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  1. Should I just stop?

    mom2boyz replied to TurtleCat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It sounds like you are a wonderful caregiver. Try not to let those that are just there to stir up drama and try to get others in trouble bother you! Please don't ever try to give up! Please talk to...

  2. I hate being a new grad lpn

    mom2boyz replied to Depressnewgrad's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What types of places are you applying? I graduated in December and had no problem getting a job at a long term care facility. Good luck. It is hard, there is so much to learn

  3. Nclex TOMORROW

    mom2boyz replied to fingerscrossed7's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would say, just read the question very well and make sure your answer reflects what the question is really asking. Sometimes there can be lots of distractors in the question. Good luck, relax and...

  4. Temp. License Situation, Need Advice!

    mom2boyz replied to Elin5890's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In the LTC facility I was just hired at as a new grad LPN, I got 3 shifts of orientation and all the LPN's in the facility are called LPN/Charge Nurses. From what I hear the 3 day orientation is...

  5. New grad in LTC nursing- need advice please!!

    mom2boyz replied to Allsmiles11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't have any advice, but will be watching this thread. I, just like you am a new graduate with a new job in LTC. I have one more day of orientation. It is a lot to

  6. Lpn or....

    mom2boyz replied to future21rn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't find the LPN certificate to be worthless at all. I graduated with my LPN in December and found a job at the first place I applied making almost twice as much as I did as a PCT. In my area...

  7. First semester down

    mom2boyz replied to tiff989's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations to you all, and keep on staying positive and taking one day at a time! That was my mantra and I have one more day left!!

  8. renting vs buying books

    mom2boyz replied to nolansmom's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Also I forgot to tell you to make sure any math books that are workbook type you don't buy used. Some in our class bought used math books online not realizing that it had pages that we had to work,...

  9. renting vs buying books

    mom2boyz replied to nolansmom's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We used our books throughout the entire program. If you rent them, see how long the rental is for. Often you can extend it if

  10. Advice & Tips on Starting Nursing School

    mom2boyz replied to quirkyvanilla's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks for the link! Good luck Quirkyvanilla! You have gotten some great advice here. I agree with the others, get organized, try to stay ahead. Be prepared emotionally and stay tough, don't take it...

  11. August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    mom2boyz replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Thanks for bringing me coffee, but that's not nearly enough to make it through this

  12. Would you attend a Accreditted Nursing School?

    mom2boyz replied to Jaurelus93's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    To be honest, I don't think it would be nearly as hard if it were spread out a little, it is just fitting so much in in a year! In regular college I might have had an anatomy test every few weeks, in...

  13. Would you attend a Accreditted Nursing School?

    mom2boyz replied to Jaurelus93's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    There is no shame in reaching your goals in whatever way you can. There is nothing wrong with technical schools. I have a bachelors degree in another subject from a 4 year private university, am now...

  14. Mildred Elley Compass math test?

    mom2boyz replied to Peaches&cream's topic in New York Nursing

    Mine was broken into pre-algebra and algebra sections. Be sure and brush up on the little things you may not have thought of in awhile for the pre-algebra section.Percentages, fractions,...

  15. What's your grading scale for class?

    mom2boyz replied to Angie M's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    92-100 A 82-91 B 72-81 C If you finish any classes below a 72, you cannot go on in the program. You may come back the next semester and try again to pass the class you failed and join the next class...

  16. Just started LPN program Wednesday!

    mom2boyz replied to iamkimberly's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi everyone, I just started on Monday. We had our first test today in A and P, and we have a pharmocology and a basic nursing 1 test tomorrow! It is a lot of work so far, but will be worth it in the...

  17. Crash course in TEAS information - ALL help welcome PLEASE

    mom2boyz replied to RainbowDash's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Try to relax, and just study as much as you can. I think you will do fine. I bought a Kaplan Nursing Pre-Entrance test exam review book, and I thought it gave a good review. I have heard that the Teas...

  18. What should I study?

    mom2boyz replied to Nikki S.'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Different schools require different tests. Call the school and see what types of testing they do and what the requirements are. LPN schools are usually very competitive so find out about the...

  19. What color are your school's scrubs?

    mom2boyz replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    All white for clinicals, black or tan scrubs for class and we must also have a pair of black scrub pants, a red polo with our school name and a white lab coat for some other

  20. How much should I spend on Stethoscope?

    mom2boyz replied to JoAnnS's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Our instructor told us at orientation, to start with a cheaper one and see if it works for us, and to request a top of the line Littman as a graduation

  21. Baths!

    mom2boyz replied to Nursingschoolzombie's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I would ask the charge nurse exactly what is expected as far as baths go. In our hospital we feel it is a 24 hour process and what doesn't get done in the first 12 hours gets done in the next 12 hours...

  22. New PCT in the ER

    mom2boyz replied to Ashleym9831's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I work as a PCT in ICU but have been pulled to ER a few times. At our ER the techs job is to function as unit secretary by ordering all the labs that the ER Doc orders for the patient, answer phones,...