Mariannsi

I've been in nursing on and off for ten years. Became an LPN in 2005 and went back to school graduated in May of this year (2008), and just found out I passed the boards - Literally this week. Prior to taking my exam, I applied for a position in a...

Sometimes, intuition is the best thing!!! Don't Feel Guilty!

It will be hard but definately not impossible! I've just finished a one year LPN to RN program - I'm actually graduating on May 5th with honors (shocking). I also have two children a boy who is 19 and a little girl who is 8 years old. The past yea...

I am also a nurse, who recently underwent a cardiac cat (femoral approach) - it was a week on Monday. My healing process was/is not going to good as I constantly have pain in my right lower quadrant. I also have ecchymosis in my umbilicas. Well, to...

I just took my LPN boards today and let me tell you...well I was not anxious before the test -- I walked out of the testing center I felt as if I never went to school. I studied for weeks completed LPN Q&A books (1.5). took a review class the la...

I want to thank everyone for their support and well wishes. At 12:30 this afternoon I went online and got my results - I PASSED. I've been on cloud 9 ever since. TO ALL OF YOU MY SINCERE THANKS!!!! Mariann

Keep your everything crossed for me!!!!

Merei, You can get your results within 24 hours?? If so, did you pass - I wish you luck. I know the feeling..all too well. Think positive and good luck! Mare

First, want to thank everyone who replied to my post for their support - you guys are the greatest. The computer shut off on mine as well at number 88 - i think I wasn't even looking at the numbers - just answering the questions... I will definatel...

Good luck -- I'm sure that you've worked hard. Enjoy this time. I'm waiting for my results - not sure what to think. Mariann

I was a 3rd Semester student in an RN program and was suppose to graduate in Dec. 04. But as life does sometimes throw you a curve ball, changes in my life have forced me to take another road. I feel fortunate that I've completed 3 semesters in an ...

I've past 50% of my nursing classes and now have decided that I want to finish up my degree on line. Is everyone pleased with distance learning? Can you give me some helpful hints and is the cost high. I wish all of you that are distance learner'...

I'm am currently working with a preceptor in ICU and loving every minute of it. I will be going into my last semester and this will experience will definately help me reach my potential. I call this type of experience reality nursing. Whoever th...

I had a patient who had a total hip replacement performed in 2001. According to the patient the operation was a success. Well, someone told me that this patient should ALWAYS keep a pillow between her legs when she repositions herself in bed (i.e....

I had a patient who had a total hip replacement performed in 2001. According to the patient the operation was a success. Well, someone told me that this patient should ALWAYS keep a pillow between her legs when she repositions herself in bed (i.e., t...

I've just taken my final exam and probably will theoretically pass with a B. But, for some reason I'm having trouble this semester in the clinical area (3rd semester). I've never had any trouble in the clinical area (Great past evals) but I have se...

It's official I've passed the theory component of RN III with a B. All I have to do now is shine on Tuesday -- and I will like a diamond - flawless! Thanks for everyone's kind words and support - - I love this site. I'll check in with all next Tue...

Congrats! Good luck in your career. Mare

I'm now on spring break and was wonder what others are doing. I'm doing all the things that I don't do during the semester. Sleeping, spoiling my family and shopping. Loving every minute of it. Oh yes, I've also checked the syllabus and am readin...

Enjoy what ever makes you happy-- anytime you can even if it's for a moment. Mariann

Thanks 1styear. I could tell that you're walking in my shoes too! Although this teacher is "old school" I have to be honest and say that I think she's great. I'm not sure if she looking for the celluar level of rationales -- I just started with he...

Can anyone recommend a nursing book that just contains interventions and scientific rationales. Have a teacher who demands a lot of paperwork and looking to cut down on some research time. Although, I love to research. Any recommendation would be g...

Try Kaplan they have programs for all types of professions and they're national. Good Luck! Mare

Sounds like you're definately on the right track. I too have something similar. I have even came up with an index card to use as a guide for writing my Head to Toe assessment...I've been using it for since I started school -- the funny thing is tha...

I actually have many care plan books and usually don't have a problems writing care plans, but this teach is very specific in how she want's things done. To be honest she is an "old school" instructor with rigorous paperwork. At one time there was ...