Drysolong

Drysolong

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  1. Is there nursing after 50?

    Drysolong replied to Malt123's topic in General Nursing

  2. Online LPN Programs, I have two listed. Are there anymore?

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

    I empathized with your comments about CNA work. I haven't started working yet (just clinicals) but I hope to obtain an CNA position in the next few weeks. I've been thinking a lot about the low pay...

  3. Online LPN Programs, I have two listed. Are there anymore?

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

    Thanks for researching the info. I had requested information on the Deaconess program and was seriously considering it, but I received notification that I had been accepted into an LPN program at my...

  4. Anyone a CNA/nursing assistant b4 an LPN?

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

    [QUOTE=Maggie in NC]I am getting my CNA this semester while I finish my pre-reqs for the LPN program. Hi. I finished my LPN prereqs during the past Summer Quarter. I am currently taking the CNA...

  5. Truth about Nursing diagnosis

    Drysolong replied to UTRN2005's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an inexperienced nursing student, but in my estimation, the discussion of the pros and cons of CP's resemble the discussion between an experienced cook who disdains cookbooks and written recipes...

  6. need info on ec

    Drysolong replied to linnythepooh's topic in Online Distance Learning

    **** Much success on your CPNE.Please post your experience. in

  7. Truth about Nursing diagnosis

    Drysolong replied to UTRN2005's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: This post made me laugh out loud. Rather embarassing, since I am in the Computer Lab at

  8. considering nursing...

    Drysolong replied to betsyMT2003's topic in Nursing Career

    I have returned to school recently to enter Nursing. When I look back, I rememember that the only job that I really enjoyed on a daily basis and looked forward to going to each day was in a hospital...

  9. My dental hyginenist was surprised that I was an RN.

    Drysolong replied to Jo Anne -OLD's topic in General Nursing

    I am an African-American, way over 40:) and I'm attempting to change careers to nursing. I am currently in LPN school, hoping to go on to RN after finishing. I am also taking a CNA course and hope to...

  10. Best way to learn to do B/P

    Drysolong replied to luv4nursing's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    i asked a similar question, below is a good detailed answer that i received: originally posted by drysolong in one of my classes, we learned the basics of vital signs and infection control. my...

  11. Has anyone completed the PN component at Deaconess?

    Drysolong replied to bmw804's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello All: I am just learning about Deaconess tonight. I am going to call them tomorrow. I have looked at their website briefly. Reading all your posts has answered my initial questions. But a few...

  12. Huge Dilema RE: Nursing School Long!

    Drysolong replied to Jen2's topic in General Nursing

    Did the students who own the book know that the teacher was going to use questions from the NCLEX practice book? If not, they didn't have an unfair advantage. But I would mention it to the teacher...

  13. Marijuana and Sickle Cell Management?

    Drysolong replied to jasonn's topic in Nursing Career

    If marijuana use for medical purposes is legal in your state (operative word, legal) then you wouldn't be unethical or breaking any laws in your state. So for you, the legal aspect is moot. When I...

  14. Got a new job!!!

    Drysolong replied to lpnin03's topic in Correctional

  15. need info on ec

    Drysolong replied to linnythepooh's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I got info from their site and had info mailed to me, also called and talked with them, asking all the questions that I was unsure of. I'm contemplating EC after I finish LPN next year. I've read...

  16. How do you feel about your CNA's?

    Drysolong replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. I am going to think that this is the way it will be and go into my next job(s) with that positive

  17. Marijuana and Sickle Cell Management?

    Drysolong replied to jasonn's topic in Nursing Career

    i am just a beginning nursing student, but in my opinion, the only issue here is that the nurse gave instructions on performing an illegal act. i don't know how related this is, but i know of a...

  18. How do you feel about your CNA's?

    Drysolong replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    to tooteria & nurseetee: these particular cna's - was it determined that they just didn't know how to take vital signs, record outputs, etc., or were they just vicious, etc? i am taking a cna...

  19. E-learning

    Drysolong replied to mom-student's topic in General Nursing

  20. E-learning

    Drysolong replied to mom-student's topic in General Nursing

    I have taken online courses at University of Phoenix (Computer Information Systems) and this past quarter, I took Math and Intro to Health Care online. I really like online learning just as well, or...

  21. What should they teach in nursing school but don't. What do they teach but shouldn't?

    Drysolong replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    I am interested in what you (especially those who posted who are instructors and BSNers) really think about the ADN, BSN ,MSN education offered through schools such as University of Phoenix, Excelsior...

  22. Am I the only one to feel this way?

    Drysolong replied to LadyMadonna's topic in General Nursing

  23. What should they teach in nursing school but don't. What do they teach but shouldn't?

    Drysolong replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

  24. What should they teach in nursing school but don't. What do they teach but shouldn't?

    Drysolong replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    these discussions are very helpful to me. i have decided to go the cna, lpn, rn route. i think i will be very grateful for the practical experience i hope to gain. also, i've learned from this forum...

  25. What was your first LPN job? Was it difficult to find after grad?

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