NursinginProgress

NursinginProgress

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  1. What Did You Do For LPN - RN Bridge School?

    Realization didn't hit until about an hour ago at 2am, that I'm officially back in Nursing school. I am currently attending a bridge program at Academy for Nursing in West Palm Beach, FL. It has been...
  2. IV's/Blood draws on Small Veins

    Sounds to me, her vascular system started shutting down out of anxiety. Not the first time to hear or see that. If you notice someone is dehydrated or nervous or anxious, talk to the patient and have...
  3. I didn't realize that there was an IVIG section here, since I live and breathe it. I started out in IVIG as an LPN in an office infusion suite setting, now I'm an IV instructor and a RN with...
  4. The Academy of Nursing (APNO) or Keiser University? HELP!!!!

    Hey there. I received my LPN from the Academy last year. It's a fast paced program and you gotta hang in there. I am in the LPN to RN bridge program at the Academy and it's tough but there's a lot of...
  5. Did the gen Ed classes. Not bad. Started the core class already, very fast paced and you have to know your P's and Q's. Good
  6. College Algebra ughh

    If you don't understand the class, textbook or teacher, google, bing or YouTube it. In today's techno world, resources are just a click or tap away. Good Luck and Happy
  7. What to do when your patient adores you?

    Being nice is one thing, but exchanging numbers is borderline personal. Something to which as a student you shouldn't do. Although, your previous experience was innocent, not all stories end up that...
  8. Searching for an accelerated Lpn to Rn program anywhere in the Us

    I am currently in sunny West Palm Beach, Florida. I've moved all over the place for nursing. California was overcrowded and wait lists out the wazoo, I did score my CNA though. Thought about the...
  9. No social life...can anyone else relate?

    Social life? What's that? LOL Social life for me is waving at a fellow nursing student and asking they are leaving so I can take their parking spot.
  10. LVN first and THEN RN?

    Theres a few reasons to be a LPN.I decided for me, to take each step at a time in case possible problems occurred. You never know what will happen to you out there and how you will survive. Plus, I...
  11. how long did you wait to go from LPN to RN?

    Well. I wanted to shoot straight out of LPN school to The RN program, but the pre-requisites were that one needed to be working as a LPN and provide a letter. Took me 6 months to find a job and 2...
  12. shoes for clinicals?

    Well, prior to becoming a LPN and able to afford anything, I went to Walmart and purchased these tred-safe nursing shoes for 15.00. They were so comfortable and I could dance in Crisco and wouldn't...
  13. Where are you working while in school?

    Well, right now, I am working Fri, Sat, and Sun 3-11pm shift as a LPN in a facility thats like a box of chocolates, never know what you're going to get. Since I am going to school Mon - Thur.it was...
  14. End of shift blessings

    Patient, 72 y/o female, alert and almost and I thought was oriented (har har), wound dressing from left antecubital to palm area due to laceration of unknown, in tact, no drainage or blood to note at...
  15. What is the point of becoming a nurse?!

    Ok, I will be honest. When you are a new grad nurse, it will be difficult to find employment in large populated cities. For example, I live in West Palm Beach, fl. Sunny, beautiful and it would appear...
  16. Any nursing students with small kids?

    In the beginning, having small children and going to school can be rough, especially for us mothers. But, you have to look towards the future and realize that the hours you have away from the ones you...
  17. Advice for LPN school

    I graduated my LPN program back in July as valedictorian, took the NCLEX PN recently and passed. There's a few things that I want to pass on to those that need the advice. * Read your materials before...
  18. 2011 Graduation LPN Roll Call!

    :nurse:I've recently been told the best news that any student can receive while in nursing school. YOU HAVE PASSED ALL EXAMS, CONGRATULATIONS YOU ARE GOING TO GRADUATION! For those of you that are...
  19. LPN Program RECOMMENDATION?

    Hey there, not sure if a decision was made as to where to go but I am currently enrolled in the LPN program at Academy of Practical Nursing and Health Occupations off of Okeechobee blvd and Haverhill...
  20. How much was your LPN/LVN school?

    The LPN school that I am attending (Academy of Practical Nursing off of Okeechobee Blvd here in West Palm Beach, FL) was a little over 18,000. This year its up to 19k. This includes all of your...
  21. Excelsior and California Anyone?

    Hi there! I am fully aware of the case by case scenario regarding California's Board of Nursing and Excelsior. However, I am curious as to know if one were to obtain their RN licensing through...
  22. I highly recommend going to school to get your license as a LPN. If you are living at home with parents happily, no kids, you're financially supported, a part time job just to get out of the house,...
  23. How do I deal with catty classmates?

    Yeah. We all get them now and then. Like the previous poster, I too just say I passed and let it go. I don't want to throw it in anyone's face unless its a friend for fun. *lol* But if people are...
  24. *When entering into to lpn Program

    5 - 10 panel Drug tests were mandatory for the LPN program I'm in down here in Florida. We also had to have a physical exam, 2 reference letters, a list of vaccines or titers and a background check as...
  25. Clinical Hairstyles?

    Don't cut your hair if you don't want to. If you have long hair, you are better off putting it in a bun or making a french roll with a hair clip. The purpose of having your hair up is that your hair...