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  1. Can LPN lose a license by not practicing for a year?

    mermcm83 replied to Braemer24's topic in Canada

    I think not. I know nurses who have never practiced, but keep their licenses on stand

  2. Nurses are too controlling, and over powering during emergencies.

    mermcm83 replied to ldiva0808's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Only listen to positive feedback.... New grads are not dumb, and they all had to learn the ropes, quite frankly new grads do things initially by the book, like it should be done to CYA! Just be the...

  3. Fired for writing a nursing order?

    mermcm83 replied to Nursynursemn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Keep your head up and God bless with everything... That sounds strange being that you were using the good nursing judgement that they tell us to use. And there was already an existing order. My...

  4. Do CNA's have better luck finding new grad LPN jobs?

    mermcm83 replied to mom2many2012's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I believe it helps. I was hired right in just a couple weeks after graduation even before I took my boards. And I noticed that only the graduates that were Cna's first have jobs

  5. new nursing student in fall

    mermcm83 replied to shalone80's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Definitely read your nclex book, lab values are a must, and practice your dosage calculations...go online, print out some quick resources to review over the summer, but don't exhaust yourself, there...

  6. TEAS exam at LTI

    mermcm83 replied to Lala potential LPN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It asked algebra and basic math questions, science, chemistry, reading and writing, pretty much a little bit of everything. I actually had a teas test prep book, I just worked the practice test inside...

  7. Pharm and Funds and Work

    mermcm83 replied to nurse630's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It can be done. Apply for some casual or prn positions, that way you control your schedule. Pharm is actually not as bad as they say if you remember the key words and not try to memorize every...

  8. Entry Level LPN jobs - Raleigh, NC

    mermcm83 replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Have u tried medical facilities of America (MFA).

  9. 1 year LPN schools in Toledo, or within a hour away.

    mermcm83 replied to Lol1222's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Brown

  10. ? about working as an LPN before being registered as an LPN

    mermcm83 replied to LPNTO's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You can work with your authorization to test form that is sent to you before you test for up too 90 days here in

  11. Anyone in the Virginia Beach area know about schools for LPN?

    mermcm83 replied to Lisa7's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thank

  12. Anyone in the Virginia Beach area know about schools for LPN?

    mermcm83 replied to Lisa7's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Just finished Norfolk tech center (vo tech) 18 month program, follows public school schedule the first half of program, only $8400 excepts financial aid....passed my boards this week! Good

  13. LVN hopeful 2012/13

    mermcm83 replied to txhopeful13's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    In VA...through their vocational school adult

  14. LVN hopeful 2012/13

    mermcm83 replied to txhopeful13's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats! As I speak I an waiting to take my state boards...all I can say is prepare to put your life as you know it on hold, and prepare for lots of reading and fatigue. It's so worth it once you...

  15. Wanted to be an LPN but...

    mermcm83 replied to peppapig123's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Honestly the economy sucks for everyone, and Lpns and Rns are equally in the same boat as new grads. I take my state boards as an Lpn tomorrow and have found my journey with school, finding...

  16. Does Anyone Attend theToledo School Of Practical Nursing

    mermcm83 replied to pretty630's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I don't, but I know ppl who do, it's a good program at a great price, good

  17. HELP! I need tips for studying certain LVN classes

    mermcm83 replied to Malika06's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Everyone is different, but what made me successful was to study and read to Know! Not simply to pass the test. The more you understand the concept, the better you will be at answering questions even...

  18. Need a little reassurance

    mermcm83 replied to whatdidigetmyselfin2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I graduated last week with my Lpn diploma, I had no money, and moved 13 hours away from home to do this... I prioritized and wasn't ashamed to get assistance and any help I could, it all worked out!...

  19. Graduated last week!

    mermcm83 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Graduated last week, now I am eager to take state boards and put my icing on my

  20. Graduated last week!

    mermcm83 replied to mermcm83's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Sure check your

  21. Lpn School

    mermcm83 replied to cna23's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    all lpn shifts are not 12 hours, some are 8 hours, depending on the facility that you choose to work for. I would definately go with what you want to do despite anyone elses input. I am of the belief...

  22. Starting my LPN program in September!

    mermcm83 replied to tperrix's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have 4 more weeks left, and all I can say is read read read, and read to understand! Nursing is primarily about interventions, and what would you do for this patient...it was tough, but it was...

  23. Roll Call for Spring /Fall 2012 LPN/LVN Students!!!

    mermcm83 replied to FutureNeoNursing's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hey, from Michigan, moved to VA last fall to start 18 month Lpn program...will be done first week in April 2012...Graduate and take state boards at the end of April...Good Luck and God bless us

  24. Mother and Nurse?

    mermcm83 replied to Hmayse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am a mother, and like I tell my overwhelming mothering classmates, to each it's own, however, remember that your children will get over a little less time spent, but you probably wont get over not...

  25. Im 24 and I want to be a nurse badly but my age discourages me!

    mermcm83 replied to M.C.P's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    lol lol lol...Honey, I am 30, and I will be finished with the nursing program in April. I intend to go right back to school next fall, TO WORK ON A DOCTORAL DEGREE :) Let NO ONE drill foolishness...