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  1. LNA teacher threatened by student

    dawn30 replied to dorieabsLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...absolutely get a restraining order. She had made terroristic threats against you that absoultely warrants a protection order. Also, security should be escorting you to and from your vehicle...

  2. RN or nurses aid?

    dawn30 replied to -alice-'s topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure if this is a serious question or not but just in case it is... An RN is a registered nurse... he/she has had several years of schooling and is required to pass a state licenseing exam in...

  3. I Passed!!!

    dawn30 replied to dawn30's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you to everyone for your congrats!! I'm still so excited that I can't sleep! Next week... job applications!!

  4. I Passed!!!

    dawn30 replied to dawn30's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :wink2: If your having trouble with the Hesi and after two tries haven't gotten it, I'd suggest a refresher course if your school offers it. If not, try a few computer programs at home. I have...

  5. patients who LIE about their symptoms!

    dawn30 replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    It has been my experience that patients, especially eldery pt's, tend to downplay their symptoms in many cases because of denial, fear and in some cases because they don't want to frighten their...

  6. Have you ever taken care of a famous pt?

    dawn30 replied to Foxfour's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a CNA, I took care of the father of a very famous movie star from my home town. He was extremely nice and spoke regularly on the phone to his son. He still lives here(my very small...

  7. Scared of nursing school...please help!

    dawn30 replied to Finallyy's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from LPN school this past May. No, it wasn't easy, but it wasn't boot camp either. I have always had a mental block when it came to math. Nursing math is not difficult as long as you...

  8. HESI Exam Poll (Please Respond)

    dawn30 replied to boomer1's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from Salem Community College in May 2006, my school used the Hesi as somewhat of an exit exam. We had to pass the test in order for the school to send conformation of completion to the...

  9. Traumatized by first patient passing

    dawn30 replied to rds007's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a CNA for 2 years before becoming an LPN. I worked on a med surg floor in a small hospital and I can still clearly remember when and who my first patient was that passed. The first time...

  10. Prereq difficulty equivalent to nursing classes?

    dawn30 replied to Crystalline's topic in General Nursing

    Most of your prereq classes are memory classes, especially anatomy. You study the material, memorize it and test on what you've memorized. When you get into the nursing classes, you will be required...

  11. New Jersey--how long for ATT??

    dawn30 replied to Lurksalot's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I registered with pearson on Friday. I'm looking to take the NCLEX in July as well, also in Atlantic City. What school did you graduate from? A fellow classmate and I are planning to take the test...

  12. Lvn Hesi

    dawn30 replied to m070298's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My school used the Hesi as our exit exam. I took it three days after my last day of school. I didn't study at all for the exam and got an 868. Don't stress over the Hesi. It's a practice exam to...

  13. How about a thread for baby names you liked?

    dawn30 replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I like my daughters names. My oldest is Shae Lyn and my youngest is Maegan Raquel. If I had a boy he would have been Eli. I love that

  14. Finally Made It!!!

    dawn30 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Got the news yesterday. I'm graduating!!! Woo Hoo!!! Anyone elses program end this

  15. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    dawn30 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    #1 dear sweet little old lady hospital volunteers who are delivering the morning paper to a pt that I am bathing and walk right behind the curtain to make sure the pt get's his/her paper!!! #2...

  16. Student Loans

    dawn30 replied to aithug316's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    www.teri.org i have borrowed from this company with my retired grandfather as my cosigner and had no problem getting a loan. it was fast and extremely easy i now have 2 loans through

  17. How long did you wait b/f you heard a decision from your school?

    dawn30 replied to Chevelle's topic in General Students

    I applied ages ago... last october I think... went through the whole process, prereqs., seminars, interview and just got my letter on July 25. We start in September. It seems to take the schools...