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dblpn

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  1. Does it bother you to address MDs by their title of Doctor?

    dblpn replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    i call them dr. so and so in the work place but if we were outside of that i would adress them by their first name or last whichever they

  2. stress of the exit exam

    dblpn replied to georgiagirl35's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    you're gonna do fine, you gotta believe that. i know it's stressful eventhough i'm not due to take it until next year, all we hear is the hesi exit exam it's a must that we pass or they wont recommend...

  3. NG/G-tube administration videos?

    dblpn replied to moncj66's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    are you referring to my

  4. God is GOOD!!!! I finally Passed!!!!

    dblpn replied to Lifesaver79RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hey congratulations:w00t: what are you now lpn or

  5. NG/G-tube administration videos?

    dblpn replied to moncj66's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try you tube. lots of vids on their about ng

  6. new grad moving to AK

    dblpn replied to adventure11's topic in General Nursing

    i would like to know how the job market is for nurses in alaska. with alaska being so little populated, i'm wondering is there more nurses than there are jobs. a HUGE state but not enough people live...

  7. Is anyone STAYING a LPN???????

    dblpn replied to Ling07's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I don't have anything against being an lpn. after i'm finished with my lpn program i will then move into a bridge program to get my rn. i have all of my gen eds for rn because i am a former rn...

  8. I PASSED.... This is what I wished someone told me..

    dblpn replied to Faith25's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :yeah:hey CONGRATULATIONS!!! i take the nclex-pn next yr. in march. eventhough it's a looong way off i'm a lil scared but after reading yours and others who passed the test i'll do fine. i'm...

  9. LPN's who were CNA, CMT, PCT, etc...

    dblpn posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm a cna/pct and a med tech with about 20yrs of experience working in various healthcare settings. i'm an lpn-rn student. i'll get my lpn diploma next feb. and will go into an rn program. i have a...

  10. Anyone use Potter & Perry 7th Edition Nursing Fundamentals?

    dblpn replied to Felicia327's topic in General Students

    unfortunately, i'm using P&P 6th edition because i'm to cheap to buy the 7th. i've read some bad reviews about P&P that it's too verbose, some of the skill steps were out of place, just really...

  11. UMSL or Barnes Jewish?

    dblpn replied to m3li_xox's topic in General Nursing

    i'm a former ASN student at bjc. when i was there the program went really fast-8wk courses. some of the nursing instructors were not so nice if you had a very good reason for wanting to take an exam...

  12. LPN's who were CNA, CMT, PCT, etc...

    dblpn replied to dblpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hey that's cool, newbie. i think a new grad should get compensation for their prior experience in nursing because cna's/pct's work their butts off. at one facility were i was working i overheard an...

  13. How expensive is your program?

    dblpn replied to ZanatuBelmont's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    tech school about $14,500 for a 12 month

  14. Is it typical for per-diem job?

    dblpn replied to KMCmom's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    there have been many times that i was scheduled for a shift and only to find out that it was cancelled when i called to confirm. agencies will forget to call you. i've shown up at facilities and had...

  15. Help with nursing entrance exam LVN

    dblpn replied to Jewelsy's topic in General Students

    i had to take the teas test by ati for entrance into the lpn program. they have a study guide for purchase and also you can do practice problems online for a fee if this is the test you need....

  16. Is it typical for per-diem job?

    dblpn replied to KMCmom's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    this happens ALL the time with stafing agencies. i've worked for three of them and most of my shifts were cancelled. i would get booked for a full week and everyday those shifts were cancelled. i...

  17. Have noticed racist threads right here in the past two days!

    dblpn replied to lpn2icu's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    AGREE

  18. LPN's who were CNA, CMT, PCT, etc...

    dblpn replied to dblpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    yeah, that would've been nice to have your six yrs counted as something. i think they should compensate for that kind of experience since nurses are taught cna work in fundementals of nursing, e.g....

  19. 3 Question for the LPN

    dblpn replied to Sydangle2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i just knew mo. was on the low end of the pay scale for lpns. i was told that new lpns here could make anywhere from 18-22hr. i was making 15hr. as a tech and that was without differentials. mo....

  20. Nclex pn march 6, 2009

    dblpn replied to Misteryosa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    you gotta think positive no matter what. i'm like you are when i take tests. i think the worst, go back and forth over test day and nervous all day long until i get the results. i'm in lpn school...

  21. Question about the TEAS

    dblpn replied to CBsMommy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i took the teas for lpn admission and passed it on the first try. truthfully, i didnt study and i was so angry because i just knew i flunked the test. we took it over the computer and got the results...

  22. Question about A&P

    dblpn replied to my4helpers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    All nursing programs require A&P. it maynot be a prereq, but it's a required course. i'm in a lpn program where A&P is just taught in the program but its not required that we take it as a...

  23. Applied Tech/MET Center LPN graduates?

    dblpn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a newbie here to allnurses and this site is wonderful with TONS of info. any former or current lpns attended applied tech or the met center lpn program? i just started and its fast paced but seems...

  24. Applied Tech/MET Center LPN graduates?

    dblpn replied to dblpn's topic in General Nursing

    LSN could've told you that before you gave them money. they know not many adults wouldn't want to take a test with a bunch of high school kids. how stupid of them. i wanted to go right into LSN after...

  25. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    dblpn replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    thank you jjjoy! you are so on point with your comments. i couldnt understand how an LPN would know the same thing as an RN when they take the same classes as RN's in the first year. when it was...