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    Failed the Nclex and Feel Depressed

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to pinkyllek's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree. I borrowed the kaplan strategies book from the library and did the practice exam and they were way difficult than any other practice nclex questions that Ive done. I used atitesting.com and...
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    Muslim nursing students

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to mtcowgirl's topic in General Students

    I do not want to appear ignorant about your views and morales (I used to be muslim, have many muslim friends and family members, and a muslim bf and im thinking about converting back) but the muslim...
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    What will I need for my first day at work?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to purgatorios's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    For my first day of work I am taking my medication book and pdq for reference besides my own stethescope pens highlighters,
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    Please i need some advice. Should i become an LPNor Go straight thru RN

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to carinac89's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Either route that you take is good and they both have their pros and cons. The pros about doing lpn first is... you are able to work, make decent money (depending where you live), not too competitive...
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    Being bullied at school (I thought we were all adults here!)

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to granolatrees's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    wowww people are so immature smgdh. We are supposed to go to school to start a career, gain knowledge, and for growth. One girl in my class TRIED to bully me and say smart things until I put her in...
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    Maternity & PEDS class PLEASE HELP!!!!

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to lwalker13's topic in LPN, LVN Students

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    Online LPN programs??

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to Terahmrtnz's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Nightingale School of Nursing but you have to live in Oregon to do it and even at that, everything isnt online including some classes other than that I dont think there are any other
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    LPN VS. RN school

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to futurenurse1986's topic in LPN to RN

    Ive talked to people that went to an RN program, dropped out, did lpn, then bridged over and theyve all said that the lpn program was so much easier and made rn school so much
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    Loneliness in nursing school

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in General Students

    If your friends can't understand that you had to sacrafice "fun" to have a career and better life, then they are not your true friends. When I was in nursing school, my friends understood that I was...
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    Muslim nursing students

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to mtcowgirl's topic in General Students

    Even at graduation, the muslim women did not have to wear the old school nurse dress that we wore for graduation they were allowed to wear whit pants and have long gowns
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    Muslim nursing students

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to mtcowgirl's topic in General Students

    I had a few muslims in my class and they've never had a problem wearing their hijabs, overgarments and necobs. My school just required then to wear white, black,brown, dark color hijabs on
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    Ethical dilemma

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to amiwrong's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No you were absolutely NOT wrong. This is the reason a lot of people get abused because it goes unwanted. She should not be teaching doing something disgraceful like that especially to a child and a...
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    Starting out as a Nursing Assistant?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to Terahmrtnz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is soo true. Some of the CNA's in my class thought they knew everything and it was soo annoying. I knew what I knew and if I didn't know something I sat back and had my pie hole
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    LVN or RN?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to futureLVN40's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    This was the best advice ever and I couldn't have said it better myself. IMO, I don't think there is no right or wrong route when it comes to nursing. Each route has it's pros and cons. You could save...
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    Failed Nursing Program - I do not want to give up my dream!!!

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to lsigler's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You weren't that far from failing you made it pretty close so that shouldn't discourage you too much. My mom knew a lady that failed nursing school 5 times but kept going back and graduated. Everyone...
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    CNA to LVN

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to jaclyn13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My mom is 45 and just finished her BSN and graduated last wed. I graduated from nursing school August 16th of this year and I had a 50 y/o and 63 y/o in my class who graduated right along with me....
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    Take a pay cut to be a CNA for the experience??

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to Mandimack's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with Oweie and I love patient care. I wouldnt quit $20 for experience that you will gain during the school year however, you could do prn if you'd
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    non accredited CNA program

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to Terahmrtnz's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow Ive never heard of an accredited cna course and I am pretty sure if you have tour certification, then it shouldnt matter if your school is accredited or
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    Starting out as a Nursing Assistant?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to Terahmrtnz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

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    failed the pn predictor with a 91% :(

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to miss_bee's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Do all of the practice tests and do the focused review that helped me out a
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    I took NCLEX-PN on 10/11/13

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to nikkitin's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am taking my nclex soon and I am also using my green saunders book, exam cram practice questions, and I am waiting on the Kaplan book to get to the library so that I am able to use that as well. I...
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    Shoe Advice

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to RegenerativeNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Crocs? Oh no you need something comfortable such as sneakers with some type of cushioning and support in
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    Becoming a WOCN...need a Bachelors?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to karleigh235's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    It might depends on where you work and or where you live. One of my girlfriends is an LPN and she is a wound care nurse making $45 an hour AND, I know a lot of RNs' who have diploma and associate...
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    Finish LPN or go straight to BSN?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to here_we_stand's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would finish especially if it will take the same amount of time. Getting into a BSN program well any nursing program is competitive and would if you dont get in or put on a waiting list? Would if...
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    Plan of Care/Diagnoses Book

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to RegenerativeNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ive used 2 and didnt like any of them. I used my Med Surg book for completing my care plans. Look on