laceface24

laceface24 specializes in Emergency Department.

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1. Name Badges Worn Backwards

   laceface24 replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

   I have to reply to this post, since I do feel strongly. I guess I am one of the "paranoid" ones, but I feel like it is my duty to protect myself. I work in a Level I trauma center at a county hospital...

2. Should I get my ADN or BSN based on my life goals?

   laceface24 replied to Maria2694's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   First I have to point out:"nursing is a simple career" Please please don't ever get that idea, that is the furthest from the truth. I am still a nursing student so I still don't know half of what RNs...

3. Preceptorship advice!!

   laceface24 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all I will be starting my preceptorship for my last semester in April. When asked what unit I am interested in, I feel conflicted. I want to get the most experience out of it and learn as much as I...

4. No more Dickies scrubs?

   laceface24 replied to winter_green's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I personally LOVE the Koi brand...super cute designs and cargo pants...they carry petite length pants. I also love Grey's Anatomy scrubs, the material is

5. Is it possible to work as a practical nurse once I finish my ADN degree?

   laceface24 replied to Enza's topic in General Nursing

   Maybe I have my degree confused...I received an A.S. of Licensed Vocational Nursing. I just assumed an associate's was an associate's was an associate's. It was definitely not a certificate, as it is...

6. Hallelujah! Finally!

   laceface24 replied to laceface24's topic in General Nursing

   I know they're different, I just meant I've heard people say those 2 departments are what people should precept in because there is so much to learn. I've had many rotations in both the ER and the...

7. Is it possible to work as a practical nurse once I finish my ADN degree?

   laceface24 replied to Enza's topic in General Nursing

   I live in the Bay area of California, and I actually just received my ADN from an LVN program...when I started my CC back in fall of 2006 after I graduated high school, my CC offered an Associates in...

8. Hallelujah! Finally!

   laceface24 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I attend school in California, and just finished the LVN portion of my school's 3 year ladder program... you have to apply for the first 2 years, which is the LVN portion, then apply for the 3rd year...

9. Anything you would do differently if you were starting nursing school again?

   laceface24 replied to linzjane88's topic in General Students

   I just finished my program-tips from me? man oh man... *study hard, in groups if possible, but only if the group is productive. I had two groups i would study with. One moved too slow for me, but i...

10. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

    laceface24 replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

    a b00b job

11. Surviving nursing school & keeping friendships possible?

    laceface24 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am sure everyone has been in the same deal as me when you were in nursing school. My friends have seemed to "drift" away. Ive noticed less and less requests to hang out, and when I get an offer and...

12. scholarship$$ in exchange for services after graduation?

    laceface24 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been searching many scholarships offered to nursing students, and I have noticed that many require you to commit services to work for them if you are chosen as the winner. For example, there is...

13. Starting Wages for LPN's and RN's

    laceface24 replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I live in the bay area of california, and starting pay for a LVN is usually around $35/hr...RN starting pay is usually around $50/hr...its so crazy to hear wages being around 15/hr...that seems so...

14. Anyone a student at Gavilan College in Gilroy??

    laceface24 replied to caligirl2's topic in California Nursing

    I am currently in the 3 yr RN ladder program at gavilan, and the teachers are absolutely wonderful. They are helpful, but firm. They are all about quality, there is no cutting corners. The program is...