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    ques. about the NLN exam

    jodyangel replied to CVnurse08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think its SO not fair to have to take the NLN when whats on it is not even related to nursing!! In all honesty, you won't do any math as a nurse unless its "The doctor ordered 1000mg of Motrin. You...
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    Studying????

    jodyangel replied to Fun2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Cool! Another "grownup nurse" like me LOL!! I graduated and passed my boards as an LPN 32 years ago..and just last week stepped into a college class for the first time since. I've had one A&P...
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    funniest thing you saw a nurse do.......

    jodyangel replied to cre8tivRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. I had an incident yesterday where NOW I know I acted totally inapropriate...but its too late. I definitely have to have a good laugh while I work and some of my fellow nurses are the same way....
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    off unit telemetry monitoring

    jodyangel replied to tchs's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a Telemetry floor and the policy is changing. We at the present time have all the moniters at the desk with a Tech. But about 6 months ago, one of the patients alarmed...and it was nights...
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    Meds. off floor taste YUMMY!

    jodyangel replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    Remember the 5 second rule. If you get it within 5 seconds its still ok LOL!!!! But seriously, you can't Ever use a pill thats fallen onto the floor...period. Now, have I seen it done?
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    LVN Pay in your Area???

    jodyangel replied to Anjewels's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    $18.80 in a hospital setting in southern NJ. I work in a telemetry floor. And altho I wish I made more, I know working in a hospital has taught me SOOO much more than I can learn in a LTC
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    Work and Go To School?? Help!

    jodyangel posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ok so I posted this in response down below but thought it might get more attention here on its own. I currently work 4 12hr. shifts at our local hospital. They Only do 12 hour shifts..so Im wondering...
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    Work and Go To School?? Help!

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

    bump
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    Work and Go To School?? Help!

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

    Ooo and as far as money goes..I went thru the financial aide office in the college and they said I didn't qualify. I made too much money on my tax return LOL. I grossed about $52,000 in 2004. I still...
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    Work and Go To School?? Help!

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

    Thank you so much! I finally received the *draft* that the CNO is presenting to the board. I think I will post the details here in a bit....have to go find it lol. Anyway, bottom line is they will pay...
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    For those working 12 hour shifts, what is your schedule like?

    jodyangel replied to JCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work 4 12 hr shifts a week..cause working 3 just doesnt pay the bills LOL. So I always work 3..then take one or two off.. I self schedule..so its differant every week. I like it..but hate getting...
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    Basic Skills Test!!!

    jodyangel posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So those of you who have taken the basic skills test....please tell me what kind of math I need to concentrate on studying. I have to take it and I'm hoping to be able to Clep a few...
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    Basic Skills Test!!!

    jodyangel replied to jodyangel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Too late LOL! I took it last night. I did well in English but Sucked big time in math. I hope they don't make me take a refresher course. I had NO idea what 9(x-y)-7(x5-y) means!!!!!! O
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    A&P I: Fall '05 Anatomy & Physiology Club

    jodyangel replied to NicInNC's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OPPS!! LOL
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    First day inside a classroom in 22 years!!!

    jodyangel replied to wannabenursetx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well I've decided to go there too hehe. And I've been an LPN for over 30 years. And its been (lemme think)......32 years since Ive taken a class LOL. So yeah, Im in there with ya
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    A&P I: Fall '05 Anatomy & Physiology Club

    jodyangel replied to NicInNC's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So how do we join the club? I'm sooo glad I found this topic on this wonderful site. I'm about to start taking my pre-req's after many Many years. I want to take as full a load as I can handle while...
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    study guides on N.E.T./exams

    jodyangel replied to kkind4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sssooo help me out here! Remind me how to figure percentages. Can you show me how you did that percentage problem you posted....6 1/2%...
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    uk nurses who have come to the usa

    jodyangel replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    Typically the further north you go the better the pay is BUT the higher the cost of living is also. California is also a high paying state for nursing but it costs an arm and a leg to live there....
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    uk nurses who have come to the usa

    jodyangel replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    I am an LPN and make about $18.80 a hour...and new RNs make about $23.00. Im in NJ and yes it makes all the differance what state you're working
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    uk nurses who have come to the usa

    jodyangel replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    Well we send money to my hubbys EX in wales and we do it thru Paypal. They do the exchange rate for FREE so thats the best part. The money goes from our bank acct. to her paypal and then she can...
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    uk nurses who have come to the usa

    jodyangel replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    Nice to meet you cariad! My hubby is from Wales, moved here 3 years ago so your post caught my eye! He tells me the differances in UK nurses to USA nurses and I imagine its quite a feat learning how...
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    Anyone with MSN or Faststaff?

    jodyangel replied to wishy's topic in Travel

    Yeah I work STAFF at a local South Jersey (wonders if you work with me lol) and we use Faststaff. Thing I don't like about it, is their days are contracted 4 days a week and they CAN"T be cancelled....
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    LTC patient to nurse ratio

    jodyangel replied to SueNYC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in a Telemetry floor in a hospital and I have 6 patients to take care of. Its primary nursing, so I do everything. We do usually have a few nurses aides also to help with care and lights
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    Work and Go To School?? Help!

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

    Wow that many hours? Well when I tried last night to figure out how to apply for my classes, it just conflicts with work sooo much! Since I work 7a-7p even night classes conflict with work... And I...
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    columbus Ohio LPN looking for LPN to RN Program

    jodyangel replied to 99percentangel's topic in Nursing Career

    I know they're far and few between. My local college just started an LPN to RN bridge program and Im going to start attending next month..I need all my prereq's LOL!! Look into Excelcier online...