Diahni

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  1. studying for nclex lpn, afraid of failing

    Diahni replied to Purple Princess's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Greetings Everybody, I, too, am about to take the NCLEX-PN - I found the amount of material in the various study guides to be overwhelming. The Saunders book is over a thousand pages, for instance....

  2. Too many Negative remarks regarding Nursing School here!! Stop the discouragement!!

    Diahni replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    Let's face it, if there isn't a little sXit in it, it isn't a job. No job is perfect, and everybody needs to vent. That said, thank God there are people willing to help other people, no matter what...

  3. Too many Negative remarks regarding Nursing School here!! Stop the discouragement!!

    Diahni replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    Tweety, et al. Yes, to be sure, the kinds of experiences that nurses have give life meaning and joy. As for nightmare stories of nursing school, one has to make a distinction - it isn't nursing school...

  4. NCLEX-PN vs. NCLEX-RN

    Diahni posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Greetings: Can anyone tell me the difference between these two tests? I am confused because I learned that the PN test has around 200 questions and the RN has 260 - also the questions are similar -...

  5. NCLEX-PN vs. NCLEX-RN

    Diahni replied to Diahni's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    KacyLynn and everybody: Thanks for the info - I guess the description "more or less the same" is subject to a lot of interpretation. By "direct" questions, I'm assuming you mean less interpretation of...

  6. Anybody work at Albany Medical Center

    Diahni replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

    xkimmie518x: no, I live in western massachusetts, but will be taking my exam in ny state - there are few choices nearby, and would rather work in a more urban setting - I realize Albany isn't a big...

  7. Anybody work at Albany Medical Center

    Diahni posted a topic in General Nursing

    Greetings: Does anyone work at Albany Medical Center? I heard good things about it, and also the pay is good. Please let me know! Thanks,

  8. Anybody work at Albany Medical Center

    Diahni replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the

  9. Transition From Lpn To Rn.how Does It Happen?

    Diahni replied to henryswife's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking of RNs and LPNs, I couldn't find a specific forum, but figured you folks would know: The NCLEX PN requires that you get 85 of 205 questions, and the NCLEX RN requires that you are successful...

  10. Husband wants to try nursing at 44

    Diahni replied to mstigerlily's topic in Men in Nursing

    We all know the downside of nursing, but the perks are amazing, and more so for older students. I started nursing school around 50, and one aspect I appreciated very much is getting to know people...

  11. Do patients/families that are hostile, rude affect your morale?

    Diahni replied to smartynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sticknurse: Actually, nursing instructors do address it. They treat you about as badly as your favorite PITA in order to give you a taste of what's to come! When I started nursing school, so many...

  12. Do patients/families that are hostile, rude affect your morale?

    Diahni replied to smartynurse's topic in General Nursing

    HA! I second the motion for medals for all nurses. I would say that not only are administrations indifferent to the difficulties of nurses dealing with the public, it is obvious that putting up with...

  13. Do patients/families that are hostile, rude affect your morale?

    Diahni replied to smartynurse's topic in General Nursing

    End Game: I don't have time to read all your post right now, but I did see the part about writing materials for families, so I am looking forward to reading the rest of it. I suspect that whatever the...

  14. Husband wants to try nursing at 44

    Diahni replied to mstigerlily's topic in Men in Nursing

    Blue Martian: That's great! Med-surg is not for everybody, and a nursing training can be the basis of countless careers. It's such a diverse field.

  15. What is the biggest frustration for nursing students?

    Diahni replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    HSMOM, Oh dear, I can so relate. I can honestly say that the attitudes of instructors was my main problem in nursing school, which is why I am finishing up at Excelsior. I think in a previous post you...

  16. Need Excelsior Clarification

    Diahni replied to LilDKessler's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I purchased study notes from Ebay from [email protected], and they are both economical and very thorough. By all means, we should look at the books, but avoid the pitfall of trying to learn...

  17. Need Excelsior Clarification

    Diahni replied to LilDKessler's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Will I get accepted into Excelsior although I am a CNA? Debdeb: You should email the excelsior admissions office (there's a link at excelsior.edu,) but I do think you either need to be an LPN, or have...

  18. What sort of personalities make good nurses?

    Diahni replied to goldenscroll's topic in General Nursing

    goldenscroll: Yes, one would think that "intellectual curiosity" would be a very good trait for nursing, particularly since research is constantly telling us new things. My experience, on the other...

  19. Crazy Nursing Rumors

    Diahni replied to happybunny1970's topic in General Nursing

    Happybunny: Last I checked, smoking was legal, and if there's any truth to this, there are some civil liberties issues here. Next thing you know, we'll be tested to "toxic relationships." God knows,...

  20. What is the biggest frustration for nursing students?

    Diahni replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    HSMOM, Oh definitely it happens a lot. God forbid you have a "whistle blower" personality, because complaining, as you said, will ensure that they will figure a way to toss you out. I wouldn't even...

  21. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    Diahni replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thanks,

  22. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    Diahni replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!! Please tell us how you studied (the Saunders book, workshops, etc.)

  23. What is the biggest frustration for nursing students?

    Diahni replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    HOrselover44: Definitely, many instructors don't "get" the obvious - that older students bring far more to the table than younger ones, and the teaching techniques may differ. But really, nobody,...

  24. What is the biggest frustration for nursing students?

    Diahni replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    HSMOM: Poor You! The incident you describe is the kind of thing that drove me to finish my nursing training online. I have been reminded by many that nursing school is not the same experience as...

  25. What are the BEST and WORST States to practice as an NP?

    Diahni replied to Roland's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    traumaRUs: what would you say about Massachusetts?