PatMac10,RN RN

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    lpn supervising RN!!!

    PatMac10,RN replied to masry123's topic in General Nursing

    Idk where you are but here in my state of NC. The NCBON (NC Board of Nursing) just recently posted new information which better defined the scope of practice for LPN's and RN's. It had a comparsion...
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    Anyone else stressed?

    PatMac10,RN replied to shesham's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It was a suprise to me as well. By the time you get finished trying to just into nursing school you feel like you've through a nursing program. I am in the same position as you except im coming...
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    ~Earning your LPN~

    PatMac10,RN replied to believeallispossible's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Most Definitely it is an accomplishment. I'm not even a Nurse yet and I feel it would be an accomplishment. I plan to go straight for my RN though, but LPN is an accomplishment none the less. Nursing...
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    At what age did you decide on nursing?

    PatMac10,RN replied to Wan2BRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I flipped back and forth with it for a longtime, but I finally decided to stick with it when I turned 15. I am now 17 and will be graduating from High School on June 11th and will continue my prereqs...
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    Is putting 'BSN' on badge snobbish?

    PatMac10,RN replied to funmom's topic in General Nursing

    It is not snobbish to me. It is up to the nurse. Personally I wouldn't use it because it's not my extra liberal arts classes that made me that made me a better nurse, like it was stated before....
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    RN on your facebook name?

    PatMac10,RN replied to laynaER's topic in General Nursing

    Does it really matter? If someone is proud of their Licensure, then let them flaunt it. If we don't like it then just ignore it. It seems to me that it would really be a personal decision, its really...
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    New guy here...sayin' hello

    PatMac10,RN replied to betakurt's topic in Male Nursing Students

    What up!Welcome to Allnurses.I am a fairly new member myself. I am 17 and I have known taht I've wanted to be a nurse for a while Im graduating in 2 weeks from high school. I hope to be a Nurse...
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    As a young CNA, what is an LTC facility like?

    PatMac10,RN replied to palemoon's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey, I am currently 17 and a male who is finishing up his CNA clinical intership today. I have never had a problem with my age getting between my caring for my residents. They have never questioned...
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    Male Nursing Students

    PatMac10,RN replied to Ram1802h's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I would have to agree that there truly is a nursing shortage now and there will be a greater one in the future. I say this for myslef because even now in hospitals in my area of NC the Nurse to...
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    First day of CNA Clinicals!

    PatMac10,RN replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you guys for your replies. It's been a while now and we are currently in the last week of our clinical internship. I must say I haven't had many probelms. I was a little freaked to have to wash...
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    adn degree title

    PatMac10,RN replied to aflac381's topic in General Nursing

    I've,personally, never heard of an Associates of Arts in Nursing (Not saying it there isn't such a title) I have Seen Associates of Applied Science in Nursing (AAS) and Associate of Science in Nursing...
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    A & P 1 -- Fall 2010

    PatMac10,RN replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking A&P I in the fall too!!!! I was going to take it this summer, but my scholarship money didn't pull through in time for registration and plus I decided towait b/c I heard it is a...
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    Starting pre-req this summer

    PatMac10,RN replied to Sudiswa07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am starting my Community Colleges Pre-Nursing Program fall but I am still taking some of my prereqs online this summer that way I will be ahead in the fall. I will be graduating from HS June the...
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    Pre-Req Prices PBSC

    PatMac10,RN replied to lina.561's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank You. I'm sure you'll do well on your exam. I hope I get something like ROM and stuff. I am going to a community college and you are still pretty young. You'll do
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    Nurse Pre-req Prices...

    PatMac10,RN replied to lina.561's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, It's funny, both of us are in the same position. I am waiting to take my state CNA exam as well. I am in my last year of High School and am graduating June the 11th. In NC we can do dual...
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    Just signed up....

    PatMac10,RN replied to thompson_h_'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow that is a lot. Micro and Anatomy at the same time. Maybe you are one of those people that do well with that kind of schedule. I am taking General Psychology, and Intro to Computers. I took AP...
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    Going ADN then BSN!

    PatMac10,RN posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I've made the decision to go to a community college to get my A.D.N then I will proceed to get my MSN to be a NP with a focus in Psychiatry. Many, both in my family and my peers seem to be...
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    Is it legal to call yourself "Nurse" when you in fact are not?

    PatMac10,RN replied to LoveMyDaughters's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you that a nursing student at 3 months can't possibly understand what a rn goes through when it comes to misrepresentation. However I do feel that you took what was said completely out of...
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    New Male Pre-Nursing Student

    PatMac10,RN posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    What's up guys? I am a new male pre-nursing student and wanted some advice from those who have finished their pre-reqs and any other pre-nursing students. (male or female) And, of course, the advice...
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    New Male Pre-Nursing Student

    PatMac10,RN replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Thank you Anoetos I hope you receive your letter
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    New Male Pre-Nursing Student

    PatMac10,RN replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I can understand that it is extremely competitive to get into cc adn_programs. I have applied to and been accepted into both private university programs (Gardner Webb Uni)and cc programs yet with the...
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    New Male Pre-Nursing Student

    PatMac10,RN replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Precisely! At a community college irt will be much more affordable and a shorter amount of time to be in school at one
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    New Male Pre-Nursing Student

    PatMac10,RN replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Just applying to nursing school is stressful. What type of nursing school are you going to. I made the personal decision to get started with my A.D.N at a nearby community college that way when I...
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    New Male Pre-Nursing Student

    PatMac10,RN replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Thank you so much chairmen. I appreciate the
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    Ages of male nursing students?

    PatMac10,RN replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm 17 and I am entering my community colleges pre-nursing program, however I will be 18 for a few months then I'll be 19 when I enter nursing school. Hopefully if I do what I am supposed to I will...