Drysolong

Drysolong

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  1. Nurse Shortage??

    Drysolong replied to Dont's topic in General Nursing

    In Georgia, where I am an LPN nursing student, I still hear reports of their being a "critical" nursing shortage. My personal concern in the Atlanta area is, if I will be able to secure an LPN...

  2. A/P and Microbiology w/wo labs

    Drysolong posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hello: For those of you attending or who have attended Excelsior, can you tell me what you think is the best way of handling the A/P & Microbiology requirements? My specific question is, do you...

  3. ATI predictive of passing NCLEX?

    Drysolong replied to cs_1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi I'm interested in knowing the answer to this question also. I just took ATI in my 3rd quarter of LPN school (Med-Surg & Pharmacology) ATI exams are pass/fail for us. So my next and last...

  4. CNA before RN

    Drysolong replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Students

    My plan also was to work as a CNA, LPN, RN. I took my CNA training last year while waiting for LPN school to start. Worked as a CNA in LTC for 5 months. Hope to graduate LPN school in March, then plan...

  5. What's it like to work in a medical clinic?

    Drysolong replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. If you would care to share, I would be interested in knowing what you find unbearable about your shift. I am still a student, but my preference is to work nights (7p-7a) and weekends in a...

  6. Puke, cough, hack, wheeze, i gotta work (rant, graphic)

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

    As an LPN nursing student, we are not allowed by our instructor to go on the floor if we are "contagious". When it has happened, we come to Clinicals (because we can't afford to lose clinical hours...

  7. Study Skills

    Drysolong replied to jschut's topic in LPN to RN

    If at all possible, can you go to a school or public library at set times weekly? That setting helps me to concentrate and leave distractions. (turn off

  8. I finally took the plunge!

    Drysolong replied to Alibaba's topic in LPN to RN

    Hello: I hope to graduate from LPN school in March, 2006 and hopefully take and pass the NCLEX ASAP. My question is, what does it mean to take NC 1 and 2 before enrolling? Also, I am assuming I...

  9. excelsior accepted in ?? states

    Drysolong replied to 1dreday's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I may not have read all the posts thoroughly, so please forgive me if my post is redundant. But, has it been overlooked that you can't enroll in EC unless you are an LPN or Paramedic? Although, you...

  10. Younger Nurses: Do you find people dont take you seriously? (semi-rant)

    Drysolong replied to TexasPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    There's always a flip side to every coin. I am 54 and an LPN student, so people tend to look at me as if I am an experienced nurse, when I am truly a novice. Years ago, I was sometimes taken aback...

  11. Awaiting Final Exam Results 2nd Quarter LPN

    Drysolong replied to Drysolong's topic in General Students

    Well I passed my 3rd quarter final exams last Monday. I was not as nervous as last quarter. See my previous post. I am the only poster, but I wanted a printed "memoir" of my anxieties. Did...

  12. excelsior accepted in ?? states

    Drysolong replied to 1dreday's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Okay. I'm thoroughly confused after reading all the posts. But it's allright, because I know that where I live (Georgia) currently I will be able to get reciprocity after getting an ADN from...

  13. Has coffee taken over?

    Drysolong replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing

    I've never been a coffee drinker. But during nursing school now, I've been tempted to start. So far though, my method has been to study, sleep, study,

  14. Ever had a nurse or doc as a patient?

    Drysolong replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    I've had two good experiences. While working as a CNA in a LTC, one of my regular patients, who suffered from Alzheimer's, was a nurse. During her lucid moments, she enjoyed listening to my school...

  15. Lpn to Rn program Pima Medical Institute

    Drysolong replied to kris19620's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Where is Pima Medical Institute

  16. the ONLY state where APRNs can't write prescriptions!

    Drysolong replied to sarahhoughton's topic in General Nursing

    It is my understanding that Physician's Assistants (PA's) can write prescriptions. Is this true. If so, does anyone know what the reasoning is that APRN's can't write

  17. House, MD last night.....AAAGH!

    Drysolong replied to SteveNNP's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, I had actually never heard of the tv show "Gray's Anatomy". I'm a nursing student. (need I say more) I will try to watch it tomorrow

  18. Does anyone else feel like there is too much gossip going on?

    Drysolong replied to ashley7's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like me when I first got out of high school many, many years ago. I thought the "adult" world would be different. What you describe is the case in all fields, not just nursing and...

  19. When does it all start to come together?

    Drysolong replied to Drysolong's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for all the good information. I have been so busy, so as you can see it took me over a week to get back to read the replies. I am in clinicals and I am asking a lot of questions as some of...

  20. When does it all start to come together?

    Drysolong posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am currently in LPN school and will graduate in March, 2006. As most of you students and former students know, it is a job just keeping up with studies. Sometimes I am just trying to pass tests...

  21. LPN for 7 months now......(long vent)

    Drysolong replied to Nique_RN2B's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in the greater Atlanta, GA area and will be graduating from LPN school hopefully in April, 2006. I hope to get a job in the trauma center at one of the larger hospitals in the area for...

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

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

    how do you know anything without studying? how did you gain the knowledge needed to pass with just 1 hour of study before tests. i currently have a 3.9 gpa and have always "breezed" through other...

  23. Do I need to do LPN first

    Drysolong replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am taking the CNA, LPN, RN route. I worked as a CNA in a LTC facility for 6 months and found that I don't particularly like the LTC environment and hope I don't have to work in one again....

  24. Weird, Odd Nurses Behavior.....

    Drysolong replied to cre8tivRN's topic in General Nursing

    i haven't read all of the posts yet, but of the ones i've read so far, nothing strikes me as overly weird or ocdish. we had this discussion just yesterday in my med-surg class when discussing ocd....

  25. horror stories...

    Drysolong replied to shannymar's topic in General Nursing

    egads!! no!! lol! i'm sorry, i should have been more specific......i worked a 16 hour shift, only four hours more than my regular shift, so not too bad for me!! my legs are just killing me at the end,...