prettyinblu

prettyinblu

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  1. Time to draw a line?

    prettyinblu replied to exit96's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    NO! Do not let this charge nurse get away with speaking to you this way! If you let the charge nurse continue to treat you this way it will never stop! Then other nurses may start doing this as well....

  2. Is it true that they are trying to eliminate LPN's?

    prettyinblu replied to blessnme's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My honest opinion is that it depends on the setting you work in. Currently I work in a rehab hospital and they now as of last year have a policy of NOT HIRING LPNs. There's a lot of tension between...

  3. NLN LPN Pre-Entrance Exam

    prettyinblu replied to ashleybr2009's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good luck I'm sure you will do fine! Just buy the study guide and USE it daily! I loved the cd that comes with it. I did a section each day until the day of my test. The science was the hardest...

  4. ACLS...

    prettyinblu replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I will be taking the class ACLS class next wednesday and I was wondering the same thing? I thought it would look nice on my resume and I will be going into the nursing program. My friend that is...

  5. Anyone from Galen College of Nursing in Tampa Area

    prettyinblu replied to swirlynrs's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks so much for the information! Did the guy you talked to mention price? I was wondering because the LPN-RN bridge is $22,000 so im wondering if they double the price or give some type of...

  6. Anyone from Galen College of Nursing in Tampa Area

    prettyinblu replied to swirlynrs's topic in Florida Nursing

    Dont worry just call and ask to speak with someone about it and if its right for you just switch! I wonder when that new program even

  7. Anyone from Galen College of Nursing in Tampa Area

    prettyinblu replied to swirlynrs's topic in Florida Nursing

    I was wondering about the new RN 2year program as well because there are cna's at my job thinking about doing the program? Any info would be

  8. Will I ever become a nurse ??

    prettyinblu replied to Happynow2011's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    We all have made mistakes in our past, nobody is perfect. I have a friend with a similar problem but she was open and honest and sat before the nursing board and is an RN working on her BSN! Just know...

  9. Graduated 1998 but never passed NCLEX. Thinking about an LPN program

    prettyinblu replied to zionsdaughter's topic in Nursing Career

    Congrats for wanting to come back to nursing! I would take the refresher course if possible because why go through a program if you don't have to! Good

  10. Galen August 2011

    prettyinblu replied to LynneMarie02's topic in Florida Nursing

    Im so excited I can barely stand it! I was so afraid of the PAX but honestly Im not sure if it was possible to study for the science portion lol! I just did the interview part today and that went...

  11. Anyone from Galen College of Nursing in Tampa Area

    prettyinblu replied to swirlynrs's topic in Florida Nursing

    LynneMarie02, I just passed the PAX on the 17th!!! congrats to you!!! Hopefully we will see each other in

  12. Galen PAX-RN study group

    prettyinblu replied to prettyinblu's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes im feeling the same exact way you are! Ive been focusing on the science for the pax as well but just not sure if I have it all! I took the TEAS for another school and pass every section but...

  13. LPN Treatment

    prettyinblu posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Im just not sure what to think about this situation with my current job so I would like some help with this! Currently im employed by a hospital and within the past few months they have implemented a...

  14. Has anyone ever went to the CollegeNetwork for their degree?

    prettyinblu replied to bibsd21's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I havent tried this method but I did consider it but I have 2 friends that did. Friend 1 really enjoyed it however friend 2 hated it because of the changes she wouldve had to go out of state to take...

  15. Wanna Be "RN"

    prettyinblu posted a topic in General Nursing

    There's a LPN at my job that wears her name badge backwards at all times and even tells her patients she's an RN? She's been an LPN for over 25 years and Im not sure why she does this? We all laugh at...

  16. Things about your workplace that make it nice to be there

    prettyinblu replied to cerendipity, rn's topic in General Nursing

    Ive been reading a lot of articles about nurses gaining weight because of fast eating in between patients. Which I agree with, so how about providing healthly meals for nursing staff including the...

  17. Have you ever thought about quitting nursing all together?

    prettyinblu replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    YES YES YES! I think about it all the time but I decided to change the environment that I was in. The SNF just got on my last nerves so Im now in the hospital setting. Just think about changing your...

  18. Working 3 12hr shifts in a room, yay or nay?

    prettyinblu replied to LifesAJourney's topic in General Nursing

    Iam also in school and my current schedule is Fri-sun 7a-7p and it gives me free time during the week and when school is out i feel like im having a mini

  19. Lpn no more?

    prettyinblu replied to Sheila1982's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    where i live the technical programs are offering more LPN programs, however i work in a hospital and they arent hiring anymore LPNs I often wonder the same thing but I hope it doesnt

  20. LVN really wanting to work in Newborn care, it is possible?

    prettyinblu replied to Lucy79's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Im not sure how employment is in your area for LPNs but its extremely hard for LPNs to get hired in that setting? I wish you the best of

  21. LPN TO RN HOPEFUL

    prettyinblu replied to Vernie08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats!!! I currenty work every weeked 7a-7p baylor and yes every weekend does get old but its only for a short time and the pay off will be awesome! I also did home health but it was regular enough...

  22. Giving Up?

    prettyinblu replied to LoveANurse09's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, my friend and i joke all the time about this! We both LOVE Target so we decided when we couldnt stand nursing anymore we would get jobs there! No the same income but less stress

  23. Nurse with Body Odor

    prettyinblu posted a topic in General Nursing

    Happy Holidays! I have a fellow nurse who is awesome! Heplful and always willing to teach but she has a very strong body odor and it seems to be gettting worse sadly. The shift starts at 7am and at...

  24. Anyone know of any good LPN to RN online schools?

    prettyinblu replied to lynnie88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Ive heard many people at my job attempt the online program but find they cant transfer credits or have to go out of state to take boards? So if at all possible look into this closely so you dont waste...

  25. Bariatric Nurse?

    prettyinblu posted a topic in General Nursing

    I will be entering the RN program in the fall and Im not really sure which field I would like to eventually to go. Ive been watching discovery health and have become interested in the bariatric field...