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    LVN Vs. RN

    S.N. Visit replied to postmortem_cowboy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my program, All PN's & ADN's take the first year together, then PN's can exit out or continue on to the 2nd year. Our co-reqs are the same in difficulty, but the more difficult classes are...
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    A Different Approach to the ADN vs. BSN Debate

    S.N. Visit replied to Sheri257's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I guess I'll have to settle being a "lazy ADN nurse", as well. And to think this whole time I thought it was far more intelligent for me to pay $91 a credit at the cc. vs the $292 per credit for BSN....
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    Smoked cannabis reduces pain caused by HIV-associated neuropathy

    S.N. Visit replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    My mother is a recent uterine cancer survivor. She smoked street pot to relieve her pain & nausea. She preferred it to the outrageous costs of the RX meds and the way it controlled her pain ....
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    A Different Approach to the ADN vs. BSN Debate

    S.N. Visit replied to Sheri257's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    According to our State boards of Nursing , they seem to think ADN's are efficient enough to work in the RN scope of practice. I see no reason to not further education. I am personally going on for...
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    A Different Approach to the ADN vs. BSN Debate

    S.N. Visit replied to Sheri257's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Are you saying that an ADN isn't qualified enough to be a RN'? Please elaborate...I'm now sarcastically stating in my most Beverly Hillbilly voice, "I gots only a 2 yr college education to learns me...
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    Stand up if you're not in it for the money!

    S.N. Visit replied to eldragon's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Charting, driving and paper work keeps you busy. A typical day is kind of like this.....Arrive at office, get assignments, call pt's to confirm they will be home and tell them when you plan to...
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    Stand up if you're not in it for the money!

    S.N. Visit replied to eldragon's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked in home care as a CNA when I was in H.S & all through Beauty school & a bit after ( about 5-6 yrs.) I regularly had peds pt's :spinal bifida; MS; quadriplegic, & adult...
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    Stand up if you're not in it for the money!

    S.N. Visit replied to eldragon's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I can certainly understand that. I have no intention of working in a hospital setting. I will either work home care (I truly love it) or my companies occupational health nurse (as a paid
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    Stand up if you're not in it for the money!

    S.N. Visit replied to eldragon's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm not in nursing for the money either. My husband and I own an aluminum extrusion factory and a tool & die shop. I'm living comfortably. I'm in nursing because it's what I like to do. It's...
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    How do you get the stripe to stick to your nsg cap?

    S.N. Visit posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Last year for my LPN ceremony, I had a seamstress sew on my burgundy stripe. This year, I was hoping to not use a seamstress. I heard people used KY Jelly? Well, I just tried to use what I thought...
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    How do you get the stripe to stick to your nsg cap?

    S.N. Visit replied to S.N. Visit's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    thank you both. i don't know which suggestion i'm going to try first, but i'm glad for the ideas :) (my stripe is
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    How do you get the stripe to stick to your nsg cap?

    S.N. Visit replied to S.N. Visit's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The traditional nursing cap. Click on my profile, I've got a pict with last years cap
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    How do you get the stripe to stick to your nsg cap?

    S.N. Visit replied to S.N. Visit's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I've dreamed of wearing that cap since I was a little kid, no way could I go without. If all else fails, I'll go back to the
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    did y ou all go to pinning ceremony?

    S.N. Visit replied to Ms.RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I went to my LPN pinning last May, and will certainly attend my RN pinning this May 12th. I literally shed a lot of sweat and tears for this. I wouldn't miss it for the world. It's also the last...
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    Help!

    S.N. Visit replied to carolynfromvirginia's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any helpful info to contribute, but wanted to give you a welcome to ALLNURSES &
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    BSN vs. ADN income disparity

    S.N. Visit replied to romie's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think I need a translator
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    It's finally MY turn to say...

    S.N. Visit replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I enjoyed reading this! Congrats to you!!! I bet it's awesome to finally have RN after your name
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    need some encouragement

    S.N. Visit replied to nurse em's topic in LPN to RN

    I know what you mean about these last few months. I have winter term finals next thurs. I'm freaking out. I'm getting an overall class average of 80.5 % Total stress. Obviously, I don't have any...
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    How hard is nursing school?

    S.N. Visit replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in General Students

    There has been nothing easy about my program, it's a day to day struggle, and I do a lot of praying about it ....If being a nurse is something you REALLY want, you will work hard to become one....
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    Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    S.N. Visit replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I just read a post a page or so back and had to reply. I am in an ADN program, and we take the HESII also! It's not just for BSN
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    Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    S.N. Visit replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I just read through this entire thread. I am in a ADN program and if all of you BSN prepared nurses don't think ADN students of today do case management papers , think again! These papers are aweful...
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    Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    S.N. Visit replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I can name at least one: I am a PROFESSIONAL Cosmetologist with 2100 hours in (equivalent to 1yr). It is printed in bold on my license and diploma that I'm a "Professional," according to state laws....
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    CNA to LVN in 5 months

    S.N. Visit replied to confuzhn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Five months?? I sure wouldn't want to try it. I had a hard enough time sorting through the ridiculous amounts of info crammed into my 12 month program. It's hardly enough time. Also, I'd be...
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    Took NCLEX today....

    S.N. Visit replied to nananurse2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Awesome!!! Congratulations to you :smiley_aa !!! Isn't it great to be a
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    Re: Boards

    S.N. Visit replied to Dfortin8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took it this week. (Remember, each test will be different.) I personally had tons of med questions, therapeutic communication, O.B, & and other general questions. I had two fill in the...