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lllchillylll

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  1. Has anyone heard back from FSU (Florida State University) nursing yet?

    lllchillylll posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I've been waiting to receive my acceptance (hopefully) letter in the mail and I have yet to get it. According to their website, it was supposed to arrive in approximately 6 weeks from Feb. 1. Its...

  2. I want to become a RN/LPN but confused

    lllchillylll replied to nhanu399's topic in General Nursing

    There are transitional programs out there that offer a "LPN to RN" bridge program. Instead of doing the traditional curriculum you bypass a few things so it allows you to get your RN license quicker....

  3. PEG Syringes

    lllchillylll replied to jnrsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard of that before. I know that they syringe is supposed to be separated from the plunger but as far as the syringe becoming "contaminated" after checking for residual is ridiculous!...

  4. I've decided to blog about my experiences in nursing school from start to finish.

    lllchillylll posted a topic in General Students

    Writing out all my frustrations really helped me when I did my LPN and now I'm doing it again for my BSN. One of the main reasons why I'm doing this is because I know its hard to be a student in...

  5. Took Nclex Test 8/31/2009

    lllchillylll replied to iluvnursing07's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My test stopped at 85. I thought I either did really good or really bad. 85 isnt always that magic number. I know people whos test stopped at 90 or 120 and they still passed. You should be able to...

  6. Advice needed

    lllchillylll replied to becky5438's topic in General Students

    I pretty much do the same thing as smartin. Studying nursing is incredibly difficult. Your life becomes centered around nursing. Your nursing classmates become your closest friends because you end up...

  7. I don't like just giving meds all day!

    lllchillylll replied to 4treasures's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Working in LTC really stinks. I hate the fact that you don't really get to do any real nursing besides passing pills. When you have the opportunity to do other patient care like wounds or colostomies,...

  8. you know your a nurse if

    lllchillylll replied to sweetart_1980's topic in Nursing Humor

    You refuse to watch ER because it's too much like the real thing and triggers "flash backs." lol. when I used to work I'd avoid that show at all costs. But its the summer now and I'm living back home...

  9. Where Can I find Nurses Hat?

    lllchillylll replied to josinda421's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    for clinicals most students have to option to wear a dress.... but most pick the top and pants. But yeah, if youre in school usually the uniform policy for 95% of schools are white scrubs. I wore a...

  10. I am a very young nurse. Will my patients be frightened?

    lllchillylll replied to youngandnursing's topic in General Nursing

    I was 18 when I started working, and I look like I belong in the 9th grade. Even to this day I could blend in with the high school crowd. I did get a LOT of **it thrown at me because most people...

  11. blood pressure kit question

    lllchillylll replied to hollyandsky's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with virgo. Buy them separately. You can get a steth that you like and that works really good and a bp cuff that is okay. For the price theyre selling it for, I dont imagine the stethescope is...

  12. yay, I got my license #...now what??

    lllchillylll replied to ad_lpn09's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats on passing boards. I still remember two years ago when I passed mine too. I don't think I've ever studied for something so hard until before my test. Yes, the first thing to do is get a job...

  13. Do you think they'll hold a grudge? (a bit lengthy rant)

    lllchillylll posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well here's the deal. I'm currently an LPN working in a LTC/rehab facility. I've been there for almost a year per diem. Initially, when i first started, I was practically working roughly 16-24...

  14. Do you think they'll hold a grudge? (a bit lengthy rant)

    lllchillylll replied to lllchillylll's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! Well, I'm happy to say my official last day of work is this Monday! YEY! I'm so happy. I took the advice given by many of you and politely gave a nice letter pretty much stating that...

  15. Funny video about catheters

    lllchillylll replied to drjrf2000's topic in Nursing Humor

    OH MY GOSH!!!! This has to be the most amazing thing I've seen ALL day. Im literally smiling ear to ear. Mucho kudos

  16. Where Can I find Nurses Hat?

    lllchillylll replied to josinda421's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Aww that stinks. My school never used them, but for graduation purposes we received them. I really looked forward to getting my cap and pin

  17. Where Can I find Nurses Hat?

    lllchillylll replied to josinda421's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    your program doesnt reguate what type of cap is required? I was always under the impression that every school had a different

  18. BRA!!!!

    lllchillylll replied to BerryHappy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Ouch i know what you mean. I'm the same size and I hate that I cant wear a lot of "cute" bras but recently I have found a bra that I am in love with. Its from victorias secret and provides full...

  19. LVN program at Western Career College /in sacramento ca

    lllchillylll replied to mg1225's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm sorry but this really has nothing to do with your question. I just can't help it. I used to live in California but have been living in Florida for 7 years. When I read the topic i just had to say...

  20. LVN(LPN) or RN

    lllchillylll replied to anita07's topic in General Nursing

    Well I think if you only have three more classes until you finish your pre-reqs for the ADN program, you should just wait until the program opens up. I don't really think you would be saving any time...

  21. Required shoes for nsg school is confusing.

    lllchillylll posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    On the shoe requirements it states that we must have "all white leather shoes, toe and heel enclosed, with low heels" Okay this might sound stupid, but what exactly do they mean by "toe and heel...

  22. Required shoes for nsg school is confusing.

    lllchillylll replied to lllchillylll's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yeah, I've never been quite fond of those nursing shoes. When I did my clinicals for my LPN they KILLED! I sure am going to miss my tennis shoes Thanks for all your help :) It makes a whole lot more...

  23. Oh! The sacrifices we make just to get through nursing school

    lllchillylll replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Well I'm currently an LPN and im starting the BSN program this fall. So far I've had to practically stop working (I still have a job with them but because I'm PRN I don't have to work until I feel...

  24. What's the best clamp for an open catheter system

    lllchillylll replied to Nursebabe2009's topic in General Nursing

    Are you talking about foleys? Well, the ones we use where I work come with clamps attached but they are such a pain to work with and they onyl clamp half of the time. A basic rubber band is probally...

  25. Has anyone heard back from FSU (Florida State University) nursing yet?

    lllchillylll replied to lllchillylll's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yeah I got my letter today. I pulled it out of my mailbox and I already knew what it said. Rejected. Eugh. I took it incredibly hard. I was really depending/hoping/praying to get in. Well at least...