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    Is LPN school really that hard?!

    Princess74 replied to clarissairene's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    LPN school is not really hard as far as the material goes, it's hard because it's so time consuming. It's a lot to learn in a short period of time. There is lots and lots of clinical paperwork,...
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    I got a waiver......don't have to take Anatomy!!!

    Princess74 replied to livinglighthouse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, that's great.
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    What do you want a Student nurse to do?

    Princess74 replied to sunnysandiego's topic in General Nursing

    I am surprised to hear that some of you give meds along with the nurse. What the heck are your instrustors there for? We have to have our instructor double check our meds and then we give them...
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    Wow, my blood pressure is kinda high!

    Princess74 replied to marilynmom's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Keep in mind how much sodium you are taking in, drink penty of water and exercise. I found that swimming laps is the best way for me to keep my BP under
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    New LPN in Virginia. I PASSED!!!!!!!

    Princess74 replied to slynn61's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations,
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    so my year is almost up, who is gonna stay in the hospital, think I will PRN

    Princess74 replied to Lorelai22RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I 'm not even a nurse yet, I graduate in December. I have been working in the hospital on a med-surg floor since April as a NCP. I already know that I'm not staying in the hospital, no way! Sad huh?...
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    First day of nursing school

    Princess74 replied to lvnhopeful's topic in General Students

    We did not practice foleys or NG tubes on each other, that would have sucked! We did practice blood draws and shots on each other
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    LPN grads STARTING PAY $/HR

    Princess74 replied to raine84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In the Hampton Roads area (Virginia) new grads start at 12.25 for acute care hospitals. Rehab and gov starts at 19.00, LTC is up to 20.00, I'm not sure about HH and agency. Dr's offices pay much less...
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    do any of you work in anything other than ltc as an LPN?

    Princess74 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am excited about starting nursing school (LPN) but I have NO DESIRE at all to work in a nursing home. I want to either work in ER, L&D, or a OB/GYN practice. Am I going to be stuck in ltc? I'm...
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    Wedding band irritation

    Princess74 replied to confused101's topic in General Nursing

    I have the same problem with my engagement ring and my watch. I think it's just from them staying wet so much. I really should make sure that I dry them better but seriously, who has the
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    Disclosure of Depression to Nursing School

    Princess74 replied to WannaBmaleRN's topic in General Nursing

    It should not be an issue. I take Zoloft and Ativan, in fact almost half of my class has been put on meds for depression and/or anxiety since they started nursing school, its extremely common. I would...
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    Nursing care partner/CNA/Tech. position for nursing studen

    Princess74 replied to vastudent09's topic in General Students

    You'll do fine. You will have plenty of orientation and every employee that I have been around has been super nice and very helpful. Even the Md's, which is almost
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    Nursing care partner/CNA/Tech. position for nursing studen

    Princess74 replied to vastudent09's topic in General Students

    I work on 4W @ VBGH, it's a very physical job, I always have 12 pts. ICU should be good though, you will have way less patients. Do you attend
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    How do you build up stamina for 12 hr shifts?

    Princess74 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I just started working at the hospital as a NCP, I have 12 pts and 8 hr shifts are killing me. I could never handle 12's. My body just wont do it. And I'm only
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    Foley Catheter Insertion

    Princess74 replied to sports2245's topic in General Students

    Leave it on, its
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    How are all other experienced nurses coping with orienting new nurses

    Princess74 replied to snowfreeze's topic in General Nursing

    That depends on the state you live in. A LPN can do everything that a RN can do here, except for the initial assessment. I do understand what you are saying though, in some states LPNs do far less...
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    Would you work during nursing school if you didn't have to?

    Princess74 replied to justme1972's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    NO WAY, if I didn't have to i wouldn't! I have to though and sometimes I feel like theres not enough hours in the
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    tcc

    Princess74 replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Both can be hard to get into. I know lots of people at TCC and they have all told me that the program is horrible. I attended TCC for my prereq's and it was fine for them, I didn't apply for their...
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    Contacted Oprah Show About Nursing Issues

    Princess74 replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    You want to get it out, go with u
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    Any other Sentara Nursing 101 students out there

    Princess74 posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Just
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    Any other Sentara Nursing 101 students out there

    Princess74 replied to Princess74's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Wow thats terrible. Sorry your having to deal with so much
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    Virginia/virginia Beach nursing salaries

    Princess74 replied to Rplais9058's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Yep it sure
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    2 questions about LPN school...

    Princess74 replied to couldntbhappier's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Our only prereq was A&P but they did offer it there. It was a two month, very accelerated class. It doesn't count toward the Rn program though because there was no lab. It's just a basic class to...
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    Any other Sentara Nursing 101 students out there

    Princess74 replied to Princess74's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Its a great school. The instructors really teach the materials well and they love it when we ask questions in class and in clinicals. We have a 7 point grading scale. Anything at a 77.50 or below is...
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    Just Because You're Interested......

    Princess74 replied to 2bNurseNik's topic in Nursing Career

    Only you can decide that. Just so you know, nursing is nothing like it is on TV shows. Shadow a nurse for a few days and see if it is really something that you are interested