MereSanity

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  1. Major differences in tasks LPN vs. RN

    MereSanity replied to Emma123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my area LPN's make only $5 less an hour. Also, depending on where you live LPN's can start IV's now (around here most do, I have taken an IV therapy course in my program), LPN's also can chart...

  2. Should I get an LPN degree as a way to get an RN degree?

    MereSanity replied to floridanurse2b's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, I got in the LPN program on my first try but I had a 4.0 also. It's a community college, the private ones were like $15,000 a year...NOT for me. I just don't have the funds for that AND...

  3. Should I get an LPN degree as a way to get an RN degree?

    MereSanity replied to floridanurse2b's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, I am also going back for my RN and the LPN-RN completion program is one year. So, I would just start in at the RN's second year and finish with them. But, since I would be licensed I could...

  4. Should I get an LPN degree as a way to get an RN degree?

    MereSanity replied to floridanurse2b's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    OK...please no flaming...this is just MY experience...thank you! That is what I am doing...I am in my last semester in school for my LPN. Then (hopefully, if I make it...lol) I will go back for my...

  5. Am I too old

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

    HA! I am currently in LPN school and our oldest student is 60. I am 34. Never too

  6. PDA's for nurses... Anyone use them?

    MereSanity posted a topic in General Nursing

    hi all...i was looking into pda's and what they have to offer a nurse. i have seen them that have the drug guides, pdr's, and lots of other nursing helps built in. does anyone use these? are they...

  7. What did you buy yourself for a graduation present

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

    New pens?? I'm getting a breast reduction and a tummy tuck. Before I end up hunched over

  8. nursing school really FULL TIME???

    MereSanity replied to brandy119's topic in General Nursing

    This semester is 19 credit hours which actually turns out to be 32-35 hours in class or clinical a week. Monday 8-3(Pharm and Nursing), Tuesday 7-4(Clinical), Wednesday 7-4 (Clinical), Thursday 8-12...

  9. Dating Patients

    MereSanity replied to bobnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Gross? What if Brad Pitt was your

  10. What resolutions do you have for 2005?

    MereSanity replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    HA. :rotfl: I gave up resolutions years ago. However, my goal for the year is to finish my LPN program. Until I get through that I can't focus on anything

  11. What does your spouse do?

    MereSanity replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

    Musician.

  12. 6 Rights of Medication Administration

    MereSanity replied to betsy1963's topic in General Students

    Patient Route Medication Dosage Time DOCUMENTATION That is what we were

  13. LPN, CNA - Ohio programs

    MereSanity replied to CBARE1580's topic in Nursing Career

    Please make sure these programs are accredited. I know someone that went through the full 2 years only to find out their piece of paper meant nothing and all their credits would not transfer to any...

  14. All new lpn students tell me how it is going

    MereSanity replied to lil' girl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Well my first class just ended and I got an "A" :balloons: . So I am VERY happy! My next class starts next week. I really like this program. The instructors actually want to see you succeed and...

  15. HELP... I am Grade obsessed

    MereSanity replied to JoniL&DRN's topic in General Students

    You know, now that I re-read your post the counseling thing sounds like it might be a good idea. You may have issues from childhood (we all do). But you need to find a healthy balance. Good

  16. HELP... I am Grade obsessed

    MereSanity replied to JoniL&DRN's topic in General Students

    I understand completely. I'm a little anal myself. I was NOT a good student the "first time around". Now at 34 I'm back in school and have a 4.0 (go figure). I KNOW that I will probably get a few...

  17. Weight Loss/Healthy Lifestyles - Putting Your Nutrition Knowledge To Work

    MereSanity replied to Future Midwife's topic in General Nursing

    Well in my situation I work out 2-3 times a week at a gym. Most of it is with weights. I have gained 10 lbs and not lost ANY fat at all. I do watch what I eat, my body is just confused. I have...

  18. Weight Loss/Healthy Lifestyles - Putting Your Nutrition Knowledge To Work

    MereSanity replied to Future Midwife's topic in General Nursing

    Well, in my case ALL my tests came back "normal" yet I still have hypothyroidism. It is a little known secret that often "normal" ranges still indicate hypothyroid (which causes weight gain and makes...

  19. Weight Loss/Healthy Lifestyles - Putting Your Nutrition Knowledge To Work

    MereSanity replied to Future Midwife's topic in General Nursing

    Oops...I failed to mention my addy is

  20. Weight Loss/Healthy Lifestyles - Putting Your Nutrition Knowledge To Work

    MereSanity replied to Future Midwife's topic in General Nursing

    Feel free to email me...I know how you feel. If you email I'll share my

  21. Weight Loss/Healthy Lifestyles - Putting Your Nutrition Knowledge To Work

    MereSanity replied to Future Midwife's topic in General Nursing

    I have your same stats, I have 40-50 lbs to lose. I found out though that I have some hypothyroid issues which affects weight loss. I go to the gym 2-3 times a week which makes me feel better but...

  22. stethoscopes

    MereSanity replied to canadiangal's topic in General Nursing

    I got mine at AllHeart too. But there are a lot of "scrub room" or uniform shops that sells these

  23. Hospitals affiliated with South Bend Ivy Tech?

    MereSanity replied to BernieRN's topic in Indiana Nursing

    SB Ivy Tech uses Memorial, Healthwin, Regency, and a few others. I guess they decide by your area code. But you'd want to mention something to them before placement. Good

  24. First day of class...

    MereSanity replied to HReneaS18's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    South

  25. First day of class...

    MereSanity replied to HReneaS18's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What part of Indiana?...mine started Monday and I am going to Ivy Tech. So far so good. I'm just terrified I'm going to be late for class or something (big no-no)! Good luck to