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  1. Interesting Salary data at SalaryList.com

    amjowens replied to ron2009's topic in General Nursing

    yeah, I agree. I took a quick look at the site, and noticed the dates posted. I saw dates of 2001, 2006,

  2. Adult Modeling ANd Nursing

    amjowens replied to EmoAngel1202's topic in General Nursing

    That it's the woman who gets labelled is just one of the harsh results of the experience. Not that it's right, but unfortunately, the vulnerable women tend to be the ones who are negatively affected....

  3. work / school? is it possible?

    amjowens replied to careerbound's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I admire so much the mothers-especially the single mothers-in my class. I'm about to graduate, and really, even more than the happiness I feel for myself-I feel so happy for my classmates who are...

  4. Do You Wear a Lab coat?

    amjowens replied to L3Janit0r37's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There's a student in my class who is very competitive, knows "everything", and lets everyone know she wants to be a nurse practitioner. We have a uniform which is mostly white. We're about to...

  5. Adult Modeling ANd Nursing

    amjowens replied to EmoAngel1202's topic in General Nursing

    Right now, it might look like an easy option, and one that might make sense to you. With the right amount of money, almost anything can be justified if someone is feeling stuck or broken enough. I'm...

  6. getting kicked out after 31 years in hospital

    amjowens replied to deadnursewalking's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm a new grad, and not even considering applying at a hospital. In my area, there's no point, since LPNs generally aren't even given a chance. So, from my view, I see LPN opportunities to be mainly...

  7. Losing Friends??? Wow!

    amjowens replied to UjonesRN's topic in General Students

    Yeah, it's sad when we sometimes get the cold realization of who our true friends really are (when we need them to step up for us). Sometimes what we need is time to focus on a goal or on other parts...

  8. Just Had To Share

    amjowens replied to TRISHA,SN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations! I'm about to graduate in a few days, and am actually feeling kind of sad about moving on. Enjoy the process, as even the difficult days/experiences are there for a reason. It's...

  9. Finally finished with Peds!

    amjowens replied to OBGYN*RN's topic in General Students

    I have earned all As so far, but I think Peds is going to be my first B! I'm fine with a B, but since I like kids, too, and enjoy the material we've studied along with clinicals, I thought it would be...

  10. ATI Experience

    amjowens replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in General Students

    I have to put in my two cents-with key word being "likely", I'd definitely choose Arabic. This question is just so ATI-like, with key words being so important. You've got to know about different...

  11. Hiring freezes, cut backs?

    amjowens replied to Floridanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm trying to get my precepting hours done in a med-surg unit of a hospital. Today I arrived to precept with my preceptor, but she wasn't there. The unit clerk said that I need to call to make sure...

  12. ATI Experience

    amjowens replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in General Students

    My school uses ATI. It seems like an excellent prep for NCLEX since it is critical thinking-based. After so much ATI studying/tests (some of my classes have had the actual ATI as the final exam), it...

  13. Any other ITT nursing students worried?

    amjowens replied to StartingOverNow's topic in General Students

    I know that ITT programs are throughout the country. I'm in Ohio, and there's one here. I'm about to graduate from a LPN program in a few weeks. I spent about a month doing some intensive research...

  14. Lpn starting from scratch in RN program

    amjowens replied to Gititgirl7's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm about to graduate from a LPN program, and am starting a regular RN program about four weeks after I graduate. I orginally did pre-req courses for the RN, but applied to the LPN and RN programs at...

  15. LPN lay-offs in Ohio

    amjowens replied to moodychick's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'm in Toledo, and am about to graduate from an LPN program. I can't even put in words how grateful I am that I applied for a regular RN seat at my school at the same time I applied for the LPN...

  16. What is going on in Toledo????

    amjowens replied to mrreah's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'm graduating from an LPN program in about a week, and start my RN program in about a month. I'm in Toledo, and thought it would be great to get my LPN since I had a wait for my RN. It made sense to...

  17. What do we REALLY need to be successful during school?

    amjowens replied to blessedx2's topic in General Students

    Effective communication skills. An open mind (no expectations). Clear purpose for why you want to be a nurse (for those days...) Humility (or else you're going to be offended most of the time) A...

  18. Any other ITT nursing students worried?

    amjowens replied to StartingOverNow's topic in General Students

    I can't imagine that one person quitting (even in such a central position) could ruin an established program. I mean, I hope it's established-as in, if it's to fizzle this easily, better to know now...

  19. Getting hired based on school attended?

    amjowens replied to TemeculaGuy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think it is regional as to whether something like this will be considered. In my area, nursing positions are very competitive. The person doing the hiring is only human, and if this person knows...

  20. No one wants to higher a new grad LVN, HELP!

    amjowens replied to Joy123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    According to both this site and my personal experience, I'm thinking that the nursing shortage is regional. I'm in Toledo OH, and am about to graduate from LPN school. The hospitals here aren't...

  21. Do LPN's graduate from "college"?

    amjowens replied to sybarite's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm about to graduate from my LPN program. I attend a community college. In a week, I'll be attending my pinning, but LPNs aren't invited to graduate with the school, which is a week later when...

  22. Ideas for a special "thank you" gift for clinical instructor?

    amjowens posted a topic in General Students

    I'm trying to think of a special gift for my clinical instructor. She has helped me to see that nursing is truly the career for me. I want to be a better person and nurse because of her. If anyone has...

  23. Night shift is depressing me!

    amjowens replied to Eirene's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's great to hear that you are able to change shifts! You sound to be very nice, and willing to go out of your way to get along with others. Great qualities as long as you are around people who are...

  24. first year... no job...

    amjowens replied to BISN08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's so true about location. Even within states, the job climate can be dramatically different depending on location. I'm in Toledo, OH, and some grads (me included) are seriously considering...

  25. Wondering if 50 is too old to go to RN school

    amjowens replied to fancyme50's topic in LPN to RN

    No. Maybe thirty years ago, but new climate regarding age limitations now. Sorry, age can't be the excuse