Ella26 BSN, RN

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3 years BSN, 8 years RN, 3 years LPN

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    4 years to my LVN dream...worth it?

    Ella26 replied to luckygal5571's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Dont let the time it will take to get there deter you from your dreams and ultimate goal a ! I graduated HS in 2001, and I have been going to school non stop with no break EVER SINCE!!! But... for the...
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    are NEW GRAD LPN's finding it easy to get a job

    Ella26 replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Im in MN, and its been hard to find a job as LPN even in LTC. I just got hired for on call position at a mental hlth facility, almost two months after passing boards. We graduated in May and most of...
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    nursing school jitters...maybe

    Ella26 replied to larien37's topic in General Students

    Hello, I was in that same dilemma about 2.5 yrs ago. I tried and tried to get into any RN school around my area (MN) only to be told that I too would have to wait 2yrs. And that wasnt even a guarantee...
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    What skills did YOU get at the CNA state exam?

    Ella26 replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello, I had written exam and skills.... The skills I had was... bed to wheelchair, use of bed pan, oral temp, and cleans and stores
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    failed cna due to bp skill

    Ella26 replied to pksb's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, If it makes u feel any better, some years ago when I was tring to get my CNA. I was so focused on my "other" skills that I failed the easiest one... Handwashing!! After my test I was so sure that...
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    when the NCLEX give u repeated questions

    Ella26 replied to bodz01's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    On my NCLEX-PN, I got a few questions that seemed like they were the same question. But they were worded diff and yes I did change my answer. I dont know if it does that to make sure u know your stuff...
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    Any luck passing w/ Kaplan NCLEX-PN-strategies for the practical nursing exam

    Ella26 replied to Heath00's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello, So...First I tried the Mosbys-PN comp review book. I didnt like the way it was reading so I went and bought the Kaplan PN Strategy book. I read the whole book and did the test questions. I...
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    question about school/license

    Ella26 replied to DiabeticGirl18's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Im in Minneapolis, MN. I went to Dakota County Techical College in
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    Do you know your 'stuff'?!!!

    Ella26 replied to sunkissed75's topic in General Students

    Yes, I know Im so young to have had the hyst, but I had tried all avail options to no avail. I wanted something more permanent. Any how I am doing fine, incisions have healed well and ready to go back...
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    I waited so long and now I am so excited

    Ella26 replied to DolceVita's topic in General Students

    Congrats, hold on for the ride of your life and good luck in your
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    Do you know your 'stuff'?!!!

    Ella26 replied to sunkissed75's topic in General Students

    Im a new LPN just graduated in May passed boards in June. And I just had recently had surgery for severe debilitating stage IV Endo and one of the resident pre-op Drs came in to do the pre- op...
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    question about school/license

    Ella26 replied to DiabeticGirl18's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I graduated from LPN program 05/15/09 (a Friday), applied online w BON-MN on 05/18/09, paid the fees, got ATT on 05/21/09, scheduled NCLEX-PN for 06/24/09, found out I passed the next day via BON...
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    How to Prepare!

    Ella26 replied to lusim's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just finished LPN school, and passed boards last month in case you were
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    How to Prepare!

    Ella26 replied to lusim's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Well depending on what school you are going to and what pre-reqs they require. You dont want to go an take a bunch of classes and find out they dont count for the program. But generally you would...
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    Minnesota LPN

    Ella26 replied to c_woodo33's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello c_woodo33, Little bit about me...I live in Mpls, MN, just graduated LPN from Dakota County Tech College (Rosemount, MN) this June it took me 2 yrs to finish, I was going part time. If u go full...
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    Do classmates flunk?...or drop out on their own?

    Ella26 replied to tamlp's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    In my school of those that didnt make it, the people were not studying as much as they should and ended up failing and having to repeat courses or just gave up. There have on been a few that were...
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    Soon to be a new grad....need some advice.

    Ella26 replied to Reese17's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello Reese17, I just graduated yesterday! . You should start looking in your last semester so that all the good jobs arent taken, some of my fellow classmates already had jobs lined up weeks ago. I...
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    Grades- do instructors round up?

    Ella26 replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in General Students

    My schools does, but it depends on your instructor. My final grade was 86.5 and she gave me an 87! I was surprised, this was a hard class for me (Maternal/Peds nursing). I was definitely expecting a...
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    Scared to Graduate!

    Ella26 replied to 09nursingstudent09's topic in General Students

    I know exactly what you mean, I just went to my pinning yesterday! And I was telling my husband afterward, that I dont feel as confident as I thought I would either. I graduate tomorrow . I dont have...
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    who's getting ready to graduate????

    Ella26 replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Im so nervous and excited at the same time. I graduate May 15, I have been going part time so for me I am so ready to be done. I started in Fall 2007. Its been a ride! Everyday Im getting closer to my...
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    Anyone going into their Last Semester?

    Ella26 replied to Lady01's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If all goes well I graduate in May 09 also. I cant wait. I have not thought much about the boards yet, I just want to get through this last semester first. I hope to start RN soon after, Good luck to...
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    Moving on to my LAST semester.

    Ella26 replied to motivated2nurse's topic in General Students

    Hey all, Congrats we all made it this far, I graduate in May too, if all goes well. I have 1 rotation of Med-surg , Ob clinical, family and comm nursing and then my preceptorship to cap it off. And...
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    For those of you who started Aug. 25

    Ella26 replied to LPN_thts_M3's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello, So we have had 2 tests already and one more tomorrow, this is for Med-Surg 1. I think its going good so far, I got 93% on both test, (missed A by one point). So heres hoping tomorrow will be...
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    Where are you in LPN School?

    Ella26 replied to KIMYNURSE2B's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I in Minneapolis, MN my program was supposed to be about 16 mos, I started in Fall 2007 but I was going partime so I will not finish until May 2009. I have 1 semester left, after I start next week. I...
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    Work and School?

    Ella26 replied to MeLindakay21's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi Melindakay21, Currently Im in my third semester of 4 of my LPN (I was going part-time), and this semester I will be taking 12 credits and 11 the next. I will have class 3 days a week starting 08/25...