prettymica

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

hospice, HH, LTC, ER,OR

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  1. Getting approved for LPN license with past DUI

    prettymica replied to Atillman00's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It took me them about one month with my LPN license back in 2008 Mar-April. I just passed RN boards in May and I had my license in 2 days after the

  2. What field are you in??

    prettymica replied to FieryPsychRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am in Emergency Nursing also, its my first RN career. As an LPN I loved Hospice, I am on burnout from driving all over and the pay was great. I made more then than I do now. Why the change?I want to...

  3. Are these true or false rumors about LPN

    prettymica replied to mcclot1993's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    1. Depends on your area but most places yes besides rural hospitals will normally hired LPN's 2. I don't think anytime in the near future, but I would guess probably not. 3. Yes, its would give you...

  4. Just Got Accepted!!!!

    prettymica replied to MsDjana's topic in General Students

    Congrats!

  5. What's your good news?

    prettymica replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I would love to hear that I wont have to write any papers in my RN-BSN program. I would love to hear that all of the US have a compact license when I start travel nursing. I would love to hear that I...

  6. I quit my job

    prettymica posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I received my RN license 30 days ago. I have been working with my current job for 2.5 years. They knew when I started the program, when I finished, and when I passed boards. I am still working as an...

  7. I quit my job

    prettymica replied to prettymica's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That is a wonderful ending. Please keep on inspiring

  8. Never before have I been so disrespected by co-workers in the workplace

    prettymica replied to chinacatRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LTC is always cutthroat... Yes, please leave and find another job, it just does not get

  9. I just had to quit. :o(

    prettymica replied to Stitchy's mom's topic in School

    **Hugs**

  10. Does it really matter which school you go?

    prettymica replied to emde's topic in Georgia Nursing

    As long as the school has accreditation you should be fine. I would also call the GABON and make sure if you go to the nonaccredited school are you eligible to sit for

  11. Is LVN school as hard as RN school?

    prettymica replied to mebe5's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have completed both. They are equally hard. I would not not trade my LPN training for anything. It helped out alot during RN school and

  12. Once LPN now RN's, how long did you wait to go back to school?

    prettymica replied to ASPIRING2BGREAT's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I just graduated from LPN-RN bridge this past May 2013 after close to 4 years. I signed up to take my last prereqs right after I got my first LPN job in 2009, I know I could not work in the nursing...

  13. Pearson Vue Trick California NCLEX

    prettymica replied to Hexum944's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was skeptical about this pop up thing. I tried it 3 times on different days and times and it all came back the same before I paid for quick results.. It works..... CONGRATS

  14. i got accepted into my nursing program yayyy

    prettymica replied to Kambri09's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats

  15. kicked out of nursing school

    prettymica replied to truckinusa's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Unfortunately rules are rules, if the rules are swept under the rug for you, then they will have to do the same for everyone else. I remember a classmate had numerous health problems. She showed up...

  16. New home health nurse. Advice/tips needed.

    prettymica replied to sirdearis88's topic in Home Health

    I left HH two months ago. I like the ability to plan my own schedule most days. I did not like the amount of paper work and idle time sitting around in my car waiting on set times to see patients. I...

  17. Accepted. It is real now!

    prettymica replied to INN_777's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats!

  18. Atypical New Grad here. Experienced nurses, suggestions please :)

    prettymica replied to Wokini1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't know where you live or have applied. Have you tried small towns/rural areas. They are normally more friendly towards new

  19. LPN VS. RN school

    prettymica replied to futurenurse1986's topic in LPN to RN

    They were both tough for

  20. LPN or RN for nursing home

    prettymica replied to snowwhite2002's topic in LPN to RN

    You wont have more time to spend with patients in the nursing home. The ratio is anywhere from 25-50 patients per nurse. You are also the charge nurse which means: solve patient and family complaints,...

  21. LPN TO RN BRIDGE

    prettymica replied to fairyluv's topic in LPN to RN

    I did. My first semester was entirely online. The last 2 semesters I had class one day a week. I didnt mind either way, I think I liked being online because I could work at my leisure and it did not...

  22. How Much Is Your Bridge Program?

    prettymica replied to pookyp's topic in LPN to RN

    Around 10k, books 3k, and gas and hotels about 2k. It was about 15 months and I saved while I was working as an LPN and my parents helped out for some of the things. I am working on my BSN and I pay...

  23. How old were you when you started nursing school?

    prettymica replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    28 for LPN, 33 for RN..34 for BSN, hopefully 35-36 for

  24. Let's talk $$ for hospice. (Idea lifted from Agency nursing)

    prettymica replied to SuzieVN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I dont do this anymore but when I did LPN $ 25 per visit or I would turn hourly if there more than 1 hr. If I went full time it would have been around 21-22. RN's 50 bucks PRN per visit/ did not turn...

  25. How much was your lpn program?

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

    About $4000.00 tuition paid for by HOPE scholarship, in