prettymica

prettymica ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN, APRN, NP

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  1. Shortest amount of time at job?

    prettymica replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was tempted to quit my first job LPN job after I was written on the first week and I was still in orientation.. But I stayed for 2.5 years and it was only harrassment from the unit manager, she...

  2. What field of nursing do you want to go in and why?

    prettymica replied to aghols12's topic in General Students

    psych, ER, OR, and

  3. Fun Questionnaire for Nurses

    prettymica replied to sarah16493's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1.) What type of nursing licensure do you have? Please check or type your title. ___x_LPN_____RN______Other 2.) How long have you been a nurse? A. Less than one year B. 1-3 Years C. 4-6...

  4. Im not happy in my job, am I just being silly?? HELP!!!!

    prettymica replied to ronda919's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You probably like fast paced environments. I remember LTC with 25:1 on days and about 35:1 on nights. I also remember nurses calling out and no back up and having to split a cart to give meds the...

  5. NClex X 2

    prettymica replied to maaggie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hang in there, don't give up. Stay focused on you and passing. Put up some affirmations and study your weak areas, get rid of text anxiety. BIG

  6. Is a $13,000 LPN program worth it?

    prettymica replied to lyndseyx3x's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    most make a salary of 30k-40k.. I think it may be worth it(depending on how much you have to take out in loans).. my lpn didn't cost that much but we are in different areas.. it depends on how...

  7. Nursing School Burnout - RANT!

    prettymica replied to QuarterLife88's topic in General Students

    i know how you feel but hang in there, it will be worth it in the end. This is my second time around lpn-rn bridge and and only the first week and I an feeling it myself. BIG

  8. Post your study goal for the day....

    prettymica replied to futurern34's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    To read 5 chapters on assessments

  9. I resigned today...

    prettymica replied to DroogieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes.. From an SNF.. I got tired of splitting 75 patients with one other nurse on day shift and maybe 5 CNAs. I was told all the work better be done before 12pm(Meds, tube feeds, regular feeders,...

  10. What jobs did you do before nursing?

    prettymica replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    Let's see.. I was a retail whore.I worked at a place called Eve's shoes(stripper shoes and church lady heels). Rich's( before it became Macy's).Jcpenny's catalog call center.And finally Sams club(...

  11. I've Failed The NCLEX 8 Times & Now I'm about To Take It 1 More Time...

    prettymica replied to eutawville11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    BIG HUGS for admitting you have taken this test 8 times.. please study something and relax and calm yourself before you take the test.. don't read into the questions.. i applaud you for not giving...

  12. What to do?

    prettymica replied to jackiedorsey's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Think positive that you will get back in and keep practicing on that catheter...BIG HUGS...Have faith and stay focused

  13. what would you do if you were in my shoes???

    prettymica replied to navycorpsman2012's topic in General Students

    Um I would keep trying at the cc. Why take of loans that are nearly what your salary would be. I would only take out that much if I'm sure my first job would land me 100k plus. Also you might not like...

  14. If I can do it, you can too (Single mom, worked 48 hrs a week)

    prettymica replied to WorkofHeart8's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats to you, continue to be strong and have faith

  15. I got a JOB!

    prettymica replied to mama.RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats and do tell us more about your new job

  16. Passed LS1 this morning

    prettymica replied to pinkfluffybunny's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats

  17. Are they oversharing or am I a prude?

    prettymica replied to grownuprosie's topic in General Students

    I remember things like that all too well. While we were having a break in what seemed like the broom closet with a total of 9 people. One student started to talk about her sex life and we got her off...

  18. What do do while waiting

    prettymica replied to jescalynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you thought about moving to another area or state or taking some classes over? I was having the same issues with Ws and C's I stopped listening to the advisor abs went and spoke directly to the...

  19. Trying to pass NCLEX PN

    prettymica replied to sweetangelnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I dont think it would hurt. Have you narrowed down your problem areas and learned to stay calm at nclex time? GOOD LUCK

  20. How far away would you move for free nursing education?

    prettymica replied to CNA1991's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    SopranoKris is right! I had a Bf of 2.5 years when I moved for my Lpn program. But needless to say before I moved we didn't see each other that much he was a truck driver. He had a hard time with my...

  21. How far away would you move for free nursing education?

    prettymica replied to CNA1991's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would hitch a ride on the first thing smoking to the RN program :)! My lpn was free I had to move a little less than 100 miles away but im back home. I was worried about paying bills and I had to...

  22. GHC Hybrid Bridge Program, Repost

    prettymica replied to SuperStarRN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I sent you a list on

  23. Having a very difficult time.

    prettymica replied to MissPeachyLPN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    United healthcare is always hiring for their nursing homes.. And brand new grads..pm

  24. I got in!!

    prettymica replied to FLNurse2015's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    congrats and good luck

  25. Did I catch this guy in a lie?

    prettymica replied to CNA1991's topic in General Students

    You probably did but why embarrass him any further..maybe he was manifesting his way into nursing school..BIG HUGS, just stay focused on you