BetterMeRN

BetterMeRN

Med/Surg Nurse, Homecare, Visiting Nurse

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  1. I'm Hungry for more Nursing.....

    BetterMeRN replied to gt4everpn's topic in New York Nursing

    Well, I work at Brookdale Hospital Med/Surg unit where they've just hired three LPN's on my floor. I have been thought to insert IV's, do all the work that RN's do except hang blood. The only...

  2. LPN school in Brooklyn

    BetterMeRN replied to BetterMeRN's topic in New York Nursing

    Are you kidding I know someone who's going there...wow that sucks. I really wanted it to work out for him because he got kicked out of another LPN school it's a huge dream of his to be a nurse. I...

  3. BROOKLN ADULT LEARNING CENTER-LPN Program

    BetterMeRN replied to Wi5eguy's topic in New York Nursing

    My aunt graduated from that program, she said it was good but the same thing very disorganized. It's a very intense program just as are all LPN programs. If you are dedicated and want to do it it...

  4. Roll Call all EC...Newbies.....after Oct 1

    BetterMeRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just wanted to know who's with me enrolling after October 1st. Are you coming in as a MEDIC, PN, RT etc. Leave and post and your home

  5. Enrolled after deadline......need help

    BetterMeRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just got this email from EC, they stated these were the classes I needed to take. I thought I'd see Nursing Concepts 1-7 but instead I see this: Essentials of Nursing Care: Health Safety Essentials...

  6. Has anyone purchased from Istudysmart.com

    BetterMeRN replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I had one of the representatives call me sounded pretty good. Someone on another thread said go with them, that their study aides are well worth it. What kinds of things have you heard about

  7. New grad ADN... do I have a chance?

    BetterMeRN replied to krazy_coconuts's topic in New York Nursing

    Are you looking for a hospital that would hire you for ICU? If so, what boro do you live in? I know that Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn hires new grads for their

  8. Any hospitals in NYC take new grads in the ICU/Critical Care?

    BetterMeRN replied to naz220's topic in New York Nursing

    I am curious what are the stories your mom tells about? I am set to start my orientation there in

  9. How much does the average LPN make in New Jersey or New York?

    BetterMeRN replied to NURSE_QT's topic in New York Nursing

    Brookdale

  10. Took Nclex-rn Last Week & Failed...i Want To Work, Any Ideas?

    BetterMeRN replied to brwnsuga83's topic in New York Nursing

    Not sure what you mean. What position are you looking for? There are no reasons why you can't work and still prepare for the NCLEX, as always studies come

  11. I feel sooooo disappointed!!!!

    BetterMeRN replied to akanini's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm having the same feelings like your mom. I'm an LPN as well, i feel unsure if this program is for me. I guess it's just my nerves, but people who are unaware of EC, tell me not to do it, I got a...

  12. Anyone know if any LPN courses are starting this Spring??

    BetterMeRN replied to LIgirl143's topic in New York Nursing

    I went on the site, i didn't see anything about an LPN-RN program. Could you give me more information on the

  13. LPN school in Brooklyn

    BetterMeRN replied to BetterMeRN's topic in New York Nursing

    Yeah, heard alot especially from people in my area. You have to travel to Jamaica...not Queens...the country. I passed there, I spoke to one of their students she said she started the program and so...

  14. nclex-lvn

    BetterMeRN replied to LVNwannaBE2007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Lots of luck and

  15. I Passed

    BetterMeRN replied to rhondasgrad's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!!!! You are very

  16. Is it normal to panic?

    BetterMeRN replied to <3Nursing07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I Love coming on here and reading these posts. I am set to start on a med/surg floor soon, i am so scared. Good thing is is that I've worked at this hospital for five years prior as a clerk so I...

  17. Am I short changing myself by working LTC?

    BetterMeRN replied to hollyjolly's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you felt it you are probably right on your instincts, I'm sure its hard on a med/surg floor. Alot of people say LTC is not for new grads, but med/surg isn't for everyone. For me I like being...

  18. help..I took the Nclex for 2nd time

    BetterMeRN replied to nursey35's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    nursey, have faith in yourself. If you have the confidence you've already passed. Lots of best wishes your way from me and all here. Keep us

  19. Help....not sure how to be a nurse.

    BetterMeRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    hi, guys. ok, here goes don't want to sound dumb, but i'm not sure if i remember how to take bp's. i am a new pn...have been out of clinicals since may, just passed my boards. i don't think i...

  20. help withnyclex question

    BetterMeRN replied to jean333's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's what I did everytime i answered a question on the NCLEX..I would say to myself airway, breathing, circulation. I would also say assess before action. I used those cues in every question I...

  21. i need your advice

    BetterMeRN replied to shazeldg's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's really hard to tell with the number of questions. My friend and I both got the least amount of questions, we both went to the same school, and also studied together. She failed the exam and I...

  22. Just finished!

    BetterMeRN replied to mimibear's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Waiting is the worst part....I remember when I took my exam, I woke up the next morning panicking. I was thinking no way could I have passed, because there were alot of questions I didn't know. No...

  23. LPN to RN schools

    BetterMeRN replied to tiffdeandre's topic in LPN to RN

    Most private LPN schools do not require you to take prereqs. I thought I got one of the best clinical experience compared to some friends in RN programs. You can always consider transition programs,...

  24. Any Words Of Advice For Some1 Testing In 2 Days!!!

    BetterMeRN replied to Melinanpt's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I remember two days before my test, my heart was beating so fast I didn't think I'd make it to take the test. I thought for sure I'd end up in the ER. We all go through the nerves before the test,...

  25. How much does the average LPN make in New Jersey or New York?

    BetterMeRN replied to NURSE_QT's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi booboo, I'm a new LPN in NY, just wanted to know the agencies that pay top dollars for LPN's. I'm planning on working in a hospital thats 1199 affiliated. They pay $24 an hour, I wanted to do...