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  1. What do you receive upon completion of a nursing program?

    wsp4905 replied to ShawnThePhoenix's topic in Nursing Career

    If she went to school for 18 months to be a RN, it was not a BSN program. Those take 3-4 years. More likely she got a two year ADN or diploma degree. Upon graduation, she would receive a diploma and...

  2. CLEP- Which subjects are easier to test out?

    wsp4905 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Just wondering who all has tested out of courses using CLEP or DANTES etc.? Did you find certain subjects easier than other? I am currently a LPN student and have several pre-req's done for the RN...

  3. CLEP- Which subjects are easier to test out?

    wsp4905 replied to wsp4905's topic in Nursing Career

    Yeah, the one I'm doubting myself on is the Algebra. I will probably suck it up and take it in

  4. Heading to sub-acute unit at an LTC...what should I expect?

    wsp4905 replied to vintagestudent's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Also, watch out for sputum coming out of trachea when they cough. Only will take getting nailed one time, for you to steer clear, I learned that

  5. LPN to RN-BSN? HELP!!

    wsp4905 replied to Roxyann57's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Sorry, I only know of Indiana State University & it is distance learning. It is LPN-BSN. I am pretty sure I am going to use it myself, just because I plan on getting a BSN in the long run, and I...

  6. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    wsp4905 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi, I'm 6 months into a 12 month program. Graduation date of June 2010, cant wait. I love helping people, and look forward to working as a LPN. Will eventually go back for RN too. One step at a...

  7. Graduating Class of 2010, come 1 come all...........

    wsp4905 replied to xXCaribbeanDiamondXx's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    June 25th 2010 And I just ended the fall semester with an "A" for theory and a "B" for mental health class. WOO

  8. PLEASE HELP!!!!!

    wsp4905 replied to Brianna07's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi, sorry you are having these problems. Don't let your clinical instruction make you consider quitting the program. That is not worth it. She is not going to be the last supervisor/ co-worker that...

  9. Starting LPN program January 11, need some heads up

    wsp4905 replied to Jorhernandez's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thank You

  10. How do you protect your back health?

    wsp4905 replied to Silas's topic in General Nursing

    LOL:D

  11. why are there still LPN courses?

    wsp4905 replied to johnsboo's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    For the most part, Medical Assistants are replacing a lot of LPN positions in doctor's offices. Because they can perform pretty much all the same tasks for less wage. A lot of specialty docotors...

  12. having trouble with deciding on what I should do

    wsp4905 replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Option number 2 sounds best as far as having more fun & excitement in your life. And as you pointed out, if you want to find a man and hopefully settle down in the next few years, it would be...

  13. Starting LPN program January 11, need some heads up

    wsp4905 replied to Jorhernandez's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It is intense...we have a lot thrown on us too. Between school full-time and studying every night, there is little room for social life or trying to work full time. If you work, u may find u will...

  14. Starting LPN program January 11, need some heads up

    wsp4905 replied to Jorhernandez's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Get ya a good NCLEX-PN review book from the get go. It will help u become familiar with how to answer your test questions. My teacher/program, does NCLEX style q's striaght from the start & also...

  15. I just heard they will remove all LVN/LPN?

    wsp4905 replied to Prado's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my area there are not hardly and positions for LPN in hospital, even w/ IV certification. LTC, pysche, clinics and doctors offices

  16. How much sleep/ rest do you get?

    wsp4905 replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Improving your diet will help. I know ppl who live off of caffiene and vending machine snacks etc. and that is not good for you in short or long run. You need eat a variety of foods, whole grains,...

  17. Can an LPN get a job as a CNA?

    wsp4905 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    I am a LPN student in florida, and we are able to challenge the CNA test to get licensed and work as CNA. Also, several students in my class work as home health aides, and they are not licensed, but...

  18. Question about imending death

    wsp4905 replied to wsp4905's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    yes, that is think that is the term she used. Is it mottling or "modeling" is what I thought she said, now that u triggered my