Bess87

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1. LPN or BSN

   Bess87 replied to ahhlexxx3's topic in General Students

   Speaking from experience, I would go for your ASN because the stigma against LPNs is huge. Also, as above commenters stated, your job opportunities would be

2. Will LPN's be around for long?

   Bess87 replied to OMMx3's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   As an LPN who is working through an RN program right now, here are my thoughts: the experience I have as a 4-year LPN has been invaluable. I have a strong knowledge base, my interpersonal skills are...

3. Should I drop out of nursing school?

   Bess87 replied to southerngal2108's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   nursing school is *hard*-every single nurse will tell you that!! But, like me, you'll find your niche. I happen to love medsurge, but absolutely hated my ob/peds rotation-tp each their own. Don't drop...

4. recently took the nclex-pn!

   Bess87 replied to jojosayssmileQD's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I also stopped @ 85 questions, and tried the re-registering trick...and what do ya know, I passed. =) Good

5. Diabetes

   Bess87 replied to klynnxoo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   the 'Incredibly Easy!' line of books is

6. LPN and IV/Phlebotomy certifications

   Bess87 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Hi all! I am pondering going on for my RN or staying as an LPN and getting more certifications. I've been working in acute care and doctor's office settings for nearly 2 years now, and am pretty...

7. Bending and Breaking the Rules in Nursing

   Bess87 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   you may as well make another being as happy as possible for the time they have left. Well done!

8. Cna then lvn advice pls

   Bess87 replied to vanie29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Go for it!! I'm an LPN in NY State and it's the best thing I ever did career-wise. Good

9. New lpn grad, starting in urgent care?

   Bess87 replied to Sadea12's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Just do it! The best way to learn is to just take a leap. The above comment is correct, nothing you cannot

10. Got my first nursing job!!

    Bess87 replied to seanynjboy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    being on your own as a nurse is a great feeling, huh?

11. Do you expect the CNA to wash all patients in the day shift?

    Bess87 replied to crunchytaco's topic in General Nursing

    yes and no-as a former tech, I know how busy techs are with all of the little things that the nurses do not or cannot get to. On the other hand, nurses have more responsibilities than techs...so it...

12. LPN/LVN vs. RN?

    Bess87 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Anyone have any advice on going for your LPN versus RN? (in NY

13. LPN to RN?

    Bess87 replied to Bess87's topic in LPN to RN

    thank you! I have no problem being an LPN-I know what I'm doing, my patient care is superb-but some (definitely not all) RNs make it their job to be

14. A&P 1 help!!

    Bess87 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking A&P 1 this semester (11 weeks to go...) and I am a bit overwhelmed...we're starting the skeletal system, and wondered if anyone can give me tips on how to prepare for the lab practical?...

15. LPN to RN?

    Bess87 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hi all! I'm an LPN with a year of excellent experience (I work on a medsurge/oncology floor at a busy hospital). I always said I would stay an LPN, I had no desire to got for my RN, so on and so...