SPNbabe08

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  1. How is Nursing school going for you??

    SPNbabe08 replied to ksauce20's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    as far as the instructor not giving you the right study material, you can either self study your way thru or you can complain to the director, your paying alot of money for this program. also, and...

  2. brown nosing

    SPNbabe08 replied to bthsp's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    ahhh the brown-nosers. but what one person will say is brown-nosing is active learning to another. but yes i understand where you are coming from. its only been 3 weeks, and people personalities are...

  3. Harder Than I Thought

    SPNbabe08 replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    i totally agree with cowboygirl. you have to understand the concept, not memorize facts. and maybe, taking pre req's for RN now might be a bit too much. remember its one day at a time and one concept...

  4. Did anyone have issues with finding private loans for LPN programs

    SPNbabe08 replied to coookie's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    i was in the same situation. my mom was going to cosign my loan, but no banks are doing private school loans anymore. so heres my advice, and this is what i did. fill out your fafsa. even if you know...

  5. Starting a Tech LPN program next week...

    SPNbabe08 replied to Brookenicole84's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    well i dont have any kids, so i cant truly understand what your going thru. however, if my husband, was in anyway, unsupportive of my school, id walk. i sacrificed to get him thru school, and now its...

  6. Anyone Know Of Any Lpn Programs On The Southshore???

    SPNbabe08 replied to VM85's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    upper cape tech. they have theyre main campus in bourne and a satellite campus in harwich. just go to www.uppercapetech.com and click the PN program link. its a good program. but there are 600 to 800...

  7. Would you feel comfortable with putting your loved ones in a nursing home?

    SPNbabe08 replied to BradleyRN's topic in General Nursing

    yes, i would feel comfortable putting my loved ones in a nursuing home. and unless they can pull ALOT of money out of there behinds between now and then, theyre going. private in home care is very...

  8. Upper cape tech anyone????

    SPNbabe08 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    hi all,. i know there might be some apprehension of anyone responding to this thread. i dont think the director or the teachers read this board like we do. i am starting aug 26th in the harwich...

  9. So how was your first day?

    SPNbabe08 replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm sorry your first day was so poopy. mines not until tuesday, and i know it will pretty much be a recap of orientation and well get our pics for school id's done. i only know all this because my...

  10. fired from my LVN position....

    SPNbabe08 replied to just777nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    so your now responsible for what cna's do on the next shift. you said yourself that you had all been in and out of the room all night. if the residents family is mad. they should be mad at the doctor...

  11. It's almost here!!! Anyone else start on Monday?

    SPNbabe08 replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I start tuesday as well. and i am soooo excited, but then i have moments of panic. just nerves i think. im just so glad to be taking a step forward in

  12. LPN school and all the drama that comes with it!!(vent)

    SPNbabe08 replied to flower2007's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    ignore them or put them in there place is always my philosophy. seriously though, there will always be petty people and "high school" mentality everywhere you go. your only there to further your...

  13. Welcome new students-words of wisdom

    SPNbabe08 replied to KIMYNURSE2B's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    awaesome post. i have been repeating some of those to myself. especially the one about its a marathon not a sprint. and ill see my family at graduation. he he. seriously though. good advice. and my...

  14. Counting Down The Days.........

    SPNbabe08 replied to Sincere24's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    12 days left to go, and i just want it start already. I am sooooo

  15. Looking Into Lpn Program

    SPNbabe08 replied to brighteyes122170's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    no there are no online lpn programs. for the entrance exam, it is done by ATI testing. you can go to atitesting.com and buy the study guide, its about 40 bucks, but its very good. testing dates are up...

  16. Parents not supporting me but Im Starting Lvn program next month paying 800 a month!

    SPNbabe08 replied to mynameizjim's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    ok. everyone please dont flame me for my post, im being honest, tactful and speaking from experience. there was no way in hell my parents would have cosigned a school loan for me at 20. period. i...

  17. will you work during school??

    SPNbabe08 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    ill be working 20hrs a week. becuase thats what it takes to keep my health ins. thanks Mitt for making ins mandatory. and either way we do the numbers, i just have to work. my husband is an LPN and...

  18. Orientation Tomorrow !!!

    SPNbabe08 replied to KIMMY03's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    i know how you feel. im at the point where i just want it to start. i know it will be really tough. mine sounds just as intensive as yours, but still i cant

  19. will you work during school??

    SPNbabe08 replied to SPNbabe08's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    you see thats exactly it. it wont be forever. we will double our salary in 10 months. and i dont care how broke or tired i am, he he i say that now. that ive slept all night. seriously though. im...

  20. nails in school/work

    SPNbabe08 replied to Mami.Nurse2B's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    ok, so heres my question. would you rather have your nails red or a fabulous new career.

  21. anyone else counting down

    SPNbabe08 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    hi there. i start LPN school 8-26 and i can tell you how many bedmaker shifts i have left. i have only 18. i make beds wed thru fri. and do laundry on the weekends. ill be doing laundry there until i...

  22. anyone else counting down

    SPNbabe08 replied to SPNbabe08's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    oh god the waiting game, i was sooo stressed out. prob the worst couple of weeks of my life. just relax and take a bath or whatever relaxes

  23. rules rules rules!!!and bad ones!

    SPNbabe08 replied to NewStudentGirly's topic in LPN to RN

    exactly. i do the same thing. "it is what it is". and i if i got a dime for every time ive said that in the last year. id have those diamond earrings ive been lusting after and to quote my eng 101...

  24. Cape Cod nurses??

    SPNbabe08 replied to RocknRollYogaRn's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    there are alot of LTC facilities here. some are good, some are bad. if you pm me ill let you in on them and how it is where i

  25. LPN license ?????

    SPNbabe08 replied to marietacandy1's topic in International Nursing

    i think you need to call her back and ask for the rule book that states where you need that clinical rotation. and if it is in there,. ask them where you can do your clinical, even if you have to wait...