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  1. LPN to RN

    californiadreaming replied to pupsnpaws's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am definately going the LPN-RN route for the following reasons: 1) 3 semesters vs. 5 2) "work experience" as nurse upon graduating from RN program 3) excellent clinical experience and skills 4)...

  2. Would you take class over if you made a "C"

    californiadreaming posted a topic in General Students

    Don't know what happened but I'm only making a C average in A&P II (made B in A&P I)....so my question is: Should I go on and take Microbiology (last of my pre-reqs) next semester or retake...

  3. Would you take class over if you made a "C"?

    californiadreaming posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't know what happened but I'm only making a C average in A&P II (made B in A&P I)....so my question is: Should I go on and take Microbiology (last of my pre-reqs) next semester or retake...

  4. advice for a male about to become a cna

    californiadreaming replied to gentleMANhands's topic in Men in Nursing

    What is the difference between a CNA and an LPN as far as

  5. Is there a nursing representative/lobbyist in washngton??

    californiadreaming replied to californiadreaming's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thanks for all who responded. Let me clarify my post. I am changing careers. Even though I'm not a nurse, or even in NS, I feel I should have an idea of what other nurses are saying about their career...

  6. Need advice from wise students!!

    californiadreaming posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Here's my question: Would you go the LPN route if you feel the RN program is too hard for someone without a med background? Perhaps work as a LPN for 6 months then go through the mobility program....

  7. Is there a nursing representative/lobbyist in washngton??

    californiadreaming replied to californiadreaming's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    And while we're at it, when was the last time you heard the public acknowledge all that the nursing profession undergoes? The public image of nursing, perpetuated by the media, is one of people who...

  8. Is there a nursing representative/lobbyist in washngton??

    californiadreaming replied to californiadreaming's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What general statements offended you? I'm sorry I touched a sore spot, but there is a problem as I see it, and perhaps it can be corrected....maybe not:...

  9. Is there a nursing representative/lobbyist in washngton??

    californiadreaming replied to californiadreaming's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I work in a non-union state and those conditions are not prevalent in my area. Remember, only about 12% of all American workers, of every type, are in a union. There are lobbyists paid by American...

  10. LPN-RN Mobility.....HELP!!

    californiadreaming posted a topic in Alabama Nursing

    Here's my question: Would you go the LPN route if you feel the RN program is too hard for someone without a med background? Perhaps work as a LPN for 6 months then go through the mobility program....

  11. LPN-RN Mobility.....HELP!!

    californiadreaming replied to californiadreaming's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I think I will apply to Wallace and go part-time Fall 09 or Spring 2010. I still have to finish A&P II (taking now) then microbiology this summer (probably a mistake because it's only 10...

  12. Need advice from wise cna

    californiadreaming posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Here's my question: Would you go the LPN route if you feel the RN program is too hard for someone without a med background? Perhaps work as a LPN for 6 months then go through the mobility program....

  13. LPN/RN Mobility...HELP PLEASE!!

    californiadreaming posted a topic in General Students

    Here's my question: Would you go the LPN route if you feel the RN program is too hard for someone without a med background? Perhaps work as a LPN for 6 months then go through the mobility program....

  14. yay!!! i finally got a job!

    californiadreaming replied to Mommy_of_3_in_AL..RN's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Good luck! If you don't mind me asking, what is the starting pay with all

  15. yay!!! i finally got a job!

    californiadreaming replied to Mommy_of_3_in_AL..RN's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Congratulations!! Where did you go to NS? Do you live in a rural area or city (wondering why it took so long to get a job with the "nursing shortage"!!) Is the hospital offering orientation/training?...

  16. ER vs. Bedside

    californiadreaming posted a topic in General Nursing

    As a nursing student, I would like to ask what is the main difference (schedule, work load, training/support, etc) between working in the ER and other departments. Please be specific as possible....

  17. Is online pharmacology a good idea?

    californiadreaming replied to getting in's topic in General Students

    Is there an online pharmacology course for pre-nursing students (one I could take as review?)

  18. "Tell Him Not To Go Into Nursing"

    californiadreaming posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, My son told me he was changing careers and was going back to school to be a RN. I told him I thought it was a great idea and he would make a great one. Today, I went to a new doctor...

  19. Missed Dosage Calc by two points!!!

    californiadreaming replied to malestudentnurse's topic in General Students

    Well, I took the dreaded test today and passed. I had done ALL the problems on those websites this weekend and it paid off! That is my LAST DOSE CAL TEST!!! Till my on the job tests, that is....

  20. "Tell Him Not To Go Into Nursing"

    californiadreaming replied to californiadreaming's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for your note! May I ask one question? Who do you contact to "shadow" a nurse? Do you call the nurse manager? What would you ask to get an

  21. My son wants to be a nurse????

    californiadreaming posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, First, I want to thank each of you for selecting nursing as your career. I have experienced many hospital experiences (surgeries, childbirth, death, etc) and appreciate all you do....

  22. My son wants to be a nurse????

    californiadreaming replied to californiadreaming's topic in General Nursing

    Fortunately, we live in a University/Med Center city where there is a nursing shortage; however, real estate has taken a nose dive. Just curious, how do male nurses relate to patients vs. female...

  23. My son wants to be a nurse????

    californiadreaming replied to californiadreaming's topic in General Nursing

    LOL...I was afraid I would come off as the "overly" protective mom. Lord help me, I know it's a personality