NurseGrape3000

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  1. Any other Military spouse students?

    NurseGrape3000 replied to HeatherMax's topic in General Students

    Hey all. My fiance is at Ft Campbell, and I will be waiting til we PCS next year before starting my Rn-BSN program. I am figuring it will be about 2 years and am definitely planning on doing it all in...

  2. How long did you study for the CPNE?

    NurseGrape3000 replied to natnat122's topic in Excelsior College

    I am hoping to have a CPNE date by the end of the year, which will give me about 4 months to study. Depending on my work schedule, I will be able to put in 2-8 hours per day. That is a big difference,...

  3. Can i be a mother/baby nurse if I have never had kids?

    NurseGrape3000 replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would think that like TheCommuter says having kids would only enhance your practice, but you are well-trained for the job. :) If you are deeply drawn to the field, your practice will also be...

  4. Leaving Excelsior program

    NurseGrape3000 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Hi all, I really never expected to be writing this, but having just made my decision, I am writing it out to help myself process it. I finished LPN school in Canada in 2004 and worked one year...

  5. Relocating to Nashville and need advice!!!

    NurseGrape3000 replied to kwest99's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Nashville is a great city. I am an LPN and am starting to work towards my RN this fall - lots of opportunity for work, school, and everything else in between. I also have two boys - there's great...

  6. What prereq classes are you taking this fall? How many to go?

    NurseGrape3000 replied to daisygarten's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    General psych, music appreciation, Eng 101, remedial math, on top of a Certified Personal Trainer course...alone with 2 kids.. wish me

  7. Super excited!! Start date soon approaching

    NurseGrape3000 replied to MilliePieRN's topic in General Students

    OH wow.. that's what Im worried about - not getting in anywhere due to so many applicants! Guess I'll just start applying eeevvveerywhere! Glad to hear you've enjoyed your time at Motlow so far.

  8. Super excited!! Start date soon approaching

    NurseGrape3000 replied to MilliePieRN's topic in General Students

    Oh funny, I am starting pre-reqs this fall at Nashville State; we are also homeschoolers (3 and 6 yo boys); and me going back to school was also a dream turned necessity - my husband will have to...

  9. What kind of watch do you wear?

    NurseGrape3000 replied to NellieOlsen's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    This is mine. I love it..because I can wash and sanitize it! Women's Ironman Sleek Watch - Black/ Purple :

  10. Do I need 2 stethoscopes?

    NurseGrape3000 replied to meghan91's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm tempted to buy a second one.. only because I see some really great deals on

  11. What should I bring with me on my first day in LTC?

    NurseGrape3000 replied to Mrsearly2009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congrats on the new job! My first day as an LPN in LTC... biggest help: note pad, resident list/report sheet, drug book, list of phone numbers. The biggest problem I ran into, was leaving enough time...

  12. Free Itunes resources

    NurseGrape3000 replied to Nolli's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Love those! The guy who does the Podmedic also does other podcasts too - they're all great, free, and on iTunes.

  13. LPNs? What do they do? Where can they work? Difference between LPN vs RN?

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

    Ditto! We had plenty of floor time and opportunity in our 2-year RPN program as well. I was not nervous over using my skills. SKILLZ!

  14. A&P -fall

    NurseGrape3000 replied to travl_well's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with the above folks too. It's a lot of info, but the concepts are not difficult. Just a lot to memorize. So, I would start memorizing! I tutored the course to LPN students and I found the...

  15. College Algebra

    NurseGrape3000 replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm going to do it in a full semester as well (this fall). I haven't done math in a while and I thought doing it alone over the summer would help, but the shorter timeframe makes me nervous... good...

  16. Just sayin' hi/ Anyone in middle TN?

    NurseGrape3000 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi everyone! I have been on and off of this site for years... definitely can't get away... :) I've held an LPN license for about 7 years but only worked one, as I've been at home raising two boys. I...

  17. Re-entry with little to no work experience.

    NurseGrape3000 replied to 4mybears's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above posters. I worked as an LPN for about a year before staying at home for the last 6 years, and started feeling out of touch very quickly. I have kept up my CEU's and license,...

  18. Canadian Transcripts

    NurseGrape3000 replied to brashy's topic in Excelsior College

    I completed an LPN program in Canada and they took all of my credits. I think some may have to be no older than 5 years.. i.e. A&P.. but EC is very very helpful. Good

  19. Vanderbilt New Grad Summer 2012

    NurseGrape3000 replied to sallyp911's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Good luck everyone! I've been volunteering down in the Peds ED and can't imagine myself anywhere else. Can't wait wait til it's my turn to apply...

  20. Living in TN on 40,000 a year? Is that possible for family of 4?

    NurseGrape3000 replied to lisak218's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    We're in SE Nashville, along Percy Priest Lake and love it here, tho that's a tit of a drive to Madison. There are nice spots in Donelson too. Not sure about schools though - mine stay home....

  21. How long is med-surg book worth reading?

    NurseGrape3000 posted a topic in General Students

    I have Brunner's 10th Ed...which I bought and used about 10 years ago. I'm guessing that's pretty

  22. How long is med-surg book worth reading?

    NurseGrape3000 replied to NurseGrape3000's topic in General Students

    I'm back in school, so I do need the detail. Thanks for writing tho - I think Im just in denial re spending the cash on another 50# book.

  23. Flight Nurse Book Called Trauma Junkie

    NurseGrape3000 replied to turquoisefire's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I came across this book by accident at the library and read it in two days as well... I'm a student alone with two kids, so that tells you it is a must read! :) I'm still just studying nursing (with...

  24. No field change since 2003, time to make a move; but where to

    NurseGrape3000 replied to Louu's topic in Nursing Career

    I can't give you any advice as far as which field to get into, but I will say this: don't be so afraid of nursing school! :) You sound very well put together and you have a lot of recent and related...

  25. LPN to Surgical Tech?

    NurseGrape3000 replied to mommypa's topic in General Nursing

    I'm also an LPN here in Nashville, and I would definitely try for the Tech internship with Vanderbilt. I've seen that posted now and then.. and drool a little. I love Emergency.. so I'm studying...