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  1. Should I become an LVN?

    I am an LVN (LPN) now. The unfortunate truth is that CNAs do the most work but the healthcare field in general is demanding. If I get a break, its usually not at the same time
  2. "Smart" students make bad nurses?

    In general, that is usually true b/c people that are good with books don't always do well with hands on and vice versa. Like all blanket statements there are always exceptions to the rules. I was an...
  3. ISU LPN-BSN Spring 2016

    So did you guys get a response from Indiana
  4. Favorite Nurse Quote?

    Pills pay the
  5. ISU LPN-BSN Spring 2016

    Hello! I am also applying for 2016. I didn't realize they turned people away. I received a letter today stating they may not get the opportunity to review all my information since it was not received...
  6. I should have trusted my gut about this place and left after the first day but I didn't. I've been an LPN 4 months and 10 days. I work in long-term care in the evenings (4pm-12am). It is a 70 bed...
  7. Seniority rules right?

    Welp, I learned from that situation. Resident recovered fully. I quit that job and got another one paying more money and working with less shady people. As it turns out there were some problems with...
  8. Do nurses eat their young?

    I've experienced it and I am going through it now in fact. There is no
  9. Nurses need a pedometer

    Awesome! I'm getting
  10. Advice for a stuttering nurse

    (Hugs) I stutter also. I would recommend practicing common phrases. Anxiety worsens the problem no doubt. Admit you are nervous. Try applying at some "less desirable" places. In all honesty, I pray....
  11. nursing eating young

    I am a new graduate LPN and it has been my experience that some nurses eat their young and some nurture their young. I have been in the field approximately 3 months and I work in long-term care. My...
  12. Still Waiting...Patiently

    Of all the forums and blogs no one, I repeat no one ever mentioned having to wait some freaking infinite amount of time for a stupid authorization to take Boards! This is absolutely ridiculous. Did...
  13. Liability Insurance

    Soooo does anyone have a nurse insurance (liability) policy? If so, with whom? How much is the coverage? How much coverage do you have? and Was there a waiting period before it became
  14. Tell me more please!? What were the four exams
  15. Still Waiting...Patiently

    I'm trying to be patient. I have classmates that have already tested, scheduled their test and some of us are still waiting for ATT.
  16. I can't remember what I gpa was. I think it was a 3.6 or so I just finished in August it was my first time applying. Originally I wanted to be an RN but I could not find the time to take Microbiology...
  17. I've been a nurse since August 4, 2014. I'm 33
  18. How I feel right now before school starts...

    Enjoy your family, friends and free time while you
  19. Is anyone here considering an online bridge program or currently enrolled in an online bridge program? Specifically ISU or excelsior? If so, how is it
  20. Starting LPN Program in Sept 2014 HELP

    I will be finishing the LPN program in a month. I live in Ga and there are lots of long-term care facilities that hire LPNs. I decided to take this route so that I could work after getting my license...
  21. Considering an online bridge program

    lol. Thanks, Pixie.RN. I saw your post shortly after making mine. Honestly, the CPNE is the only thing that is keeping me from doing the Excelsior option. I need more forgiveness. I went through...
  22. Georgia LPN -BSN via ISU

    Updates? How is everyone doing at
  23. Congrats! I got next, Aug.
  24. Considering an online bridge program

    Wow! Thanks for the reply. I hope she wasn't in GA
  25. I feel like I'm going to get fired.

    Maybe its just too fast pace. Go to a slower