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    Myclassmate is SO irritating!! Ugh!

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

    Try to sit near people who do well in class. Works for me. No worries though...this guy and people like him will freak out when it comes time to do a procedure, let alone take the
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    Unitek College LVN program... good or Bad??

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

    You just made a highly insulting generalization to many intelligent people who are my fellow classmates at Unitek. We are in the program for different reasons. We have diverse educational...
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    Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    CalNevaMimi replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    I would just LOVE to say, "This isn't a hobby for
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    To the girl who was texting all through chemistry class....

    CalNevaMimi replied to polka-dot's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Like, ohmygod, that's like so 1980's when we called it like Valley Girl Talk. Like
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    To the girl who was texting all through chemistry class....

    CalNevaMimi replied to polka-dot's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Today I said, "If I hear the word HELLA one more time I'm going to throw my water bottle at them!" The girl behind me thought that was HELLA
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    What can an LPN do besides LTC?

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

    I taught 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th! I will be an LVN in December. Wow. I wonder how many more of us are out there!
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    Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    CalNevaMimi replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Employment difficulties suck. As a former teacher I was laid off twice and had the last place I worked go belly-up...along with everyone's set-aside summer pay. They took it out of our paychecks and...
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    Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    CalNevaMimi replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Find comfort in the fact that you're not in it for the money. Focus on that. The greedy ones will eventually fail and find something easier and faster. It's in their nature to do so. Whoever is...
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    Needles/IV cert.....YIKES!!

    CalNevaMimi replied to Scrubs'09's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Daytonite, you rock. Well
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    Needles/IV cert.....YIKES!!

    CalNevaMimi replied to Scrubs'09's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    LOL...I am just about to start LVN school, but in my previous profession as the official splinter removing elementary school teacher on board, I am guessing there will be some similarities. You would...
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    Anyone starting on Jan 5th

    CalNevaMimi replied to ladynurse1's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Jan 5 is my first day, too. I'm climbing the walls! Very eager to finally start after registering several months ago. I'd be interested in how everyone's first days
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    Unitek College LVN program... good or Bad??

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

    I start the LVN program in Santa Clara soon. Thank you for a positive post! Unitek is going to be very demanding. It would be a mistake to underestimate what it means to be in an accelerated...
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    Microbiology - Fall 2008

    CalNevaMimi replied to PreRN Katie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow!!! Congrats and good luck to you in the
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    Microbiology - Fall 2008

    CalNevaMimi replied to PreRN Katie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I DID IT!!! I got that A! I'm off to LVN school in a couple of weeks. Then two more prereqs and the LVN-RN bridge program. Happy holidays, everyone, and be proud of yourselves!
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    Microbiology - Fall 2008

    CalNevaMimi replied to PreRN Katie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it's funny that I'm picking up on micro lingo while watching CSI or House...even ER reruns!!! LOL. It will haunt me forever, won't it! Still waiting for my grade. Depending on how she...
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    Microbiology - Fall 2008

    CalNevaMimi replied to PreRN Katie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh man...I might have missed an A by one point! Not sure yet...things are still being tallied.
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    Do nurses talk about their patients when the leave

    CalNevaMimi replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    I used to be modest. That went out the window after having both of my children at a teaching hospital. :imbar And now, my midsection looks like I have a tatoo of raw bacon on it. Funny thing is...
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    Does anyone have a BA/MA, etc already?

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

    All A's! Great job! I had some time on my hands over the summer and bought Medical Terminology for Health Professions by Ann Ehrlich and Carol L. Schroeder, 4th Edition, with the CD and flashcards....
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    I passed the NCELX!!!

    CalNevaMimi replied to Price 2002's topic in General Nursing

    Huge congrats! Good luck with the job hunt. Have a White Castle or two and a real chili dog (you'll never guess where my family is
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    Does anyone have a BA/MA, etc already?

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

    Good luck! I hope you get
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    Ever been physically attacked by MD? What have or Would you Do?

    CalNevaMimi replied to artistnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Gee, it would be just terrible if I ever had to use my martial arts training (green belt,
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    What things do your family members do that drive the nurse in you nuts?

    CalNevaMimi replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Using the Internet to research symptoms...and scaring everyone to
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    Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    CalNevaMimi replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    To the girl who sat behind me in my Microbiology class..."Shut your
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    Lasik Eye Surgery: Whats Everyones Opinion?

    CalNevaMimi replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    It's been 8 years since I had LASIK. I got so sick of contacts. I have had no problems or side effects! The decision was easy for me. I do not have any patience for problems that can easily be...
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    Does anyone have a BA/MA, etc already?

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

    I have a BA in Humanities/American Studies and an elementary teaching credential. I'm starting LVN school in January. When the time is right, I'll get my RN. The elementary school I worked at...