prettymica

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

hospice, HH, LTC, ER,OR

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  1. Anyone else regret this?

    Actually no. I came out of nursing school three times with out debt. My LPN cost about 4500 in 2008 goverment paid and it was out of town my parents paid for my apartment. I saved from my hospice job and paid for me and some of my sister and niece's...
  2. Former LPN's, what path did you take?

    I was an LPN for nearly 4 years. I did the LPN-ADN bridge program and graduated 2013, will graduate from RN-BSN completion 12/13/14. I was formerly a pre-vet med student so I had lots of classes under my belt.
  3. Did you attend your RN-BSN graduation?

    Yes I plan to, I will graduate 12/13/14.I worked hard and this will be the first graduation wearing a robe and tassel since high school. I missed my LPN graduation but I went to the pinning. My ASN graduation we wore white and was pinned at graduati...
  4. What color are your scrubs?

    GA here and yes its Royal blue or white for me
  5. Gadsden State program or Georgia Highlands RN

    GHC grad here 2013. I would state that you apply to both. I think GHC has only fall entrance now but they do have a BSN program. I would recommend checking out the NCLEX pass rates for both schools.
  6. My PT called 911

    Yes, when I worked at a LTC a patient called from her room phone complaining of chest pain. Once EMS arrived she told them we wouldn't let her leg dangle off the bed, she had 4+ pitting edema, non compliance with dialysis and fluid restriction. One o...
  7. Is this OK?

    It's business, its not personal...
  8. You know you're tired when...

    I tried to pay for gas with my Panera Bread card
  9. best i quit or fired story

    I was fired once on accident at an LTC. It was an accident because the nurse they were trying to fire, myself and another nurse had similar first names. So they fired all three of us, how can you know the person's name you are trying to fire..lol:D! ...
  10. It's Never too Late to Start - Or to Finish

    After playing around part time with a Pre-vet med major part time and partying, I decided to get real about a career. My sister talked me into nursing and I received my first LPN diploma at 28 in 2008. I took some time off from school and helped sist...
  11. hard to find a job

    Southern regional is hiring
  12. Looking to move/transfer license

    Pixie. RN is correct. You cannot work without a license, however you can take your boards here and pass then get licensed. It depends I have experience and is having a hard time finding a job that I want. I am looking for something specific but lots ...
  13. New Grad Salary??

    Not to good between 20-24 depends on hospital and area. I made more as an LPN.
  14. LPN Jobs in Atlanta

    You wont have a problem finding a job working in a SNF here. Depending on the area and skill level(LTAC) depends on your pay. Also Home health and hospice pays well for LPN's. UHS pruitt, golden living are a few examples
  15. RN to BSN full time + working full time

    I am doing 9 hours a semesters. It has worked pretty well for me, I will be done in December and I started last August!
  16. Yay its that time again!!!

    Thank you and good luck to you. This is the last semester of my BSN completion.. woohoo :)!!
  17. Nursing Schools in Atlanta

    Chamberlain??
  18. New Grad needs job in Atlanta Metro area

    Try Southern Regional
  19. Is Medication Aide/Tech Training Available in Georgia?

    According to the state board there are 2 licensed medication aides in Georgia. I don't know where the school is located.. and I know this program was available when I graduated from LPN school in 2008... not so sure about its functioning currently.
  20. ASN Program Questions

    I would recommend taking the classes over that you have C's in. Most schools will not accept C's in A&P or Micro; ask any of the advisors or the nursing department heads about this. Also it is not necessarily easier to get into because its an ADN...
  21. Georgia BSN Program Acceptance Statistics

    A and P is a very important and you want the best grade possible, nursing schools really focus on this class. I would advise you to take it over.
  22. How often are you called off?

    Never! We are so short staffed it just doesn't happen unless you are friends with someone.
  23. Very discouraged. Thinking about quitting.

    The LPN program is just as stressful as the RN program. You will Wish you had gotten your RN for better pay and more opportunities.
  24. Also you might want to try Rural hospitals. The pay wont be great but they are most likely to hire ASN student compared to the big atlanta city hospitals. I have an ASN and one semster away from my BSN and 4 years as an LPN. It was rejected from a fe...
  25. What age did you complete your BSN or ASN?

    ADN-34 and BSN-35