MereSanity

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  1. Yahoo! Don't have to wear a nursing cap for grad pics!!

    MereSanity replied to Alice b.'s topic in General Nursing

    I would LOVE to be able to wear mine in my photos (which I PAY for) or at graduation. We, however, are NOT allowed. Also, no nursing uniform of any kind (business attire ONLY or future pinnings will...

  2. It's finally over!!!

    MereSanity replied to kittylvr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah! Good for you!

  3. best hospital to work for in Washington state

    MereSanity replied to badtz143's topic in Washington Nursing

    How about eastern WA? I am looking to move in that area (Walla). I am in IN right now. I guess the specialty does not

  4. another ivy tech post

    MereSanity replied to jennifers's topic in Indiana Nursing

    South Bend for me. It was ridiculous...900 applicants for 40 spots...same for LPN program though (had a 4.0 and 5 years previous college experience). I just happened to get into the LPN program so I...

  5. another ivy tech post

    MereSanity replied to jennifers's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I graduated the LPN program at Ivy Tech SB in December 2005...I am now in the LPN-RN program. I HAD a 4.0 and still didn't get into the RN program...so I went in the back door...LPN...then LPN-RN....

  6. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    MereSanity replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    I don't smoke or drink. I am overweight but exercise 3 times a week. I also eat tons of veggies/fruits/whole grains, I am just fat. However, I know many "skinny" nurses that smoke or drink A...

  7. LPN Graduate!!! (But no experience ...)

    MereSanity replied to gardenmum's topic in LPN to RN

    I am in the same boat. I finished my LPN in December, was not able to work because I wanted to go to the RN program. I am starting this week the RN program. I am the only one with NO experience...

  8. Why so few LPN Programs in Indiana?

    MereSanity replied to tonicareer's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I completed the South Bend program and there was no interview. Most students were 30 and over, our oldest was in her 60's (no age bias here). There was a lot of people trying to get in though (40...

  9. What's the dumbest remark you've heard yourself make...

    MereSanity replied to KidsRNstill's topic in General Nursing

    What's the dumbest remark you've heard yourself make... Today? Or this

  10. LPN night classes available

    MereSanity replied to Rhoarhie's topic in New York Nursing

    Ivy Tech in Indiana has night and Saturday morning classes. I am familiar with North Central...don't know what the others do. It is a very good school with almost a 100% NCLEX pass

  11. career question RN or RE

    MereSanity replied to saltwaterstat's topic in General Nursing

    I have a Realtors license. Now I am an LPN and am going for my RN. I HATED being a Realtor. I am not good at selling myself. I am great at being professional, taking care of the customer, etc,...

  12. Inserting Foley Cath into Male patient

    MereSanity replied to cn2007rn's topic in General Nursing

    We were always taught when that happens to "shift down"...lower the member to a more horizontal

  13. Has anyone done the LPN to RN back to back??

    MereSanity replied to *lisa*'s topic in LPN to RN

    I graduated the LPN program in December, just took the LPN-RN transition course a few weeks ago, and will start the second year ADN program in a month. I really don't know what to expect. But, if...

  14. Anyone ever think they made a mistake?

    MereSanity replied to lisalpn06's topic in LPN to RN

    Whew! I just finished the LPN-RN transition class today with a 90%. Soooo happy that is over with! Now, one more year and hopefully I will be all done!

  15. Co-bedding Twins

    MereSanity replied to cshell1964's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I had twins and I think co-bedding with the other twin is a good idea....I have heard that they can help regulate the other twins breathing, and the stimulation is helpful too (after all they did...

  16. An A student failing NCLEX reviews?

    MereSanity replied to Ultreya816's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sounds about right. I was an A student too but scored horribly low on those "practice" tests. (I did not like Saunders, I used learningext.com...this site is the one that is on the NCBSN...

  17. How much did Excelsior program cost you total? For those that have completed program

    MereSanity replied to MereSanity's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Can you?? I was wondering since they (Excelsior) do not qualify for federal aid if you could deduct those expenses on your taxes. I would love to know if anyone knows this for sure. Thank you so...

  18. rue representative called today

    MereSanity replied to szccdw's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Excelsior does take payments (saw it on their

  19. What's so great about an online RN degree?

    MereSanity posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well? I can't make up my mind ...enter the traditional school this fall (already accepted), or go the Excelsior route and have some freedom to complete this on my own time. No one seems to be able...

  20. What's so great about an online RN degree?

    MereSanity replied to MereSanity's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am just so grateful that someone has actually responded! Thank you so much for an "alternate" viewpoint. Everyone has been pushing the traditional route and I just don't know if that is going to...

  21. Took my NCLEX today...

    MereSanity posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Now I just have to see if I passed. Stopped at 85.

  22. Took my NCLEX today...

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

    UGH...mine is not on there yet. What state are you in? I'm in Indiana. Now I'm going to fret about this.

  23. Took my NCLEX today...

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

    When did you take yours? Same as I did? If so how did you find out so soon. Even my quick results aren't out yet.

  24. Would love some advice...

    MereSanity replied to MereSanity's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Anyone else have any advice or input? I'm not looking for a shortcut or the easy way out. I just am weighing my options and would like some input from those that have "been there".

  25. Would love some advice...

    MereSanity posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    OK...beating a dead horse but I would appreciate some advice. I have been accepted to my local community college's LPN-RN program for the Fall (this means that I will go for 7 weeks in the summer and...