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  1. Bayada Nursing

    bmackd2 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello everyone, Was hoping for some help. I have been an LPN for 18 months now. I currently work at an inpatient drug/alcohol detox unit. I have applied to Bayada and have an interview tomorrow....

  2. Bayada Nursing

    bmackd2 replied to bmackd2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you for your reply. I had my interview today. I was very impressed with them. I have had interviews at 2 other agencies before and I was completely turned off. Didn't seem like they cared...

  3. what should i study about infection control....for nclex pn?

    bmackd2 replied to princess007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That would be one long song for the meds!!!! You would be singing for a few hours before you got to the medication you needed. Good

  4. what should i study about infection control....for nclex pn?

    bmackd2 replied to princess007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow....that's a great way to memorize it! If only I had it on Thursday when I took my boards...lol. I found out today that I passed....yay. The original poster is correct. My test had quite a few...

  5. Is the wait time exactly 48 hrs?

    bmackd2 replied to bmackd2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks everyone! I got my quick results from Pearson and I PASSED! I really can't believe it. Still kind of in shock I think. Now I can't wait to have that license in my hand!!! The anxiety is...

  6. Is the wait time exactly 48 hrs?

    bmackd2 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi everyone, I am sure there are many of you just as anxious as myself. I took my NCLEX PN in PA on Thursday. We have the quick result option available to us. Does it have to be exactly 48 hrs. from...

  7. Is the wait time exactly 48 hrs?

    bmackd2 replied to bmackd2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for that info. It is killing me. I am really disappointed in the NCLEX exam...whether I passed or not. I don't feel that it really tested my nursing capabilities. A competent nurse wouldn't...

  8. Need some support because of fear of failing

    bmackd2 posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hello everyone, I hope I don't step on any toes here because I am not a nurse yet. I had the option of starting an RN or LPN program. I chose to try to do the LPN because that is all I think I can...

  9. Do private LVN program while waiting to get into RN program or wait?

    bmackd2 replied to trydent's topic in General Students

    I was in a similar situation last year. The wait list for the ASN RN was 2years not including prereqs. I didn't know what to do. I was 34 at the time and I didn't want to waster those 2 years...

  10. Need some support because of fear of failing

    bmackd2 replied to bmackd2's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I know this is on old post but I thought I would pull it out of the cobwebs. I can't believe I posted this over a year ago. I am very happy and PROUD to say that I will graduate soon..only about 40...

  11. Stop smoking before school starts?

    bmackd2 replied to uglyrunt's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You both can do it. I quit about 3 weeks ago...I think. I feel so much better now. I really LOVED to smoke. However ridiculous it sounds it was one of my favorite things to do. I still miss it a...

  12. Hey all

    bmackd2 replied to LPN_in_the_making83's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I start August 27. My orientation is August 11th. I am anxious to get my schedule and find out about our uniforms. What do you think would be appropriate to wear to orientation? I was thinking...

  13. Hey all

    bmackd2 replied to LPN_in_the_making83's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I live in PA too. My school is in Wilkes-Barre. My ride is 30 miles one way. Winters get tough here. It is pretty rural where I live so the roads aren't tended to the best. Hopefully we will have a...

  14. Hey all

    bmackd2 replied to LPN_in_the_making83's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I hear you duranurse, I just turned 34...have a little one starting kindergarten and a son going into seventh grade. I am as nervous as heck. I start in August too. My orientation is August 11th....

  15. Stop smoking before school starts?

    bmackd2 replied to uglyrunt's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I quit cold turkey but my hubby used meds. He first did the Wellbutrin. It worked well while he was on it. When he tapered off of it though all heck broke loose. I walked into our bedroom and he...

  16. Stop smoking before school starts?

    bmackd2 replied to uglyrunt's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I quit smoking 16 days ago . I didn't want to smell like smoke or be craving a cigarette during the day. It was tough, especially the first 4-5 days. I was really nasty to my poor hubby and my kids...

  17. $31,500...is that too much for a lpn program?

    bmackd2 replied to trixiemunson's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow...that is alot. I live in PA and I am going to a technical school. I think my total is around 14,000. I thought my tuition was a little high. What school is

  18. Who is starting LPN in August?

    bmackd2 replied to WhoNeedsaShot?'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Count me in. I am starting August 27th. My orientation is August 11th. I am pretty excited but really nervous too. I start the day after my little girl starts kindergarden. I have waited 12 years,...

  19. Need some support because of fear of failing

    bmackd2 replied to bmackd2's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thankyou..and I understand how you feel. I can't just sit her in idle wondering if I am going to be well enough. I dediced awhile back not to go for my RN just yet. I applied for LPN instead. I...

  20. New start date, feel anxious, need advice...

    bmackd2 replied to MerrieCNA's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi, Sorry to hear of your recent health issues. I am kind of in the same boat. I applied to school and have already taken my entrance exam. I have my interview next week. If all goes well I should...

  21. please help - which test for school??

    bmackd2 replied to sara2385's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it all depends on the school you apply to. Some of the NET or TEAS. My school in PA had the Arnett DET exam. It did not include Science which I found to be strange. Actually, the English...

  22. What job should a new LPN graduate take?

    bmackd2 replied to sweet_n_low's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am just getting ready to start LPN school and I thought I would share what my plans after graduation are. First of all, before deciding to goto LPN school I checked out all the hospitals I was...

  23. Need some support because of fear of failing

    bmackd2 replied to bmackd2's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thank you for that support. It made me feel like I can do this. I also have generalized anxiety disorder. I personally think it is post traumatic stress from everything I have been put through for...

  24. Took entrance exam yesterday..sharing some info

    bmackd2 replied to bmackd2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I don't know yet if I am accepted. It send on the schools web page that in order to be considered you had to have aat least a 50% in each main part of the DET. Both of mine were in the 80's so I...

  25. Took entrance exam yesterday..sharing some info

    bmackd2 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi everyone, I took my entrance exam for LPN school yesterday. HOORAY.. I PASSED!!! Thanks to all those who have responded to me before and offer some tips. I thought I would share some info with...