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  1. Start classes on 29th...still no support!!!

    pattylpn54 replied to Want2BARN2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do what you know is right for you and the rest will follow in time. Sounds like Mom already knows you're following your heart and thinks it's a good choice. By succeeding you'll show the doubters...

  2. Volunteering

    pattylpn54 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I noticed a thread asking about volunteer opportunities and thought some one may want a place to list or find places. This one is for medical people; nurses, drs, cna, anyone willing to help in...

  3. Volunteer Opportunities?

    pattylpn54 replied to alkaleidi's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking for myself only, I live in Fla and just got my LPN license in Aug. When I went online to print a copy of it B 4 I got the original, there was a spot that asked if I'd be willing to volunteer...

  4. So angry right now. Warning: Extremely long

    pattylpn54 replied to HappyPediRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i totally agree w/this post also. you have every right to be outraged and to advocate for your father. prayers are going your way. please, as others have said, keep us posted.

  5. Prayers for the hurricaine victims

    pattylpn54 replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

  6. How long did it take you to feel comfortable in LTC?

    pattylpn54 replied to vanilmil's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I got my LPN license 8/8/08 and start orientation in a LTC on Monday. I was looking forward to it, but after reading these posts I'm terrified. Is it really as bad as it sounds? Is there any...

  7. Well, survuved my first two days of nursing school...

    pattylpn54 replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    :ancong!: :stdnrsrck: Good luck. You'll make it as long as you're willing to work for

  8. Gustav Roll Call

    pattylpn54 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    So glad to hear it wasn't as bad as many of us worried it might be. Prayers go your way for a save & speedy recovery in every

  9. Why are LPNs not allowed to do more?

    pattylpn54 replied to GaMBA's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My original contribution to this forum was about LPNs not being used -- and I think the OP was mainly about that too. The pay difference doesn't bother me anywhere near as much as the "nurses and...

  10. Prayers for the hurricaine victims

    pattylpn54 replied to sissiesmama's topic in General Nursing

    ilovemy puppies How are you and yours? TV is saying eye hit Morgan City. Praying for

  11. perfectionist or not cut out for nursing?

    pattylpn54 replied to turtle rain's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't be so hard on yourself. That's what school is for -- to learn. And part of learning is to make mistakes. You're in school so hopefully you won't make as many mistakes by the time you...

  12. Why are LPNs not allowed to do more?

    pattylpn54 replied to GaMBA's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm a 54 yr old who went back to school after being out for over 30 yrs. I received my PN License on 8/8/08. I always thought that Licensed Practical Nurses were also nurses, but I'm learning the hard...

  13. Dumb Question

    pattylpn54 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just curious to know --- what does "IMHO" and "SO"

  14. Dumb Question

    pattylpn54 replied to pattylpn54's topic in General Nursing

    LTC jobs only. Most hospitals hire RNs only & most dr offices hire MAs only. I got my license 8/8/08 & haven't found a job yet. I belong to FEMORS and Medical Reserve Corps. They're both...

  15. Nursing

    pattylpn54 replied to MIAMI R.N2b's topic in General Nursing

    I am 54 yrs. old and went back to school at 53 yrs. I got my LPN license on 8/8/08. I was the oldest one in my class. 5 got kicked out for grades & that didn't include me!! Most of the ones in...

  16. A Nursing Career Over 50

    pattylpn54 replied to m9791l's topic in Men in Nursing

    groovycindy you're never too old. i'm 54 and graduated school june 13th & got my lpn licence 8/8/08. if i can do it anyone can. go with your feelings & good

  17. Have you ever...

    pattylpn54 replied to alcrab01's topic in Nursing Humor

    :chuckle :rotfl::roll :lol_hitti :hhmth: :nmbrn: :clphnds: :rcgtku: :lol: :hehe: :fnypst: this is the funniest thread i have ever read. every one of you had me laughing so hard...

  18. Partial foot amputee needs advice

    pattylpn54 replied to chevyv's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    :ancong!: :yeah: From another recent board passer - 8/8/08!!! I would go with your gut. If you felt there was a need then I would say something, but until then it's not really anyone...

  19. Worried: Discharge SNAFU

    pattylpn54 replied to RiverNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    "If it wasn't documented it wasn't

  20. Orange Park OPMC

    pattylpn54 replied to MuddaMia's topic in Florida Nursing

    They don't hire LPNs. As a former pt there, I was in for 4 days and NEVER got (offered or done) a bath. Rep is terrible from pt and employee points of

  21. Question for students in clinicals!!

    pattylpn54 replied to LadyTiger44's topic in Florida Nursing

    no -- it's part of

  22. Why don't we have enough nurses in FL?!!

    pattylpn54 replied to habanecer's topic in Florida Nursing

    There are plenty of us LPNs, but most hospitals won't hire us anymore and dr. offices tell me they hire only MAs, so we're mainly confined to LTCs. They don't have a shortage --only the places that...

  23. I Passed !!!!!thank God

    pattylpn54 replied to josinda421's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :ancong!:

  24. Help.....just schedule boards!!!!

    pattylpn54 replied to MrsTatorspon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm a 54 yr old who just passed the NCLEX-PN on 8/8/08. I tried doing what you're doing but quit trying to go thru the whole book(I used a different book) because I began to feel that I was spending...

  25. Finding Employment

    pattylpn54 replied to ***Blessed***'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have called and went by numerous dr offices and they all say that they use MAs not LPNs. I've applied to 3 different LTCs and either they're not hiring cause their pt ratio is down or they'll get...