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  1. So how was your first day?

    picurn10 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    For those of us just starting LPN school, how was your first day??? My first day was a bit disappointing. The whole first day was spent doing some sort of "character first" program. All of the health...

  2. Is it easier to get into an LPN program than an RN program?

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

    oh, I guess I should say that my LPN school had just over 200 applicants and there were 24 spots, I've heard that the major university in my area has over 1000 applicants for 50 spots, and I've heard...

  3. what if I don't work as a nurse?!?

    picurn10 replied to momathoner09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wouldn't give up just yet. As a former military wife, I know just how hard it can be to work with a dh who moves around a lot. I'd still keep applying, surely there is something out there. If you...

  4. Is it easier to get into an LPN program than an RN program?

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

    It just depends. In my area we have 3 LPN programs. Two are fairly easy to get into, and one has an admissions process exactly like the CC RN programs around here. I'm going to LPN to RN route...

  5. Mandatory Vaccines and the Law.

    picurn10 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    yes vaccines are the law, but exemptions are also the law as well! I've heard of cases where even members of the military were able to be exempt from vaccines which is a tough hill to climb. Just...

  6. Question about Heimlich Maneuver and restaurants.

    picurn10 replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in 6 different restaurants in 2 different states and have NEVER seen a poster for the heimlich. I was a Water Safety Instructor and lifeguard during part of that time, so I was trained in...

  7. Question about Heimlich Maneuver and restaurants.

    picurn10 replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in the restaurant industry for many years (just starting nursing school this month!) and I have to say that I doubt management would be receptive. Basically, if they were to take a class...

  8. An Observation...

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

    Wow, I'd be so shocked and disappointed if that stuff happened in my class. I just had my BLS class last night and it was great! I think about half of us were going to be in the nursing program (in...

  9. Can you take pre-reqs while in LPN program

    picurn10 replied to Mrfox90's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My program includes A&P so it's not a requirement, but I've taken both I and II, but it's been so long, I'm retaking II (I started my nursing degree 12yrs ago, and then switched

  10. Can you take pre-reqs while in LPN program

    picurn10 replied to Mrfox90's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm going to be taking med term online during the first half of LPN school because it's required to be completed by Dec. Stinks but it's better than waiting another school year just for one class....

  11. Now I'm scared the my school is a joke

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

    I know for sure that the two bridging programs I plan to apply to accept all the coursework done at my LPN school (and the other programs I don't plan on applying to do as well) Like I said, the top...

  12. 2009 Grads! Come 1 Come ALL!

    picurn10 replied to Hoping2beRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi everyone! I am starting my LPN program in less than a month and will graduate the first week of June '09 I'm a single mom of a 3yr old. I am going the LPN route because it basically holds my seat...

  13. Orientation Tomorrow !!!

    picurn10 replied to KIMMY03's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow, that does sound intense! I've heard that many programs are like yours in how strict they are, so I'm wondering what mine will be like. My school seems to be one of the only ones that doesn't...

  14. Anyone else ....OCCC?

    picurn10 replied to okchug's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    What color are your scrubs? I know this is silly, but I was really disappointed to learn that mine will be tan You'll have to keep us posted on how everything goes!! I'm so excited for

  15. Anyone else ....OCCC?

    picurn10 replied to okchug's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    No, but I hope to be jumping in with you Fall semester '09!!! I'm getting my LPN starting Aug. 18th. I saw the CLP class doing their orientation while I was there for class last week, and it was so...

  16. Platt OKC LPN_RN

    picurn10 replied to Constellation101's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I would steer clear of Platt. I know they have lost their accredidation multiple times, and as far as I know, they are currently unaccredited Also, I think their LPN to RN program is brand-new so I...

  17. Mothers in Nursing School

    picurn10 replied to NICUplease's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    There is also a service called "love my sitter" that I've heard great things about. I honestly don't know much beyond that because I have several family members nearby who know that I can't miss class...

  18. who here works in a hospital?

    picurn10 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was really excited to learn recently that all the big hospitals in my area hire LPN's. I had thought I would be limited to LTC. A friend who's just graduated from LPN school got hired at the local...

  19. will you work during school??

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

    I'm a single mom, so not working is not an option for me unfortunately. I have a friend last year who went through the same program I will be in, and she was a single mom with two kids who worked...

  20. Had Orientation Today...

    picurn10 replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations!!! I got my acceptance letter on my birthday and I felt like I was walking on air! I did shed a few tears as I started on my nursing degree almost 12 yrs ago, and through a long series...

  21. If you are planning to apply to OCCC's nursing program

    picurn10 replied to RXtech's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    oh, no! Where did you hear that? I dropped out of my Chem class because Rose St. and OCCC didn't require it and I was thrilled Also, my friend who's going through the same LPN program as I am, is...

  22. Who is starting LPN in August?

    picurn10 replied to WhoNeedsaShot?'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I start LPN school August 18th!!!! I'm so stinkin' excited and I just can't wait. I still have to get my physical done, shots, tb, and CPR. I'm taking medical terminology this summer, just have two...

  23. Do you say you're a nurse...

    picurn10 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    or do you say you're an LPN when talking to people? Is it common to make a distinction? I know I have friends who say "I'm and RN" when people ask what they do for a living, but it is standard to...

  24. Ethics: Does it bother you when people are in nursing to make money?

    picurn10 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    when I was young and single/childless I was a pre-nursing major. I was interested in it since the time I was about 9, it seemed like a perfect fit for me and my personality and giftings. However, I...

  25. 3% Saline

    picurn10 replied to AliRae's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    This is completely off topic, and I'm not a nurse yet so I can't help at all... but, I follow a blog of a family who's baby you guys just opperated on March 9th. They are still raising the money to...