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  1. LPN to RN

    pinaytoh replied to southcarolinanurse:)'s topic in LPN to RN

    You have to continue.. I failed block 3 and told myself I don't want to do it again, then I was offered a spot - I took it with open arms. I finished that Block with "A". Now, I'm scared to death...

  2. Advice wanted, as an older RN student, what thing should I NOT do?

    pinaytoh replied to hamsterwheel's topic in LPN to RN

    Im a LPN, I never offer the information that I am.. But good nurses figure it out - that you stand out from the others. I go to each clinical/lecture with a goal -- to learn and get that two letters...

  3. Prioritizing Nursing Diagnoses

    pinaytoh replied to KrCmommy522's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Electrolyte imbalance r/t hypokalemia and hypocalcemia- potassium and calcium will kill your patient first-may be why he/she is having seizure. So I would go with correcting that, then hopefully stops...

  4. Care Plan HELP!

    pinaytoh replied to 3rdshift098's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just a thought: Risk for infection related to (improper hygiene, improper toileting, catheterization, chronically alkaline urine, urinary retention)- why is your patient at risk, why do you think your...

  5. Advanced Placement LPN to RN Maricopa Community Colleges

    pinaytoh replied to mom-of-3's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I was just offered a spot for the 2015 Block3 Summer Cohort at SCC...LPN to RN..don't know what to

  6. January 2012 NCLEX-PN Test Takers

    pinaytoh replied to texasRN_14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have to say its pretty basic, not difficult but I kind a study for a week before taking it...and do a lot of nclex questions...good

  7. Really sad :(

    pinaytoh replied to NOLAmommy3's topic in Ob/Gyn

    First of all congratulations on getting a job:nurse: This is my opinion: I love nursing, this is why I change gear towards this noble profession. I am currently working as a Tech, I recently...

  8. Getting the needle in the vein...

    pinaytoh replied to WldChrry's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    your scope will include skills that the facility train and allows an LPN to do. If they certified you to perform it, then you must be competent to do that

  9. Newly Licensed LVN in the SF Bay Area and I can't find a job!

    pinaytoh replied to goodkarmaluv's topic in California Nursing

    its the same here in Arizona, its difficult to get a job as a nurse unless your allready working in a facility where there's an opening...Where do you live? may be I should move there to start using...

  10. Newly Licensed LVN in the SF Bay Area and I can't find a job!

    pinaytoh replied to goodkarmaluv's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you, didnt get the job at the jail, it was a group interview and 4 other people have many years of experience...I am to the point of giving up and just focus on working as a tech while getting...

  11. Newly Licensed LVN in the SF Bay Area and I can't find a job!

    pinaytoh replied to goodkarmaluv's topic in California Nursing

    This is the day to go to jail FOR A JOB INTERVIEW:nurse:...never been to one, so dont know what to expect..didnt get enough sleep because my husband is oppossed to the idea of working in jail...I...

  12. Newly Licensed LVN in the SF Bay Area and I can't find a job!

    pinaytoh replied to goodkarmaluv's topic in California Nursing

    I got my license on the 30th of May..got a job offer the next day at a homehealth agency, but their taking forever to process my documents...I applied to so many ad, and never get a call back.Today 2...

  13. I'm a real nurse!!! Thank you!

    pinaytoh replied to nurseycool's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :twocents:Im working as a tech in a hospital here in AZ where they phase out LPN's years ago..when I start school last year to become an LPN...everybody ask me why and says "dont do that, just get in...

  14. nclex pn 2012

    pinaytoh replied to dreaming88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I scheduled to take the NCLEX PN a day before my birthday..I remember stepping out of that room, thinking that I failed for sure...I went home and did the good pop up (got a good one), but didnt trust...

  15. January 2012 NCLEX-PN Test Takers

    pinaytoh replied to texasRN_14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took the NCLEX PN here in Arizona 5/29/2012. I did the good pop up trick every hour!!! check the BON at 0900 (5/30) and there's a LICENSE

  16. Taking the Hesi Exit a second time

    pinaytoh replied to AshleyDiane6's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I took the HESI today...got 884 wish it's higher but, it's good enough..I believe it's not that hard--my main problem is that I present my case to the question (DONT argue, ask what IF, or overthink...

  17. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    pinaytoh replied to AZmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    survived this week....got checked off with head-to-toe.... I dont even know that I know cranial nerves by heart, and instructor told me that I have a natural talent (whatever that is)??? that's all...

  18. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    pinaytoh replied to AZmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    UPDATES: FTPN Fall 2011 (after 1 month???) I can't believe it's only been one month, for a lot has change in my life schedule: work, family, & friends. No more TV at late night. Only go to store...

  19. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    pinaytoh replied to AZmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    thank so much, and good luck in Block

  20. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    pinaytoh replied to AZmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    there will be a test on those CNA skills? I thought she just want us to go over it to refresh our memory about those skills.... are you in PM

  21. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    pinaytoh replied to AZmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    there is an option to opt in/opt out for book advance, it's on the front page of student

  22. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    pinaytoh replied to AZmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    All I know is that once I see the FinAid info on my account: If you try to arrange payment- it will give you a message that your financial aid exceed the amount due..so I never have to pay my tuition...

  23. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    pinaytoh replied to AZmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    thank you all...a friend just gave me her scrubs!!!! The book box is sooo expensive!!!! I wish to start reading it, but I have to wait for the book advance from financial aid to get my

  24. Gateway LPN Fast Track

    pinaytoh replied to AZmom's topic in Arizona Nursing

    :yeah:other than the bookstore...where else can I buy my scrubs? TO those in the evening class...see you guys on the

  25. LPN to RN programs??

    pinaytoh replied to KKB243's topic in Arizona Nursing

    :nurse:Hi everyone, this is a link about the UoP LPN to RN bridge program...very interesting..