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  1. Philly_LPN_Girl

    Starting nursing school- new baby! help!

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to anilea's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you should do what is best for you but I will tell you this, a new baby and nursing school can be done Ive seen plenty of women who were pregnant in nursing school, had their baby, and went...
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    Working 60 hrs a week while in Nursing school????

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to COMPLEXBeautyy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Girl you are crazy to work that many hrs while in nursing school lol. Majority of nursing schools recommend that you dont work at all but if you do, no more than 16-20 hrs a week. I know people that...
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    A few questions...

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to BSW2BSN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Working as a cna will definitely help you in nursing school I have gained so my knowledge and experience with blood pressures, making beds, dealing with different people, etc and it gave me so much...
  4. Philly_LPN_Girl

    CNA for the summer - good or bad?

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

    Wow $600? That is not bad at all the CNA courses in my area are $1000- $1500 sheesh. I think having your cna will be worth it, you could gain a lot of experience for nursing school and you can have...
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    CNA To Medical Assistant?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to Itsnicole'cna/pct''s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Pretty much what everyone else said, MA would be a huge waste of time and money, it would be hard to find a job and CNAs' pretty much does patient care and that is apart of
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    You are LVN, why are you applying CNA or MA?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to jigzawnurse28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I believe that you should tell them both
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    Anyone else feel like class is a battlefield? Venting ahead...

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to gainschool4lpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Unfortunately you are not the only one. My class is full of catty female dogs and I can not stand it. You have one side verses the other side, people constantly saying indirect things to other people,...
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    What are the best schools for LPN training

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to peaches36's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

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    Lpn refresher course in georgia

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to Bombchelle84LPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow $1000 for a refresher course? GA is too much and that would be a waste of your time and money not working as an LPN especially since you've worked so hard. I would just move back to Indiana and...
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    pros and cons

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to Yazmin-Lilly's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LVN/LPN are just limited to where they could work which is mostly LTC, rehab centers, nursing homes, home health, etc and cant do evrrything an RN can do such as pushing IV meds other than that, you...
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    How has being (becoming) a lpn changed your life?

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

    First off I would like to say congrats hun your story has really touched me and I am so proud of you. I myself receive cash, food stamps, and medicaid through public assistance as well and I can not...
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    LPN salary questions

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

    In Pa Lpn's make $22-$32 an
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    thinking about going back to school.... for my RN.

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to homer73's topic in LPN to RN

    When there is a will there is a way, I've known plenty of people in your situation and worst and if they can make it, then I am sure you will to, just think of more money, better and more...
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    Any CNA's work psych/mental health?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well any free time that you have, use it wisely and study what are you in school for if you don't mind me asking? I hope you get the job
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    Applying to hospital w/ psych ward history

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

    I think that you should apply and the worst they could do is just not hire you. I am not sure if your past information would come up if you were to apply
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    Anyone else find nursing school not as tough?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to FLNurse2015's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    OMG, I thought I was the only
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    Supplies/Tips for LPN School

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

    I love Lippincott's NCLEX-PN review flash cars, they are about the size of large index cards, they come on a ring, and you can carry them anywhere you go I study them on the bus on my way to class,...
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    How are you staying organized?

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

    Well I can't give you tips about work because I don't work lol BUT, as far as the kids, I wash and iron all of my kiddies clothes every sunday for the whole week sometimes two weeks and that is one...
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    Any CNA's work psych/mental health?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    From what you are saying, it seems as if the lady is leaving something if not some things out. Usually at night (from my experience and what I hear), everyone is sleep and not much to do. Are you...
  20. Philly_LPN_Girl

    Really Upset

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to mmoise76's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would have been frustrated as well however, just always know that everything happens for a reason and it was not meant for you to start in January good luck with school and everything and please...
  21. Philly_LPN_Girl

    Question about Excelsior

    Philly_LPN_Girl posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Okay so I am currently attending Lincoln Technical Institute for my LPN and I graduate September 2013. I took all of my prereqs at a community college and recieved 2 associate degrees in 2010 (Science...
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    Part-Time Per Diem? What the heck does that mean?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    per diem/prn usually means as needed meaning, they will call you when they need you if they have hours available for
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    Any CNA's work psych/mental health?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know a few cna's who work in psych/mental health BUT, they work during the day. You get paid that high because of the "type" of people you are working with. I would take the job if you get it and...
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    CNA VS LPN

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

    Hey I live not to far from the Philadelphia area and either career that you pick you could make some decent money. In Philadelphia, CNA's can make up to $20 an hour working in a hospital. Bayada has a...
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    Nursing major or Chemistry major

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to tung1104's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ohh you sound like me Chemistry was my third major. I think the answer is pretty much in what you just wrote, since it is hard finding a job in the chemistry field, you mind as well go for nursing....