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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 going opn 8 weeks now and I was curious if anyone has ...

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. However, if you take into account the time you als...

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! After you check and put the contents back in, you th...

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 nursing school and I'm looking for other people who are...

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 find out if you passed or not in a week or so. You ca...

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 spending the majority of your time with them study...

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, you barely have any time to do it. Its very frust...

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 and jobless for the time being. I only watch it to...

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 dress 2 years ago when I was doing my LPN clinicals....

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 (usally the patients) were like "I didnt know candy sti...

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 the best thing out there.

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 ASAP. Get your resume and start job hunting. If you...

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 hours/week. Around Jan. I think I finally had my last str...

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 I wanted to concentrate on school and they took i...

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

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 too!

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

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 coverage and support. The bra itself does not have thick...

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 something. I used to LOVE those WCC commercials so...

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 if you went ahead and got your LPN. By the time yo...

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 enclosed"? Do they mean that it can't be a different co...

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 sense now that both of you explained it. Hehe.

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 like I have the time) partially because of my course ...

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 the best thing I've come by. Its easy to use and it...

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 there is always my back up school. I'm not too thrill...