dlmickley

dlmickley

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  1. Just took the boards yesterday...

    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 on that and enter you name. It will either come bac...
  2. Are LPN's/LVN's real nurses?

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

    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 you will have more respect for and work better with ...
  4. 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 stressed and find patients that will stretch your patien...
  5. what would you do if this was your parent?

    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 stabilize her. It makes it very hard when living in a rura...
  6. cardiac/bp meds- giving against policies/non-tele unit

    I agree ............... Stick to your principles !!! The patients deserve it !!
  7. Pre LPN OR RN ? Have chance at both.

    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.

    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, family and friends YOU CAN DO IT !!! Yes you don't ha...
  9. Pre LPN OR RN ? Have chance at both.

    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!!!!!!

    WAY TO GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  11. Do I Stand A Chance??

    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 too !!!
  12. Religion's Place in 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 asking me if I was a christian; when I replied YES, the...
  13. Religion's Place in 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 and prayer is what is needed here. I realize you ma...
  14. the term "animal nurse"

    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

    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, I have found love, support and an extended family ...
  16. Religion's Place in Nursing

    Another one of his books is called mere christianity ...........................
  17. guess what

    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

    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?

    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 let me know, I really care about what happened and w...
  20. Did prepare enough?

    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 the web site. You will have to register on the web t...
  21. I see you are taking classes at riosalado .... What school are you going to for the RN program ??? I graduated from Gateway Community College. I see you are from AZ I had a little juggling to do my self and other classmates were in the same position ...
  22. Did prepare enough?

    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 from you soon !!
  23. Team Nursing, Does it work???

    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, having medical power of attorney I tried to find out...
  24. Can't take anymore

    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 don't feel you have support, remember first and fo...
  25. Got the job!!!

    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 place .......... My nephew lived for 6 months after ...