Nurse Lynette

Nurse Lynette BSN, RN

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  1. Is it easier to get in if you are already an LPN?

    Nurse Lynette replied to Limik's topic in LPN to RN

    I agree with PNichols. It's been hard going back to school. Im very stuck in my ways apparently! The "clean slate" folks do better with the adjustments. But, I have advantages too. Clinicals are easy...

  2. Is it easier to get in if you are already an LPN?

    Nurse Lynette replied to Limik's topic in LPN to RN

    Btw...I got into my program with an A on the entrance testing and a 3.5 GPA. I was considered "first alternate", which ment I wasn't chosen in the first batch of people accepted but the first turned...

  3. Is it easier to get in if you are already an LPN?

    Nurse Lynette replied to Limik's topic in LPN to RN

    In the transition program I'm in, being an LVN didn't help the process. In fact, they only had a reserved number of spots for "community LVNs" and that makes it even more so competitive. They gave...

  4. Memory Notebook Series

    Nurse Lynette replied to time2fly's topic in General Students

    Yikes! I didn't know the "memory notebook of nursing" was an actual published book. I have one we made ourselves while in school. It's just loose pages in a three ring binder. There are no copyrights...

  5. What is your nursing metaparadigm?

    Nurse Lynette replied to blue.streak's topic in LPN to RN

    I view it as an absolute blessing every single day of my life! I love love love it!!! Been an LVN for 5 years and was just accepted into an LVN to RN transition program. I've never once doubted my...

  6. Accepted into more than one school

    Nurse Lynette posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi! I was accepted into more than one nursing program. I applied at three. Have any of you had to choose which program you attended? What were your deciding factors? I'm pretty sure I know what...

  7. Accepted into more than one school

    Nurse Lynette replied to Nurse Lynette's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks! All of mine are in state, and basically same cost. Driving time is an hour either way I go. The program Im pretty sure i will choose is the school I did my pre reqs at. It's a comfort thing bc...

  8. Where do I start first?

    Nurse Lynette replied to Ashley94's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Becoming an LPN doesn't allow you to skip your general Ed courses. You will still have to take them. It should not take 4 years. 1 to 2 at

  9. Hospital Rules abt reading PPD's

    Nurse Lynette replied to conroenurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm in Texas. I give and read PPDs daily. Even did our entire hospitals yearly PPD testing for employee

  10. How long after graduation did you wait before taking the NCLEX?

    Nurse Lynette replied to aachavez's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine about a week after graduation (in 2007) I passed so I've never regretted

  11. What color are your school's scrubs?

    Nurse Lynette replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We are all green

  12. Scholarships for LPN's becoming RN's

    Nurse Lynette replied to MeganMLPN's topic in LPN to RN

    Tylenol is sponsoring a $10,000 (I believe) scholarship right now. Google Tylenol scholarship and see what you get. And hurry, I think the deadline is approaching. I applied a few days ago. There are...

  13. Do you have family members who are nurses?

    Nurse Lynette replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've always wanted to be a nurse and there are no nurses in my family at all. Just me :) I am hoping at least one of my children will follow in my footsteps

  14. Only 7 weeks left and kind of sad!

    Nurse Lynette replied to notyetnurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I get attached easily so 5 yrs ago, when I graduated my LVN program, I was terribly sad! Thankfully Facebook has allowed me to keep up with many of my classmates. I've enjoyed seeing our progress over...

  15. How is the job market for nursing where you live?

    Nurse Lynette replied to Lucidity's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an LVN in Tx. 5 yrs. experience. Never had a problem finding a job. I was just accepted into and LVN to ADN transition program and I plan to move into an RN position at the hospital I'm working at...

  16. New here

    Nurse Lynette posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hi! Im new here and very excited! Ive been an LVN for 5 years and just found out this week I was accepted into the LVN to RN transition program. I am so EXCITED! I look forward to sharing the...

  17. Is it as bad as everyone says it will be?

    Nurse Lynette replied to hopefull1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ive been an LVN for 5 years and I adore my job! Ive never ever came close to hating a single day in nursing. That is the honest truth. I am starting an LVN to RN bridge progam on June 4th which I am...

  18. New here

    Nurse Lynette replied to Nurse Lynette's topic in LPN to RN

    Nope, not much notice at all. I just found out yesterday! and Yes, my program is all summer (its called extended summer semester so it spans summer 1 and summer 2) and then fall and spring. What...

  19. New here

    Nurse Lynette replied to Nurse Lynette's topic in LPN to RN

    Ha! My program starts June 4th. My summer is hopeless. Haha! I'm NOT complaining though. I'm am so so happy!! Congrats to you too! Enjoy it while you

  20. LVN salary at Dr. Clinic in Orange County?

    Nurse Lynette replied to vn-rn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm in Texas but as an LVN with 5 yrs experience, I make $20/hr. My first job out of school started at $18/hr. Good luck on your

  21. Retake A&P to get RN?

    Nurse Lynette replied to lauranurselaura's topic in LPN to RN

    I didn't retake mine and they were 7 years old. I only applied at schools that waved the requirements through testing or did not have a time limit