lisamc1RN

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  1. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    lisamc1RN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm a little early, since I haven't graduated from LPN school yet but I'm signed up for the LPN to RN bridge program starting in Aug. ' 06, providing I pass the NClex-PN.

  2. A&P not really helpful in nursing school!

    lisamc1RN replied to bioniclewoman's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your friend was definitely wrong. I open my A&P book all of the time. I think it would be very difficult to understand pathology if you don't understand what is normal. Don't get discouraged. You...

  3. LPN to RN student forum

    lisamc1RN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    I think this is a great idea too. I graduate from the LPN program in June, and assuming that I pass the NClex in the summer, I will start the LPN to RN bridge program in the fall. It would be great...

  4. NCLEX study book. Too early?

    lisamc1RN replied to flwannaB's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I started studying from my NClex study guide from day one. That was 1 1/2 years ago. I definitely think it has helped. If you use something like Saunders, it will teach you how to read NClex type...

  5. Strange Nursing Student

    lisamc1RN replied to NurseKitty NC's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like Asperger's or autism to me. My son has Asperger's and sounds like something he might do. His social skills just aren't as good as others. As for the homeschooling. I homeschooled my...

  6. taking students, precepting

    lisamc1RN replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    My own experience has been that there are a couple of nurses on the floor I'm on now who grin and bear it when working with students. I take the attitude that I am going to be the least amount of...

  7. Frustrated (Rant)

    lisamc1RN replied to nursesaideBen's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I promise you things will pick up and then you will look back on this time as the good ol' days! :chuckle Congrats on the excellent grades!

  8. How do I get IV certified?

    lisamc1RN replied to UnderpaidNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Call the local hospitals, nursing homes and nursing schools. Around here, one of our nursing instructors teaches IV courses to the lpn's in the area. Good luck.

  9. IV Certification

    lisamc1RN replied to OneChattyNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just got my IV stick so once I graduate I will be IV certified. The school says it will be noted on my

  10. Working with the kids.

    lisamc1RN replied to soon to be nurse's topic in Pediatric

    A long time ago I thought I wanted to be a peds nurse. Now I know that it definitely is not for me. I had to give a very sick 4 year old a shot the other day. It took 3 of us to get the job done while...

  11. RN and Autism Mom

    lisamc1RN replied to lovetp4ever2002's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    My son is 12 and has Asperger's. You are not alone here. :) Welcome to

  12. family doesnt understand what I want

    lisamc1RN replied to amber74's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You are not alone in your choices. I'm 35, with a husband and 4 children, ages 3-12 yrs. I chose to go to LPN school on a part time basis so that I could spend time with my family. I only have 8 more...

  13. Do you wash your hands?

    lisamc1RN replied to heyday's topic in Infectious Disease

    Yes, I do it now. When I first started clinicals it was hard to remember at times. Now it's just part of the routine. You will start to remember more and more until it's just part of your day and you...

  14. Bad "sticker" needs help

    lisamc1RN replied to nurscee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you all for this advice! I sure needed it! I have had 3 attempts at starting an IV and haven't got one yet. I passed up 2 because I was just so sure that I couldn't get it. I'll make sure that I...

  15. Will I have any life during LPN School Please Advise

    lisamc1RN replied to carrihopefullnurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It's all about time management. You may or may not need 4 hours of studying each day. I started out studying 2 or 3 hours a night, but have it down to 1-2 hours a night. It should get easier to study...

  16. How strict was your nursing school?

    lisamc1RN replied to piercednurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Our school isn't quite as strict, but they do have rules very similar to yours and they do enforce them. I walk across a great distance to get to the hospital, too.

  17. Ummm....aren't we grown ups now? UGH.

    lisamc1RN replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is what I was thinking, too. He might be Aspergers or autistic. My son has Aspergers and it sounds a lot like him. There are children who snicker at him behind his back and sometimes to his face....

  18. "What do you need Christmas off for? You don't have kids!" (rant)

    lisamc1RN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    My mother is a nurse and when we were growing up, she arranged Christmas Day around her nursing schedule. We already do this with my husband's schedule and will continue to do so when I'm a nurse....

  19. TV's ER new NM, Eve

    lisamc1RN replied to maolin's topic in General Nursing

    I like her A LOT. She isn't perfect by any means but she is a strong character and a nurse at that. Imagine that. :) I really liked how she quizzed Sam about what she was doing with the IV...

  20. Time flies! Getting excited about NEXT year already!

    lisamc1RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently an LPN student, in my 2nd year of a part time program. On Sunday I am going to the open house for the RN diploma program that I have chosen to go to! I'm bringing my application,...

  21. RITA CRISIS- Houston traffic!

    lisamc1RN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Stay safe everyone. What a scary and frustrating

  22. I Stink at IV's.

    lisamc1RN replied to Mrs.S's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As a student who has now had 3 unsuccessful IV sticks, I share your frustration! I just have to believe that some day I'm going to get it! :) Glad to read that you got it, and in a skinny vein, too!...

  23. Unsuccessful IV stick.

    lisamc1RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I tried my first IV stick this week and I didn't get it in. I actually went under and to the side. I didn't even feel comfortable with the site but the instructor insisted that I pick between the...

  24. Unsuccessful IV stick.

    lisamc1RN replied to lisamc1RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you fab4fan. :) This may sound dumb but if I need to get an IV into an antecubital fossa, how do I guide a 1 1/2" catheter into a vein that I can't see? That vein actually was bigger but I...

  25. Unsuccessful IV stick.

    lisamc1RN replied to lisamc1RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all so much for your encouraging words and advice. :) You have really made me feel more confident about going at this again on Wednesday. Now all I need is someone with hoses for veins and...