Lisa1980

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  1. Night Shift!!! How do YOU stay awake?

    Lisa1980 replied to khampl's topic in General Nursing

    How can you not stay awake? I'm always busy, there's always something to do. There's a med to be passed, hourly rounds per protocol at my hospital.charting, shift assessments, care plans. I don't...

  2. failed according to PVT!

    Lisa1980 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just got home from the NXCLEX-RN! I failed according to

  3. I need some help... which school?

    Lisa1980 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am getting so anxious. I can't decide what school to go to. I am looking into the RN-BSN program and I want to start in Jan. I got approved for the pell grant for some money. But for the most part I...

  4. I need some help... which school?

    Lisa1980 replied to Lisa1980's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I finally decided... I'm going with WGU!! thanks, all! :

  5. Need advise...on which program to attend Excelsior or ISU?

    Lisa1980 replied to wender76's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Excelsior was a good choice for me, I did the LPN to RN also. I started my program March 2009 and graduated June 2010. I even took one month off during the summer. I took state boards in July and...

  6. WGU: Western Governer's University

    Lisa1980 replied to donsterRN's topic in Western Governors University

    I finally decided to go through WGU. Love the people I have talked too, very helpful. I am planning on taking the assessments late tonight. I also thought about the GPA thing. One way to look at it is...

  7. Pell grant approved but...

    Lisa1980 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok, so I have my RN, ADN and I applied for the Pell Grant and was approved to recieve funds so I can achieve my Bachelor's. The question is why was my husband denied any funds using the same tax...

  8. western governors university

    Lisa1980 replied to mahoganyrose's topic in Western Governors University

    Christy78 can you pm me some details also about WGU? thanks,

  9. I need some help... which school?

    Lisa1980 replied to Lisa1980's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Oh, and on another note/personal note. I live in South Florida. My husband and I moved here 3 months ago. WE HATE it. We want to move when our lease is up which is in August. If WGU can completed in 8...

  10. Pell grant approved but...

    Lisa1980 replied to Lisa1980's topic in General Nursing

    No, he hasn't been to college yet; so he has no credits. He hasn't applied for school yet, so he doesn't have a financial counselor to talk to yet. He was not going to go if he didn't get the pell...

  11. Am I Crazy? Traveling after Nursing School

    Lisa1980 replied to Camp7712's topic in First Year After Licensure

    On another note; I too am interested in travel nursing, however you have to be an RN for at least one year first and most really want two years. I looked into this because I plan on moving away from...

  12. New RN needs advice here

    Lisa1980 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been at my job now for only 2 months. I hate it! I am on an Med-Surg/Oncology floor. The patient load, the no help, their high expectations on time management, the everything is absolutely...

  13. New RN needs advice here

    Lisa1980 replied to Lisa1980's topic in First Year After Licensure

    thanks again. i am so frustrated because i had only 4 weeks of orientation as a new grad... 4 weeks of only 3 days a week. that's not a lot of time. i was thrown out there and told to sink or swim....

  14. New RN needs advice here

    Lisa1980 replied to Lisa1980's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks you! I'm going to try and stick it out. At this point I couldn't do anything else anyways and i have to pay my bills. thanks for the

  15. OR or med/surg

    Lisa1980 replied to ArmyMomJo's topic in Nursing Career

    I am on a med-surg floor... i would rather be in OR. med surg is not for everyone.... including me. good luck follow your

  16. I hate nursing..

    Lisa1980 replied to flygirls2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been an LPN for 8 years and an RN for 4 months. I work on a med-surg oncology floor and I hate it. I worked in an outpatient oncology office as an LPN and loved it. Working a hospital can drive...

  17. Are excelsior books hard 2 find online??

    Lisa1980 replied to Ash24's topic in Online Distance Learning

    excelsior does have an online bookstore. i had difficult time finding them on amazon when i attended. ebay had them at times. i have one book still the med-surg 8th ed. PM

  18. Near Passing Standard...

    Lisa1980 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well that was quick, took my nclex on Thursday and on Monday received my failure notice from the BON. But... I must say it's not really helpful on what I should study. It just says... "near passing...

  19. FYI... Open house... accepting new grads....

    Lisa1980 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wanted to tell anyone interested to relocating to South Florida. There is an open house for University Hospital in Tamarc, Fl on Monday 6/28 from 10-2 Go take a look at there website: University...

  20. incentive... for EC... I'll give $$ please process

    Lisa1980 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Oh my, Come on Excelsior! I am trying to be understanding, I know they have numours students but I so badley want my paperwork processed. I wanna pay my grad fee! I already submitted my fee to Pearson...

  21. NCSBN's Comprehensive??

    Lisa1980 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't hear to often about this. What are your thoughts? Was thinking to use for help in preparing for my second attempt NCLEX-RN! Thanks for your

  22. Just 75 Questions!

    Lisa1980 replied to belle87RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  23. I Passed!! It's offical!

    Lisa1980 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's official!!! Took NCLEX-RN yesterday, did the PVT when I got home... got the good pop up. Checked with Florida BON this morning.... and yay, I got a Licensce number! Freagin' Sweeeeeeeet!! Wanted...

  24. I Passed!! It's offical!

    Lisa1980 replied to Lisa1980's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did not have any repeat content. On second time i mostly had Infection control, blood transfusion stuff, lots of meds (and i knew all but one !!), SATA, scenario of 4 patients... your a home health...

  25. 265 questions yesterday! brain-drained...

    Lisa1980 replied to moonisbright's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    moonisbright, I bought my exam cram and LaCharity from Barnes and Nobles... however I am very sure that you can find them on Amazon. Again, good