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    Got another A, now on to the next one:)

    Wild Irish LPN replied to medic1282's topic in Excelsior College

    Nice...I understand that grades "don't make a nurse" theroy, but damn if it isn't fun getting those A's huh?....I killed my first exam in Maternal/OB today with a 96%....who says boys can't hang in...
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    My study plan Nclex pn

    Wild Irish LPN replied to MaryDeeLVN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you MaryDee!....testing for my NCLEX-PN in June....I will follow your lead as
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    Sorry Nurse Recruiters/Nurse Managers!

    Wild Irish LPN replied to Isitpossible's topic in Nurse Management

    thank you for that very thoughtful advice...being that i am just a few months away from graduating with my lpn in a couple months, i am more than a little sensitive to the "negatives" regarding the...
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    Sorry Nurse Recruiters/Nurse Managers!

    Wild Irish LPN replied to Isitpossible's topic in Nurse Management

    that flat out sucks....I can't sugar coat it....I am counting on my experience as an LPN to help me transition into an RN position myself....starting my BSN in the fall....I question if it is even...
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    What do you go by?

    Wild Irish LPN replied to Flare's topic in School

    Nurse ****** will sound so good to me, just telling the truth....In my mind it will be a honor to be addresed as
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    Fake it til' you make it!

    Wild Irish LPN replied to LindseyRN86's topic in General Nursing

    Nice!!!....I can only imagine that I will be faced with many of these "Fake it" moments....it is a reality....I am IV Certified now, but all my experience (yet again) has been confined to fellow...
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    Fake it til' you make it!

    Wild Irish LPN replied to LindseyRN86's topic in General Nursing

    well technically I am not quite a nurse yet, soon though, very soon....My first live Foley scared me to death....after months of practicing in the lab my time had finally come....with my very intense...
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    Male RN in maternity

    Wild Irish LPN replied to lilcampy310's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am just starting my rotation in Maternal, and it is something that does interest me long term....my only previous experience in OB was a personal one, when my wife had our children....the whole...
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    Nursing classes are easy...

    Wild Irish LPN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    agreed....I went into my first term scared to death, I actually think that was a good thing....I developed a intense focus on each subject and subsequently everything kinda flowed together, I hit a...
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    Making a career change, feeling overwhelmed!

    Wild Irish LPN replied to LifeIsGood76's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First off, Congrats on the bold move!....I am an LPN Student in my final term before I test for the NCLEX-PN in June....Nursing is my "second career" after spending the first twenty in...
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    For those take th Nclex soon...

    Wild Irish LPN replied to MaryDeeLVN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Mary Dee...just curious, are you testing for the NCLEX-PN or RN?....I will be taking my PN test come June, would love to here what you used as a study reference....Currently I am using the ATI...
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    What is your current LPN salary

    Wild Irish LPN replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    would love to talk with you more about your journey into your first nursing job....I am in Denver as well and look to graduate June 15th....would love to secure a gig prior to graduation in...
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    What is your current LPN salary

    Wild Irish LPN replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just curious....I am looking to be in the $23.00 to $25.00 p/h range for LTC here in Denver when I graduate this Spring....Any feedback would be appreciated....am I in or out of line for my...
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    I feel dumb in my LPN-BSN program

    Wild Irish LPN replied to CrazyGoonRN's topic in LPN to RN

    "Fake it 'til you make it"....yep, totally agree....I am an LPN student (Grad in June!) who will be starting me career in LTC soon after we graduate, then this Fall I will start my LPN to BSN journey...
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    OK sorry everyone

    Wild Irish LPN replied to SnowPrincess's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am so glad that you pointed this out....I really can't buy the fact that this post is legit....we are dismissed from class for the day if our phones are visable, let alone ring....and the...
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    I Love being a Christian Nurse

    Wild Irish LPN replied to Lauryen828's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I agree that the title, using the words "Christian Nurse" can be off putting....I know I was brought to nursing for a reason, a calling if you will....I am not necessarily a religious type, but very...
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    Do you think I could get kicked out?

    Wild Irish LPN replied to w.ross1990's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Dude....you really messed up. The most important thing is to "own it", tell the board you made a horrible mistake, one that you will learn from and become better because of it....it can be a great...
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    Did you go to your pinning ceremony?

    Wild Irish LPN replied to SummitRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I will be having mine in June...absolutely going, its a big deal....I have family and friends coming, and a killer party to follow at our neighborhood bar with all my classmates and families....I...
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    LPN vs. RN

    Wild Irish LPN replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Students

    Amen to that...I am a soon to be LPN Graduate in Colorado....Wanted to get my feet wet before I decided on whether I will pursue my BSN degree...best decision ever....I am Certified in IV...
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    University of Phoenix LPN to BSN 2012....Any Insight's?

    Wild Irish LPN replied to Wild Irish LPN's topic in School, College Programs

    my little ones are now big ones, so it is much easier doing the school thing along with work...just like you, I will be LPN come June, and hopefully working by July....How do you like UOP as far as...
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    University of Phoenix LPN to BSN 2012....Any Insight's?

    Wild Irish LPN replied to Wild Irish LPN's topic in School, College Programs

    yes....a 17 and 14 year old
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    Over 40 and Becoming a Nurse....Any Thoughts?...

    Wild Irish LPN replied to Wild Irish LPN's topic in General Nursing

    great story....very inspirational, thank
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    Over 40 and Becoming a Nurse....Any Thoughts?...

    Wild Irish LPN replied to Wild Irish LPN's topic in General Nursing

    not quite actually, I stated in an earlier post that I couldn't have done this program my first time through college....that is a fact, another fact was that I couldn't cut it in my original major of...
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    Over 40 and Becoming a Nurse....Any Thoughts?...

    Wild Irish LPN replied to Wild Irish LPN's topic in General Nursing

    love the fact that I am not alone in this age demographic!....my NP seems to be so far away, and untouchable at this point....but it is my ultimate goal....would like to stay working as an NP with the...
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    Over 40 and Becoming a Nurse....Any Thoughts?...

    Wild Irish LPN replied to Wild Irish LPN's topic in General Nursing

    It is funny how much our kids motivate us....my boys are thrilled for me, but it has been an adjustment for them....we scaled back our entertainment and vacation budgets to help the cause, they were...