tainted1972

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  1. So, has hiring picked up for everyone else??

    tainted1972 replied to Bobbkat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just graduated from an LPN program in February. Myself and my classmates have all had problems finding jobs. Those of us who have gotten jobs have got them from previous or current employers. I am...

  2. What can a high school student do to get into....

    tainted1972 replied to an0nymous's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It usually isnt that difficult to get accepted into a nursing program. It will be most beneficial to you to make sure you are taking all of the science classes you can and do well in them. In order to...

  3. Do you think the job market for nurses will improve by the time you graduate?

    tainted1972 replied to AtACrossRoads's topic in General Students

    I am an LPN that just graduated in February. The job market is really bad for new nurses. Even RN grads I know are having a difficult time finding jobs. I was able to get a job with a former...

  4. what are some good books for new l.v.n for clinicals?

    tainted1972 replied to princess007's topic in General Nursing

    I bought a little pocket sized book called LPN notes... its great!

  5. Math questions on the NCLEX-PN!!

    tainted1972 replied to Missaleciam's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I only had one math question, other people i have talked to had more. and we all

  6. Shoes Needed for bad knees and flat feet. . . .HELP!

    tainted1972 replied to TheEmmyRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i used to suffer from plantar fasciitis as well as knee pain for several years.. after lots of trial and error, injections and orthotics i finally purchased a pair of nike shox.... i have been pain...

  7. Columbus LPN

    tainted1972 replied to Shijo's topic in Ohio Nursing

    i have only been looking for a month.. but i know several people who graduated before me who have been looking for more than 6

  8. Columbus LPN

    tainted1972 replied to Shijo's topic in Ohio Nursing

    A lot of places require at least one years experience as an LPN before they will consider you for employment. I recently graduated and i am having a real hard time right now finding a job, as are many...

  9. New Grads and Resumes

    tainted1972 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    oops i was going to post my resume but it didnt work right .. so im editing to delete it...

  10. Co-Worker not smelling so good

    tainted1972 replied to RelloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago at wal mart i had a lady wait on me.. that smelled so bad my eyes burned.. anyway i made a mental note of her name from her name badge .. and called her after i got home i was as nice as...

  11. Chamberlain Online LPN to RN Bridge Program

    tainted1972 replied to catrat's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am applying to the RIO GRANDE online LPN to RN you only have to go down there for clinicals they are much less

  12. CNA to LPN/LVN?

    tainted1972 replied to Jessfulce's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am in Ohio, my LPN school required you to be an STNA before beginning school, other schools do not I also know that our state board will allow anyone to take the STNA test if they have passed the...

  13. I'm taking my NCLEX test in a week! Pls any advices!! Thanks!

    tainted1972 replied to antonette1987's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just found out today that i passed the NCLEX-PN i took it on friday my advice is to do as many practice questions as you can, get into the habit of figuring out the answer by critically thinking...

  14. going back to school?? teacher to nurse??

    tainted1972 replied to lilmamacita007's topic in General Nursing

    There are many programs out there that are for people who have BA degrees already... alot of them do not require any pre requisites and you just have to take the nursing classes... if i were you i...

  15. What's the deal with Columbus State admission?

    tainted1972 replied to foreverLaur's topic in Ohio Nursing

    You cant do the online program unless you already have a BA degree in something

  16. Need an 85% on ATI Comprehensive Predictor PN

    tainted1972 replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    The ati test is not really that hard, i ended up with a 99% chance of passing.. our school required 90% .. i did not study at all for the ati test!! and i have to say for me it was accurate.. i...

  17. Questions about obtaining an Ohio Hospital PCA position?

    tainted1972 replied to tyhmar6's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I worked at mount carmel as a pca I was not an STNA, i actually lucked out and was hired very quickly. while i worked there this is what i learned... the hospital receives tons of apps every day .....

  18. Chamberlain (any info)

    tainted1972 replied to starmickey03's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am a nursing student about to graduate from another school, Chamberlain has messed up clinicals for alot of schools because they make mistakes. Some sites will not allow students at all because of...

  19. Help =/lpn to rn or straight to rn?

    tainted1972 replied to minnieme_85's topic in LPN to RN

    Alot of schools offer a stair step program, where you earn your LPN and then you can decide to continue on and get your RN or stop with just your LPN. Basically the first year of RN is

  20. LVN or should I go the RN route?

    tainted1972 replied to want2banurse09's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    i had the same problem, i failed my chemistry class. i couldnt even apply to the RN program without it. so i decided to go to another school to get my LPN. I learned that there are schools that do...

  21. CSCC Pre Reqs question to CSCC students

    tainted1972 replied to need2nurse's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I was in the process of completing my pre reqs at cscc. But it takes forever to get into the nursing program even after they are completed. So i am getting my LPN somewhere else first.. no pre reqs...

  22. LPN North Adult Columbus, Ohio

    tainted1972 replied to RN2B78's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I have been accepted and begin october 6th this is what i have learned. The program is accredited ,it has a high nclex pass rate. and after completing the program you can go directly into at least one...

  23. Did you find A&P for LPN easier than the A&Ps for RN

    tainted1972 replied to GaMBA's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    In my area, most LPN programs are designed so that it is possible to continue to get an ADN after completion of the LPN program. So the A&P classes are the

  24. Which TEAS study guide to buy?

    tainted1972 replied to norcalmom's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    i searched everywhere for that book hoping to get a discounted one. but the only place other that e-bay i could find it was the ati testing site.. by the way.. the book was the best investment ever.....

  25. New LPN students??

    tainted1972 replied to PinkLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I begin the Lpn program on october 6th it is 12 months long. The program is broken up into 3 trimesters. The first trimester i have 7 classes and im going m-f 8-3:30. I quit my job so i can...