tainted1972

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  1. Sign on bonuses

    tainted1972 replied to Yuvonne's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen a couple hospitals advertising bonuses to experienced nurses. Usually critical

  2. Changing Job less than 1 yr after graduation

    tainted1972 replied to videoguru27's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Do you have any idea how many nurses would love to be in your position right now? I can't even get a darn interview in a hospital... Many job ads want nurses who have ER or Critical Care experience. I...

  3. First Nursing Pay

    tainted1972 replied to nurse_student1's topic in General Nursing

    I used it to put a down payment on a "new to me" car. The one I had been driving back and forth to school was falling apart, the week before my first paycheck I cracked the block and had to junk it....

  4. I am struggling with patient families lately.

    tainted1972 replied to jennilynn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What drives me crazy is when people bring babies/toddlers and allow them to crawl on the

  5. A Little Vent and A Plea For Ideas

    tainted1972 replied to Tflowers34907's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The LPN school I went to required students to posess an STNA or CNA before starting the program. Go ahead and get your STNA, get a job in a nursing home and then get your LPN. Becoming an LPN was the...

  6. What did you get for Christmas?

    tainted1972 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    My hubby got me a new laptop, and an electric

  7. Nursing Textbooks

    tainted1972 replied to idani's topic in General Students

    I still have all of my books and they have hardly been used, my books came with electronic versions that were downloaded onto my laptop and my ipad. If you can afford an ipad, I highly reccommend...

  8. Fulltime Nurse and Fulltime Student?

    tainted1972 replied to Ddestiny's topic in LPN to RN

    I worked Full time as an LPN the entire time I attended school to become an RN. (ADN) I am a wife, and a mother as well. It was Hell! But worth every flame. I did an online progam so it was easier to...

  9. My feet HURT!!!

    tainted1972 replied to NursieNurseLPN's topic in General Nursing

    My feet would fall off if it were not for my nike shox. My suggestion is to buy a pair of shoes and try them out at home, on carpet ( so they do not get dirty) for an entire weekend, return them if...

  10. LPN school before RN degree to work my way up??

    tainted1972 replied to RJ_STNA's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I also wanted to add that some schools give you the option of sitting for the NCLEX PN midway through the RN program. I think it is a good option especially if you are able to work as an LPN while...

  11. LPN school before RN degree to work my way up??

    tainted1972 replied to RJ_STNA's topic in Ohio Nursing

    You have to look at your current situation and decide which is better for yourself. For me, I was able to get into a LPN program immediately, I would have had to wait an entire year before I could...

  12. Need HELP can't find new graduate job for LPN

    tainted1972 replied to renata12's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Interim Health care in gahanna Hires new grad LPN's You will not get a job in any columbus hospitals as an

  13. Good Pop-Up!

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

    I took the NCLEX RN today, the test shut off at 75 questions and I got the good pop up!

  14. Good Pop-Up!

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

    Congrats to

  15. Anyone in Ohio or know

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

    One of my classmates did not show up till almost 48 hours after, she got the good pop up... and

  16. Anyone in Ohio or know

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

    It usually takes 24 hours almost exacly to the time that you finished the test. My LPN license showed up as approved the day after the test around noon. I am taking the NCLEX RN today... :) my...

  17. University of Rio Grande

    tainted1972 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I have been accepted into the online LPN to RN program at the University of Rio Grande in Ohio. If anyone is attending or is going to please share your thoughts and tips with me. I have no...

  18. Need to vent.....dont understand why people are so nasty

    tainted1972 replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

    Too bad the doctor didnt have the guts to stand up to her. Too many times I have seen doctors do what the patient/guardian says just to shut them up. Every doctor I have ever known has always said to...

  19. starting a nursing career in late 30's

    tainted1972 replied to kkroczek1976's topic in Nursing Career

    I have been an LPN for 2 years and I am currently waiting to sit for the RN boards. I am 40 years old and feel that my age has nothing to do with my abilites as a nurse. Many of my classmates are...

  20. University of Rio Grande

    tainted1972 replied to tainted1972's topic in LPN to RN

    Just wanted to update my progress. I graduated!!!!!! It was a long hard road but I did it. The exit HESI was a bear!! I am currently waiting for my ATT from the board of nursing. My advice to...

  21. University of Rio Grande

    tainted1972 replied to tainted1972's topic in LPN to RN

    Brittany, You do not get to choose your site or schedule, as the program progresses some instructors may be more flexible than others but do not count on it. I worked a full time job while doing...

  22. Is it worth going the LVN route to get into the RN programs faster?

    tainted1972 replied to naly.sayavong's topic in LPN to RN

    I am an LPN and I recently finished my ADN. I found that getting my LPN first was the best decision for several reasons. 1) I doubled my income once I became an LPN ( it only took me one year) 2) I...

  23. Nursing school: Bizarre practice in learning to bed bath..

    tainted1972 replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Students

    I think that anyone who is going to perform personal care on another person should experience what the patient will experience as much as possible. I see it as a good learning experience. I cannot...

  24. Maternity scrubs? Help!

    tainted1972 replied to tracyd77's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Just purchase larger pants that have a draw string waist, and you can get the cute mock wrap tops that tie in the back. I lost a lot of weight before I had my third child, I was able to wear my...

  25. Starting school on 8/29/12

    tainted1972 replied to pebbles049's topic in LPN to RN

    I just finished my LPN to RN program. I promise, it will be okay. You will be surprised to find out that everyone else is just as anxious as you are. There were LPN's in my RN program that have never...