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    Is it worth travelling 4 hrs to work?

    CalNevaMimi replied to RNHURT's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't even leave my dog for that long. As far as I know, nobody on their deathbed has ever said, "Gee, I wish I would have taken that job and been away from my child." NO
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    New grads who are being bullied by experienced nurses

    CalNevaMimi replied to hella_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, your nursing career will get better -- because YOU are better than that! It makes me so angry that women do this to other women. It's time to stop making excuses for this rotten behavior....
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    New grads who are being bullied by experienced nurses

    CalNevaMimi replied to hella_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just quit a job after a month because if nastiness from other nurses. I've been a nurse over two years, but this was my first job in a sub-acute. At age 42, I've had plenty of jobs and have NEVER...
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    Trick to submit your resume and have it SEEN

    CalNevaMimi posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I want to share a trick I have used recently that got me two interviews and two jobs. Do a little research, get the name of the facility/agency's hiring manager, and utilize the fax machine. It's a...
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    Trick to submit your resume and have it SEEN

    CalNevaMimi replied to CalNevaMimi's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    After two years, I'm not a new grad anymore. I just got bored with all the online applications I was submitting with zero response. I sent my resume, letter of interest, application (if available),...
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    New Car Discount for RN's...not for LVNS!

    CalNevaMimi posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am blazing mad this morning.:flmngmd: Last night my husband and I were all ready to sign the final paperwork for a new vehicle from a car dealer starting with the letter "T." We were told that...
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    Is it gonna be hard to do microbiology along with nursing 110,111 and 112?

    CalNevaMimi replied to lorri3232's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Take it now. Find a small study group to share the workload, such as typing up notes and study guides. If it becomes clear that Micro is just not working out, then you can always drop it and take it...
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    How many LPN's Don't Plan To Pursue the RN Title?

    CalNevaMimi replied to CLUVRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just started working as a school nurse. It's my first LVN position. I cannot tell you how many times I've heard, "Are you going to get your RN?" Please! Newsflash: I don't want to go to school...
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    Cough - send home?

    CalNevaMimi replied to manjaNurse's topic in School

    As a teacher, I've had students coughing as if one of their lungs was going to fly out. I'd direct them to "go get some water" outside of the classroom so they could get in a little walk and fresh...
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    I got the job! Can you share any tips?

    CalNevaMimi replied to walkingonsunshine's topic in School

    As a former school teacher, I cannot agree with you
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    WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    CalNevaMimi replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

    Good for you, mrskellrd! I have a husband and kids at home...and just finished nursing school. I finished first in my class in theory (classwork). I got so much benefit from my husband giving me...
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    You know you're a student nurse when...

    CalNevaMimi replied to knittingmonster's topic in General Students

    ...you regularly find those unused exam gloves from your scrubs in the washer or dryer. I'm sure I'll miss
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    I finally finished my LVN program...

    CalNevaMimi replied to vintagestudent's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just finished my LVN program a few days ago. Whew! It's normal to feel like there's more to learn. We'll constantly be learning new things. Just take what you already know and build on that. We...
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    New Student - What do I need?

    CalNevaMimi replied to newstudenttx's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hmm...black pens & a couple of Sharpies, a penlight that actually works, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser cleaners for your sparkly white shoes (amazing), headache medicine, eyedrops, change for the vending...
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    WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    CalNevaMimi replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

    Make appts before nursing school starts (dentist, doctor, hair, etc). Set priorities about chores and don't sweat the small stuff. Keep up on your laundry, bills, grocery shopping, and car stuff....
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    Oh! The sacrifices we make just to get through nursing school

    CalNevaMimi replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Things I've lost: sleep income time my mind Things I've gained: weight appreciation for health self-confidence It's been exciting and exhausting. Sometimes my husband & kids communicate with me...
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    Job search frustration

    CalNevaMimi replied to yvesul's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm still an LVN student, but I'm already researching my options for when I'm done. The two places I came across that will hire new grad LVNs are medical clinics/offices and corrections. Oh, also...
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    Unitek College LVN program... good or Bad??

    CalNevaMimi replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Here's a link for the information about pass rates in CA:
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    Unitek College LVN program... good or Bad??

    CalNevaMimi replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Well, actually, the scores from Fremont and Santa Clara were a bit higher than 69%...and also keep in mind those scores are from 2007. There are many schools with higher scores, but there are quite a...
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    How critical is chemistry to passing micro?

    CalNevaMimi replied to SoCaliGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    They counted my high school chemistry from (lol) 1986. I got an A in Micro last fall. You can do
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    Unitek College LVN program... good or Bad??

    CalNevaMimi replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My long-term goal is to get my RN, but I'm not in a position to decide how I'm going to do it right now. If money turns out not to be a problem (???...lol) I'll stick with Unitek because I'm familiar...
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    Unitek College LVN program... good or Bad??

    CalNevaMimi replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You need to be a high school grad. I'm finding that some of my previous college education has been helpful though. While I was waiting for my LVN program to start I took some RN pre-reqs at a...
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    Does nursing school seem not so bad to anyone else?

    CalNevaMimi replied to blt3535's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hmm...things that were harder for me than my current nursing school: 1) Being married to my first husband :smiley_ab 2) Childbirth with no drugs...twice (not by choice...) 3) Having to sell my baby...
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    Finally saw nurse on House

    CalNevaMimi replied to Unique87's topic in General Nursing

    So there ARE people just like me out there! LOL!!!!!!!!! I love that show. They need a smart-mouthed nurse to spice things up though. We'd totally cheer her
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    How do you handle all 'other' responsibilites while in nursing school??

    CalNevaMimi replied to midnight*sky's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You can do it! Keep your expectations realistic and prioritize like crazy. It's okay to ask for help and it's normal to go a little nuts sometimes. This is a great place to share your feelings....