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  1. What is a good LPN- RN online program in Virginia?

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I live in Virginia and am an LPN. I would love to get my RN online, but don't think I can afford Indiana states program. Anyone know of any online programs Virginia accepts other than ISU??I know...

  2. LPN-BSN through Indiana state...

    andreasmom02 replied to andreasmom02's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I've thought a lot about the ISU program, and I don't think I can afford it. I also don't think I can take 3 more years of nursing school.... I only need 3 more classes from my community college to...

  3. What is a good LPN- RN online program in Virginia?

    andreasmom02 replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN to RN

    What program are you doing

  4. LPN-BSN through Indiana state...

    andreasmom02 replied to andreasmom02's topic in Online Distance Learning

    By the way, at what point do u take the TEAS test for the

  5. LPN-BSN through Indiana state...

    andreasmom02 replied to andreasmom02's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey! Thanks so much for your reply! I'm happy to hear you are finishing, that's great! What was the total cost for you if you don't mind my asking? Did you have any trouble finding a preceptor at the...

  6. Excelsior distant learning.....

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm an LPN & would love to get my RN degree, but can't because I'm a mom & can't work or go to school right now full time. I've been reading a lot about the excelsior program & have been...

  7. Excelsior distant learning.....

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

    I am an LPN, but I'm not working at the moment. My license is valid. Do you have to be working for Excelsior to accept

  8. I.M. injection in hip....

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in Patient Medications

    Hi, I'm a new LPN, and was wondering what is the best way to find the appropriate site for an IM injection in the hip/butt? I was taught to used the 4 quadrants method & divide the butt in to 4...

  9. Visual problems & nursing...

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Anyone else here have a visual problem & work as a nurse? I'm a 29 year female. I' married and have two daughters. I am clinically blind in my left eye and am an LPN. I was born clinically blind...

  10. Visual problems & nursing...

    andreasmom02 replied to andreasmom02's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    That's kinda how I am... my cataract wasn't corrected, so my brain shut off vision to most of the eye. I only have some peripheral vision in it. My parents didn't correct the eye because it was a...

  11. Fading out lvn/lpn

    andreasmom02 replied to dark40's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yep, it's true. I graduated LPN school in 2007, & was told that I would get a hospital job quickly out of school. Well, that wasn't true. I've interviewd w/ a couple of hospitals, and put...

  12. I.M. injection in hip....

    andreasmom02 replied to andreasmom02's topic in Patient Medications

    Oh ok, thanks. That's a really good answer... I'll keep that in

  13. Getting frustrated finding the right job.....

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am really getting frustrated with being an LPN! No disrespect to my fellow and elder LPN's, but I can't find a job worth a flying &^%$! I can't find anything within an hour of my house. All of...

  14. Getting frustrated finding the right job.....

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

    I appreciate everyone's comments... Another problem I have is that I live in VA. They just recently changed their nursing board laws on what online RN colleges they accept. They only accept a few. The...

  15. Visual problems & nursing...

    andreasmom02 replied to andreasmom02's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hey, thanks for your reply! Neat - it's fun to find others like me, though I do wish we didn't have any problems with our eyes. What kind of congenital problem do you have? I have a congenital...

  16. Can't find a job I like......

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

    I think I'm going to try to stick it out at this job for a while. I figure if I get a few months of experience there than that's better than nothing... then maybe I can find something closer to home...

  17. Can't find a job I like......

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

    Ya know, you're right... I should just be greatful to have something. I guess I'm just going to have to suck it up & do it. I'll just keep my eyes out for something more local with better hours I...

  18. failed nclex-pn.. DEVASTATED

    andreasmom02 replied to dez72's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I studied an online study program for the NCLEX-PN. I seriously thought I had failed the thing, cause the computer shut off at 75 questions. But I'm assuming I must have done good on it because I...

  19. LPN school: wasted a year of my life

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

    I know the feeling. It took me months to find an LPN job after graduating. I got my LPN license in 2007, and found out I was pregnant right after getting my license. I had to stay home with the baby,...

  20. 3 day on med carts, 4th day on the floor as a new LPN.. Narc count...!!!!

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

    Something similar happened to me a while back.... nothing came of it

  21. Anxious about first real job....

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey all, I'm new to the forum. I'm 29 years old, a wife, & mom of 2. I just recently got hired as an LPN for a large after hours clinic about an hour away from my house. I looked for a more local...

  22. Anxious about first real job....

    andreasmom02 replied to andreasmom02's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah, I did my first shift there last night. It was CRAZY busy... we seen over 200 pts. in 11 hours. I don't know if urgent care is for me or not. I'm going to continue to try to work there until I...

  23. LPN's & urgent care......

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi, I'm a LPN that graduated in 2007. I haven't worked much because I've had to stay home with my kids, so I haven't gotten much job experience. I recently got hired as a new LPN in an urgent care...

  24. LPN's & urgent care......

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

    Yep! I know where the Dragon is! My hubby rode that with his cousin a while back on their motorcycyles... he loved it! I finally worked my first night in urgent care last night... it was a very busy...

  25. LPN's & urgent care......

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

    Yeah, I'll be fine I guess... lol What part of TN. are you from? I will be working in the northeast