prettyinblu

prettyinblu

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  1. Galen PAX-RN study group

    prettyinblu posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello everyone! I recently went to Galen in St. Pete and really like their program and would like to start the LPN-RN bridge progam for August 15th. Does anyone live in sarasota, bradenton even tampa...

  2. Anybody taking classes online @ Galen?

    prettyinblu posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Trying to decided if taking online classes at galen is right for me? Ive taken previous classes like nutrition and sociology online and really loved it! So im debating on taking Ap 1 and math with...

  3. Galen Nursing Program-November

    prettyinblu posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    ]Hello to all that will be starting Galen's Nursing program in November! I know it's early but I would like to see how many of us will be starting our nursing journey together. I will be starting the...

  4. Anybody taking classes online @ Galen?

    prettyinblu replied to prettyinblu's topic in LPN to RN

    I started the bridge program on Nov 7th and originally I had ap1 online and the computers for nurses online but within the first week I couldnt handle the online ap so I switched back to the ground...

  5. Galen Nursing Program-November

    prettyinblu replied to prettyinblu's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes Yes Yes buy the study guide! I liked the cd that comes with it and thats what i used. I scheduled my test the same day of my tour for the following month. I studied 1 section a day and completed...

  6. Number of patients you care for?

    prettyinblu replied to winter_green's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in a rehab hospital and as an LPN the normal use to be 1:6 with room for admissions and it was the same for RNs but within the past 2years they don't allow LPNs to do admissions so now LPNs...

  7. Waitlisted...again, options?

    prettyinblu replied to Penguins In Guam's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Apply everywhere!!! I was almost at my breaking point and was accepted. I'm driving 45mins to school but its better than waiting years to get into a program! What area do you live

  8. Physics questions on NLN PAX-RN

    prettyinblu replied to newjourney2011's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    100% Right! I only used the book and the CD and the study guide matched the test

  9. *Repeating a science course for the third time.

    prettyinblu replied to Lala718's topic in Florida Nursing

    Don't feel bad at all! I had the same problem and I ended up paying out of state tuition for the class and that really made me bust my behind! The first time I took the class I had a family emergency...

  10. Accepted to Galen Tampa RN program!

    prettyinblu replied to stephanienicole87's topic in Florida Nursing

    I will be starting the bridge program in november and was planning on taking some of the classes offered online, does anybody else plan on doing this or have any

  11. Galen Nursing Program-November

    prettyinblu replied to prettyinblu's topic in Florida Nursing

    mma7, I was wondering how much do you know about the online classes? I plan on taking some online for quarter 1, and I cant really find anyone who has? What about

  12. tough choice - school vs work

    prettyinblu replied to gijen's topic in General Nursing

    School comes first! Becoming an RN will open better career paths for you. This is just my opinion and I was put in this same spot a couple of months ago and I made the decison that the RN was my goal....

  13. LPN to RN bridge difficulty

    prettyinblu replied to Thujone's topic in LPN to RN

    Great post question! I was wondering the same thing? I was afraid try the online because of the clinical aspect? I wasn't sure if I have enough LPN experience to walk into RN clinicals and be expected...

  14. Pay for classes?

    prettyinblu replied to pmcd8243's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital pays for BLS and time, ACLS I have to pay for but they pay for my

  15. LPN who failed RN math

    prettyinblu replied to mysticalmoonray's topic in LPN to RN

    I know it sounds silly of me to say but dont beat yourself up! I had to retake a math class three times and I finally said I WILL BEAT THIS! I honestly hate math but I just sucked it up and passed the...

  16. ? For those that work only weekends

    prettyinblu replied to MommyandRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ive been doing weekends for about 2years and slowly Im starting to not like it. It was fine when I only had one child and she's older but Im starting to miss things with my son. Its hard to find...

  17. Anyone from Galen College of Nursing in Tampa Area

    prettyinblu replied to swirlynrs's topic in Florida Nursing

    Nursing school is very tough and not easy. Its hard and your life stops from the moment of the first class. This is why it took so long for me to decide if I wanted to return to school and have my...

  18. Diversity.. at what price?

    prettyinblu replied to Been there,done that's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I will admit it's hard at times to deal with the different accents. For me what I've found is if Im giving report or receiving report I try to make sure that it's not rushed. The extra time could...

  19. How to medicate chronic pain

    prettyinblu posted a topic in Pain Management

    This experience happen yesterday and at the end of my shift I still wasn't sure if all had been done! Has anyone exhausted a pt's PRN medication including tylenol? All shift the pain level was a 10,...

  20. Got The Job!!

    prettyinblu replied to sweetsleep28's topic in General Nursing

    News travels around on which facility is "bad news" Im so excited that you were hired and no stress was placed to explain previous employment!

  21. Kind of perplexed and a lot nervous

    prettyinblu replied to NoAverageLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I second that! Yow will always wonder what if. Plus having your foot in the door is

  22. LPN to RN School in Tampa Fl

    prettyinblu replied to Chloe Narcisse's topic in LPN to RN

    Have you considered trying

  23. Family members that follow you

    prettyinblu posted a topic in General Nursing

    Nurses I really need advice on this one! During my 7a-7p shift I had a family member that would not use the call light! Everytime I looked up he was standing infront of me with the " I just have a...

  24. Stocking up before nursing program starts

    prettyinblu posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone! I jsut wanted some feedback on this because it has been awhile since I've been in school. I start the LPN-RN Bridge program in November and I wasn't sure if there were things I should...

  25. What are my Chances? Kind of bummed :(

    prettyinblu replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck and I hope you get the job! Dont be bummed just wait and