shamrokks ADN, ASN, RN

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    How do you introduce yourself to patients? First name? Mr/Ms/Mrs X?

    shamrokks replied to LillyFish's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    By my first name, and it's on my name badge as my first name
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    Ever disappointed on Christmas?

    shamrokks replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    This year I will be lucky enough to have the day off of work. My boyfriend however, has to work that night from 11p-7a. It won't be so bad because he's off during the day but will have to sleep at...
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    Failed anatomy and physiology course...questioning my choices

    shamrokks replied to dsh0012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is not the end of the world. My GPA is not up to par with alot of others that I see applying to an RN program. I work full time and I'm a single mom of 2 children. Fortunately this past year I've...
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    Are you an A student. How do you achieve it

    shamrokks replied to joselyne's topic in General Students

    I will have to try the test success book series. I have not heard of these. Thanks for the
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    Foods you have discovered as a Nurse

    shamrokks replied to FlorenceNtheMachine's topic in General Nursing

    I also had a fellow student bring these into school one day. They were
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    Foods you have discovered as a Nurse

    shamrokks replied to FlorenceNtheMachine's topic in General Nursing

    We just had this at a work potluck yesterday. It is a favorite of mine and my mom makes it alot (so do I). I was glad to see someone bring it into work. A favorite of mine is the big bags of frozen...
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    Anybody taking classes online @ Galen?

    shamrokks replied to prettyinblu's topic in LPN to RN

    How are you all doing now at Galen? I have been working as a LPN for the past year and now that Galen has the evening/online hybrid bridge program and applied. I should hear tomorrow if I can start in...
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    Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    shamrokks replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    We voted also and we wore the cap and a white nursing dress with white hose and white nursing shoes. There were some women in the white pants and men had a different white scrub top. It's tradition...
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    Galen Tampa LPN-RN program?

    shamrokks replied to Jess84's topic in LPN to RN

    So how is life after Galen so far for you? I sent you a PM but I'm not sure you got it. I applied to start the LPN to RN bridge in Janaruy 2013 and will transfer in all Gen Ed's except Micro. My...
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    Lpn to Rn programs

    shamrokks replied to roxjerseygirl's topic in LPN to RN

    I remember at the end of my LPN program taking the ATI. I know we had to pass at a certain rate before my school would submit our sit pass request to the board of nursing for us to sit for the...
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    Was hired for my first LPN job, today!!!

    shamrokks replied to garnetgirl29's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats! I hope you love
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    Ptec LPN question?

    shamrokks replied to Aleida92's topic in Florida Nursing

    Also- you will hear rumors about SPC and their admissions changing all if the time during your program at ptec. I'm applying next year for the bridge program and that's what steered me towards ptec as...
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    Ptec LPN question?

    shamrokks replied to Aleida92's topic in Florida Nursing

    You don't need pre reqs for ptec but you need to take the teas test. Admission info is in their website. It's a little different depending in your situation-previous college, high school recent grad,...
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    Will I get in trouble ? ? ?

    shamrokks replied to Congababe13's topic in General Students

    Best of luck No matter what
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    First LPN Job, 5 day orientation, 1:40+ patients...advice?

    shamrokks replied to inky-york's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Great idea!! I am going to buy a phone book to do this with and one for my boyfriend who is in nursing school right now. I work in a clinic but could still be useful. I'm also trying to make the move...
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    New Grad- Landed job, but it got rescinded due to physical

    shamrokks replied to Krystal2008's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I also have fine hand tremors. I don't take anything for it. Some people notice and chalk it up to nerves. It's not nerves but it also never hinders my nursing abilities. I do wish that I could...
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    Energy drinks and teens coming to ER with chest pain

    shamrokks replied to mt3's topic in Emergency

    So true!!!
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    What prereq classes are you taking this fall? How many to go?

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

    I also took some bachelor degree classes to get enough credit hours for financial aid at times. I figure it's that many less I'll have to take later.
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    What prereq classes are you taking this fall? How many to go?

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

    AP2 lab this semester. I have micro lecture and lab remaining and will apply for summer 2013 entry to the bridge
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    SPC Nursing Fall 2012

    shamrokks replied to EMTRob's topic in Florida Nursing

    I've heard the same about Dr Menard at SPC. I cannot take his class due to my work schedule currently. We will see, maybe I'll change jobs by then. I am enrolling in micro this
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    Could someone explain the ladder system to me?

    shamrokks replied to jellybean0's topic in LPN to RN

    You are right. I don't get it either but if you aren't fresh out of high school with all of your sciences and math done then it will take approximately 4-5 semesters to get all of the prerequisites...
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    LPNs Often Fare Better Than Some Degree Earners

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

    This is inspiring and we need more inspiration as LPNs. Too many people bash us and I'm tired of it. I would never dare look down upon someone due to their occupation/career. As an LPN I've never had...
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    Office nurse or LTC?

    shamrokks replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm in a similar situation. I work for a Dr's office as well. This is the only LPN position I have had. The doctors are great, pay is decent, other than time off the benefits suck. My job is very easy...
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    Out of these 4 drug handbooks, which one should I get?

    shamrokks replied to CCMNursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    I used Davis'. It's pretty user
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    Passed my nclex!!!!!! :)

    shamrokks replied to natalciapl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats and best of