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  1. Hi! I realize this thread is for fall of '22 but wanted to inquire how you all were doing in the program? Pros? Cons? Likes and dislikes? thanks!
  2. Chamberlain College, Arlington VA campus

    Hi! I'm a current Chamberlain student now at this location! Finishing finals this week then the new session starts Monday! Adult health! It should be exciting I will say time management and having good test taking skills are key!
  3. Are most LVN jobs in nursing homes?

    I work in a pediatrics doctor's office! It's FABULOUS!
  4. I hate it

    If you feel your license/ safety/wellbeing is in danger then you have every right to find a new opportunity you would be more comfortable working in, it doesn't hurt to look around and apply to new places even if it's only been 2 months you still hav...
  5. What do you so to relax from nursing school?

    YES there's a TON of reading already involved in school just a forwarning...you may eventually reading "for fun," tends to decline
  6. What was your first LPN job?l

    Pediatric Office, although I also work PRN in a LTC facility
  7. "Doing too much"

    Who cares what your neighbor says....like you said she has nothing to show for herself. I am also 23 recently earned my LPN license and now work as a peds nurse. Planning to go on to the RN bridge program once I get those pesky pre-req's out of the w...
  8. Will I be Stuck in LTC???

    Take the job for the experience, work there for a few months until a better opportunity comes your way, in the mean time you have something to add to your resume that will look good after coming out of nursing school...not everyone gets their #1 choi...
  9. How many people are in your nursing class?

    Started at 50...18 graduated
  10. Less men in pediatric nursing?

    Definitely less in the peds office I work in we're down to one male nurse now with 15 female nurses. Some men are intimidated. It sounds funny but in nursing school the only male student in our class and I worked together on the peds unit in the hos...
  11. Job Interview at the Birthing Center

    How awesome!!! That is so exciting to hear a lot of LPN's around my area aren't hired for L&D and PP nursing due to the increased demand for RN's to fill these positions so it''s encouraging to hear there's still opportunities out there. Best of ...
  12. Nurses who are short and petite

    I work in peds & even with the kids I sometimes have to be the one standing on the step stools to take vitals...they don't mind though as long as you have a good sense of humor about it and aren't afraid to ask for help when you need it you'll be...
  13. Doing My Happy Dance Today!!!

    That's fantastic!!!! Best of luck to you!!!
  14. Doing My Happy Dance Today!!!

    That's wonderful news what nursing program are you in?
  15. Should I get a nice car as a new LPN/LVN?

    Who cares about what you drive. Your job is taking care of patients not worrying about how shiny your car is
  16. Working closely with Doctors

    Sounds to me like the old DOC there needs to take a chill pill. He's use to depending on you and when you can't be there (which it's impossible to be available 24/7) he throws his little temper tantrums, he needs to have a little faith in the other n...
  17. PN-Nclex tips and Don't be alarm when it stop at 85 questions

    Congrats!!! Taking mine the 31st!!!
  18. The patients you love working with.

    Working two jobs now one in a peds dr office and the second in an assisted living facility for the elderly. Huge difference between age groups but I just couldn't give up my position at the AL facility because you grow attached to the residents for e...
  19. pediatric-oncology nursing

    I'm currently an LPN student graduating in MAY! With plans to continue on and get my RN-BSN. I absolutely love working in pediatric oncology and would love more information about hospitals/ cancer centers that would hire an LPN while I'm continuing m...
  20. pediatric-oncology nursing

    Thank you for your advice
  21. LPN's and travel nursing?

    Any LPN's out there that do travel nursing? What's it like?
  22. LPN's and travel nursing?

    thank you for your advice
  23. 1st Day in a Peds office

    I've graduated and tomorrow is my first day on the job as a nurse in a pediatrics doctors office...tips? advice?
  24. 1st Day in a Peds office

    Why thank you! I've been working in the office a few weeks now. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. Looking back on Nursing school makes me finally see all the hard work and stress/sweat/blood and tears it takes to graduate are totally worth it. You can do it! Bes...
  25. Role Transition

    Your role is changing even while your still a student your becoming more responsible in providing the care for each and everyone of your patients more duties/tasks will be handed off to you and you will be expected to take them on and know what the n...