Cherry2

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1. The Winds have Changed

   Cherry2 replied to MedicalLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   That's sad. I mean, here you are hospitalized and that isn't good enough? I am sorry. Maybe you will find a batter job soon though!

2. The Winds have Changed

   Cherry2 replied to MedicalLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I am just beginning LPN school, but I do understand how you feel. My plan had been to do RN, but in getting ready to apply, I realized it would just be too much for me now. So what? Right now all I...

3. First day in school for LPN....

   Cherry2 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

   and already I have had someone question why I would bother since "the pay sucks and no one will hire LPN's" This was coming from a nurse friend I know online who also lives in Ontario. I can't handle...

4. Ontario LPN's - how many are bridging?

   Cherry2 replied to linzz's topic in International Nursing

   I think Georgian does have the program... I just finished at humber college for upgrading certain classes and one of the girls in my classes had applied for the RN at Georgian. She got in, but I don't...

5. Why the program length difference? CAN/US

   Cherry2 replied to Cherry2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Really Fiona? That is great! Honestly, I have been wondering why it WASN'T like that all along. It just makes sense to do that in my

6. Banning Crocs due to Static Electricity

   Cherry2 replied to nurse-to-be1000's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   If it helps, the actual term for what crocs are made of is: EVA or Ethylene Vinyl Acetate.

7. Someone please help me!! Cost of LPN school?

   Cherry2 replied to ajhutch's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Mine is about $7000 for the 2 year program at a college, but I am in Canada, so I guess that isn't helpful to you, since we do things differently in that respect. Coming from another mom, who is in...

8. This is why being an LPN is just as good....

   Cherry2 replied to sassiebaz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Yes, it is. They are called "Licensed Practical NURSES" for a reason.. lol. Despite what my mother in law (the RN drop out!) tries to tell me.

9. Liquid Gold

   Cherry2 replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

   WRONG! I had one done just before my c-section when my son was born 2 years ago, and it was even worse than my recovery time afterwards. Honestly, the foley is what I remember as being the worst part....

10. Crying when stressed/overwhelmed

    Cherry2 replied to SillyLilly's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I do it too! I am about to start nursing school (fall 07) and I just KNOW that I will embarrass myself many, many times because of this. Sometimes I feel like the only person in the world that does...

11. LPN school starts MOnday!! arghh

    Cherry2 replied to 2bLPNLilPrettyNewyorkr's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Oh I am so jealous! My program doesn't start till September... I have been doing dosage calculations in my math classes this term and they aren't too bad. I need a lot more practice, but I am sure I...

12. took NCLEX in dec. and still no results!!

    Cherry2 replied to mamamee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations!!! I am so glad you FINALLY found out.. Now, I just have 2 more years until I can say that I made it too...

13. What LPN schools look at for acceptance

    Cherry2 replied to DreamyEyes's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I found it very easy to get into my LPN program. I have been doing pre req's this year b/c I thought I wanted to go into RN, but changed my mind after struggling with getting my 2 year old to school...

14. i really wanna a nurse

    Cherry2 replied to sweetychy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, I was in your place a year ago. I really wanted to be a nurse, but didn't have my bio or chem.. so I went back to school this year and instead of taking just those classes I took a full prep for...

15. Why the program length difference? CAN/US

    Cherry2 replied to Cherry2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My program is at a college, George Brown in Toronto to be exact. The computer course and communications I am exempt from, thank goodness! I *think* part of the reason they have us do so much, is in...