Drysolong

Drysolong

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  1. Sick...

    Drysolong replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Pediatric

    I also sympathize - I did clinicals for 3 days in a child care setting with two-year olds and was sick as could be (flu-like symptoms). I got well after 2 weeks just in time for the second 3-day...

  2. For the eyes of the "older" pre-nursing students only!

    Drysolong replied to stpauligirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    /oh boy, i remember buying cigarettes for my mother and father at 0.18 a pack. since i don't smoke, i lost track of prices after 0.30 a pack. btw, thanks faeriewand and ladyetain for remembering...

  3. remember me i was so scared

    Drysolong replied to sherese's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons: :biggringi CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU AND SHERESE:biggringi

  4. For the eyes of the "older" pre-nursing students only!

    Drysolong replied to stpauligirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    female. back in those days, i pierced about 15 others' ears. i was an "expert" probably just getting ready for my nursing career 40 years later. also, no one i talk to seems to remember this but me....

  5. online schools cheapen our profession?

    Drysolong replied to $/satisfaction?'s topic in Online Distance Learning

    I understand what you're saying (I think) But there are many competent clinical instructors and teachers and there are some excellent textbooks. In my LPN class, I don't think the best textbooks...

  6. For the eyes of the "older" pre-nursing students only!

    Drysolong replied to stpauligirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No, but I remember my fourth grade teacher saying "when Cuba becomes the next state" and I asked, "but what if it doesn't". She said, "Oh, it will". End of

  7. For the eyes of the "older" pre-nursing students only!

    Drysolong replied to stpauligirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was in my 8th grade second period music class, when a student came in and told my teacher that JFK had been shot. Next period, my Math teacher told us he died. BTW that's the day that I pierced...

  8. What are some good books to study for NCLEX-PN?

    Drysolong replied to wooosp's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I will take my NCLEX-PN in 4-8 weeks depending on completion of application by my school and BON. I have SAUNDERS and plan to get KAPLANS. I am also using Sandra Smith's Review for NCLEX-PN. I...

  9. I take boards this morning at 9 am

    Drysolong replied to islandti_patty's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I wish you much success!!! I will be taking LPN boards hopefully in 4-8 weeks so I am anxiously awaiting your thoughts on your

  10. I'm Done! So done!

    Drysolong replied to Laurie888's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Can you or anyone tell me exactly what is meant by critical elements and are they found in the Carjack? (Also, what exactly is the carjack?) I just finished LPN school and plan to start completing...

  11. I'm Done! So done!

    Drysolong replied to Laurie888's topic in Online Distance Learning

    congratulations!!!

  12. Nursing School Heartbreak of losing fellow students

    Drysolong replied to NurseNiecy's topic in General Nursing

    This thread was very interesting to me as I have had the same experiences. Just graduated LPN school. I found out that one student who failed in our first quarter has been going to another school in...

  13. Would you prefer a younger nurse to an older nurse?? (pls don't take to offense)

    Drysolong replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in General Nursing

    I am over 50 and just graduated as an LPN this week. So I haven't even taken the boards yet. I've already had the experience in a number of clinical settings of patients preferring me just because...

  14. ATI testing

    Drysolong replied to Drysolong's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Just relax as much as possible. I think the key to preparing for the test is to continuously take the ATI practice exams, studying rationales for all right and wrong answers. Although it is...

  15. Hospitals that still hire LPN's

    Drysolong posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi: Is there a list of hospitals in the greater Atlanta area that still hire LPN's. Those I know of are: Northside Grady ??? Newton County General Gwinnett Medical Center...

  16. Hospitals that still hire LPN's

    Drysolong replied to Drysolong's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I went to Dekalb Tech and I just passed my last Final Monday 3/20 (ATI) We are not required to take a review, but it is recommended. I am not going to take it (unless I fail the NCLEX on the first...

  17. what are the happiest and saddest things you've seen?

    Drysolong replied to goats'r'us's topic in General Nursing

    Not a happy or saddest moment. Just a thought on the posts. I had chosen not to work in PEDS because I didn't want to see any children sick or any children dying. During my pediatric rotation in...

  18. New nurse scared to work assignment

    Drysolong replied to sigshaRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I hope the OP takes your words to

  19. I may just be a nursing student, but I do know a little sumpin' sumpin'

    Drysolong posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is the FLIP/Side of the thread "You know how ppl ask you stuff b/c they know you're a nurse?" My husband insisted on taking my grandson to the hospital emergency room for a noseblood. I...

  20. Awaiting Final Exam Results 2nd Quarter LPN

    Drysolong posted a topic in General Students

    Hello Everyone I am more anxious than I've ever been in my life, or at least one of the most anxious times. It is 10:47am and I've just finished a pass/fail test in the second quarter of my LPN...

  21. Awaiting Final Exam Results 2nd Quarter LPN

    Drysolong replied to Drysolong's topic in General Students

    "Printed Memoir" Continuation I passed my 4th and last quarter final exams. Now on to the NCLEX-PN I'm still in somewhat of a daze after 5

  22. I may just be a nursing student, but I do know a little sumpin' sumpin'

    Drysolong replied to Drysolong's topic in General Nursing

    OK I am trying to do the Math. The only thing I can think of is that you graduated a while before you took the LPN exam or, or What What - Please

  23. ATI testing

    Drysolong replied to Drysolong's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thank you Camm I just took my ATI final this morning and I PASSED I am elated Unfortunately some of my classmates didn't pass so I am not feeling too good about that:( When I first posted, I...

  24. Have any of you taken the Certified Forensic Nurse exam?

    Drysolong replied to legalnurse22's topic in Forensic

    Does anyone know what the outlook or climate is for the Certified Forensic Nurse in the Atlanta, Georgia

  25. On my Way

    Drysolong replied to Amyjosonata's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I agree. Remembering formulas is definitely the