VM85

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  1. questions about review book VS. test questions

    VM85 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Im looking online right now to buy a book for NCLEX-PN. I dont want a book that reviews all of the information, i want a test question book so ican practice. Is there such a difference? I remember my...

  2. questions about review book VS. test questions

    VM85 replied to VM85's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i just bought lippincotts like 250 test questions with rationales. I do remember her mentioning this author, and i think my findamentals was by them- it was published in 2006 tho- i looked everywhere...

  3. Full Time (Day Class) and Working at Night???

    VM85 replied to jigzawnurse28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    have you thought about going for RN....ive been looking into programs for lpn to rn and have come across a lot of sites that say if you have your bachelors, you can get your RN in a pretty short...

  4. 24 hour times to am/pm time

    VM85 replied to nemonemo8's topic in General Students

    its called military time. 1200 is noon time. heres a list 7am is 0700, 8am-0800,9am-0900,10am-1000,11am-1100, 12pm-1200, 1pm- 1300, 2pm-1400, 3pm-1500, 4pm-1600....and so on and so on up until 24hrs...

  5. Help!! Failing last few weeks of clinical

    VM85 replied to carrie42's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If I were in your position, with just a few weeks left, I would just keep my mouth shut, do my work, try not to step on any toes, and really try to show that you can do this! I dont see how you can...

  6. massachusetts nclex-pn ?'s

    VM85 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    just wondering if anyone from mass has taken the NCLEX-PN recently if you wouldnt mind answering a few questions for me. *How long did it take for you to get an appt. (from when the paperwork left...

  7. Ignorant Stupid Patients

    VM85 replied to KY RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    the whole situation may be aggrivating, i agree- but i disagree and think that you are stereotyping people. Not all poor people, or people that qualify for assistance think that staying at a hospital...

  8. Feeling really down

    VM85 replied to jarlesha's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i havent taken them, so i cant give you any advise on the nclex, but i can encourage you to study your little heart out, take a NCLEX review course if you can, they may offer them at the school you...

  9. NCLEX-PN

    VM85 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Can anyone tell me how the whole nclex application goes?I was reading it was different in mass, and you had to file a thing through your school?Just wondering, apprx how long does it take to get an...

  10. Student Bullying

    VM85 replied to rambleandwrite's topic in General Students

    Sorry for all of the things that are going on! And bravo for handleing this very professional and maturely!Cuz if i were in your situation, i dont know if I would be able to control myself! I think it...

  11. LPN TO RN

    VM85 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Just wondering if anyone could tell me apprx how long it takes to do a bridge program at a community college? Im not sure if i want to go for bachelors or associates, or part time of full time. Just...

  12. F in math course, quit nursing altogether

    VM85 replied to carlarenee02's topic in General Students

    theres just one question- if you had passed the math class, would you have gone onto clinicals without a second thought? i know failing is very frustrating, but dont let it get you down! you have to...

  13. LPN Salary?

    VM85 replied to ann22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Im still in school but from what my instructors say it can range, depending on what you do, from $19- $25 being a new LPN with 0 years experience.One said that a former student was making $31 an hour,...

  14. Lvn vs Medical assisting

    VM85 replied to DiabeticGirl18's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I also find it wierd that we dont get phlebotomy certified! But i guess you can take an IV course or whatnot once you get a job. How much of your tuition would you lose if you dropped the MA? I...

  15. Regret becoming a nurse

    VM85 replied to DoubtfulStudentNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    there are many areas other than med surg in nursing...I say if you can, stick it out til its over....ive been told Nursing school is nothing like the real world...they make you stress over things that...

  16. LVN textbooks

    VM85 replied to AHinch1988's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have many of the same books that you have on your list and they were all very helpful. I am just about done with medsurg(ive done G&D, Pharm, my sciences, and fundamentals- which was a great...

  17. Stethoscopes for Clinicals

    VM85 replied to JumpingIn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    For me, i wasnt spending $300 on a steth when i just dropped about 1500 on books. My school recommended just buyina beginners steth, and thats what I got(i got the prestige steth for like $30)Now that...

  18. Last day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    VM85 replied to KIMYNURSE2B's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    ....and I am so jealous! Congratulations!!!You deserve

  19. Really bad test questions!!

    VM85 replied to ~FutureNurse~'s topic in General Students

    i also would have picked "D"- it is a 24 hour urine, so you would do the 24 hr coleelection standards- and yes you would collect all of the urine in a 24 hr period- you discard the first urine and...

  20. Interviewing Tips for Nursing School

    VM85 replied to caring438's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    at my interview they asked things such as why do you want to get into the nursing field?what would you bring as a nursing student and possibly as a nurse? name 3 qualities that are strengths in...

  21. Interview tomorrow for a PCT position!

    VM85 replied to shopaholic42488's topic in General Students

    I have no experience as a PCT I am in nursing school, 3 quarters through, and a tip in general I would suggest is to look up the company or hospital and be knowledgable when interviewing- it shows...

  22. someone please help me

    VM85 replied to hollyandsky's topic in General Students

    I came across a PCT lastweek when I was looking up different types of certifications for a friend that didnt do so well in NS- anyways i was looking for a MA program and came across this and i thought...

  23. No She/he Did Not!!!

    VM85 replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    this is so ******* funny! Its sick that I sometimes have to stop and think for a second, is that spelt right? God forbid someone ever asked to borrow my notes....but really this just had me in...

  24. why cant we all get along- or agree to disagree?

    VM85 posted a topic in General Students

    now i know that personalities are gonna clash, especially with so much estrogen in one room for 7-8 hours a day but come on people! Normally i sit back and stay out of the drama- i let people vent,...

  25. why cant we all get along- or agree to disagree?

    VM85 replied to VM85's topic in General Students

    i agree with you a hundred percent. i am the person that says really?and end up saying i like that person after they keep going so theyll stop because i dont care- and thats the problem. people come...