Miss Cola

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  1. St. Thomas University, Miami - FNP Program

    Miss Cola replied to Blima's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi all, I am just finishing up my first class in the FNP program. I just took one due to the shorter Summer 1 term and to ease myself into it. My next class is Patho and I will be taking that...

  2. Broward College LPN-RN Transition May 2011

    Miss Cola posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi all! Just reading through some threads for BC and they all seem to be for the generic program. Just wanted to start a thread for LPNs in transition! =) Just having some pre-semester jitters,...very...

  3. Florida Nursing students. Whats my best option???

    Miss Cola replied to chrisvelleyg's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am a grad of the Sheridan LPN program and I was very pleased with the education I received. I was prepared for the workforce and it gave me a great basis to build upon. I am almost done with the LPN...

  4. Weight gain?

    Miss Cola replied to hawksrn2014's topic in General Students

    It pains me to say I gained back all of the 40 lbs I lost prior to starting nursing school. I was doing good for a while but I got overloaded and my routine fell apart. I have one semester left and I...

  5. Cause of a dried up black uvula?

    Miss Cola replied to ws582's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The points you have mentioned are some of the reasons why palliative care can be so controversial. We will never know what these patients are experiencing. In hospice, no two cases are alike. While...

  6. Suicide on unit

    Miss Cola replied to as1234's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand that sick-to-your-stomach kind of feeling because I have dealt with this situation. My patient took her life during the night. She had opted out of nightly room checks, which is not...

  7. Broward College LPN-RN Transition May 2011

    Miss Cola replied to Miss Cola's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am going NUTS trying to find a pair of scrub bottoms that fit me well. I really don't want to have to go to a tailor unless I absolutely have to! The pair I found is just a tad bit off from color of...

  8. Broward College LPN-RN Transition May 2011

    Miss Cola replied to Miss Cola's topic in Florida Nursing

    I didnt have any problems with registering. It took me forever though,...trying to get classes and clinical on certain days of the

  9. Broward College LPN-RN Transition May 2011

    Miss Cola replied to Miss Cola's topic in Florida Nursing

    Im excited too!!! I will be going to the South Campus. (really wanted Central

  10. Broward College LPN-RN Transition May 2011

    Miss Cola replied to Miss Cola's topic in Florida Nursing

    Well I'm not exactly sure what range of scores they are looking for as far as the HESI is concerned. What I do know is that the national average is 70 percent. I have heard that they do pay close...

  11. Florida LPN Courses

    Miss Cola replied to supermodelnurse2b's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi Big Dreamer! I really felt like Sheridan did a great job at preparing me for the NCLEX. I just bought a review booklet before I took the test and I was good to go. Testing is always stressful (for...

  12. Difference bw assisted living and nx home?Assisted living job 42 pt per nurse, safe?

    Miss Cola replied to seneyka's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I started working at an ALF 6 months ago-my first job as an LPN. So far, I feel like I made a great decision. I have to admit though, I was looking for work about 3 months and I happened to stumble...

  13. I might gag

    Miss Cola replied to MzGurl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've had the gag-sessions many times. I always try to put myself in the patient's place-it is super-embarassing to be incontinent, and it is a horrible feeling to have someone help you with something...

  14. New LPN = questions about handling emergencies

    Miss Cola replied to sparkle823tami's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work at an ALF-101 unit facility- and most times I am the only LPN in the building. At first this was REALLY scary to me !!! Sometimes I still play the "what-if" game with myself. But once you get...

  15. Stressed and Depressed Graduate to Be

    Miss Cola replied to shining_star28463's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi Shiningstar! I feel for you-MAJORLY!!! There is so much anxiety and stress, especially in the home-stretch of the LPN program. You can put yourself in a grave going through all the "what-ifs"!!!...

  16. What A Relief!!!!

    Miss Cola replied to Miss Cola's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you!!! :icon_hug:To be honest, as prepared as I felt it was so scary after that test bc the questions were bizarre to say the least!!! I definitely had a few tears of joy when I saw the results!...

  17. What A Relief!!!!

    Miss Cola posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I passed!!!!!! YAY!!!! Off to job hunt, but first I have to,.......CELEBRATE!!!! *wine---and that's really fruit

  18. What A Relief!!!!

    Miss Cola replied to Miss Cola's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you! It most certainly is!!!!! It's wonderful to feel that all the hard work and sacrifice has paid off. Finally, I can clear my desk of the 100 books I have there!

  19. I passed!!!

    Miss Cola replied to tricialynn78's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    congrats! i am so happy 4 you,...i know how you feel bc i just found out i passed today too.

  20. Took the NCLEX PN Today!!!!

    Miss Cola replied to CTnurse24's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ]I FINALLY took my NCLEX today!!! Phew!!! What a relief!!!! Even though I am extremely anxious to get the results, I still feel like I've taken a load off! It stopped at 85 questions. Some of the the...

  21. I need some help.

    Miss Cola replied to Thedreamer's topic in International Nursing

    Well I can ask some of my relatives over in Italy what the whole nursing "set-up" is like over there. On the other hand, I can just teach you how to cook all that really good Italian food, like that...

  22. Why is it so bad to be an LPN ????

    Miss Cola replied to hair_tie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi everyone! I truly believe that the people who make these comments such as "Licensed Pretend Nurse" and so on are just trying to feel better about themselves. Maybe they think they are the...

  23. Florida LPN Courses

    Miss Cola replied to supermodelnurse2b's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi there! I'm in Broward County, I attended Sheridan Technical Center. I completed the LPN program in October of last year. I really recommend the school to anyone who is thinking of getting into the...

  24. Just got pinned today!!!

    Miss Cola replied to akai6's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats!!! I was just pinned back in November! It is a great feeling and the free time is WONDERFUL! I'm so glad to have a little break to get myself back into the real world. I'm studying...

  25. need help for state board exam plz reply..

    Miss Cola replied to kngsunny's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi there! I understand your anxiety level right about now! :idea:There's a couple of review books that I recommend. One is NCLEX-PN Review made Incredibly Easy (2nd Edition), and Kaplan Review is...