akcarmean

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  1. Is there an 'us' and 'them' culture in nursing

    akcarmean replied to nyapa's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a victim of of the difference between the initials behind your name. I have to agree with others. I think it is more the person and their attitude. It would be great if all could learn to...

  2. RN positions where not on feet so much

    akcarmean replied to purplefinchLPN's topic in General Nursing

    :wlcmblks: allnurses. Sorry I can't be of any help. But you might try going to the local tab then from there you can find the individual state of AZ and you might be able to get some of your questions...

  3. how many pairs of scrubs do you have?

    akcarmean replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have at least 20 shirt and about that same in pants but I have recently lost 100 lbs so I am going to have to start a whole new wardrobe all over again. so who knows how many I will end up

  4. Best Plus Sized Scrubs?

    akcarmean replied to NurseBlueBear's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Cherokee has some good fitting plus size

  5. What color is your stethoscope tubing?

    akcarmean replied to browneyedgirl71's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    my first in school was a royal blue which matched our uniform shirts, my second after graduation was a hunter green littman II now wanting a master

  6. Took NCLEX today!! 01-25-08 JUST CRAZY

    akcarmean replied to leonid1427's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The waiting can seem like the hardest part. Sometimes that's all we can do. Relax and think good thoughts. Good Luck and look forward to hearing about your

  7. I'm thinking of giving up on the lpn license

    akcarmean replied to Simon1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    it helped me to keep reminding myself to be calm, relax take one question at a time and to keep saying over and over and over again I CAN PASS THIS TEST give yourself the boost of confidence that you...

  8. Need shoulders to cry on, classmate killed in MVA

    akcarmean replied to L&D_2b's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i will keep your husband and his co-workers wife in my

  9. Need shoulders to cry on, classmate killed in MVA

    akcarmean replied to L&D_2b's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There have been so much good advice. I can't think of to much more to add except please stay in school. I am sure your friend would have wanted that. I can almost bet she will be right beside you the...

  10. starting Lpn job in a nursing home

    akcarmean replied to jgo86's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations on your new job. Take a note book and jot down details and things (even the things you might not think are important) you think you will not remember. Don't be afraid to ask ???...

  11. Nurse Esthetician

    akcarmean replied to tbrn's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I can't offer any information but good luck to you and :wlcmhnds: to

  12. Are you happy?

    akcarmean replied to SteveNNP's topic in General Nursing

    I am happy for the most part. I try to deal with what is thrown my way. Times I feel it is too much thrown at me to deal with, and times I thank God for the security at the time. I am thankful for my...

  13. What is more important to you?

    akcarmean replied to nyapa's topic in General Nursing

    If you are overworked and doing the job of 2-3 nurses no matter what the pay is you are still being underpaid. I would rather have enough staff, proper working equipment, adequate training, etc. Pay...

  14. Need major help with NCLEX

    akcarmean replied to gmcnurse072b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :clrflwlcm:

  15. 75 Questions..pass Or Fail?

    akcarmean replied to sdyanaa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Not much more can be said the previous members gave really good advice. Relax, Good Luck and above

  16. NEED INFO PLS> study schedule for excl. program

    akcarmean replied to minnib's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Try to fit in any amount of study time you can. One thing that I am doing for terms and vocabulary that u need to know is they have note cards that are on a spiral I write the word on one side and the...

  17. Poll Time: Come in all you Distant Learners

    akcarmean replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    1. what is your medical background and how many years have you done it? i am currently and lpn 7yrs before that i was a cna for 4 yrs. i also have an aa in business management 2. what setting...

  18. Any one want a study partner??

    akcarmean replied to akcarmean's topic in LPN to RN

    How long have you been working on study guides with college network? Right now I am working on the Health Safety guide right now. I will PM you my email address and we can correspond that way. I think...

  19. Any one want a study partner??

    akcarmean replied to akcarmean's topic in LPN to RN

    I had heard it was better to just go through Excelsior instead of messing with College Network first. I don't feel I made a mistake by going through Excelsior. You just hear all kinds of pros and cons...

  20. Caffeine and shifts

    akcarmean replied to peds_cna's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I work 4 days a week 10 hours 6pm to 4am I need at least 3-4 diet Pepsi's to keep me awake and functioning during my shift especially when the pt is asleep and the whole house is mostly dark. Now...

  21. abuse of lvn staff by rn staff

    akcarmean replied to momma mia's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have experienced abuse my Rn's but have worked with some really great RN's also. I now studying for my RN: 1) more pay 2) Here in NV it is hard to find an LPN...

  22. LPN to RN w/College Network

    akcarmean replied to akcarmean's topic in Online Distance Learning

    thanks for the info and good luck to

  23. LPN to RN w/College Network

    akcarmean posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am and LPN and just started my studying for my RN through College Network. Any advice or help that anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated. My youngest starts daycare on Jan 7th then the REAL...

  24. nursing review

    akcarmean replied to mozzart's topic in International Nursing

    :hrns&wlcm:

  25. nursing jobs in the middle east

    akcarmean replied to hannah111's topic in International Nursing

    Welcome you might try the travel nursing tab or the international tab Good