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  1. Mount Saint Marys College Newburgh ny

    Hello All, I was wondering if anyone could give me some info on mount saint marys college, I will be looking into going from LPN to BSN. Has anyone ever done it with this school? If so how was your...
  2. Culture Change in a Secured Dementia Unit

    I am not sure what State you are in, but we MUST get clients up, and offer them a meal on the weekend., unless it it is clearly written in their plan to allow them to sleep all day, and that they...
  3. Does this sound like case management to you?

    Joe, I think you should do, what ever makes you happy. I personally don't know what the "official" job description is. Sometimes people have nothing else better to do, than complain/ or try to...
  4. Can I be mandated in NYS under these circumstances?

    I live in NYS, and I work for NYS. I am also a per diem CNA for this reason. CNAS can get mandated if you work full or part time, this goes for the nursing home. I also run a house for 10 clients and...
  5. I think the site has changed for the better. This site allows people to vent and Connect, but rudeness and other behaviors aren't tolerated. I like that, sometimes I have a hard time logging in, but...
  6. Failed dosage calc

    I get the feeling that you are the oldest /only child. I am the oldest child in my family, and it sucks, In my thoughts. Family can put so much pressure on the oldest that you feel no matter what you...
  7. Funnest/Favorite part about nursing school?

    I don't think I have a favorite part of school. I enjoyed learning about the body and how it works, I enjoyed clinincal, Yes I had bad days but it was a nice experience. My clinical instructors were...
  8. I did not read through all the posts, so please forgive if I have repeated what someone has already said. I have seen on tests stuff we never go over in class, but I have learned to read the entire...
  9. How to take the LPN/LVN exam while still in RN school

    Thank you for the information. I will pass this onto my friend who is in her RN program, she was going to ask the same question. We are here in NY, maybe this is why there was no
  10. New Nurse: Delegation and CNA, PCA, PCT Issues

    You can never allow your CNA'S or techs to see you sweat, don't ever feel you are less than a nurse, because you are having issues with your Aides. What I found has worked for me is to go in with the...
  11. Is the first semester really the hardest?

    I am going to admit, I am not in my core nursing courses. BUT, I did go to LPN school and for the first half of the year, we did a lot of direct care. I don't think you have a bad attitude, nursing...
  12. Confessions Of A Nurse With Poor Interpersonal Skills

    Commuter, AMEN! AMEN! You have hit the nail on the head, yet again. Sometimes I think you are in my head, saying and feeling the way I feel. I so dont like small talk, and would rather have...
  13. Hurricane Sandy - Wishing Everyone To Stay Safe

    Do Good,Very good advice given. Hope all stay safe. The storm will be my way by Monday Mid Day. Stay
  14. Nursing Games is taking its toll

    In my class, we started with 50 people, and there are 15 people graduating in two
  15. Failed Medication Checkoff Try#3

    You don't have to tell anyone, anything that you are not comfortable with. If you want to keep the situation to yourself, then do so. If your job is paying for school, you do have that obligation to...
  16. Discouragement from others - Do I have what it takes?

    I agree with all the other posters. If you feel this is what you want to do, then NO one can take it away from you. The comment could have been made for many reasons, ignore it, and other comments...
  17. Any advice for a Pre nursing student :)

    I agree with all of the posters. But I am going to add, if you can record the lectures. It helps because you are able to hear something you missed earlier. Also, stay on top of your reading! You...
  18. Be Careful When Posting

    Thank you Commuter. A really good reminder. I was just having these thoughts, reading the other day.
  19. Jury Duty and Nursing School

    I got a note from the school, I was attending and faxed it over to the clerks office. I haven't received any thing from the court since.I hope everything works out for you. Best of luck in
  20. I'm going to NS, why has your attitude changed toward me???

    It's called being a hater! When you decide to do something better for yourself, sometimes you get resentment from people. Maybe they wish they were in your position, maybe they aren't happy with...
  21. How far do you drive for nursing school?

    I drive 20 minutes to school. When I was in the LPN program my drive was about 35-40
  22. Passed Nclex this morning!!! July 3rd

    Congratulations.
  23. LPN to BSN Mount Saint Mary's Newburgh NY

    I was wondering if anyone could give me some insight into mount saint marys in newburgh ny. I am interested in knowing how you found the program, what were some of your frustrations (if any) and how...
  24. I passed my medication test!

    It has been a crazy 5 months, I have had all different kinds of emotions with going to school. I have wanted to quit, and walk away. But I have had amazing support, from friends, family, and my...
  25. So glad Spring Break is here.

    I just wanted say, I am so glad spring break is here. School has been wonderful and I am so appreciative of the opportunity to attend school. But, we have gone through basic fundamentals to A and P a...