slynn61

slynn61

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  1. I am now a RN

    Congrats.
  2. I have a question..

    Congratulations!!!!:clpty:
  3. Excelsior College

    Just getting the info to start college network for lpn-rn bridge. I am going to compare them with community college that is local.
  4. The Cap.......

    just graduated LPN school in May. In clinicals, required to wear cap. Was and still am proud of the cap but don't wear to work. Keep it in case in closet.
  5. Roll Call: Introduce Yourselves, LPNs!

    Hi all. Graduated May of this year. Took NCLEX-PN July 6th. Have been working LTC ever since. I am 46 and mother of 2, well three if you count the hubby. I love my job and this wonderful profession.
  6. New LPN in Virginia. I PASSED!!!!!!!

    Hey All! I passed. Such a harrowing experience. It was tough. I had 85 questions. I just knew I had failed. Took test on 6th (Friday) I had to wait until Monday morning to find out. Whew. Everyone at work is happy for me. So is my family. So it is ...
  7. New LPN in Virginia. I PASSED!!!!!!!

    Study materials were just practicing the questions in Lippincotts review and it was mandatory for us to do a review with someone close to us. She gave us lots of material. I practiced test taking abilities and critical thinking. Most of my test was p...
  8. NCLEX... this week! ahh!

    Good Luck. You will do fine.
  9. Hi all. I am currently keeping my test date a secret for the same reasons that ornursetobe is. The only people that know are hubby, nurse manager of floor I work, and HR dept. not my father, daughter, son, classmates etc. I have been bombarded with q...
  10. Do nursing students still wear caps?

    Hi all. I just graduated from LPN school May 30. Our program had a strict dress code. Cap was to be worn but only after capping ceremony if you made the min. grades to continue to 2nd year. Hair could not touch collar and had to be pulled back from e...
  11. When is your test date?

    Received ATT last Monday. Testing July 6th.
  12. Venipuncture in LPN school?

    At the school I just graduated from, We were required to complete a minimum of 10 each. venipuncture and IV starts. This was certified to our BON upon graduation. This is in Virginia and a LPN School
  13. Officially a GRADUATE NURSE

    I just graduated the 30th. In Virginia we can work as an applicant for 90 days.
  14. Where do I get LVN malpractice insurance?

    Hi all. I just graduated May 30 and my instructors suggested NSO. My question is .. What is the difference between NSO and HPSO? I have been to both websites and the discounts and rates are the same.
  15. wanting to move to johnson city area

    Just a comment on the compact states. This does cover LPN's but not CNA's.
  16. 24 days until...

    Oh!!! How I wish it was Monday. I start back on July 31. 9 months to go. Whew.
  17. Maybe I should just be a CNA.....

    I am currently a CNA in LTC. I realized very quickly after starting this that I wanted to become a nurse. Even though I am an older, middle age woman,(44), I decided on LPN first to get my "feet wet" so to speak. I still have 9 more months of school ...
  18. For those starting in the fall (clinicals).

    I have 3 days per week. Wensday, Thursday, Friday. 6:45 - 3. Monday and Tuesday is classroom.
  19. Tonight! Nursing Student Chat!

    did I see a chat set for 3 pm today on the 1 st post? or is it at 7pm?
  20. I am currently a student at a county vocational school. 18 month lpn program over 2 school years. 1st year is 5 days per week 1/2 days. All of this is textbook that covers fundamentals, A&P, Chemistry, Pharmacology, calculations, and skills in ou...
  21. Nursing Assistant state exam questions

    I took mine 3 years ago in Virginia. Just so happened that SBON was there to renew certification for the program and so they were very strict that day. We have 5 skills. Everyone gets handwashing. Other 4 were random with 20 min. time limit.
  22. Just passed the NCLEX!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Congrats to you!!
  23. 1st Anatomy class today

    The made easy book helped me bunches. I would read it before my textbook and make notes. It gave me a heads up on what I needed to concentrate on.
  24. I passed!

    Congrats to you!!!!
  25. Personality Test for Specialty

    pathology, nuclear medicine top 2. I know I am not interested in peds and it was ranked wayyyy down on list.