JoAnnS

JoAnnS

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  1. Question in Dutchess County

    JoAnnS replied to JoAnnS's topic in New York Nursing

    hello: welcome to cti boces. one of the most important things. don't be absent!!!!!! whatever appointments you have.. you must do after school. there are only 1000 hours in this program and if you...

  2. 1st 2 weeks in clinical

    JoAnnS posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello: Well, I have made 2 weeks of clinical and this is my 3rd week. I am finding (now don't laugh) that everything I read in my text book is a lot different in the LTC facility. Ok, some things are...

  3. 1st 2 weeks in clinical

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

    Good morning to you: I can totally understand not doing things by the books and realize the LTC are always understaffed... I was more upset about this fellow student who was sent to assist me, was...

  4. whats a LPN to do?

    JoAnnS replied to jean333's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi what state do you live in? I see ads all the time here in NY for

  5. Student for 1 month so far.......

    JoAnnS posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello all: I have been in school for 1 month. At first I was so scared. I wasn't sure if I could make it or not due to the studying and the quiz every day with a huge test every Monday. Well, I have...

  6. How hard is LPN school?

    JoAnnS replied to Glina's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi........... I am in my first month. You have to have the time and dedication to study and read for school. I don't do anything else but study & read. I do the laundry once a week and buy the...

  7. LPN or Dental Assistant

    JoAnnS replied to LiLi103's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I do understand you concern. You do have to do what is best for you and your life schedule. I am determined and told the other members in my household that Nursing comes first. If they don't have...

  8. LPN or Dental Assistant

    JoAnnS replied to LiLi103's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi: I say go back to the LPN school, if you need to do it part-time, then go for it. I am attending now and it is rough, but I am dedicated to it! I think there is much more opportunity for the LPN...

  9. The Elderly-What Do You See?

    JoAnnS posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello: Don't shoot the messenger. I thought I'd pass on this email that I received. Thanks for letting me share it. The Elderly-What Do You See? What do you see? "What do you,...

  10. 2nd Week Of School, Huge Work Load?

    JoAnnS replied to 2bNurse_Loah's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    HI.. I started last thursday and had one quiz another one on friday and then a big test on monday for 7 chapters. I too can not believe how fast this is going and I just started. I passed the 1st...

  11. 1st quiz

    JoAnnS posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello all: I know I have a long way to go.. but..... I have taken my first quiz on Tuesday. Got a 80% which is 3 wrong. I am a little down on myself for not getting the 100%.. but.... realize this is...

  12. hello everyone

    JoAnnS posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello Nurses: Just wanted to let everyone know, I started school yesterday. Yesterday's day was all about polices & procedures regarding the school & stuff like that. Today we get out books. I...

  13. Insurance

    JoAnnS replied to Jaguar700's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So this is something all Nurses

  14. Need advice on working thru LPN school

    JoAnnS replied to AprilW3's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi welcome: I start school on Sept 6. We were told there is 4-5 hours of homework every night and a test every day. They told us we could not work full time and pass this course. School runs from Sept...

  15. Elderly man

    JoAnnS posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello: I am going to school this Sept for LPN. I was just given a small job helping out an elderly man who has had a stroke a long while ago. Just recently fell and fractured his right shoulder and...

  16. Elderly man

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

    Thanks.... Its kinda sad to see so many elderly people in need of services. For the most part, they trust the neighbors and friends they know for so long, but those people are not trained. I just hope...

  17. LPN Tuition-how much did you pay?

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

    Hi: $1200? OR $12,000?

  18. LPN Tuition-how much did you pay?

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

    Hi: My program runs from this Sept to June. The cost is about $10,000.00 includes books, uniform and test, etc. I got a Pell Grant and Scholarship money from my county for being a Dislocated Worker....

  19. Took NCLEX August 10

    JoAnnS replied to leeniebeanie_2767's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!:mortarboard::yelclap::smackingf:cheers:

  20. My orientation!

    JoAnnS replied to krenee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a stone's throw away.. too funny........ Good luck to you as well..... I can't wait to get started.... ....... I'll be on here too........crying, asking, complaining...I'm sure... Take care...

  21. My orientation!

    JoAnnS replied to krenee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :welcome: Hi... I will be starting at Dutchess Boces this Sept for the LPN program. I am working with the county to be retrained in another profession. They would not help pay for RN at the College....

  22. Question in Dutchess County

    JoAnnS replied to JoAnnS's topic in New York Nursing

    :pumpiron::typing Thank you so much! You are so right. I picked up the Kaplan NCLEX-PN for the heck of it. I want to make myself familiar with stuff. I couldn't believe I got some of the answers...

  23. Question in Dutchess County

    JoAnnS replied to JoAnnS's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi.. It's funny you say agency. I saw an add in the paper thru an agency. I was amazed on how much they are paying. I think my plan is going to go for the RN. My reason: I always wanted to work in...

  24. "The Jesus Factor"

    JoAnnS replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi... you are correct and I'm sure you are more knowledgeable than I am due to your studies. I really doesn't bother me one way or another about someone's faith. But after listening to the posts here,...

  25. I Passed, I Passed

    JoAnnS replied to rannah12's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    :mortarboard::smiley_aa:yelclap::cheers: hurray!!!! congrats!! best of luck to you in your career! way to go