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  1. Anyone from Galen College of Nursing in Tampa Area

    flwannaB replied to swirlynrs's topic in Florida Nursing

    30k now? It was 15k back in 2006. WOW. I am looking to go back for my RN now. I loved galen but I think that is out of the question

  2. Galen August 2011

    flwannaB replied to LynneMarie02's topic in Florida Nursing

    Galen has an exceptional LPN program. I am proud to be a graduate. Best year of my life. Class of

  3. Poem from a different perspective

    flwannaB posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Here is a poem from a different perspective. Makes me think.... You were my nurse today. I didn't ask to come here. I didn't ask to stay, but this old tired body broke down and now here is were I...

  4. will it ever end?

    flwannaB replied to newbie26's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Do you and your husband a favor and start putting your application in other facilities. Nursing is far to stressful to go to work every day and hate your job. If those people are annoyed at you that...

  5. How many patients?

    flwannaB replied to sistasoul's topic in Medical-Surgical

    This is Florida. If you want to live in the sunshine, you have to pay the

  6. Why is it so bad to be an LPN ????

    flwannaB replied to hair_tie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been an LPN for a little over a year now and I still hear comments about it. I am 40 years old now. I am confident in my decision to become an LPN first. Every one has their path in life. "To...

  7. How many patients?

    flwannaB replied to sistasoul's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work on a busy med/surg floor as an LPN. We average 6 to 7 pts. If I have high accuity, I will sometimes refuse my 7th. 6 is too much most times. We have an average of 2 new post ops coming in for...

  8. Florida LPN Pay

    flwannaB replied to peridotgirl's topic in Florida Nursing

    Tampabay area hospital LPN's make about $15 to start. Long term care 17-21. Agency about 20-23. Hope this

  9. RN's attitute toward the LPN

    flwannaB replied to shoegirl28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been an LPN for a year now. Before I became a nurse, I heard all about the RN hating LPN debate. I work on a very busy medical surgical floor that has both LPN's and RN's. Here is the...

  10. 2 week CNA prep course

    flwannaB posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ok all you nurses, I need your feedback. I am waiting for my LPN class and decided to do CNA in the interim. One class I looked into is a 2 week prep class. I am a little weiry. There is a 95% pass...

  11. NCLEX was not easy

    flwannaB posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I wanted everyones input on whether the nclex was difficult or easy. I passed with 85 questions but let me tell you, no amount of studying prepared me for that test. I walked away swearing I failed. 4...

  12. Got the job as Unit Secretary!

    flwannaB replied to jlhalloween's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Unit secretaries ROCK!!! Our unit secretaries at our hospitals are the backbone. We couldn't make it without them. And I am sure to tell them that at least 4 times a week. You will learn a lot. Good...

  13. NCLEX was not easy

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

    The tests in school were far easier. The priority questions were the ones that left me dumb founded. Most all of the questions I guessed at. I will give you a for instance. Pt A is complaining of...

  14. I passed my boards

    flwannaB posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I passed my boards with 85 questions. Woohooo!!! What a relief!!! :biere: :smiley_aa :beer: :cheers:

  15. I passed my boards

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

    Congrats to you too!!! Feels great to see all that hard work pay off. Good luck in your

  16. I passed my boards

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

    It seems like not so long ago but it sure did seem like forever to get here. I work at a hospital now and am loving my new career. Now on to

  17. I need advice

    flwannaB posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just excepted a job in a local hospital and am in the process of going through orientation. I am a new grad with no experience. It seems like a great place to work and it's close to my home. Only...

  18. im giving up..;( any advice? please

    flwannaB replied to davoni444's topic in Florida Nursing

    Well I guess I wanna B an RN now. LOL. So far so good with the hospital. I had my orientation today. Very very excited!!! Now on to the

  19. im giving up..;( any advice? please

    flwannaB replied to davoni444's topic in Florida Nursing

    Just a suggestion but why not get your LPN? Most technical schools do not require prereqs and a lot of times, you have a much better chance at getting in RN school. You can also go through excelsior...

  20. Excelsior College or College Network

    flwannaB replied to Diamond01's topic in Excelsior College

    I am also considering goin through Excelsior. I do have a few questions however. I have no college credits. How do get your general requirements accomplished? Do you have to take an online class or...

  21. Hesi-NCLEX comparison

    flwannaB posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just took my Hesi exit exam last week and got a 908. They say that the score indicates an excellent chance of passing the NCLEX exam. Does anyone have any thoughts on that? Has anyone had similar...

  22. Hesi-NCLEX comparison

    flwannaB posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just took my Hesi exit exam last week and got a 908. They say that the score indicates an excellent chance of passing the NCLEX exam. Does anyone have any thoughts on that? Has anyone had similar...

  23. Hesi-NCLEX comparison

    flwannaB replied to flwannaB's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    i go to galen for the lpn program. i am very pleased with my education. i am not sure about the rn bridge program. i am going to apply myself in

  24. Hesi-NCLEX comparison

    flwannaB replied to flwannaB's topic in General Nursing

    I am really not all that nervous about taking the test. At least I am trying not to. I guess maybe I should be and when it comes time, maybe I will be. One of my best strengths is critical thinking....

  25. LPN programs

    flwannaB replied to mitchellsgurl's topic in Florida Nursing

    I had planned on going to Erwin but chose another school that was closer to my home in Saint Petersburg. I was impressed with Erwin's process and looked forward to going there. I hear it is a good...