prettymica

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

hospice, HH, LTC, ER,OR

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  1. Older Student/Over 60 years old

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

    Yes all this is true Erica57. One dropped out and the other pass boards and was working at a psych facility the last time I talked to

  2. Older Student/Over 60 years old

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

    Two of my Lpn classmates were well into their 60s.. Go for your dreams

  3. I'm in!

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

    I know the feeling! I received my letter in December and I started to hyperventilate

  4. Do you use manual or automatic BP?

    prettymica replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in Home Health

    Exactly that's why I carry both at all times. Majority of the hospice nurses use a automatic bp cuff and majority of the home health use a manual cuff. I don't think either of my companies have a...

  5. Got my letter!!!!!!

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

    Congrats on your interview

  6. Working nights, tons of work meetings scheduled during my sleep hours?

    prettymica replied to Jaimie.RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    When I worked nights I would skip all midday meetings. 1. I was usually in class an hour and a half away. 2. If they can respect the fact that I worked all night then I can't respect a midday meeting....

  7. Do you use manual or automatic BP?

    prettymica replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in Home Health

    I Have a wrist cuff I bought from walgreens. I used to use it alot in hospice. But with home health I tried and I went back to manual Bp.. I am currently seaching for a new wrist cuff to go along with...

  8. Multiple pre req fails. should i still apply?

    prettymica replied to lisab25's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Yes take the teas and apply anyway.. Some of us have taken a class a few times over :)! HUGS and GOOD LUCK

  9. Online Rx Eyeglasses

    prettymica replied to BundokSaint's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I use zenni optical. Also I would not recommend to anyone else you know exactly what you doing and have the correct measure ments. I was an optician for 8 years and I always take my glasses to have...

  10. Challenging NCLEX-PN

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

    BIG HUGS! Don't stress, study well, don't read too much into a question, practice practice practice nclex style questions. Get a good nights sleep,eat balanced meals, and learn calming techniques. Go...

  11. Quit nursing already?

    prettymica replied to jellybean16's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A lot of nursing come from experience and self teaching. I have just about every nursing made easy book, magazine or journal in my home. I am also in the community and I keep a s/s book in my car,...

  12. No more fun scrubs

    prettymica replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    This happened @ the LTC i used t work for.. LPNs hunter green, CNAs jade green etc.. whatever. Also you could only buy them from the company and it has the company logo and rubber waist-ed pants ....

  13. "Just" an LPN

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

    Continue to be proud..im sure if she needs some help she calls the just an LPN.. I have heard that alot from RNs but im usually the first person they call for help or with a question. I had family...

  14. LVN/LPN Needs Advice!!

    prettymica replied to RickyA's topic in Washington Nursing

    have you looked into indiana state online BSN program? or programs in seattle that may be online or one day a

  15. Hospitals offering scholarships? ANYWHERE?

    prettymica replied to hihopes22's topic in General Students

    wellstar hospital system in georgia offers one to Georgia highlands college.. i don't know how competitive it is but check it

  16. Quitting Work and Starting Nursing School...

    prettymica replied to hopeful616's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you tried for the wellstar scholarship that is available at GHC? I am unsure about which campus it applies to but take a look into that. GOOD LUCK! I start the bridge program in

  17. Failed first nursing exam, feeling like I am not meant to be a nurse...

    prettymica replied to animenurse's topic in General Students

    No all those signs are testing you to see how strong you are and how much you can handle. You said yourself that you are sensitive.. well being a nurse you have to develop tough skin, because every...

  18. GHC Hybrid Bridge Program, Repost

    prettymica replied to SuperStarRN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Ok I

  19. GHC Hybrid Bridge Program, Repost

    prettymica replied to SuperStarRN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hey how are you Kvolyes00. I haven't heard anything I'm just ready to get started :)! We have exchanged numbers and became Facebook friends if you want to do the same for

  20. Hopeful Georgia Highlands Fall 2012 RN applicant

    prettymica replied to ADean214's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I took the teas twice within 3 weeks of each other.. Last

  21. can't get high score despite of studying

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

    Visualize success... stop focusing on failing, focus on PASSING

  22. Hopeful Georgia Highlands Fall 2012 RN applicant

    prettymica replied to ADean214's topic in Georgia Nursing

    The hybrid program is for students that are already nurses(LPNs) or paramedics we get to skip some of the basics that we already learned in LPN school.. or review them in a shorter time frame.. Some...

  23. need advice from georgia highlands students! pls help

    prettymica replied to price26's topic in Georgia Nursing

    retake it and also call the nursing office for

  24. GHC Hybrid Bridge Program, Repost

    prettymica replied to SuperStarRN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hey, if you want we can exchange email, phone numbers, or facebook.. keep in contact through this process or even study together sometimes.. since it only seems to be us at the

  25. Hopeful Georgia Highlands Fall 2012 RN applicant

    prettymica replied to ADean214's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Yes its just your science classes cant be over 5 years old. I used my SAT score from 1997, but I also retook it just to get higher.. my teas score sucked overall but I did very well in the science and...