, for Christmas last year...