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    Forceful opinions

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to mmcc26's topic in General Students

    No my family and friends are pretty supportive BUT, Ive had others around me (about 2 or 3) have something to say to me about doing lpn instead of rn andI had to kindly explain to them that this is a...
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    In the middle of summer break... 2 semesters left

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to MilliePieRN's topic in General Students

    I was just telling my mom this earlier. I graduate august 16th and my break was from July 3rd - July 15th which means I have 1 month of school left. I am not ready to go back this Monday,my mind and...
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    hourly wage

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

    I used to make $16 an hour at a hospital here in PA. My cousin makes $21 an
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    Do you or could you live on your own w/ CNA pay?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to mz23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I used to make $16 an hour working part time and if I were full time I could have made enough to pay rent, car insurance and take care of my son and I. My cousin makes $21 an hour doing pool and she...
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    wearing nurse memorabilia before becoming a nurse?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to richardgecko's topic in General Students

    Omg I was just thinking something similar the other day. My teacher has this cute nurse bag and I want one so bad however, I am not buying and or wearing any "nursing" materials until I pass my boards...
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    Lab coats

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to rse3's topic in General Students

    My program gave us lab coats to wear in the class just in case it got cold because we werent supposed to wear regular jackets although we still did and to wear on clinicals but none of us ever worn...
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    Failed x 3

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to Aaic's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I feel the same way you do about basing entrance of a nursing program based on an entrance what about good grades? Ughhh Anyway, I failed the teas test by 1 point the 1st time I took it after...
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    I feel like I'm too old for this

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to Lpn2014's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Girl please, I have people in my class that are in their 60's and 50's. I am 25 years old and I am finishing my lpn program august 16th of this year. Ive been in school since I was 19 taking all of my...
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    Can lvn get fired if facility goes to RN only facility??

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to lvn1972's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That has happened at a lot of facilities especially hospitals. At one hoapital where I live at, all of the existing lpns were grandfathered in and were able to keep their jobs and just didnt hire new...
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    I was fired today (I think??)

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

    First off, ask him to explain to you specifically what he meant and whether or not youre fired, I would start looking for another job. No matter where you are employed there will be BS however, some...
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    Taking my LPN next month. . and graduating with RN in Dec!!!

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

    This is confusing. So youre graduating with your rn in dec but starting lpn next month??????
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    5 weeks until graduation

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to zuk1000's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats :) I graduate August 16th of this year and I can not wait. The finish Line is like right there and I can see it. I am a mother of an almost 8 year old and a 1 1/2
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    Delta college! (Rant)

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to lilREDthang's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Even if you didnt get a chance to spend much time with your children, then that is your decision not theirs and going to nursing school means sacraficing a lot and that includes quality time with...
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    Any tips before atatting school???

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to jnc0713's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Just relax and enjoy your free time, freedom, sleep, and family and friends while you can because you will have a busy, hard, and burnt out year. If you want to , maybe for an hour everynight, brush...
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    Delta college! (Rant)

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to lilREDthang's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    When one door closes another one will open. It is not meant for you to go to that school and you will have a bigger and better plan. Who are they to tell you that you cant do the program with two...
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    Does this happen to you, too?

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

    Usually, the people that says negative things about LPNS arent nurses themselves and or, dont know the opportunities they have. To be honest, depending where you work, an rn doesnt make much more than...
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    How do you (or did) study for HESI specialty exams?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to Guest11/16/14's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Either study your nclex book, AND OR, buy the hesi book off of amazon, I have the hesi pn book and it is good, more straight to the point than the nclex books, and it comes with a
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    Should I get a nice car as a new LPN/LVN?

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

    This post was a waste
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    What is the process for getting into your school's LVN program?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to smartypants22's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    (1) apply to the school and this 20 question quiz to see where I was at (2) take the TEAS 5 exam and at that time only had math (needed a 33%) and reading (needed a 54.5%) to pass (3) pay the $50 app...
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    Is it worth it?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to 1Luv_xo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It depends on which state you live in. Some states dont have many lpn jobs and or, some states dont let lpns have many job options. Do your research on the job market in your state and if it is good,...
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    New students

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

    Some advice to new students are: read ahead on A&P and medical terminology, organize your life as far as time management, job hours, study time, if you have kids have a few backup plans, eat...
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    Starting LPN school Feb. 2014

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

    Does your school give you your books and materials? If so I wouldnt buy too many books or materials, and if I were you, I would brush up on anatomy and physiology. Look online and on youtube. Good...
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    I dont know whether to continue nursing school

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to g.c94's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Are you not enjoying nursing just because of the sacrafice that you will have to make or you cant see yourself doing nursing? Im young as well and felt like every since ive been in nursing school, I...
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    Looking for a NCLEX-PN book.

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

    Saunders comprehensive review (green book) is my favorite book. It gives a lot of information, has practice questions at the end of each chapter, has a separate chapter for medications (cardiac,...
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    Test taking tips

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to mstwntd16's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Your exam is probably from the FON book but, have nclex styled questions. A lot of people started off rocky because they thought the questions were gonna be straight forward. Study the fundamentals...