animal1993

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1. Ending my LPN program next term. How to get ready for the NCLEX-PN

   animal1993 replied to lurchgriffith's topic in Ohio

   Hi! I think I understand what you are asking!!! If I don't answer your exact questions, feel free to pm me. You can't take the NCLEX until after you graduate, and the school sends your paperwork/application fee and background check to the Board. (I...

2. Help me save my poor hands

   animal1993 replied to wmg246's topic in General Nursing

   I really like Glove Me Tender from Bath & Body Works. Also, when my hands get really cracked and sore, I have been known to slather on some Desitin (reg. not creamy) while I watch tv. I'm always amazed at how much better they feel afterwards.

3. Bohecker Accreditation

   animal1993 replied to Heavenly4505's topic in Ohio

   That will all depend on whether or not Bohecker completely loses their accreditation with the OBON. Right now, they have Provisional approval, which means they used to have Full approval, but lost it due to no longer meeting the requirements of the ...

4. How does a new grad LPN get "experience"?

   animal1993 replied to animal1993's topic in Ohio

   Wow! Thanks for the links!!! I am in the process of "freshening up" my resume, and these opportunities will get me off to a great start!

5. How does a new grad LPN get "experience"?

   animal1993 posted a topic in Ohio

   Hello! I recently graduated from the LPN program at Hondros College, and am currently enrolled in their RN program. However, due to financial reasons, I have decided that I am going to have to postpone getting my RN, and go to work. (It was a diff...

6. Hondoros college-cincinnati

   animal1993 replied to tallandrew1982's topic in Ohio

   Typically, you will find out after HESI. Unfortunately, you will probably find that it will cause a lot of drama among your classmates--I have heard from multiple sources that it was said that I "only decided to move on after I saw my HESI score", b...

7. The first time you ever used a needle and/or cath

   animal1993 replied to Lala27poodles's topic in General Nursing

   I haven't started an IV on anyone, yet, but I have given many injections. I have also done foley catheters (all female). None of them were too bad. I think if you really know your catheter procedure well, it makes it a lot easier. (And if you are...

8. Hondoros college-cincinnati

   animal1993 replied to tallandrew1982's topic in Ohio

   Hello again! First term isn't really too bad. The only class you are required to take is A&P I, because you have already taken all of the gen eds for that term (they're the ones you took in the LPN program). So, that is why I recommend getting ...

9. Hondoros college-cincinnati

   animal1993 replied to tallandrew1982's topic in Ohio

   Hi mitchsa! I am first term RN. Unfortunately, you cannot move Micro to your first term, because A&P I is a prerequisite for that class. Also, I'm not sure if they are going to change it back, but Public Speaking (I think they changed the name,...

10. to atkins or not

    animal1993 replied to krn_hd's topic in Stress 101

    You are welcome! And, I am glad to hear that you have the books to guide you! I think you will be surprised by how different the Atkins diet is, compared to what you have heard from people who have never bothered to read it!!! Good luck!!!

11. to atkins or not

    animal1993 replied to krn_hd's topic in Stress 101

    Atkins is hands down the most effective way I have ever lost weight. (You just have to have the willpower to keep going with it!) I don't consider it to be a "fad diet"--if you really think about it, it's pretty close to how we all should be eating...

12. HESI during Nursing school?

    animal1993 replied to ghurricane's topic in General Nursing

    That is exactly why they do it. They know that if you do well on HESI, you are more than likely to do well on NCLEX. My school requires an 850 on the exit HESI in order to graduate. They have it tied to one of our easiest classes (seriously--we di...

13. Hondoros college-cincinnati

    animal1993 replied to tallandrew1982's topic in Ohio

    Congratulations tallandrew1982 and miranda02!!!

14. Drug-Seekers

    animal1993 replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

    First bolded sentence--If you really knew me, you would realize that I have zero interest in anyone's sympathy. Again, I was simply trying to add some perspective to the "discussion". Second bolded sentence--I have no interest in fighting with you o...

15. Drug-Seekers

    animal1993 replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

    Hmm....OK. I'm not sure I'm following you on that one. The OP started a discussion about drug seekers, and how ER staff deal with them. In addition to sharing one of my own personal experiences with this very issue, I simply tried to give a differ...