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  1. Failed NCLEX-PN

    peridotgirl replied to misty177's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    sorry to hear that you failed. I wish you good luck next time. My advice would be to practice those areas that you were the most weakest in the NCLEX-PN. learn lots of "priorty" questions, meds, and...

  2. I Need help with Medical Math...

    peridotgirl replied to peridotgirl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    thank you Missy.. I truly wish that for you too! I hope you do get into the LVN Porgram in the fall of 2008... Heck, that is when I'll be almost done with my LPN progarm. Yes, I hope we do get better...

  3. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    peridotgirl replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    OMG! I do hope that the pair of them were alright. Man, talk about a tight grip. That must have

  4. Nurses' Christmas

    peridotgirl replied to TigerGalLE's topic in Nursing Humor

    Thank you for the post. It was hilarious. :lol2::lol2:I'm only a SPN (Student Practical Nurse) and I can actually understand what it means! I'm going to print it out and share it with all my nursing...

  5. Ways I have heard Metoprolol pronounced...by medical personnel.

    peridotgirl replied to stillpressingon's topic in General Nursing

    This never happned to me, but my classmates had trouble pronouncing the word

  6. Your Favorite one liner used with patients

    peridotgirl replied to scaredofshots's topic in Nursing Humor

    that's a good one. But aren;t you supposed to shave the hair before applying

  7. I Need help with Medical Math...

    peridotgirl replied to peridotgirl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hey Missy. How are you? I am doing great! No need to apologize. It's okay. Yes, I would appreciate it if you keep my posted and let me know when you get excepted in the LVN program and when you take...

  8. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    peridotgirl replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wish everyone good luck and I hoped that those whom are awaiting their results passed! Just remember, you did the best that you could do. It's all in God's hands now. Also remember that we're human,...

  9. 10 things you say at work lay people could get arrested for

    peridotgirl replied to sharann's topic in Nursing Humor

    these are soo funny.. please keep them comin'... LOL!

  10. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

    peridotgirl replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey there. First off, Congratulations on becoming a new nurse! I say to have a few equiptment of your own. Mkae sure to have the following supplies: B/P cuff, sethescope, Thermometer, bandage siccors,...

  11. I Need help with Medical Math...

    peridotgirl replied to peridotgirl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hey missy. How are you? I hope that everything is going good. I know this is like a thousand days late, but clincials went great that day. I believe that day it was a thursday. I think, if I could...

  12. LPN in trouble......

    peridotgirl replied to NursePeace's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi, Nursepeace. I know I'm a little late, but I'm ssoo sorry that you got fired. I don't think that it should have gone like that. The DON should have just put you on suspension or give a warning; as...

  13. New LPN students??

    peridotgirl replied to PinkLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    first off, congraulations! i wish you good in your lpn program and may be be successful. i'm 17 and i am still in high school. i already started my lpn program. half of it's free and the other half we...

  14. ATI Testing

    peridotgirl replied to almostanurse26's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes I've heard of ATI testing. ATI testing is not touhg( from what I've heard), but it requires a lot of critical thinking. First of all, I'm 17 and still in high school. It is my last year there. For...

  15. Stand up if you're not in it for the money!

    peridotgirl replied to eldragon's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am currently a student in my senior year of high school. I am not in Nursing for the $$$, but who wouldn't want a little more pay? Money doesn't matter to me, it's about the pts and thier qualty of...

  16. I Need help with Medical Math...

    peridotgirl replied to peridotgirl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    thank you for your suggestion. I have not considered that option. However, I'm only 17 and still in my senior year in high school. My teacher told me that she will review the basics of math so we can...

  17. 10 things you say at work lay people could get arrested for

    peridotgirl replied to sharann's topic in Nursing Humor

    that's a good one! LOL! hehehehe.

  18. Calling All CNA's!

    peridotgirl replied to nightingale's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    thank you. That was a very nice thought and whiff of encouargement to all the wanna be nurses out there. I totally argee with you, nursing can be hard at times, but well worth it.

  19. Funniest thing a new co-worker asked you?

    peridotgirl replied to fultzymom's topic in Nursing Humor

    thanks, ARWEN-U. I am familiar with some of the medical abbrv. However I find it weird the APAP means acetaminophen. Wow! that is soo cool. now I dont even have to write the word out.... YAY! I'm...

  20. I Need help with Medical Math...

    peridotgirl replied to peridotgirl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hey ther! How are you today, Missy. ok, I'm gonna keep this short because I still have to tell you how clinicals will go tomorrow. Yes, I'm am sooo glad that you are as passionate about your nursing...

  21. Funniest thing a new co-worker asked you?

    peridotgirl replied to fultzymom's topic in Nursing Humor

    what's APAP? and what does have to go with

  22. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    peridotgirl replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    OMG! How horrible. I would think cutting your member off would hurt quite a bit. I mean, if he wanted to become a she, why not just have it sugically done? Why go through all the trouble? Then again,...

  23. I Need help with Medical Math...

    peridotgirl replied to peridotgirl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    thank you for your support. You are too kind. I really appreciate it. Yes, I agree with you; I hope my resdient gets better too. Well, as the the ACT, I don't get my results until 5-7 wks later. I'll...

  24. LPN in trouble......

    peridotgirl replied to NursePeace's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my training, CNA's are never allowed to do fingersticks.... I hope all works out the best for you. I don't think that you should get fired for one tiny incident. Anyways, the STNA should have...

  25. Another thread on lazy CNAs

    peridotgirl replied to catlynLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    isn't takeing someone's picture w/o thier permission illegal? but I guess it would be okay if they are doing the wrong