Deac Jn

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1. Am I to old?

   Deac Jn replied to Patrick57's topic in General Nursing

   Never to old! My biggest concern was that I did not want to be the "old guy in the class" I started LPN school at 45 graduated at 47 left the career of 26 years (in non medical human service) and am...

2. Info & Opinions Wanted Please!

   Deac Jn replied to Deac Jn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Fiona, Yes you are right...my bad in not being more specific. 5 days per week with every other weekend on. I am currently already working almost 14 hrs per day and then add about 1 hour each way...

3. Info & Opinions Wanted Please!

   Deac Jn posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Okay, here's the deal. I am leaving my current employer (a human service agency in non nurse position)with whom I've been with for nearly 25 years to work as a Nurse full time. I am a new graduate...

4. Okay, Shoot me NOW! )Question about online school)

   Deac Jn posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

   First off, I know all about the threads concerning online schools. However, I just want a little feedback anyway. Here's the situation: I just graduated with my LPN, passed the NCLEX got my lic. and...

5. Saunders grades for NCLEX

   Deac Jn replied to freedom22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I also did Saunders everyday at least 100 questions for about 6 weeks prior to my nclex. Took the test and passed. I was very comfortable when taking the exam b/c the format mirrored the Saunders cd...

6. help on nclex-pn pharmocology study tips

   Deac Jn replied to Simon1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I am very thankful that I just learned that I passed my boards. I did have (it seemed) many questions with drugs I NEVER heard of before. I stopped and tooka deep breath, and tried to figure out...

7. LPN school starts MOnday!! arghh

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

   I really identify with the math "issues". Math was NEVER a subject I could fell comfortable with. But having just graduted from Nursing school, I was blessed with a great teacher who gave us just a...

8. Working while in LPN school full time?? who did it.

   Deac Jn replied to flower2007's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Yes, it can be done. Having a supportive family and making a determined schedule for study was an absolute must for me. I did work 40hrs+ while in school. Honestly, there were times when I felt...

9. For All "NEW" Lpn's Over 50

   Deac Jn replied to mammaoftwo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   47 year old new graduate here. Just finished school a few months ago. It was very tough esp. having to work full time while going to school. But yes it can be done. (Easier to say now that its...

10. Have you had a gastric bypass or lap-band procedure?

    Deac Jn replied to puggymae's topic in General Nursing

    First, Happy New Year! I have had the RNY in 2004 and lost approx 220lbs. Yes that is true. 220 lbs. Amazes me to think of "then" vs. now. I had no real problems post op. My issues involved more...

11. Who went to school Fulltime in the morning and Fulltime work at night?Can you share?

    Deac Jn replied to mynameizjim's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Just my experiences...I went to school last year at night after work. Tough but it seems like acient history now. Now I am in the clinical year and go to school M - F 8 am - 230pm. Then go to work...

12. Is 26 too old to go back to school?

    Deac Jn replied to anouk's topic in General Nursing

    26? You are just a kid! I'll be 47 when I graduate in March! Never stop

13. Worried about math in LPN school

    Deac Jn posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Okay, I start LPN school in Sept. 05. Never have been good in math, so I got a few of the "For Dummies" books from Barns and Noble. Its going okay, but I'm just not confident with it. The school...

14. Club LPN / Fall '05

    Deac Jn replied to Princess74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ok Guys...I'm almost 46 yrs old, married alomost 23 yrs, two daughters, one in college, and I start LPN school in Sept here in NY! I am so excited and scared at the same time. I've worked in w/...