jetsabel621

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1. Help!? Is $27,000 too much to LVN and RN school??

   jetsabel621 replied to ladybugme!'s topic in General Nursing

   $12,000 is actually on the lower end of the tuition costs I've seen and heard about for PN schools. Is there a public technical school in your area that offers a PN program? I got into one nearby and...

2. Why I Became an LVN

   jetsabel621 replied to ats1983's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I understand that not everybody is 18 and has their entire life to sit around. I am 19 years old and I don't want to sit on my community college's RN wait list for 2 years either, thanks, which is why...

3. Desperate for answers...

   jetsabel621 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, my fellow nurses! I am a nursing student that is being plagued with some rather bizarre symptoms and (as many of us know all too well) it seems like every doctor I talked to didn't learn a...

4. CNA vs Medical Assistant

   jetsabel621 replied to smellyacres's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Certified Nursing Assistant: * Depending on the school, anywhere from 75 to 400 hours * Works as a nurse's assistant, carrying out patient care under the RN or LPN * From what I've seen, usually works...

5. LPN versus CMA

   jetsabel621 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   :lol_hitti my brain hurts so badly after reading this entire thread for the last 2

6. Why I Became an LVN

   jetsabel621 replied to ats1983's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Wow, $25,000 for a LPN program?! I mean, granted - there are a few in my area that tried to pitch that price to me, and I laughed and walked out. I found one for $5500, fully accredited with a great...

7. Galen Tampa-LPN-GPA

   jetsabel621 replied to Hopingand Praying's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Hey there! I checked out Galen thoroughly and they're not difficult to get into. They require certain SAT/ACT scores (or get a suitable score on their test) but they didn't say anything to me about my...

8. Excelsior Brdige then SPC or USF??

   jetsabel621 replied to Jess84's topic in Florida Nursing

   I was wondering the same thing. I knew a few people who will be doing the Excelsior Bridge but I'm a little skeptical of its accreditation and the chance for transfers. I would like to think so, but...

9. I'm guilty. It's about the condom catheter

   jetsabel621 replied to tatara's topic in General Nursing

   tatara, go back to sleep and pat yourself on the back. taping a little bit of pubic hair is at best a nuisance to take off. it's not as if you taped it to his testicles or did something that would...

10. Donating blood- is it safe ?

    jetsabel621 replied to bowser301's topic in General Nursing

    I think the OP was referring to the possibility of the technician reusing a needle. That is why I like to witness the opening of the sterile package myself. :) And, might be a little off topic, but...

11. Ten Things A Nurse Doesn't Want to Hear

    jetsabel621 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Vivalasviejas, you truly have a gift - both in nursing and in

12. pTEC October 2009 LPN applicants/students

    jetsabel621 replied to FLg8r's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry for the delay in response. So you did make it? Congratulations! Yes, class starts October 29 but from what I was told it's basically a half day. Just an orientation so they can let us know...

13. How many of you are on prescription drugs for anxiety, depression, mental health?

    jetsabel621 replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    As an LPN student (starting October 29) I am scared beyond all belief. These same questions have bothered me the last few months when I decided to change my major from Social Science Education to...

14. pTEC October 2009 LPN applicants/students

    jetsabel621 replied to FLg8r's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not doing BayCare, but I was accepted at pTEC! You should have received an email regarding your

15. pTEC October 2009 LPN applicants/students

    jetsabel621 replied to FLg8r's topic in Florida Nursing

    My friend and I spoke personally with Sherry Lamb just last week regarding the orientation. I have my application completed and she decided she wants to give it a shot so I accompanied her to the St....