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I learned about a fistula created just for this purpose in school and yes it is used for hemodialysis.

Ditto!

Soooooooooooooooo HAPPY FOR YOU:)

Best wishes- YOU CAN DO IT! Keep us posted as to how it went!

Hi ! The answer to your q's. First off, I took mine on 2/9, in Sac. and it cutoff around 78. Just like you I am wondering the same things. That being said I saw some "staffers" here at allnurses, who are very knowledgable answer these same q's for th...

Hi Good to know-I'll check them all out. Thanks again!

Hi Altra! Very helpful and much appreciated:) HAPPY NURSING:D

Hi flighnurse2b! Thanks so much for the places to buy american made scrubs-really helpful:)

Well, this is true for a lot of nurses and yet people still want to be nurses-hm, wonder what is wrong with this picture?

Try in home care b/c they usually have a situation w/c may or may not need someone to pick up the slack from the nurse or if a family member is doing it. Also, did you say you have no experience as a CNA (certified Nursing Assistant) or HHA (Home Hea...

In Cali you are able to sit for the lvn nclex after 1 year i have only heard this so, not quite sure. But, I would start with your BOARD OF NURSING. They will have a place online where you may either e-mail (suggested) or phone them for answer to thi...

True. The nclex is not going to have any actual chem on the exam, however you will be much more prepared for ABG'S and many other concepts in your n. prog. It is also going to make physio alot more clear. I remember when I took it there were people w...

UH-YEAH! I WOULD THINK THAT WE WOULD ALREADY KNOW THIS FACT B/C IT IS DRILLED INTO OUR HEADS AS NURSING STUDENTS-"THE REAL WORLD VS. THEORY/SCHOOL WAY......

i love the quote @ the bottom of your post and i have said this to all who ask me why i went into nursing many times. Just so nice to see somone with the same sentiment about their career choice. Happy beach bumming:)

I had almost the exact same experience, the nurse said to me "WHAT DEGREE ARE GOING FOR ?" i SAID LVN, AND SHE PAUSED AND SAID, "WELL, WHAT IS YOUR MARKETABILITY ?" i LOOKED AT HER AND SAID, WELL, I AM GOING TO BE WORKING WITTH LTC @ THE SKILLED NU...

Thanks for this topic, I feel the same as all those who commented and like the one by Kcochrane the most b/c she said that she is currently in RN school and the difference in the number of clinical hours can't compare with those of her LPN school hou...

Hi ! I am currently talking with the guy from TCN (college network), and have to say I am a little confused? He has said that the CBON will recognize ISU/SONOMA STATE, and that I will be able to sit for CALI BOARD WHEN DONE. hOWEVER, SOME PEOPLE HAVE...

THAT'S RIGHT-THE ANSWER IS ALWAYS NO UNLESS YOU ASK (SO, MY MOM ALWAYS SAID) GOOD JOB SARAHBETH!:ancong!:

This is sooo helpful and I am sure that when I DO THIS I WILL REMEMBER IT B/C I COULD PICTURE IT HAPPENING....GOOD JOB!! THANKS:urck:

:yeah:Ha ha-TOO FUNNY -YOU GOT A LAUGH ON THAT ONE !!!!!!!!

wow !! that is just awsome, most schools can only boast high 78-88 %, so very lucky for all who went there. thanks for sharing and keep us posted-ok

:tinkbll:you will do just fine since i have sprinkled some prayers and tny bit of tinks fairy dust;) now relax and you will soon be a nurse..........just believe you can and you will acheive it.......

Good for you- you can relax now and I know it's hard to do, but you deserve it after that, and remember to keep us posted-

GEEZ, HOW DO YOU LIKE ADV, CARDIO LS now- or do I want to know ??? Anyway, I m an LPN in Cali and am just sooo confused as to the ISU/Sonoma State Univ. program for LPN to BSN ? Any help would be great..... Thanks

:smackingf I am soooo confused as to the ISU/SONOMA STATE LPN TO BSN PROG., IF THERE GOING TO RECOGNIZE IT IN CALIFORNIA @ THE CBON? Do they recognize it in your state and then I was told by someone that I shoiuldn't go this route because they are ju...