Lucky0220

Lucky0220

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  1. Mispronouncing a word makes you less of a nurse

    Lucky0220 replied to Unique87's topic in General Nursing

    To firstyearstudent: Oh how right you are! I am originally from NYC and was educated there. Moved away when I was 29 (to the south) and luckily found friends at least as smart or mostly smarter than...

  2. Mispronouncing a word makes you less of a nurse

    Lucky0220 replied to Unique87's topic in General Nursing

    Oh no! Someone beat me to the

  3. Mispronouncing a word makes you less of a nurse

    Lucky0220 replied to Unique87's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle You sound like Sally Field (from her Oscar acceptance

  4. Mispronouncing a word makes you less of a nurse

    Lucky0220 replied to Unique87's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Steph... I want you to know that I love reading your posts also. Just took all this time to let you know!

  5. Mispronouncing a word makes you less of a nurse

    Lucky0220 replied to Unique87's topic in General Nursing

    I think all this discussion of mispronounciation might, and notice I say might, be just another indication of what sociologists have long called the "dumbing down" of America. You might just try...

  6. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    Lucky0220 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone heard this one: Guillain Barre syndrome pronounced as "Gillian"? Even my PhD last quarter instructor kept saying it that way! Drove me

  7. The Trauma after the Trauma

    Lucky0220 replied to ScrappyED's topic in General Nursing

    Kellie: What a beautifully written account of your experience. Perfect for me to have read today for the following reason: I am a second degree, new RN who just started working in the ICU in...

  8. Do I apologize to the doctor??

    Lucky0220 replied to Lucky0220's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you all! I saw him today and did apologize. Of course he said, "no big deal, I was really tired that day, you know how it can get, not to worry". I do feel so much better since I deal with him...

  9. New grad opportunities throughout KY?

    Lucky0220 replied to jones.ah's topic in General Nursing

    I too, had a job prior to graduating this past December. There are lots of jobs here. Check out Clark Memorial in Jeffersonville, IN. It's

  10. I am in deep.......someone please pm me for details.

    Lucky0220 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    Hi There! I cannot find the icon to send you a PM and I know that I have enough posts to send and receive. So if you want to, you can PM me. Hope I can help....have had issues

  11. Transcript trouble

    Lucky0220 replied to abracadabra2886's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's crazy. My school, had all the graduating seniors fill out a form that was just for the information that they send to the board. They even made a point out of telling us to be sure all of our...

  12. Will I be too old for nursing school?

    Lucky0220 replied to nrsbetsy's topic in General Students

    This is for the above 3 posters. PLEASE don't give up. I just graduated this past December with my RN from a 2 year ADN program and I turned 59 this past December. Had no nursing experience, but...

  13. Pre-Nursing Student in NJ with a TON of questions.. need help!

    Lucky0220 replied to NJnancy5178's topic in General Students

    Hi Nancy-I was not sure who you were asking the question to. I am in Indiana, but am originally from Brooklyn!! An ADN in an Associates Degree in Nsg. Its a 2 year accelerated program. Like I said, I...

  14. Pre-Nursing Student in NJ with a TON of questions.. need help!

    Lucky0220 replied to NJnancy5178's topic in General Students

    Nancy...Keep in mind that even if you do get to collect unemployment benefits, it certainly won't be enough to live on while you are in school. I do think that it's a personal choice as to whether or...

  15. Pre-Nursing Student in NJ with a TON of questions.. need help!

    Lucky0220 replied to NJnancy5178's topic in General Students

    NJNancy... I disagree with the above responder to your post. You legitimately got laid off and I feel that you have every right to collect unemployment if you meet the criteria while going to school....

  16. Nursing after 50

    Lucky0220 replied to thinkingaboutnursing's topic in General Students

    MAJOR CONGRATS to

  17. Nursing after 50

    Lucky0220 replied to thinkingaboutnursing's topic in General Students

    Night Owl, You are a true inspiration! I am going to be 59 in 2 weeks and I graduate with my ADN on December 19th. Right now I am doing my practicum (120 required hours) in an ICU unit with 12 hr...

  18. considering nursing school at 45 yo

    Lucky0220 replied to turtlesrus's topic in General Students

    This is for all you babies....I will finished my ADN on December 19th. Started this new career two years ago and on December 8th, I will turn 59! Will be applying for the NCLEX as soon as my school...

  19. I Am Freaking Out Over Ati Help!!!!!

    Lucky0220 replied to rhondanruss's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Rhondanruss! I cannot believe that your school has not provided you with the codes for the practice tests, or the books. Are you only taking the comprehensive predictor test (this a just one test...

  20. Baylor Hospital

    Lucky0220 replied to Best.at.heart's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi Again! That sounds great, let me know if and when you hear something, and I will do the same. Did you apply at any other

  21. Baylor Hospital

    Lucky0220 replied to Best.at.heart's topic in Texas Nursing

    I applied for critical care also and for OR, which I hear has a nine month internship! I am glad though, because I don't have any experience working in a hospital and the more training I can get, the...

  22. Baylor Hospital

    Lucky0220 replied to Best.at.heart's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi Michigan! I am now living in Louisville, finishing school in Dec. and also applied for a Baylor GN internship. I lived in Dallas for 23 years, and want to move back after school. A few weeks ago,...

  23. Any Advice, Much Appreciated

    Lucky0220 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    My situation is: will be graduating in Dec. with my ADN and applying for licensing and NCLEX exam. I have a blemish on my background check that is from a felony charge that was dismissed after...

  24. ecg test yourself strips may help...

    Lucky0220 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Students

    Thanks so much for this info, Kittyhawk! It's people like you that help us from becoming too jaded about nurses not helping each

  25. Disillusioned about KY

    Lucky0220 replied to Johny'sgirl75's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I am sorry to say that I know exactly how you feel. Have you already moved to KY? If not, is it just to go to school? I am originally from Dallas and moved here 5 years ago to be closer to my...