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  1. LPN nursing student feeling very discouraged

    andreasmom02 replied to vc01ca's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Sorry to hear you're having a hard time. When I took A&P @ my community college for LPN school, we didn't have to know every single body part. We just had to learn the basic parts of the heart,...

  2. Entry level LPN got a job....

    andreasmom02 replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks systoly! I like your user name...

  3. Entry level LPN got a job....

    andreasmom02 replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you so much notmanydaysoff! I will keep that all in mind! Yes, I will try to be the most absorbent sponge ever...

  4. nervous about new job... need advice!

    andreasmom02 replied to SwtyChic28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm starting a new job in two weeks as well. It's at a dermatology office. I'm an entry level LPN too. I am also very nervous. I got my license in '08, but have been a stay at home mom & haven't...

  5. Older new grad...Career change...No experience...Can't get any interviews!

    andreasmom02 replied to CompassionateLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, I know how you feel, & honestly feel I'm in a worse situation... I'm 31, & a mother of 2 young girls. I graduated in '07 from LPN school & got my license in '08. I have barely worked...

  6. Can you renew your RN license if you cant find a job?

    andreasmom02 replied to ilove's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it depends on the state. I just contacted my BON with a similar situation. I live in VA., USA. I haven't worked since getting my license in '08, to be a stay at home mom. I just have to renew...

  7. New job at dermatology office...

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am an LPN who has been out of work the past several years, to be a stay at home mom. I am trying to get back in to nursing soon, but am not sure what is the best area to apply in. After getting my...

  8. New job at dermatology office...

    andreasmom02 replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks for your replies.... I still have to submit my application & resume, but plan to be honest & up front immediately. My friend said I had a good chance of getting the job. I'm getting...

  9. Seriously thinking about getting an LPN degree

    andreasmom02 replied to BP201's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Go for it, sounds like you'll make a great nurse! :) Just study hard, & never ever give up, no matter what anyone tells you during nursing school! There's lots of people that will try to shoot you...

  10. LVN vs RN

    andreasmom02 replied to kmama's topic in General Nursing

    I am an LPN, & chose that route because of the program my local college offered. At that college you become an LPN first, then can bridge to the RN with just two more classes once you have the...

  11. ADN Program challenge exam...

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I graduated from my local comm. college as an LPN in 2007. I took the NCLEX-PN in 2008 & got my license, which is active. But I have been a stay at home mom since then, and haven't really worked...

  12. Dialysis nurse training...

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was just wondering if anyone knew of any dialysis nurse training on the east coast for rookie LPN'S? I've been an LPN since 2008, but haven't really worked because I'm currently a stay at home mom...

  13. LPN who failed RN math

    andreasmom02 replied to mysticalmoonray's topic in LPN to RN

    I agree with the above poster, try not to beat yourself up & take it again if you're able. My husband is an engineer, and he's VERY good at math. However, he told me he failed calculus 3 times in...

  14. Should I Maintain EMT-B with new RN?

    andreasmom02 replied to MidnightAzalea's topic in Emergency

    If may help if you ever want to be a flight nurse as the above poster

  15. LPN's that are moms

    andreasmom02 replied to peppapig123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I became an LPN in '08. I need two more nursing classes to bridge over to an RN, which I hope to do some day. I am not working at the moment, however, as I am a stay at home mom. My husband and I have...

  16. I am officially a NURSE!!

    andreasmom02 replied to VioletKaliLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations! Good luck to

  17. LVN or LPN - that is the question

    andreasmom02 replied to abbaking's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    At the college I attended, the LPN's could bridge over to the RN easier than an LVN. LVN's were taught at a local vocational school, and didn't have as many college credit courses. The LPN's took all...

  18. Student nurse gets the boot...veteran nurse fired

    andreasmom02 replied to C287's topic in General Nursing

    It's a sad situation all around... We become nurses to help people. Patients are supposed to trust us. We are supposed to help them, & protect them from harm the best we can while they're in our...

  19. Will CNA experience in LTC help get a nursing job after graduation?

    andreasmom02 replied to kenyacka's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an LPN... My friend who was a CNA during LPN school, landed a LPN job straight out of school and I didn't. I did not work as a CNA during school, and she did. I think the fact that she had any...

  20. LPN seeking NP

    andreasmom02 replied to Crystal, LPN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Same here... I'm an LPN from VA. & want to start working on my NP degree... I'm glad I found this

  21. Are LPN's being phased out?

    andreasmom02 replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I recently got an email from them, and they do take LPN's in some areas. They sent me some applications for events coming up in my area soon, and they accept LPN's for those events luckily. I hope...

  22. Any good med books to study?

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in Patient Medications

    I'm an LPN, currently not working though to stay home with my kids. I'm planning to go back to work in the next year or so though. When I was in LPN school, I didn't feel our class got the best...

  23. Ear, Nose, and Throat

    andreasmom02 replied to NSGstudent12's topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering the exact same thing. I'm an LPN (currently not working to be a SAHM). I plan to go back to work soon & have thought about trying to get on at an ENT type

  24. I cant pass the Nclex-PN!!!

    andreasmom02 replied to La'Monique's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    sorry to hear you've had such a hard time. i think just because someone doesn't score well on a test, that doesn't mean they aren't smart. i tell my little girl that as well whenever she doesn't do...

  25. Question about first part of LPN school

    andreasmom02 replied to sap0233's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The LPN program I did in 2007 was at a local community college. The LPN program I did prepares students to bridge to an RN degree. I only need two more classes to have my RN degree now, since getting...