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  1. Most Embarassing Nursing Moments

    peridotgirl replied to Jessiedog's topic in Nursing Humor

    was the pt in his teens? I only ask becuz;' of the statement he made. But then again, anybody of age could make that statement. LOL! srry u had to go through

  2. I Need help with Medical Math...

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

    thank you so much missy. I really appreciate it.. Yes it is a good feeling that someone can make ya feel good. I guess it's because we all connected by nursing whether we realize it or not... Well,...

  3. I Need help with Medical Math...

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

    Tell me about it! I have mid term exams to take. It's not a paper to write, but I do have to study. And my nursing classes doesn't make it any easier. I wish u good luck on your finals! Wel;, I have...

  4. I Need help with Medical Math...

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

    ok, I read in the other post that you started that yuo said that the CNA classes are only 4 wks long! Well, it's good! I definitley suggest that you work as a CNA... I do admit the the pay it not...

  5. I Need help with Medical Math...

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

    ohh yea, I forgot to tell you what the CNA classes are like. CNA classes are lot of book work and hands-on- skills. For example, you will learn how to do bed making, feeding the patient (pt), dressing...

  6. I Need help with Medical Math...

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

    Hello Missy. How r u? I am doing alright...I hope that you are doing fine. I think that if you don't get into the LVN 2008 program, then you should go for your CNA This will give you an oppountinty...

  7. I Need help with Medical Math...

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

    thank you soo much.. I really appreciate it. so How r u doing Missy? I hope fine. It's okay, I've actually had to use a calculator also when 1st figuring out the problem. I've done that problem so...

  8. Freaking out. . . NCLEX stopped at 85

    peridotgirl replied to FLIGHT2RN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations to FLIGHT2RN! You're a New Nurse... Whoot! I wish you good luck and all the best in your nursing career.

  9. Freaking out. . . NCLEX stopped at 85

    peridotgirl replied to FLIGHT2RN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Just a question here as we r on the topic of NCLEX, why is the NCLEX-PN a different # of questions for everybody. Why isn't it the same # of questions? Isn't that

  10. What's your favorite pair of nursing shoes?

    peridotgirl replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    me too! I love Sketchers.. It so nice and comfy.. plus, they look good and those sneakers are the one of many my teacher

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

    peridotgirl replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Wow, from your story it makes me not wanna do a catherization... eeewwww... but u know what they say in Nursing, "not everything you're gonna see is pretty" ... srry u had to experience that.....

  12. I Need help with Medical Math...

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

    Hello Missy... Yes I hope for that too. Yes, one day we both will be able to finally call ourselves Nurses! :w00t::nurse:That will be an excellent feeling indeed. Yes we will be able to conquer math....

  13. Florida LPN Courses

    peridotgirl replied to supermodelnurse2b's topic in Florida Nursing

    First off, welcome to the forum!:an!: I suggest that you go for your LPN first then RN. Why don't you try and c if you can get into Robert Morgan Vocational Center? It's in Miami. As a matter of fact,...

  14. Pt identifiers

    peridotgirl replied to jamst149's topic in Patient Medications

    Hello there. I'm a student Practical Nurse and when I resume clinicals, my teacher told me that the class is going to start giving meds to the pts. I have a question. What if the pt is disoriented and...

  15. Waiting to take NCLEX

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

    Good luck to resser, tinacolada305, and alpha dog! You will do fine on the NCLEX. I'm sure you studied hard and long for it. Let us know how it went. I was just wondering, how come the NCLEX stops at...

  16. I Need help with Medical Math...

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

    I have good news, Missy. Remember that I told you that I had taken a test called the ACT (a test you need to get into college now- a- days)? Well, I got my score today and I got a 20! the score ranges...

  17. I Need help with Medical Math...

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

    that's awsome that you have help only 10 minutes away from your home! utilize it and let it become your friend. hehehe! Plus, that 's even better that your husband is really good at math. No, I don't...

  18. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    peridotgirl replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm glad to hear that you r pain free and I'm sorry to hear that the tumors will come back. I just hope that don't hurt you in any

  19. Catheter beyond comfort measure?

    peridotgirl replied to cowboy_carl's topic in General Nursing

    I dont see how a catheter would prolong life. I think that havng a pt on a FC can be a comfort measure and cannot. In a way, it's a comfort measure to nurses because we don't have to constatntly wipe...

  20. I Need help with Medical Math...

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

    wel, Missy I wish you good luck in your three math classes. you are freaking out over three months of math; try taking it for three yrs! I know that in college, as opposed to high school, things go...

  21. LPN's Question For you

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

    Hi, sassychris. Well, to answer your 1st question: it all depends on where you live. They are LPN's jobs out there, but it depends where you live. They are numerous opening for LPn's in nursing homes,...

  22. What I Love About Nursing Is....

    peridotgirl replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    the ability to heal, comfort, restore hope, and communicate with pts and their families. the fascination with the human body and how it works the ability to gross people out with nursing stories (or...

  23. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    peridotgirl replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    wow. it seems like you been through a lot. I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you have gotten better. so now that the non-cancerous tumors have been removed, does that stop it from

  24. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    peridotgirl replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm sorry for your ordeal. But I bet ya learned your lesson that day. Never OD on meds especially one that has alcohol in it! LOL! I remember growing up I was taught not to use other people's meds...

  25. Art of Nursing

    peridotgirl replied to NurseKymba's topic in General Nursing

    omg. That was beautiful! thank you soo much for sharing. that is truly an inspiration to all the nurses out there.