Pbelle

Pbelle

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  1. Took Nclex today

    Pbelle replied to nursejllrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Took my NCLEX-RN today, also had meds I had never heard of, let alone knew anything about! I had 120 questions, took 2.25 hours. Walked out of there wanting to just hurl. A real mix of...

  2. New Grad pay in twin cities??

    Pbelle replied to MuddaMia's topic in General Nursing

    Park Nicollet has a new grad program for both December and May grads. The pay is comparible to that of the other metro area hospitals, especially if you have previous CNA/LPN experience. Don't know...

  3. Chances of getting in????

    Pbelle replied to Hodge's topic in General Nursing

    Why not check out MCTC? No waiting lists there, and it's the most rigorous ADN program in the

  4. Anyone know where to get free CNA training in Minnesota?

    Pbelle replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    Most nursing programs require you to take and pass CNA training. I have no idea where you can learn 'for free', but there are student loan and grant programs

  5. Minnesota Roll Call

    Pbelle replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    I just finished my LPN-RN program at MCTC. Will be working at Methodist. I'm a transplant here, not nuts about this state, but the pay is higher than I've heard of from other states. Good

  6. The reality of HESI scores and who takes them

    Pbelle replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I took the HESI the week of Thanksgiving and scored a 915 - we did NOT do any review in our program; in fact, we were instructed to not do any review for this - the staff wanted to know where we would...

  7. Advice for new grad: CCU/CSU vs. CVT to start?

    Pbelle replied to smile123's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I graduated this week with my ADN, and have accepted a position in a tele unit - the majority of our patients come from the CCU, or from the ED. I have a 12 week training program, and also will be...

  8. adn and cna

    Pbelle replied to yangkchoua's topic in General Nursing

    Every school is different. I know at the school I went to for my LPN, we didn't get a degree (Associates, Bachelors, etc.), but a diploma from the school that we passed the courses necessary to...

  9. Are you my waitress today?

    Pbelle replied to adria37's topic in General Nursing

    If that waitress had made that comment to me, I wouldn't have left her a tip at all. Maybe someday some 'glorified waitress' will save her life - it would be interesting to see if her attitude...

  10. adn and cna

    Pbelle replied to yangkchoua's topic in General Nursing

    LPNs receive a diploma, but not a degree. How's it going

  11. Minnesota School

    Pbelle replied to mitch8lem's topic in General Nursing

    I got my LPN at Anoka Tech - great program, very safety conscious program. I'm now finishing up the LPN-ADN program at Minneapolis Comm & Technical College (MCTC). VERY rigorous program - they...

  12. Neuro check skills - skills fair help please

    Pbelle replied to Pbelle's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    >bump

  13. Paired with horrible nurse today

    Pbelle replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in General Students

    Thank you for that wonderful post! I forwarded it onto my friend who was paired up with a terrible nurse yesterday; those tips for assessments were also so valuable. These are the things that I worry...

  14. Neuro check skills - skills fair help please

    Pbelle replied to Pbelle's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hey Daytonite! I have the material, I'm looking for suggestions on how to teach it to these students. I had the thought of doing a "Deal or No Deal"-type setup, so I could ask questions like "your...

  15. Paired with horrible nurse today

    Pbelle replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in General Students

    What a horrible experience for the patient! I hope that your instructor has brought this to the attention of the DON at the facility. I know what you're going through being paired with poor RNs. I had...

  16. Know it all classmates

    Pbelle replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

    I spent 20 years in sales and marketing, even rode the wave of e-commerce at it's peak, before I re-entered school to become a nurse. I was 40 at the time. Always had an interest in medicine, but...

  17. Need help with APA format ... any free templates?

    Pbelle replied to jillzamo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you Jen! I have a community project, plus a teaching project this semester (my final one), and this will help a

  18. Know it all classmates

    Pbelle replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

    I worked as an LPN in a GI practice with an MA who had, as she told me repeatedly "10 years of experience". Yeah, 10 years of being a know-it-all; she's in RN school now, and it took everything I had...

  19. I want to attend a NAP, any suggestions?

    Pbelle replied to yangkchoua's topic in General Nursing

    You can attend classes for NA at Anoka Tech, MCTC or Hennepin Tech. They are all part of MNSCU, and have student loan/grant/scholarship programs in place. I honestly don't know of a program that is...

  20. What are you taking this Fall?

    Pbelle replied to LindseyLou2222's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm in my last semester of an LPN-RN program! Taking clinical synthesis, theory synthesis and that's it! Plenty of paperwork, plus lots of studying! Classes started on Monday, so I'm 1/16 of the done!...

  21. Help!! Rn Student With 4 Months Left

    Pbelle replied to Optimus1's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm in the same boat - 4th semester, with a ton of paperwork and projects to do (community service project, teach 1st/2nd semester students a nursing skill, major careplan project), plus clinicals,...

  22. 1 year vs 2 year LPN programs

    Pbelle replied to Spazzy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Anoka Tech (When I went there) was a three semester program. They've since changed it, and I believe its now a 2-year program. Good

  23. What medical shows do you watch?

    Pbelle replied to shellsgogreen's topic in General Students

    Dr. G, pretty much anything on Discovery Health, especially the ED shows. I liked House, found it a great show to watch until the episode where he let a patient (an MD) unhook himself from his IVs,...

  24. Best TC hospitals for new grads?

    Pbelle replied to Pbelle's topic in General Nursing

    How's the parking situation at Fairview Riverside? I know that parking for the clinic at the U of M campus (Boyton) is really hard to find, and I'm not too wild about having to pay $10/shift for...

  25. Best TC hospitals for new grads?

    Pbelle posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm graduating in December with my ADN, and am interesting in CC/ER/ICU. Any advice on which TC hospitals are the best for new grads? I've spoken with Allina, and will be applying for their new grad...