HippyDippyLPN

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  1. Are there any LPN's not going for RN?

    HippyDippyLPN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I feel like I am the only LPN out of my class mates and co workers that isnt actively trying to pursue their RN. Is it so bad to " just " be an LPN? I am not saying that one day I may not look into it...

  2. Student loans for daycare expenses..

    HippyDippyLPN posted a topic in General Students

    Hi all... Wondering if anyone has been in my situation before. I am an LPN bridging to my RN (hoping this board moves faster than the LPN to RN board so I can get answers) and will have to utilize...

  3. Need advice on potential employers

    HippyDippyLPN replied to PCPNURSE's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is bizzare! I don't get why OM would push you out like that when you had always gotten along, any idea? Maybe OM is doing something wrong and by firing you it's taking the heat off her? They will...

  4. Did you work during your bridge program?

    HippyDippyLPN posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I'm plugging away at my LPN to RN program (part time student), I also though work full time during the day and have two kiddos 2 & 4 years old. Financially I can afford to not work (or perhaps...

  5. i hate nursing

    HippyDippyLPN replied to klong05's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Take a break, switch jobs, or switch fields for some time to see what you really want to do. I also became an LPN younger than most and in 2012 I just had to step away from nursing for a year and make...

  6. Nicotine Test for new employment

    HippyDippyLPN replied to hls0810's topic in General Nursing

    I quit last July but march 2013 I had to take a nicotine test that I passed. I had smoked for 10 years, was smoking about 10 cigs a day. I didn't smoke that day and drank water. At the time I was 5'7...

  7. Starting to get really frustrated....

    HippyDippyLPN replied to NurseQT's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just keep plugging away is all...when I graduated late 2008 with my LPN license it took me till January 2010 to gain employment, I worked as an aid to float myself financially during that time. Now I...

  8. 2014 LPN Students

    HippyDippyLPN replied to Moving Foward's topic in Ohio Nursing

    To be honest, have not heard great things about Beckfield or any for profit nursing trade school in the Cincinnati area. IMO many lack the correct educational courses and certifications needed to...

  9. People being spiteful about grades?

    HippyDippyLPN replied to LPN709's topic in LPN to RN

    Just lie if you feel you have to say something. Honestly I wouldn't care what your pre req classmates think (I don't). I am there to make stellar grades, not friends, so i would tell people too bad so...

  10. Having your LPN/LVN license make it easier to get into a Bridge Program?

    HippyDippyLPN replied to AlyseB's topic in LPN to RN

    My bridge program at a local CC is much less competitive than the regular RN program. The bridge program is it own program and doesn't mix with the traditional RN students at all. Students are gaining...

  11. What are your bridge program pre-reqs?

    HippyDippyLPN posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I wanted to see what other LPN's (in true LPN to RN bridge programs) are taking for pre - reqs. My cc has me taking A&P 1, A&P 2, statistics, English composition, intro to pharm, and...

  12. Obama delays major part of health law: coverage for > 50 workers pushed to 2015

    HippyDippyLPN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Our government cannot get one single thing done but yet they still get paid. I used to be a democrat, now I am neither, both parties lie, cheat, and are out of touch with middle class Americans. I am...

  13. Financing lpn to bsn

    HippyDippyLPN replied to l150's topic in LPN to RN

    I am taking out loans through financial aid myself but my program is only 6k per year and I think that's a steal now a days. You could pay per semester if your able to work that much or find a job...

  14. Delta college! (Rant)

    HippyDippyLPN replied to lilREDthang's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    That's a invasion of privacy. The only personal thing my college needs to know are the things that are pertinent to receiving financial aid, other than that it's no ones business how you pay your...

  15. Oldest patient

    HippyDippyLPN replied to MessyMomma's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In LTC I took care of a lady who was 101. She was sharp as a tack and up until the end could mostly take care of herself, died peacefully in her sleep one

  16. Is nursing right for me? (First year of college)

    HippyDippyLPN replied to jagmyswag's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I graduated high school with a 2.4. I graduated LPN school with a 3.8. I am starting my LPN to RN bridge this fall and get to skip many pre reqs because I tested into college level courses, including...

  17. Do you work while in the transition program?

    HippyDippyLPN replied to pookyp's topic in LPN to RN

    I will be working full time while I do pre reqs for my bridge part time. I plan on completing all co reqs during this time as well so that when I enter the clinical portion I will only need one to two...

  18. Where to start when it's time for a job change?

    HippyDippyLPN replied to wilsonbl5150's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've always had luck with applying to the doctor's offices within large hospital systems, that way you can apply to all the openings your interested in without having to type in all of your...

  19. advice on new job search please

    HippyDippyLPN replied to sistasoul's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I always request for them not to contact current employer, if they aren't positive they will not hire me I didn't want my current job to know. My current job was fine with me just giving current co...

  20. breakdown at work

    HippyDippyLPN replied to LookForward's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yes as long as you did it away from patients, it happens! I cry when I get super frustrated, the 2 times it happened I took a 15 minute break and cleaned my face up in the bathroom till I could regain...

  21. Online PN classes?

    HippyDippyLPN replied to DadStudentPerhaps's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If there was you wouldn't want to do

  22. need advice about speeding ticket

    HippyDippyLPN replied to sockittome's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Your telling me that there are people who get their first DUI resulting in only a misdemeanor, and I go 20 mph over posted speed I may get a felony? I know this is off topic but damn those punishments...

  23. LPN online bridge programs

    HippyDippyLPN replied to chelleb08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes that is how it is here. With all of the LPN's graduating from brick and mortar schools, online degree earners aren't really considered. Many nursing homes will not hire as well due to lack of...

  24. Can a new LPN work anywhere besides a nursing home?

    HippyDippyLPN replied to Ethsmom's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I wouldn't say we are having a hard time finding jobs (at least I'm not) but yes generally hospitals are not an option most LPN's do not have. There is still employment in many of the areas listed...

  25. Is the application process through a community college a lottery?

    HippyDippyLPN replied to Sofia15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My bridge program admits based on pre req GPA and your GPA from LPN school. You thrown in the pool every time you apply, top 50 best gpa's get in. I think this is very fair and prefer it very much...