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    I thought my spouse understood.

    VioletKaliLPN replied to jackiew75's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    dang.. i just went to the bathroom and realized i have toothpaste splotches on my mirror too.. the dust bunnies are definitely attacking here at my
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    How to get entry level position in hospital

    VioletKaliLPN replied to iconnie11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    the unit secretary positions in my city require cna certification, so perhaps in your area they require it as well. that could be an explanation as to why you have not received any return calls....
  3. VioletKaliLPN

    Loneliness Interventions?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to FairyPopsicle's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was looking through threads and found this one. my experience has mostly been in assisted living and snf, and every facility I worked at would allow roommates in the appropriate room. some were...
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    Practical LVN School Year Curriculum

    VioletKaliLPN replied to jjic3982's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    i am in nc, not ca, but i would imagine that students with pre req's are given preference in most
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    Failed TEAS V 4/6/11 @ National U. Nevada

    VioletKaliLPN replied to paid_way_2_much's topic in General Students

    which specific science classes have you taken? i went to a community college for my science pre req courses, and my instruction included all of the topics you mentioned above. i am currently in...
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    Am I off my rocker?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to imtommy's topic in General Nursing

    the adn online from excelsior requires that you already have your lpn, it is a 'completion' program online unless you live in
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    Am I off my rocker?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to imtommy's topic in General Nursing

    you are not off of your rocker, but you need to be aware of a few things. nursing school is not online, but pre requisite classes often are. you have to go to class, attend clinical rotations and in...
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    I thought my spouse understood.

    VioletKaliLPN replied to jackiew75's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    you are so not whining at all!! i promise. you are concerned that he is not understanding the workload you are getting ready to undertake. if i were you i would absolutely talk to him again, let...
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    Practical LVN School Year Curriculum

    VioletKaliLPN replied to jjic3982's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Have you considered completing A&P and other classes prior to entrance in nursing school? My school is so competitive that you cannot gain entrance without all of the 'gen ed' and pre req's taken,...
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    I thought my spouse understood.

    VioletKaliLPN replied to jackiew75's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    i am a direct kind of girl, so i do not sugar coat things. i think you need to sit him down and calmly explain that he cannot go on a mini vacation because *i* am in school, and will not be able to...
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    Withdraw from nursing 1 or stay in?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to jy8686's topic in General Students

    fight to the end!!! an 80 is doable, you can do it. get those books open, forget about that 60, and keep moving forward. that 60 is past you now, work on really knowing the info for your next exam and...
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    Gaston College PN Program

    VioletKaliLPN replied to WHNP715's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    i can 1000% relate! wanting to know the 'why' and 'how'. as a child i always asked '"why?". that is a great thing about nursing, the sky is the limit. there are numerous opportunities, educational...
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    nurses with bipolar?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to mary1993's topic in General Nursing

    I am a student with this condition. It is all spelled out in my forms, and everyone knows. It seems a little embarrassing at first, because it is not something we go around and advertise to everyone,...
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    An RN program that is not accredited?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to RNHealer08's topic in General Students

    ^^ Thank you for explaining
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    Anyone made it through Nsg school WITHOUT caffeine , Adderall, or Red Bull??

    VioletKaliLPN replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in General Students

    I would also like to say that I am sure there are posters here on AN with learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, etc, who are able to function normally thanks to drugs like adderall and ritalin. I am sure...
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    Anyone made it through Nsg school WITHOUT caffeine , Adderall, or Red Bull??

    VioletKaliLPN replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in General Students

    ^^ I agree. The illegal use of substances cannot be compared to RedBull and Starbucks. I will say this though, no amount of adderall and ritalin, or caffeine and redbull, will take the place of hard...
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    An RN program that is not accredited?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to RNHealer08's topic in General Students

    I could be incorrect, but without accrediting you may not be able to sit for the NCLEX, or transfer your license to other states. This was an example given to me here on AN. Always go with an...
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    Are Nursing instructors to blame for creating nursing stereotypes?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to Certifiable's topic in General Students

    ^^ i agree. some patients are put at ease by knowing information. a wife with a few children may feel more at ease with someone who also has a wife and children, it can make some types of care less...
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    Gaston College PN Program

    VioletKaliLPN replied to WHNP715's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    where was your or experience at? did you go through a surgical technology program? i remember being there too, the anticipation. :) are you from this area, or are you coming from out of
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    Gaston College PN Program

    VioletKaliLPN replied to WHNP715's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    i am currently in the program, and i will advise that web adviser is not accurate with everything. wait to make any plans or adjustments until you go to orientation day, everything is explained...
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    Queens University of Charlotte, ABSN class of 2012?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to misanonymous88's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    89% is considered dismal, in the Nursing school world.. Go for it if you want, good luck! I am coming from a 100% NCLEX school though, so I guess I am
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    I go to ITT-Tech...

    VioletKaliLPN replied to TeamSteven01's topic in School, College Programs

    Yup, that is correct. If you take the RN program with Chem, A&P, etc at many of the 'for profit' colleges, those 'pre req'/'co req' classes are not
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    Queens University of Charlotte, ABSN class of 2012?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to misanonymous88's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    be wary of queens university. their nclex pass rate is so low that they are on warning status for their bsn/absn, and operating under consent order for their asn. you can check the bon....
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    Gaston College PN Program

    VioletKaliLPN replied to WHNP715's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Be prepared for a full time job of school. You will be in class 8-3:00pm each day, you do not get to pick schedules for class or clinicals, they assign them for you. Be prepared for this. You will...
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    Anybody have a night PCT job & school/clinicals during the day?

    VioletKaliLPN replied to 2011NursingStudent's topic in General Students

    School is a full time job. Not only will you be in class from 8-ish to 2-3-ish, but you will be expected to go home and read and study. This can take a few hours. You will also have papers,...