Jo Dirt

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  1. Considering a move to Boise...

    Jo Dirt replied to Stitchie's topic in General Nursing

    I'm interested in knowing about this also. We are considering a move to southwest Idaho, and I would like to have a decent house on some acreage. I like lots of trees and

  2. NP education - a rant

    Jo Dirt replied to CatskillNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I know someone who has a degree in psychology who brags that she can get into a BSN program and be finished in a year or so. I don't understand how this could be, as the required courses for nursing...

  3. What Freaks You Out?

    Jo Dirt replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Anything to do with eyes freaks me

  4. How do the doctors treat you?

    Jo Dirt replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am absolutely terrified of some of the male doctors. It freaks me out the energy I get from them. A very strong dominant energy that drains my energy and has me practically cowering. But there are...

  5. online CNA course

    Jo Dirt replied to ILgirl's topic in General Nursing

    My gut feeling regarding online courses if you have never had any nursing experience is that you won't be doing yourself any favors, even though I am certain the school will make their program sound...

  6. NP education - a rant

    Jo Dirt replied to CatskillNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Right or wrong I'm wanting to get into a NP program ASAP. I honestly don't believe that having an ASN-MSN degree is a defect. I've been an LPN for four years and imagine I will get some experience as...

  7. Dissappointed-

    Jo Dirt replied to LoriT's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Lori, I'm an LPN finishing up my ASN and I want to go to NP school. Luckily, my husband is open to moving and trying out new things and we are looking at Idaho because NP's there have so much...

  8. USA Land of Opportunity?? YEAH RIGHT!

    Jo Dirt replied to blondebritbrat's topic in General Nursing

    BBB, I can empathize with you, and I believe I know how you are feeling right now, because I have been through many situations as you have described (suffered from severe depression most of my life...

  9. Excelsior's NSG concepts 1

    Jo Dirt replied to bethneyann's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It is an easy test. I took with with minimal studying and made a B. An experienced LPN should be able to pass. Don't let it fool you, the tests definitely get harder and more

  10. Excelsior?

    Jo Dirt replied to charleybarley's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I work doing private duty nursing. Nice thing about my job is that I work 7p-7a, my patient is an elderly man who goes to bed about 5 in the evening and sleeps all night. So I when I get there I study...

  11. Phasing out LPN's?????

    Jo Dirt replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The hospitals here in middle Tennessee are not only not hiring new LPN's but are trying to get rid of the ones they've got. I feel exreemely lucky to have found a job working for an agency doing...

  12. Bossy CNA's in LTC(long)

    Jo Dirt replied to jaimemds's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Where I worked when I was doing LTC that CNA you are describing would be run out on a

  13. Best places for LPN's to make a good salary and able to buy country property

    Jo Dirt replied to Roozeyk's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in Middle Tennessee. Nursing homes around here generally start out at around $14.00-15.00 per hour. I am currently working a very nice 7pm-7am job sitting with an elderly couple who are very...

  14. Does size really matter?

    Jo Dirt replied to hello_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm petite and small too, just fat. I don't think it makes a dimes worth of difference if you are large or small. I've been a nurse more than four years, hasn't affected me

  15. Excelsior?

    Jo Dirt replied to charleybarley's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have heard most people say that allowing about a month per exam is pretty reasonable. I tend to take them faster but when I study I generally hit it hard and do nothing else. If that is the case...

  16. Deaconess

    Jo Dirt replied to GeriL's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am so glad to see this real world perspective, because I *knew* there were bound to be many experiences like the one you describe, yet I had to fight to keep my mouth shut because I am not a...

  17. artifical nails off..angry nurse

    Jo Dirt replied to Lady Sapphire's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I just have to know, what is the purpose of tongue piercing? And what is the purpose of splitting the tongue to resemble that of a serpent? Aside from it being culturally reprehensible in the US, what...

  18. Excelsior?

    Jo Dirt replied to charleybarley's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It cost me $900 to enroll. Nursing exams are $205 each. There are seven. Then I believe there is a $450 graduation fee, and the CPNE is over $1500. However, if you think that is high, consider that...

  19. EC Students, Do/did you purchase books?

    Jo Dirt replied to luv4nursing's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I bought a nursing fundamentals book to study for my EC tests but that is about it. I managed to pass NC 1, 3 and 4 without any special books, just looked up the material in my books from LPN school....

  20. Taking NC1 exam this thursday.

    Jo Dirt replied to JKohler's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am starting to wonder if I am bipolar or something. At the end of November I finally got up the nerve to take NC 1 and, using the EC study guides I spent about a week studying. It felt so good to...

  21. I am taking NC2 on Saturday.

    Jo Dirt replied to kesneysmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I made a B on NC 1, 3 and 4. Took NC 5 last Thursday and bombed it with a D. It was a nightmare, I was so unprepared, it was like being blind and trying to drive. I won't bomb it again. I'll take NC 2...

  22. Academy of Nursing - Salt Lake City Probe

    Jo Dirt replied to Drysolong's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I heard a caller on the Dave Ramsey Show who lost $20,000 in tuition to this school. And it is likely there won't be a thing she can do about it except pay the money

  23. Taking NC1 exam this thursday.

    Jo Dirt replied to JKohler's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was wondering how you did. I took NC 5 last night and bombed it. Made a D. It wasn't really surprising, I shouldn't try to make excuses but I've been feeling burned out and depressed again lately,...

  24. Excelsior A&P exam...I passed!!!

    Jo Dirt replied to kimber3ks's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I made a B on the A&P exam this past December, but then I only studied for a week and a half.

  25. I'm writing up the CNA at the LTC facility

    Jo Dirt replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    The CNA would drive the nurse away because she doesn't get vital signs by midnight? Who says the VS are due by midnight? Are you the