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  1. Celebrating the halfway point!

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

    :yeah:Halfway there as well, April cannot get here soon enough! My body hurts....my teeth, my back, my head, even my clothes hurt....it's worth it though! I

  2. Student Drama! HELP

    mermcm83 replied to Rosiegirl0820's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    lol lol lol You all are Great! I love frankness....I agree, I'm here to learn, not to pacify you...and with that said, trust and believe that they will need you before you need them. My telephone and...

  3. Got Accepted into a LPN program but....

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

    Fiona59 is absolutely right, there is money in strange places...I recieved two scholarships, one from the state nursing departement, and another from a small nursing committee. However, I would just...

  4. Greatest Lpn to Lpn student advise you can give....

    mermcm83 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    :heartbeat What is the very best advise that you have, BIG or

  5. LPN's / LVN's: Are they respected?

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

    Im proud to be an Lpn student, and a Licensed Practical Nurse in a few months...Many people dont respect the president, but he still has a job to do, and many more presidents will be elected...

  6. EXTREMELY CONFUSED !!! institute or communtiy college for LPN ?

    mermcm83 replied to Jeannie89's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I personally went the votech route here in VA, it was $8000 including books, and fees, the only thing I purchased was my scrub and shoes. It is an 18 month program which allowed me some extra time...

  7. Why are students going into LPN programs?

    mermcm83 replied to leo8686's topic in General Students

    I live in Michigan, and they start us off at $26.50 an hour...and I'm not mad about that :) I have a friend in AZ who started off the same, $39 overtime....so I guess it's were you live and what you...

  8. Does the ATI study guide really cover everything for the TEAS V??

    mermcm83 replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I actually studied the TEAS study guide before the test, and only focused on my weak areas which were math and science. I did really well to my surprise...but know, my school incorporates ATI during...

  9. Dosage calculation help!!

    mermcm83 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello All....I have a test on Tuesday, and I need help with setting up these problems...I can understand every other problem except these...Please help me with the easiest way to convert and set up...

  10. Any advice for a brand new VN student?

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

    You will be fine, lol...the field is loosening up on tattoos, they know we have them, and that doesn't interfere with our ability to do good work. (plus my charge nurse has tattoos on all ten fingers...

  11. Nursing School - Family HELP!!

    mermcm83 replied to reptar's topic in General Students

    I would definately make her sit down and talk....I went through a similar situation, and sort of still am. My fiance is not happy that he gets very little attention, and I have little to no time for...

  12. Clinicals

    mermcm83 replied to kitty222's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am actually at norfolk technical center...Practical

  13. Clinicals

    mermcm83 replied to kitty222's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Just follow instructions, listen and pay attention. DO NOT do anything that you are not skilled/licensed in...you will get in trouble! If someone other than your instructor ask you to do something and...

  14. LPN who failed RN math

    mermcm83 replied to mysticalmoonray's topic in LPN to RN

    Well I am just a nursing student still, but it sounds rough, especially after all the effort. Try to keep your head up, and let nothing throw you off course, it is just one of those opticals, coming...

  15. New CNA feeling very depressed

    mermcm83 replied to kris90's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don't let other peoples negative energy rub off on you and make you sick...no job is worth that. I would go talk with someone just in case it is more serious. But keep your head up, remember that you...

  16. 40yrs OLD AND I WANT TO BECOME A NURSE!!!

    mermcm83 replied to blissmamma's topic in General Students

    Hello, Congrats to you, going back to school is tough...In my personal opinion, please don't let anyone elses negativity help you decided your destiny. I am currently an Lpn student at a vocational...

  17. Greatest Lpn to Lpn student advise you can give....

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

    I agree steffuturelpn...I tell people all the time, don't simply strive to just pass, I go after 100% on every test, quiz, assignment. That way, if I feel the way I do today, tired and lazy, I will...

  18. Starting an LVN Program in Nov. What are some good books to buy to get a jump start?

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

    Lol...that's great, soon you will be saying the

  19. Starting an LVN Program in Nov. What are some good books to buy to get a jump start?

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

    I guess an PNclex book is always the best first choice, you will definately live by that throughout your program. It's a little bit difficult to say what exactly your program will begin with, my...

  20. Working as an LVN during LVN-RN bridge program

    mermcm83 replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in LPN to RN

    Absolutley, Best of luck to you....hard work pays off, and it has been done many times

  21. Accepted into LVN program. Have a few question/seeking advice

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

    quitting a job would not effect you, they are looking for criminal background, theft, dui's, things like that. I am an Lpn student, and I would say, dont listen to the hype, there are plenty of jobs...

  22. NCLEX-PN computer shut off at 85 !!!!!help!!!!!

    mermcm83 replied to futurehealthcarewrkr's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats!!

  23. No waiting LPN programs in Detroit

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

    Well, I wish you the best of luck with that one....I moved from Detroit last year to Virginia just to go to school, no waiting. The closest school I can think of would be Toledo school of practical...

  24. Greatest Lpn to Lpn student advise you can give....

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

    I will start off by saying: Have Tunnel Vision...see yourself successful in everything that you do, no matter how significant. There is a light at the end of the tunnel that only the strong will...

  25. Does this bother anyone else?!?!?!?!! GRRRR!!!!

    mermcm83 replied to Italia23's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It is definately because they are ignorant to what Lpn's do. Some people say Lpn's are just Cna's promoted, I say some Rn's are just promoted Lpn's. The amount of work that consumes an Lpn on any...