GoodtimeRN

GoodtimeRN

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  1. Looking for info on Monmouth County Vocational LPN School-New Jersey

    GoodtimeRN replied to bonniedewy's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Out of 33 students, 11 graduated in my LPN class. Yes, the credits do transfer to a bridge program, but many of them require you you to have at least 2-3 years working experience first. I have to say,...

  2. Chamberlain online RN to BSN review

    GoodtimeRN replied to Shelly202's topic in Chamberlain College

    I switched over from UT Arlington to Chamberlain and so far I LOVE IT!!! It's so much less work than Arlington. I'm currently in the algebra class and nurse 351, I have 98% in both classes. Did I...

  3. Do you like being a LPN? :)

    GoodtimeRN replied to angieedoll's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I found the RN to be much easier than the LPN because most of it is material that is reinforced, not new. The last semester it really got more in depth as far as understanding and interpreting labs...

  4. Do you like being a LPN? :)

    GoodtimeRN replied to angieedoll's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Although I have only been a LPN for 2 years and I just finished my RN, I'll give you my observations: I work in a subacute rehab center, we also have LTC and a vent unit. Two of the three unit...

  5. Can a licensed nurse still work as a nursing assistant in New Jersey?

    GoodtimeRN replied to Stefanie2011's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I believe it is because once you are licensed, your scope of practice is greater than a CNA. Say you are an RN working as a CNA and you have an emergency (your patient codes, has an MI, etc). As CNA...

  6. What is your current LPN salary

    GoodtimeRN replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Central NJ at the beach, high cost of living, new grad hired at sub-acute facility for

  7. Do new grads find jobs as LVN?

    GoodtimeRN replied to fascinoma's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I graduated in July, got licensed in September, and just got hired on a sub-acute unit!!! I start an 8-week orientation in about a month. I had applied to about 20 facilities before things finally...

  8. Questions to ask an lvn that i have to interview

    GoodtimeRN replied to stephanieg82's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Maybe ask her what her daily routine is like, how she manages her time, things like

  9. NJ Licensure after passing NCLEX

    GoodtimeRN replied to notthereyet's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I sent in my application on July 25, got the ATT (Authorization to test) August 10, tested August 19, fingerprinted September 1, got my license September 19. And now, about 5 weeks later, I got a...

  10. Overwhelmed!!!

    GoodtimeRN replied to Nurse2B 2012's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Becoming a LPN is an extremely overwhelming process. I'm sorry you're having such a hard time adjusting, but I promise that soon you'll get used to it. And just when you think you can't take anymore,...

  11. CNA or Med Aide while in LVN school??

    GoodtimeRN replied to volcomcna's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would just stay a CNA. Once you are in school, you are not going to have the time to work too many hours anyway. I had my CNA certification but I never worked as one during LPN school and now I'm...

  12. One quick question...

    GoodtimeRN replied to brandieskye's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    In my program you were allowed to miss one clinical day per specialty (about 5 total) but at the end they definitely count every minute! They told us in the beginning that if you miss more, you have...

  13. Looking for info on Monmouth County Vocational LPN School-New Jersey

    GoodtimeRN replied to bonniedewy's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    In addition to the tuition, you have to pay for books (you can buy them as you go, you won't need them all at once, look on half.com), uniforms (about $50 each, you'll only need 1 for phase one, then...

  14. New Grad LPN!

    GoodtimeRN replied to StudentCAM's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I graduated July 20, sent in my application to BON on July 25, got my ATT# on Aug.9, and I just made my appointment for the NCLEX for Aug.

  15. My mom is 54, has been in RN and now LPN school for 4 years. Please help.

    GoodtimeRN replied to thebestmom's topic in General Students

    Our local community college refers nursing students who fail RN to go the LPN route before they can get readmitted as well. Contrary to popular belief, LPN is an extremely difficult program and much...

  16. Maintenance IV fluids?

    GoodtimeRN replied to incurable_optimism's topic in General Students

    D 5 1/2 NS = Dextrose 5% in HALF of normal saline, which is .45% NS. It's a hypertonic solution. Hope that helps a

  17. What is your LVN program like?

    GoodtimeRN replied to txhat's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes, I love it! It's the hardest work I've ever done but so worth

  18. Help with first nursing exam questions!

    GoodtimeRN replied to misscherie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    if i were you i'd review communication and test taking strategies. usually questions that are phrased with words like "always" or "never" aren't the right choices. also, when there are two choices...

  19. What is your LVN program like?

    GoodtimeRN replied to txhat's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Skim11, Monmouth County Vocational School in Long Branch, NJ. http://www.mcvsd.org They only have 15 people so far for the September class; they need double that! I think they are doing an entrance...

  20. What is your LVN program like?

    GoodtimeRN replied to txhat's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Txhat, Your program sounds pretty standard. I'm in NJ and ours is pretty much the same, except we are in school Monday-Friday 7:30am-2:30pm, with clinicals 4 days a week (half days, 16hrs a week)....

  21. Do you like the uniforms they give you for your school?

    GoodtimeRN replied to prime11214's topic in General Students

    I don't know, I think our hunter green, elastic waist, pleated, tapered at the ankle scrub bottoms are pretty

  22. Looking for info on Monmouth County Vocational LPN School-New Jersey

    GoodtimeRN replied to bonniedewy's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    1. Do not underestimate the intensity of the program. Take it very seriously and give yourself TIME to study. You will need 2-6 hours a night for the first phase. Seriously. The subjects of phase one...

  23. Any guys with visible tattoos?

    GoodtimeRN replied to HardworkeRN1234's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am a heavily tattooed female and this post just caught my eye. I'm almost graduated from a LPN program and just finished my first semester of my RN. Most of the hospital policies here say no visible...

  24. Does this bother anyone else?!?!?!?!! GRRRR!!!!

    GoodtimeRN replied to Italia23's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    That is super irritating!!! Funny thing, I just finished my first semester of RN school and all those girls are SO CLUELESS and I am so far ahead of them. From what I've seen here, the RN instructors...

  25. What does Med Surg Mean in Nursing School?

    GoodtimeRN replied to adampricecna's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Medical Surgical nursing is difficult because there is SO MUCH INFORMATION to know, and many of the diseases and disorders in the same category have similar signs and symptoms, so you have to know how...