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  1. I don't like nursing school :( will I hate nursing?

    I hated nursing school in general! My average is/was 3.5. I thought the teachers were lazy, women ****** and way too much stress. My relief was at clinicals. The patients were nice and loved the extra...
  2. Tattoos in healthcare

    I hv a white tatt on my wrist. You hv to really look to see it. I work in
  3. Win CASH! New Year Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    Paddles stat! Father Time is on the
  4. When did wearing a stethoscope become popular

    Yep. We had to wear ours at
  5. Chemistry not required for nursing program?

    I had to take it. Ugh I hated balancing equations ! Min grade c
  6. Non accredited school

    I agree, too
  7. Nurses fired for refusing flu vaccine

    100% agree with admin vaccines - yes bla bla bla i hv read the pros and
  8. Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    Cried over wear a
  9. TEAS test prep materials from Amazon?

    Most of the teas is general knowledge - you need to brush up on math. It was my lowest
  10. New LPN/RN Pay Rate

    New grad Northern IL LPN & RN LTC Lpn 20.00 RN 24.00 Shift dif .50 p/h, holidays double time OT time &
  11. Appearance?

    Our school & clinical sites- no tatts showing, no dangle earrings, no necklaces, hair off shoulders, natural colored hair only, no
  12. Feeling burnt out

    They are so right- don't pick up extra days-take all ur days off- don't answer the phone. You will feel better. I agree, the cna fights, and being understaffed is stressful all on top of patient
  13. Newbie with mileage

    Until you walk in someone else's shoes... Keep that in mind. The Servant thread was venting on a bad day. If you read it all you would hv seen my next post on that thread that said I had a better...
  14. LPN bridge to RN

    I can't makeup my mind to bridge. I'm in my early 40's, married with 3kids. My hubby has a good career. I received my Lpn in June 2012. School was tough to juggle with family and hubby that's gone...
  15. Feeling like a servant

    I'm so glad I'm not the only one. Ugh...I guess it's the attitude that bothers me the most. Today was better. Days like yesterday make me want to throw in the towel. Hugs to
  16. Bullies

    You seem really sad and I'm sorry ur going thru this. Stay strong & brave. The winds will blow a different way. Good luck to
  17. Any wellness screener nurses?

    I've never heard of it- but it sounds
  18. Mouth crud

    I don't like mouth crud either. I'm always wiping down a face or repeating oral care on residents. Our toothetes are a green
  19. Trying to get my RN being treated for addiction??

    I agree. Focus on ur well being. Good luck. I hope you heal quickly.
  20. What was the hardest course youve taken?

    A&P was hands down the worst! I had to take it twice for a B! I met a friend in class that taught me how to study. B4 this class I could just read the chapters and get B's &
  21. LPN salary questions

    I'm in northern IL the range here for brand new lpn is 17-20 an hour. Prns are 24 an hour. Someone else posted about bonuses and shift difereitails which is true. Not to mention the ability to pick up...
  22. Do you know your (LPNs) scope of practice?

    In my area LPns are only being replaced at hospitals. RNs that are hired at ltc only stay long enough for experience and then move to the hospitals. Also in my area there are 3 hospitals that will...
  23. Nursing Textbooks

    I bought all mine and use them now as a
  24. In my area it's a waste of time. Chicago. I wonder
  25. New LPN student

    Congrats!! It's stressful and u will be glad when its