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  1. What would you do? (a little long!)

    GaMBA replied to GaMBA's topic in General Nursing

    I hope I haven't offended anyone with my OP and I certainly did not intend to spur debates of any kind. To clarify, I don't see anything wrong with getting an LPN diploma, as I had originally planned...

  2. What would you do? (a little long!)

    GaMBA replied to GaMBA's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for your advice. After thinking about this long and hard, I've decided to finish out my current quarter of LPN prereqs since they're already paid for and I'm actually learning...

  3. What would you do? (a little long!)

    GaMBA replied to GaMBA's topic in General Nursing

    Sunray, my original thinking was the exact same as yours. Thing is, even though I'd be able to work as a nurse sooner going the LPN route, I haven't seen any LPN opportunities that appeal to me. My...

  4. What would you do? (a little long!)

    GaMBA replied to GaMBA's topic in General Nursing

    What experience would I get as an LPN that I won't or can't get as an RN and in a BSN

  5. How do your nurse assistants get shift report?

    GaMBA replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a relatively new CNA (certified back in October). At the LTC where I prn'd for 3 wks, I never got report of any kind from anyone. Just showed up and did my thing, figured each resident out as I...

  6. measuring resp rate?

    GaMBA replied to mcubed45's topic in General Students

    We have a machine that measures everything but the respirations. What I do is stick the thermometer in their mouth, hold it, and look at them and count their respirations, under the pretense that I'm...

  7. Did anyone move back home to attend nursing school?

    GaMBA replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Students

    It's something I've certainly thought about since it would save me a lot of money and help with childcare issues, but I haven't had to as of yet. If it ever comes to it though, I'd move back home in a...

  8. GOT ACCEPTED...NO BABYSITTER:((( What to do??

    GaMBA replied to Luckygirl77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a single mom too. Congrats on your acceptance to nursing school!! How exciting! Do you have any friends who could possibly babysit? All of the above comments offer great suggestions. Also don't...

  9. Anyone here use the Hope Grant to pay for LPN?

    GaMBA replied to GaMBA's topic in Georgia Nursing

    CCStar, from what I understand the Hope Grant cannot be used to pay for any degree program, so that rules out the ADN. However it can be used to pay for certificate and diploma programs, like the LPN...

  10. Was anyone an entrepreneur before becoming a nurse?

    GaMBA posted a topic in General Nursing

    Did you used to own your own business(es), or do you own one(some) now? How was the transition between business ownership and nursing (or vice versa) and what made you do it, what was your motivation?...

  11. RN Program at Chatt college in Marietta

    GaMBA replied to GoosbyLPN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Unfortunately they do not have a bridge program yet, that I know

  12. Chattahoochee Tech

    GaMBA replied to GaMBA's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hi, This info is per the group advisement I attended a few weeks ago with the Nursing academic advisor: ADN program application deadline: Jan 31, 2009 - Prereqs don't have to be done by time of...

  13. RN Program at Chatt college in Marietta

    GaMBA replied to GoosbyLPN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hi, This info is per the group advisement I attended a few weeks ago with the Nursing academic advisor: ADN program application deadline: Jan 31, 2009 - Prereqs don't have to be done by time of...

  14. grants for accelerated BSN Student

    GaMBA replied to heynow1313's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've got a Bachelors and a Masters degree and am currently attending school for my prereqs on the Ga Hope Grant. This grant covers all of my tuition and fees and gives me money for books each qtr. It...

  15. Will I be neglectful and selfish?

    GaMBA replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "because they had their mommy taking care of them and that was something the other kids did not have." Not throwing tomatoes here, but HAD to address... You are saying, not implying, but actually...

  16. Will I be neglectful and selfish?

    GaMBA replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good for you 3rdGenRN2B. Where there's a will there's a way! And trust me, nothing you are doing is considered neglectful, and don't you let ANYONE tell you otherwise! Nothing is better than being...

  17. Will I be neglectful and selfish?

    GaMBA replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "I don't wanna be selfish or neglectful. " And you don't sound like you're EITHER of those things!! Sign up for A&P and take it! It's only 2 nights a week and that semester will fly by before you...

  18. Did anyone find anatomy easy?

    GaMBA replied to smellyacres's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "Is it really going to be SO hard that I will have to do nothing but anatomy for the entire semester?" It very well could be. I say prepare for the worst, hope/pray for the best, and do the best that...

  19. why are you considering nursing school?

    GaMBA replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I always tell myself to start with the first step and don't get ahead of myself (as I sometimes tend to do ). Sign up for one of the nursing school science prereqs (like A&P) and see how you like...

  20. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    GaMBA replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I passed my state exam on 10/17/08,

  21. Anyone attend Cobb CNA school in Mableton?

    GaMBA replied to GaMBA's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I forgot to add that the class fee includes your books. The only other thing you pay for is your state exam and purple scrubs (which cost anywhere from $10-$30). They start a new class every 2 weeks...

  22. Anyone attend Cobb CNA school in Mableton?

    GaMBA replied to GaMBA's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I just finished their 11-day CNA certification program and it is EXCELLENT! It was only $465, plus an addition $107 for the state exam. You take the state exam roughly 2 weeks after you complete the...

  23. What is the best thing to put on diaper rash?

    GaMBA replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and I used Lotrimin AF for his yeast infections. This was what his NP told me to use. Worked like a

  24. What is the best thing to put on diaper rash?

    GaMBA replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    I tried just about everything out there to treat diaper rashes for my little boy and I liked Desitin (the thick stuff, not the creamy or clear), A&D and Boudreaux Butt Paste the best. Surprisingly...

  25. Why are LPNs not allowed to do more?

    GaMBA posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've read several threads on here about what LPNs can and can't do. I've even read some threads where LPNs used to be able to do some stuff but are no longer allowed by law to do those things. I guess...