Pbelle

Pbelle

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  1. Good/Bad LTC's for LPN job???

    Pbelle replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    I did my geriatric rotation as an LPN at Guardian Angels in Elk River. They were okay. I wasn't as impressed with Camilla Rose, or any of the Mary T. locations, with the exception of the home that...

  2. Best TC hospitals for new grads?

    Pbelle replied to Pbelle's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info - I live in the NW 'burbs of Minny, so United is a bit of a haul for me, but I'd consider it. Anyone have any experience with the World Famous Mayo Clinic? Might be worth a move...

  3. 1 year vs 2 year LPN programs

    Pbelle replied to Spazzy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Off the top of my head, here in Minneapolis/St. Paul, they are: MCTC (my school) Anoka/Ramsey CC North Hennepin CC Normandale CC And (I think) Century

  4. almost complete

    Pbelle replied to cutie16's topic in LPN to RN

    Congrats!:balloons: Good luck on boards as well. I graduate in December, with boards in January, and have heard great things about Kaplan

  5. "New grad-itis"...

    Pbelle replied to scrmblr's topic in Emergency

    I graduate in December from an LPN-RN program. I worked in a GI practice for 9 months after passing my LPN boards, and worked with an MA who, on a daily basis, informed me that 'she had ten years...

  6. Nursing Shortage

    Pbelle replied to mollyz's topic in General Nursing

    I've spoken with the nurse recruiters at North Memorial, Allina, Methodist and Fairview regarding new grad opportunities. Basically they post positions for new grads closer to graduation months...

  7. What are some of the nicer hospitals in twin cities?

    Pbelle replied to ivn75's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info G, I appreciated your

  8. MN NCLEX passing percentage

    Pbelle replied to danigirl58's topic in General Nursing

    When I took my LPN boards, the minimum was 85 questions - if you had answered greater than 50% correct at that point, the system shut down (which happened to me!). I think the number is a bit higher...

  9. Failed Medical/Surgical Class....

    Pbelle replied to Annie2005's topic in LPN to RN

    Annie, what about MATC in Madison? Maybe you can get in there. I know at the school I go to in Minneapolis (MCTC), if you fail a class twice, you're out of the program, but I believe you can reapply...

  10. LPN to RN-finally finished!

    Pbelle replied to DarlinNurseRed's topic in LPN to RN

    I have one more semester to go; I keep telling myself that a year from now I'll be working! Congrats to all who are graduating, and good luck on

  11. Do you like Minnesota?

    Pbelle replied to sympathoadrenal's topic in General Nursing

    If you like paying taxes, you'll love Vermont - they are #1 in the highest taxes in the US. http://www.census.gov/govs/statetax/05staxrank.html About that CES, you'd have to ask someone in the Vermont...

  12. What are some of the nicer hospitals in twin cities?

    Pbelle replied to ivn75's topic in General Nursing

    Opps, almost forgot. John is taking advantage of his benefits, the union knows this, and they back him up. Some animals are equal, but some are more equal than

  13. What are some of the nicer hospitals in twin cities?

    Pbelle replied to ivn75's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! That sounds like the Democrats! :>) Except they love to tax tax tax to death anyone who is successful. Except themselves of course. Just ask Ted Kennedy... You are aware that both India and...

  14. What are some of the nicer hospitals in twin cities?

    Pbelle replied to ivn75's topic in General Nursing

    I've negotiated contracts with the NHL, ESPN and other professional sports organizations, so I don't see why I should pay someone to do that for me - I'm able to do that for myself. Having been in...

  15. Do you like Minnesota?

    Pbelle replied to sympathoadrenal's topic in General Nursing

    I am fully aware of who Media Matters are, and their agenda. Why not post a link to Daily Kos or IndyMedia? I would hardly call Limbaugh a "fellow traveler", since that term is used to describe...

  16. Do you like Minnesota?

    Pbelle replied to sympathoadrenal's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to jump in here, since the water seems to be boiling... I'm a transplant here from N. Idaho, and have lived here nearly 10 years. This is the most tax-happy state I've ever lived in, and...

  17. What are some of the nicer hospitals in twin cities?

    Pbelle replied to ivn75's topic in General Nursing

    I did my LPN psych rotations there, and was NOT impressed with the staff there, other than one RN who was wonderful - truly cared about the patients, and taught me a lot about psych nursing. My...

  18. NCLEX-RN versus NCLEX-PN

    Pbelle replied to mye614's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I take my LPN boards here in Minneapolis on Monday morning - instead of spending $300+ on a Kaplan course, the school I graduated from offered a review course for $138. I'm very glad I spent the...

  19. How Do You Know Where You Fit In??

    Pbelle replied to Guest26407's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I graduated last week, and take my MN boards on January 10th. I interviewed for several jobs, all in clinics, since this makes the most sense for my family life. The job I really was interested in was...

  20. Poor America doles our substandard social policy

    Pbelle replied to Larry's topic in General Nursing

    So how do you explain queues of people waiting for hours, starting at 4am, to get an appointment to see a physician for something as simple as a sore throat? How about the 60-year old man with heart...

  21. Continue from LPN school to RN??

    Pbelle replied to Mandylpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm graduating on 12/16, and depending on which of two schools I go to, have 2-3 prerequisite courses to get into an LPN-RN mobility program. This isn't even an option - I want to be an RN, and it was...

  22. New LPN and no jobs available.

    Pbelle replied to ladybay's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I know how you feel when you call an agency/potential employer and hear 'we require 6 months - 1 year experience'. When I asked one, 'well, where do I get that experience?' I was told, 'go work in a...