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  1. Meningococcal Disease

    PinkHoyt replied to Spidey's mom's topic in School

    A little off topic but... My dad had Bacterial Men. when I was in 7th grade. Very scary! He is lucky to be alive. He came out with major vision loss (tunnel vision in one eye and then peripheral...

  2. LPN working as school nurse in pa

    PinkHoyt replied to shamirad's topic in School

  3. LPN working as school nurse in pa

    PinkHoyt replied to shamirad's topic in School

  4. How much was your lpn program?

    PinkHoyt replied to joyfullpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Mine was $15,000 which didn't include all the extras such as uniforms, ink for printer (went thru a ton of it), food, gas...way too much to be getting paid so

  5. PRN ideas for sub nurse

    PinkHoyt replied to katynurs22's topic in School

    I'm waiting on my last clearance to come thru so that I can start subbing as well! Very excited, but also realize it's not going to pay the bills. So I have applied for PRN position at the county jail...

  6. What does your username mean?

    PinkHoyt replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    I shoot archery. My bow is a Hoyt and has pink strings. Not too creative

  7. lpn life after graduation

    PinkHoyt replied to futurenurse1986's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I graduated August 2nd. I interviewed for one job a couple weeks prior and they said they wouldn't let me know until the end of September. Haven't heard from them as of yet. It's ok tho because...

  8. Lpn salary

    PinkHoyt replied to futurenurse1986's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    While interviewing I've been being told anywhere from $10 - $14/hr. Not very

  9. I hope to hear from you board passers! Kindly reply to this :)

    PinkHoyt replied to NewbyLPN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My advice would be to start doing practice questions as early as possible that way you can familiarize yourself with they way they are worded. It's also fun to do them with classmates. Then you can...

  10. LPN working as school nurse in pa

    PinkHoyt replied to shamirad's topic in School

    I just interviewed for a Health Aid position in my local school district. I also live in PA. The only issue was that I just graduated and haven't taken my boards yet. I was interviewed by a panel....

  11. Indiana State University's Online LPN-BSN

    PinkHoyt replied to MissPriss618's topic in Indiana State University

    I have been looking into it as well. Two recruiters from the college network came and talked to our class yesterday and made it sound wonderful...so now I need to start researching myself.

  12. How Many people did your program start out with?

    PinkHoyt replied to Philly_LPN_Girl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We started with 42 and then added 5 from last years class at different times. Graduation is tomorrow and we currently have 21. Just had 2 finals today and had to leave at the end of the day with out...

  13. Where do you want to work as an LPN?

    PinkHoyt replied to Lpn__'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I graduate in about 3 weeks. I just applied to one of my state's correctional facilities. That would be my first choice. One of the local hospitals that we do clinical at told my instructor that...

  14. Top 10 Nursing Supplies

    PinkHoyt replied to JenLahaye's topic in General Students

    Using a "smart device" is a great suggestion, however in the program I attend we aren't allowed to use them on exams. Only a plain old fashion calculator is allowed. Thankfully you can pick them up...

  15. IV course fears

    PinkHoyt replied to MrsCuoco's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We just started our IV course on Tuesday. So far we have went over what we as LPNs can and cannot do, learned about the different types of IV Therapy and calculating drip rates. I guess this coming...

  16. What is your schedule like?

    PinkHoyt replied to becalee26's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Right now my schedule is class Tuesday and Wednesday 7:30 to 2:30 and clinical Monday Thursday and Friday. On the nights before clinical I take my daughter to my mother in laws house to spend the...

  17. Lpn questions

    PinkHoyt replied to Pampofo's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm pretty sure it depends on what school you want to attend. The school I'm going to only required the TEAS V. I would either call them and ask or look and see if they might have their admission...

  18. Orientation(s)?

    PinkHoyt replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

    My orientation is Friday. Starts at 9 and I have no idea how long it lasts. I also just got a letter on Tuesday saying that I have to stay after for some sort of Math Remediation class to brush up...

  19. Backpack on wheels..Is this really necessary?

    PinkHoyt replied to luixbeauty's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just broke down and ended up ordering my backpack yesterday. When I went online to look at it it said there were only 2 left in stock. I figure when it gets here in a week and I don't like it I'll...

  20. Moms that are LPN students

    PinkHoyt replied to mom2many2012's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My classes start at the end of August and I only have one little girl who is 7 and starting the 2nd grade. She is so excited that we will be able to do our homework together. It's cute! She...

  21. CPR Certification Question

    PinkHoyt replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

    My school doesn't allow taking it online. Try your local hospital. Around where I live they fill up fast, but only cost $35. I take mine next

  22. Backpack on wheels..Is this really necessary?

    PinkHoyt replied to luixbeauty's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I was also wondering the same thing so I actually asked the secretary because she is more than happy to answer any questions we have about the program. Luckily she said that just a normal backpack...

  23. Pre-Nursing school immunization catastrophe!

    PinkHoyt replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

    I went and had blood drawn about two weeks ago for the titers to be done. I came home last night to a $1,000 bill from the hospital. Hubby is none too pleased with me right now. I kinda had a...

  24. The wait is finally over...

    PinkHoyt replied to HopefulLPN83's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats!!!

  25. Uniforms

    PinkHoyt replied to Crazed's topic in General Students

    Ours are a teal top with white pants and all white shoes. Anything we wear underneath have to be all white as well such as a tank or long sleeve shirt if we get chilly. We aren't allowed to wear...