NurseGrape3000

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  1. Nursing School versus the work field

    NurseGrape3000 replied to nurseonmission's topic in General Nursing

    Also, try to pinpoint what it is you don't like. Peers? Teacher? Nervous about feeling unprepared? The facility? That might give you somewhere to start from too. Good

  2. I cant pass the Nclex-PN!!!

    NurseGrape3000 replied to La'Monique's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with the other posters.. your problem has to be in figuring out how to answer the questions. While I was studying for the NCLEX-PN a few years ago, I just happened to come across a book that...

  3. They won't stop calling me!

    NurseGrape3000 replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto! Don't do it. Babies are way more important. :) And like said, totally not your problem or

  4. Is it worth it anymore to pursure LPN?

    NurseGrape3000 replied to gracelikerain's topic in General Nursing

    I am an LPN and am working on an ADN degree. I would love to work in a hospital when I'm done and am looking for LPN work now, but there is none around here in hospital. I have been applying for CNA...

  5. Question about shift differential

    NurseGrape3000 replied to nursemomma11's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Good luck at Grady!!!!! I'm at least a year away, and already nervous! Let us know how it goes.

  6. Excelsior Grads working in TN???

    NurseGrape3000 replied to nursesmack's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    BTW, I noticed recently that Vanderbilt hires EC grads. On their website, follow to find out info on their new grad residency program. They picture the new RNs that have previously gotten in.. and a...

  7. What ridiculous things have you seen happen in the workplace?

    NurseGrape3000 replied to pink_shoes99's topic in General Nursing

    ..hmm. the cancer doc who signed death certs for his pt's every friday afternoon... Or the nursing home that had no gloves. I ended up bringing my own, but an aide was generous enough to bring some...

  8. Nurse Refresher Course - Nashville

    NurseGrape3000 replied to jano82's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Don't lose faith, the TN BON has been wonderfully helpful every time I've called them. :) We're not in exactly the same boat.. but I am an LPN and took 5 years off. They told me to do 5 CEU hours for...

  9. Excelsior Grads working in TN???

    NurseGrape3000 replied to nursesmack's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Makes everyone nervous I'm sure! I'm an LPN but I worked one year and haven't worked in 5 years.. so I'm there too. I feel like a new grad still. There is lots you can do to prepare, though. I'm...

  10. Excelsior Grads working in TN???

    NurseGrape3000 replied to nursesmack's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I LOVE it. It's inexpensive, and you have a lot of freedom. You must be disciplined, however, good at finding your own resources and doing your own research. It's taking me a little longer than...

  11. Excelsior Grads working in TN???

    NurseGrape3000 replied to nursesmack's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I'd love to hear about this too - I'm in Nashville and about half way through the program.

  12. Nashville area health/hospital systems with own nursing program?

    NurseGrape3000 replied to RNMarykay's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Oh wow! You're not far from the end at all! Lucky. :) The

  13. Nashville area health/hospital systems with own nursing program?

    NurseGrape3000 replied to RNMarykay's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Sorry for the time lapse.. been out of town. I love the program, and the college. It requires the right person to do it, but it includes a lot of freedom. There are multiple groups online to connect...

  14. Nashville area health/hospital systems with own nursing program?

    NurseGrape3000 replied to RNMarykay's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hi, I live in Nashville and I'm in an ADN/RN program, though not through a hospital. I do it through Excelsior College, it's an online program, which TN accepts. If you don't find what you're looking...

  15. Calling all Nurse Mamas... Please help me!!

    NurseGrape3000 replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in General Nursing

    We will be in your shoes within the year! I have done a lot of thinking about this, and plan on doing a lot of what everyone else says too - freezing portions, crock-pot - I will use the programmable...

  16. Looking for Venipuncture course in TN

    NurseGrape3000 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi all, I'm an LPN new to the US.. In Canada I took a Veni Certification course, but that was a few years ago, and I'd love to take another to refresh. I am in TN if anyone else is! The course I took...

  17. Looking for Venipuncture course in TN

    NurseGrape3000 replied to NurseGrape3000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Cool thanks!!