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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. I just want to be an LPN...

    Cherry2 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Why do people have to make it sound like I am taking the 'easy' way out? I intended to go the RN route, but after being out of school since 1999, and having a 2 year old to care for and no help at...

  5. 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...

  6. Why the program length difference? CAN/US

    Cherry2 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I start my LPN program in fall 2007 and the program is 2 years long (4 semesters). Why are LPN programs only 1 year in the US? Are they more condensed, and therefore more difficult? As long as I have...

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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...

  10. 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.

  11. 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....

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. 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...

  18. Why the program length difference? CAN/US

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

    So you guys are saying that I am completely in for it aren't you? lol

  19. I HATE my job... what to do, what to do?

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

    I agree with the others. It isn't a safe situation and if you hate it that much, then I would just walk out the door. You can't use them as a reference after such a short time, so it doesn't matter if...

  20. Why the program length difference? CAN/US

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

    Here is the list of courses by semester: Semester 1 ANAT1052 Anatomy and Physiology I NURS1026 Profession of Nursing GSCI1020 Health and Wellness NURS1029 Clinical Applications GSSC1057 Lifespan...

  21. I Finally Got My Acceptance Letter For Lpn Class

    Cherry2 replied to godsgift2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations! I know how relieved you are, I got mine in February and am so excited. I wish I was starting as early as the rest of you seem to be, but in Canada you usually only start in January or...

  22. Apologizing for being "just an LPN"

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

    I just want to thank everyone for the comments. I am having the same issue as the OP, but unfortunately, where I live there isn't as much demand for LPN's (Toronto). Good thing I am not such a fan of...

  23. I just want to be an LPN...

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

    Well, I live in Canada- so my only choices are a 2 year diploma (LPN) or a 4 year degree. Even the (few) bridging programs I have looked into are three years long, so in the end I will actually be...

  24. A stupid question...

    Cherry2 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is stupid, since you'd think I would already know the difference (I am working on my pre-nursing now and applying for nursing school this weekend!) My intention was to become an RN, however,...

  25. A stupid question...

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

    Okay- the way it works here (Canada) is that to be an LPN is that it is a two year diploma program. The RNs, like the US, have a BSN, but as a practical nurse, I would have my diploma-- is that...