Ambition13 MSN, RN

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    "oh. . .You're going to a COMMUNITY college?"

    Ambition13 replied to Toodee's topic in California Nursing

    My goodness, people are so shallow. I don't see anything wrong with attending a community college. If you get accepted into a community college ADN program, go for it. You will be saving yourself so...
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    Cost of (Nursing) Education

    Ambition13 replied to lcprnc's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a LVN and I paid less than $4,000.00. This was at a community college for a total of 3 semesters. This included books, malpratice insurance, uniforms, steth., etc. But also, this was way back in...
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    IV certification in the bay area

    Ambition13 replied to jammo444's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I received my certification from Pharmerica in Union City. Their pharmacy supplied the meds to the SNF where I used to work. Since I was an employer to one of the facilities they supplied meds, my...
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    LPN supervisors

    Ambition13 replied to worldqueenie's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I am a LVN and I was a supervisor of a LTC facility in the Bay Area. The pay was $33/hr, 5 days week, non salary, and a lot of
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    Indiana State University BSN students

    Ambition13 replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I took physical anthropology at a cc and it was accepted under literary studies when TCN did my transcript evaluation. But I still need to take Analysis of Literature to fullfill the 6 semester hours...
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    How Many Lpn Students Made It Out Of Your Class

    Ambition13 replied to vina2550's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Out of our class of 50, 48 of us made it. We all were so proud of ourselves. Also there was a waitlist of
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    What specialty do you plan to work?

    Ambition13 replied to HisTreasure's topic in LPN to RN

    When I complete my BSN, I defininitely want to do L&D and postpartum. That was the best clinical rotation for me in the LVN and RN programs, I loved it. For my Master's I haven't decided yet to be...
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    Indiana State University BSN students

    Ambition13 replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm nervous about Statistic also. Has anyone taken that exam yet? Please, any feedback will help all of our scared/nervous minds.
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    Indiana State University BSN students

    Ambition13 replied to EricJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello everyone! I have a few questions. Has anyone taken the Technical Writing exam yet? Is the essay part optional or required for ISU? Was the exam difficult? What did the essay topic consist of?...
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    crocs

    Ambition13 replied to RN2B07's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Beach: Light pink, burgundy, navy Endeavor: Black Specialist: Black, navy This summer, I will try the flip-flops and scutes
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    What I Love About Nursing Is....

    Ambition13 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    The feeling of appreciation you get when someone says, "thank you" whether if it's a patient, family member, etc. It makes me feel my job is so rewarding knowing that I have made a
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    Stethoscope Preference Question

    Ambition13 replied to DaniLPN2RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I personally love the Littman stethescopes. I currently have 3 and one of them from when I was in nursing school 10 years ago - it's still working fine. For students, the Classic SE II models are...
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    new here & need help w/ Samuel Merritt ABSN app f

    Ambition13 replied to davisgirl9's topic in General Students

    For those of you considering applying to Merritt College (the JC), don't do it! Disorganization is the absolute best description of that program. I am an LVN that graduated from their LVN program 9...
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    Is $47,000 too much for an ABSN???

    Ambition13 replied to ifyouwereme's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    How long is the accelerated BSN program?? Besides, is that about the cost of a traditional 4yr. college degree these days? I think you should do it. It's worth it - it's a BSN. Living here in the Bay...
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    Who does blood sugar checks where you work?

    Ambition13 replied to ginger58's topic in General Nursing

    The RN or LVN charge nurse. That would be so helpful if the CNAs could do it, especially when you have up to 8 to
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    Piercings!!

    Ambition13 replied to Angel323's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It depends on the school. I had nose piercing, 5 piercings in one ear and 3 in the other ear when I was in nursing school. But I only wore a tiny nose stud and a pair of small earrings (studs) to...
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    new lpn salary

    Ambition13 replied to tiffdeandre's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Definitely in the Bay Area, CA. I grossed $61,000 as a LVN back in 2005 at $24/hr and TONS of overtime and doubles. But also my rent was $1200 per month for a 2bd apartments which is typical for my...
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    What was your firdt LPN/LVN job?

    Ambition13 replied to missdeevah's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Charge nurse in a convalescent hospital making $15/hr (back in
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    Wearing a FannyPack and things we will need

    Ambition13 replied to Butterflybee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I no longer wear a fanny pack, not since the days of nursing school clinicals and my first year as a new nurse...but the Crocs shoes, are my best friends. They are not the prettiest shoes as most...
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    College network and Indiana State University...any updates

    Ambition13 replied to maxcrx's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I think most people problem with the College Network is the cost of the learning modules. But hey, most people don't have the time to search for the cheaper, used, and possibly outdated modules on the...
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    Kaiser LVNs Anyone?

    Ambition13 replied to nursecrickett's topic in California Nursing

    I've seen LVNs working in the injection clinic only at Kaiser in Hayward,
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    KCI wound vac question

    Ambition13 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I never heard of Tegaderm over the wound first. We also use the black foam cut to the size of the wound, cut a small slit in the center of it for the drainage/suction tubing, and then the Tegaderm...
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    So.. whats online schooling like?

    Ambition13 replied to NICUrn2B's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Discipline, organization, motivation, planning, and did I mention discipline? You are your own instructor. You shedule your reading assignments and deadlines. I would suggest to plan it as if...
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    No Respect for LTC nurses?

    Ambition13 replied to bshaw96's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've been working in LTC for almost 8 years now and I love it. Yes, I'm sick of the replies "why are working in a nursing home?" I think it's a rewarding career, for me that is. My goal was to just...
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    Accepted to both which one do I pick??

    Ambition13 replied to Alert&Orientedx0's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Go for the 18 months BSN program. Most new grads get experience once they're working on the floor