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  1. Has anyone grown to love nursing

    katiescow replied to elyse2012's topic in General Nursing

    I started as a Finance major at my local community college. Had an opportunity to be a student aid for a young lady who was a brain cancer survivor and assisted her during her school day. Came to find...

  2. LPN's and travel nursing?

    katiescow replied to katiescow's topic in Travel

    Just wondering in general what opportunities would be open for LPN's if they were to be interested in travel

  3. NCLEX in 10 days. Who else?

    katiescow replied to yisy4u's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ATI I hated at first however it is verrrrry helpful especially for safety and pt

  4. NCLEX in 10 days. Who else?

    katiescow replied to yisy4u's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Mine's the

  5. LPN-BSN

    katiescow posted a topic in LPN to RN

    LPN graduating in May. I plan on then going on to earn my RN-BSN. Suggestions of schools? Where in the U.S. are the best bridge programs? (I would prefer campus schools not online programs)

  6. 1st Day in a Peds office

    katiescow replied to katiescow's topic in Pediatric

    Thank you that is wonderful advice I will definitely take to

  7. 1st Day in a Peds office

    katiescow replied to katiescow's topic in Pediatric

    Thank you so much!!! No worries you'll be in the working world soon enough it'll be here before you know it!!! How far are you in your

  8. 1st Day in a Peds office

    katiescow replied to katiescow's topic in Pediatric

    Thank you! That is so nice of you to say! Now worries before you know it you'll be working too!! How far are you in your

  9. Do Not Underestimate the Difficulty Level of Nursing School

    katiescow replied to tenjuna's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's a struggle that's for sure. Everyone tries to warn you "Oh it will be time consuming and you WILL have to study!" But even they don't have any idea what your in for (although former students do...

  10. I understand why people go the LPN route

    katiescow replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Your totally right!! I graduate may 31st of this year with my LPN and already am getting jobs/interviews lined up. & really there's more opportunities than people realize. Some places these days...

  11. Hemmoragic Stroke

    katiescow replied to lovinmytwins's topic in Neurological

    It would all depend on the patient My grandmother for example 84, passed away after having hem. stroke last week they took her into the ER and the x-ray right away showed the Dr.'s she had the stroke...

  12. Essay question

    katiescow replied to cjcaet's topic in Nursing Career

    That's a wonderful essay topic to write about! Hospitals aren't the only places a nurse can work these days especially many nurses work in numerous settings besides hospitals and doctors offices and...

  13. Clinicals

    katiescow replied to MTmomofsix's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    In a way you do but at the same time you don't. You can always ask someone if there's a question you have but at the same time you can't fully rely on the CNA because their role is slightly different...

  14. Almost done!!!

    katiescow replied to Motivated82's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We graduate in MAY! I can definitely relate. Part of it can be the excitement and anticipation of finally being done getting to you, but in all the fun you can't forget your not completely done YET....

  15. Almost Quit yesterday!

    katiescow replied to MTmomofsix's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Keep your head up! Our program consists of ladies and gentlemen ages 18- over 50! Your are very right time management is HUGE. A family and husband can definitely add to the stress load. GET THEM...

  16. Stressing Out!!!

    katiescow replied to futureLPN13's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    our program is also a 100% pass rate and won't let us sit for the exam unless we have gotten the green light from our predictors test and ATI. Advice from those who've already passed has been review...

  17. Newb here. Got in.

    katiescow replied to pinkest's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    First off... CONGRATS!!!! That's wonderful news!! It's very exciting when you get the news you got into your choice school especially nursing!!! 2nd definitely see if there are financial aid options,...

  18. nursing student and CNA job?

    katiescow replied to ndg37's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Great idea especially for the experience and like you said a way to get your foot in the door! HOWEVER..the hours working will cut away from your studying and that may not sound like a big deal, BUT...

  19. Would you throw an allnurses.com party?

    katiescow replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Shots that don't involve syringes or orders by a

  20. I don't know how you nurses deal with death

    katiescow replied to Poochiewoochie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sadly last week my experience with the losing someone happened and it was unexpected. My grandmother of 84 suffered a stroke and had hemorrhaging in the brain. It took a few days but there was nothing...

  21. How long did you wait???

    katiescow replied to happylagirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Our LPN program is an 18-month program. Class of 2012 had a 100% pass rate first time for NCLEX. They've suggested ATI, had a review course after graduation, studied and reviewed questions until the...

  22. LPN-BSN

    katiescow replied to katiescow's topic in LPN to RN

    THANK YOU ALL FOR LETTING ME KNOW!!!!! & being such great

  23. pediatric-oncology nursing

    katiescow replied to katiescow's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you! I'm open to all options right now! Currently reside in VA but definitely considering out of state

  24. Studying Pharmacology

    katiescow replied to babyjay129's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Pharmacology is by far my LEAST favorite part of nursing! One of my programs requirements before giving medications in the clinical setting is to obtain a 100% on our medical math (this includes...