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  1. Just took the boards yesterday...

    dlmickley replied to snsteward's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It took me about 72 hours to find out my results. I don't know where you live or how your state board is set up but take a look at your state board site. If you have a link to verify licensces click...

  2. Are LPN's/LVN's real nurses?

    dlmickley replied to Faeriewand's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes !!! We are all nurses I am an RN But I consider LPN"S nurses too we may have slightly different job "descriptions" but we are

  3. Anyone a CNA/nursing assistant b4 an LPN?

    dlmickley replied to Maggie in NC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I too worked as a CNA before i became a nurse ........... I found it very helpful, you will be so far ahead of those that don't have that experience GO FOR IT !!! I agree with all the post that say...

  4. ARE THERE ANY NURSES OUT THERE THAT ACTUALLY "ENJOY" or HAPPY WITH THEIR JOB.

    dlmickley replied to dream8's topic in General Nursing

    YES !!!! I have only been a nurse since January. Where I work now appreciates it's employees .............. and thats half the battle, that is not to say that there are not days where I am very...

  5. what would you do if this was your parent?

    dlmickley replied to eph432girl's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    WOW !!!! I really don't know what to tell ya. I don't work in the cardiac field. I would tell the cardiologist just what you said here, it sounds like new medicines need to be tried to futher...

  6. cardiac/bp meds- giving against policies/non-tele unit

    dlmickley replied to smartynurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree ............... Stick to your principles !!! The patients deserve it

  7. Pre LPN OR RN ? Have chance at both.

    dlmickley replied to nurse2bhopefully's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Yes there are more opprotunities as an RN. Again congrats and good luck !!!! Keep us posted as to how you are doing

  8. Pre LPN OR RN ? Have chance at both.

    dlmickley replied to nurse2bhopefully's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I graduated from Gateway community college in Dec 2003 .... I did it working full time and going to school full time YES it is not going to be a piece of cake but with the support of your husband,...

  9. Pre LPN OR RN ? Have chance at both.

    dlmickley replied to nurse2bhopefully's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Maricopa community colleges have a program that will finish in a year ...........as far as starting salaries are 34,000 - 38,000 but it all depends on who you work for........ Good luck...

  10. I passed the NCLEX!!!!!!

    dlmickley replied to Nursekatydid's topic in General Nursing

    WAY TO GO

  11. Do I Stand A Chance??

    dlmickley replied to ione's topic in First Year After Licensure

    CONGRATULAYIONS !!!!!!! Now it is time to celebrate and relax before the real hard work begins !!!!! Let us know how the job hunting goes .............. I love being out on the floor, I think you will...

  12. Religion's Place in Nursing

    dlmickley replied to CHIRN's topic in General Nursing

    No problem. By our works shall we be known .......... People will see a difference in us as well as our convictions just by kiving as christ lived. I have had the wonderful experience of someone...

  13. Religion's Place in Nursing

    dlmickley replied to CHIRN's topic in General Nursing

    I firmly feel as you do ....... God rose from the dead and is our salvation; but your words come across hateful and condeming, an attitude that turns people away rather than reaching them. Tolerance...

  14. the term "animal nurse"

    dlmickley replied to Clarvina Streisand's topic in General Nursing

    First off congrats on your boards !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I too was a vet tech for 13 years before becoming a nurse I to can see both sides and also feel we don't need to be so hateful about it...

  15. Religion's Place in Nursing

    dlmickley replied to CHIRN's topic in General Nursing

    For those of you that have not had a good experience in church ......... I am sorry. I only wish that people could experience what I have over the years. Though far from perfect, being we are humans,...

  16. Religion's Place in Nursing

    dlmickley replied to CHIRN's topic in General Nursing

    Another one of his books is called mere christianity

  17. guess what

    dlmickley replied to weezieRN's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I work in high risk OB here in Phoenix AZ .... I love it !! I am sure you will too ................. Keep us posted

  18. CNA training

    dlmickley replied to manna's topic in General Nursing

    Hi !! I am from Arizona and here the local community colleges offer CNA courses. Some of the Long term facilities do also. Good luck

  19. Did prepare enough?

    dlmickley replied to MadelineGlass's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey !!!!!!!!!!!!! haven't seen a post from you in a while ????? How did boards go ??? I am almost scared to ask ............... I am hopeing you have been to busy celebrating !!! Good or bad please...

  20. Did prepare enough?

    dlmickley replied to MadelineGlass's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Your results will be available as of 8 or 9 am on friday morning !!! please post and let us know !!!! There is a phone number in the paper work they sent with your authorization to test, as well as...

  21. Did prepare enough?

    dlmickley replied to MadelineGlass's topic in First Year After Licensure

    YES you can find out your results either on line or by phone !!!!! GOOD LUCK let us know how you did .................. I just took my boards in Jan so I know what you are feeling !!! Hope to hear...

  22. Team Nursing, Does it work???

    dlmickley replied to nurse lucky's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work in a hospital that does primary care. My experience with team nursing came about 7 years ago as a family member; it was not good. My mom was in the hospitial after surgery for a brain tumor,...

  23. Can't take anymore

    dlmickley replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    This is a message for all of you "hanging in there" I just graduated in DEC. I know what you are feeling right now. I made it through with the help of my friends, husband and family. BUT; even if you...

  24. Got the job!!!

    dlmickley replied to kookyscientist's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    WAY TO GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I work in high risk OB, and I tell you I really appreciate knowing I have some one there that can take over the baby care when they come to early !! NICU is a very special...

  25. Do I Stand A Chance??

    dlmickley replied to ione's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am so sorry to hear that It is very rare I think to get that many and fail. As far as the reveiw class is concerned it may not be a bad idea, but I realize cost can be a factor. I took a few hours...