INLPN93

INLPN93

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  1. Excelsior and textbooks

    INLPN93 replied to pinkfluffybunny's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I go back one edition, amazon's Marketplace (similar to ebay). The savings are incredible to do this, I get most texts at at 50-90% off the price for the new edition. I have found everything on the...

  2. Study group 101 for N104&102

    INLPN93 replied to M610's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I found buying used texts a far better source to study by, I have the Health Safety/Differences disc myself. They do not go with the outline at all, then I noticed the 2008 on them. They simply don't...

  3. How I got my (new grad) job...

    INLPN93 replied to Hootnhollern's topic in General Nursing

    That is awesome :) Great story!! What I take form this as I will be a new grad RN with LPN experience is to be prepared to use all of my LPN certs and experience in a positive and professional...

  4. Just talked to a nurse- I feel so down & anxious

    INLPN93 replied to StudentNrseMcFarland's topic in General Students

    This nurse's attitude toward the job & profession may be to blame for her lack of getting anywhere. Who knows how many job interviews she's blown with that attitude. To stand there and tell you...

  5. fired maybe i'll go into elementary school teaching....

    INLPN93 replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in General Nursing

    How catty & petty nursing can be, we all have made med errors. The pt wasn't harmed. Though clarification and follow thru will CYA everytime. The pregnancy thing is what's the real issue, very odd...

  6. Fundamentals of Nursing

    INLPN93 replied to EVLGNUS's topic in General Students

    There are loads of critical thinking workbooks out there. Every topic; med-surg, peds, fundamentals, psych... Try one of those to brush up on those skills. There is a book called Review and Rationales...

  7. Got a "PASS" on the FCCA

    INLPN93 replied to WEST1014, RN,BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Awesome!! Congrats!! Good Luck with the

  8. Update on LTC job and I am still stressed and annoyed

    INLPN93 replied to namazonian's topic in General Nursing

    This is the ugly side of LTC, I've been there and personally I think hell would be easier to handle. The missing DON & scheduler are not going to suddenly appear and be great to work for, the...

  9. what do you want to be when you grow up?

    INLPN93 replied to Mrs. Sparkle Pants's topic in General Nursing

    It would be one where I didn't let out a sigh of frustration at the beginning of my shift. Really I want to complete my MSN in Infomatics and do computer systems work. I will be around 48 when I get...

  10. Need some insight....I'm worried.

    INLPN93 replied to butrfli's topic in Online Distance Learning

    While you're waiting, you can try an Excelsior test, they transfer to most colleges due to they are NLNAC accredited and accredited by the President's Council on Education. I would suggest Life Span...

  11. LTC retention

    INLPN93 replied to UpinawayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Pay is usually good here in IN for LTC nurses. I make more as a LTC LPN than my SIL who is a new grad RN. My 18 years of experience pays quite well, I will actually take close to $2/hr cut in pay when...

  12. Looking professional all day long . . .

    INLPN93 replied to Sugar-Phosphate's topic in General Nursing

    I have straight, fine hair that can look wind blown with no breeze. And its oily. So, I gave in and cut it above the shoulders. I used to wear a pony-tail too. Then one day my kids told me I looked...

  13. Study Group 101-

    INLPN93 replied to WestPalmLPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I bought the Safety and Differences one. It is so disorganized in its set up, I gave up on it. Has lots of stuff, sure but it was all over the place with its info. And its from 2008 also. I didn't see...

  14. Sociology Requirement

    INLPN93 replied to BeachieRN84's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm doing the CLEP exam, I can't pass up the savings. I got the REA study guide, and a core concepts guide to Sociology. And CLEP has an outline you can get from their web site, it is like ECs...

  15. Being forced to rethink my views on fibromyalgia

    INLPN93 replied to casi's topic in General Nursing

    I always thought back pain was a vague way to complain about nothing. In 2001, I was diagnosed with 'Spondolylisthesis' or an unstable fracture of the spine and arthritis in my neck and tailbone...

  16. I work at a great facility.......?

    INLPN93 replied to randomlymade88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That is a lot of mixed needs pts to care for even with some desk help. Adding trach pts is not always easy. Some trachs require constant suctioning, and monitoring. I've had trach pts but it has never...

  17. When was the last time higher management gave you a sincere Thank you.

    INLPN93 replied to tobesmartt's topic in General Nursing

    In Feb of 2006, we got a free catered meal for a defiecency free state survey. A snow day thanks? Wow. Must be nice. I assumed I was old school in remembering days ago when thank you gestures were...

  18. Older Mom With Adult Kids Want To Try Nursing Again

    INLPN93 replied to undecidedmom's topic in General Students

    I am 41, have 2 teens and am back at school for my RN. I say go for it, if its what you want want. :) I don't do well in math either. I took a basic math and pre-algebra class and re-learned the...

  19. Nursing Theory: Did we throw the baby out with the bathwater?

    INLPN93 replied to james2309's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah: I wish I could give this more than one kudos!!!! AMEN. Thank You from the bottom of a LPNs heart

  20. LTC is Crazy.

    INLPN93 replied to RN0310's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Couldn't agree more with this post. LTC is out of control. I have been at it for 18 years, and I am counting down to my RN because I simply can't take it anymore! It isn't the residents or the work,...

  21. how to juggle having a family and becoming a nurse practitioner

    INLPN93 replied to jaredsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't look at the big picture at all when I was your age. I went the LPN route, because then I thought 'hey I'm young, plenty of time'. Had the boyfriend, who right after I passed my nclex I got...

  22. Urgent to long term advise please

    INLPN93 replied to William VanOrden LPN's topic in General Nursing

    LTC LPN for 18 years. LTC care is hard, demanding work. It pays pretty good to be honest but these facilities aren't giving the money away, you earn it. Yeah, I agree job shadow or just come in a...

  23. Grad Nurse to LPN

    INLPN93 replied to xnim's topic in General Nursing

    I am a LPN, I just wanted that to be said so I do not have a problem with LPNs. Under no uncertain terms should you settle for being a LPN with your level of education. The difference in what you were...

  24. Nurses with Tattoos and Piercings

    INLPN93 replied to CMALynzer's topic in General Nursing

    Til that psych/behavior pt rips that dangling earring right out! Seen it happen, I don't care what people wear in their noses or ears but in some settings it just isn't a good idea. Only a new tatoo...

  25. Excelsior Anatomy & Physiology in 6 weeks of review?

    INLPN93 replied to engkijo's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I failed to mention that I'm 41, and had never had Micro, & Last time I was in a classroom was in 1993. The odds weren't in my favor to pass the first time let alone get a B. I was advised by many...