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  1. Any of you LPNs bridging to RN in your very late 40s

    gainschool4lpn replied to carz's topic in LPN to RN

    I am 41 and about to start the LPN to RN Bridge program. It will take 3 semesters starting this January. I am nervous and excited!! Then to BSN.... Onward and Upward. As I tell my 15 year old...

  2. Ga LPN to RN-- Advice Please

    gainschool4lpn replied to merei's topic in LPN to RN

    I am waiting to hear if I have been accepted into the LPN to RN Bridge program here in Ga. What school are you going to in

  3. LPN-bridge-RN

    gainschool4lpn replied to Butt3rfly's topic in LPN to RN

    Hi there, I am a new LPN (about a year of clinical experience) and I am applying for the LPN - RN bridge program at Gordon College in Ga. I have been given mixed reviews on the Bridge program. I was...

  4. 16 hr work days in GA

    gainschool4lpn posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Is it legal to have a nurse in an Assisted Living Facility work two 16 hr shifts back to back in the state of

  5. Nurse to patient ratio in subacute facility

    gainschool4lpn replied to IamGold's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    iamgold, sounds about right. I just started working at a facility where they have one wing ltc and the other subacute. I got a few days training and then put on my own. I am a new graduate. It is...

  6. new LVN as school nurse advice

    gainschool4lpn replied to TexasLVN516's topic in School

    Hey there, just left interview. I spoke with the Principal and the RN who oversees all the LPNs in the county. I didn't prepare like I should have so I felt caught off guard a little bit. They asked...

  7. new LVN as school nurse advice

    gainschool4lpn replied to TexasLVN516's topic in School

    Hey there- did you interview yet for the elementary nurse position? I have an interview this morning for a nurse position at a nearby elementary school and I am in the same boat as you with even less...

  8. How to stay afloat as a new nurse in LTC

    gainschool4lpn posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just started training for a PRN position in an LTC facility. I am scared to death. How do I keep myself from getting eaten alive:chicken: by the other nurses and CNAs? Any advice will

  9. School Nurse INTERVIEW Help

    gainschool4lpn replied to gainschool4lpn's topic in School

    Thank

  10. School Nurse INTERVIEW Help

    gainschool4lpn posted a topic in School

    Hello all, I am a new LPN graduate and have an interview for an elementary school nurse position in a few weeks. I am trying to prepare for the interview but cannot find any threads with interview...

  11. Is there something I'm doing wrong? How to grow

    gainschool4lpn replied to tuxedopenguino's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey there- I am a brand new LPN and just started orientation this week for LTC position. I start precepting on Monday and am scared to death! I don't see how the patients can get the care they need if...

  12. Gaps in employment history

    gainschool4lpn posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have gaps in employment due to being a stay at home mom and working around my husband's schedule. I am not sure how to create a resume without a solid job history and I see that putting clinical...

  13. Newly Licensed LPN in Georgia saying DON'T GIVE UP!

    gainschool4lpn posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hey ladies and germs! Just wanted to give you a word of encouragement. Don't let yourself get roped into any negativity, stay strong and remember why you wanted to become a nurse in the first place....

  14. I passed my Nclex

    gainschool4lpn replied to Mz_Jones's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! Just graduated and studying to take the NCLEX PN prob early Sept. You have made it to the other side!! Don't stop

  15. Class is getting unbearable

    gainschool4lpn replied to mbl2013's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Seriously!! HAHAHAHAHA! This should have been our class shirt!!

  16. Class is getting unbearable

    gainschool4lpn replied to mbl2013's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    This sounds alot like what happened in my class as well- we had a diverse group of women and 1 man ages 21 to 73- you have to ignore the comments and focus on your studies- the people that get caught...

  17. How many people are in your nursing class?

    gainschool4lpn replied to Kskar91's topic in General Students

    My class started with 20 and ended up with 17- one person showed up the first day and then never came again- the other 2 left due to circumstances outside of grades. The smaller the class, the more...

  18. NCLEX-RN: 5th Time Test-Taker

    gainschool4lpn replied to Hello.Kitty.Girl.'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here we go!! NCLEX Studies......facebook.com/nclexstudies PLease LIKE the page and share it with your classmates and friends- we can make this a huge community and help each other get through this...

  19. NCLEX-RN: 5th Time Test-Taker

    gainschool4lpn replied to Hello.Kitty.Girl.'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The Facebook page sounds like a GREAT idea- I can get it started and from there we can set up study pals in groups of 2 for skype sessions- How about it? I will comment here again with the Facebook...

  20. Afraid

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

    Hello there! I am in my 8th month of the LPN program- I graduate in July and plan on going right back into an RN program ASAP. I won't lie, it is scary at first but know that you will find your groove...

  21. Anyone else feel like class is a battlefield? Venting ahead...

    gainschool4lpn posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Just wanted to check in with ya'll to see if anyone else feels like their classmates are suited for battle? I know everyone is stressed out and sleep depraved- but really? you can cut the tension in...

  22. LPN to RN Bridge Programs in Atlanta Area

    gainschool4lpn posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    Can anyone point me in the direction of a bridge program? I am assuming all bridge programs are traditional and not online? Anyone know? Greatly

  23. Always sick

    gainschool4lpn replied to gkvegan's topic in Pediatric

    I am in second semester for LPN program and have been sick non stop! Probably due mostly to stress! Rest, get exercise, take vitamins- and always think

  24. what did I get myself into.

    gainschool4lpn replied to Lauraash's topic in General Students

    Laura, I agree with you- there have been times in class where the people with CNA or any medical field experience get frustrated with those of us who have 0 experience. School is to learn.... Not to...

  25. Should I work in LTC ?

    gainschool4lpn replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The internet is a great teacher! I agree with the others, if you like what you are doing now- don't leave