dmarie (GA)

dmarie (GA)

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  1. I'm scared, angry, and don't know

    Get a good NCLEX review book and do the questions. Saunders and Kaplan are good ones. They come with a CD and hundreds of practice questions. The more you practice the questions, the better you'll...
  2. To all LPN's continuing their education....

    Becoming an LPN at first can be a great way to start your nursing career. You get lots of clinical practice and a basic overview of everything you'll see in the RN program. It helps to get your feet...
  3. Are the LPNs get the dirty works?

    True. "Dirty work" is done by everyone --- PCT's, CNA's, LPN's, RN's. But generally, if you have an unlicensed worker helping, they will do more of the basic, and sometimes "dirty" tasks. The thing...
  4. 12 hour shifts?

    Most nurses work 12 hours shifts in hospitals and LTC. But there are exceptions, depending on where you work. If you work in a doctor's office, you usually work a 5 day work week/8 hours per shift....
  5. Nursing school didn't prepare me for reality

    Another good option is to do the LPN route first, which focuses heavily on clinical hours (more than double that of the RN programs) with the practical and real-world aspects of nursing being...
  6. I don't think I hate Med-surg, but I think I do.

    It's my understanding that LVN/LPN's work under their own license, not yours, and are responsible for their own patients. Why are you taking on the workload of the LVN/LPN? That's too much. No...
  7. Out of nursing program cause i am smoker!!!

    I'm a PN student and a smoker. I would never dream of going outside to smoke during clinicals. That's just crazy. It's unprofessional. Wear a patch, write the papers, and suck it up. You...
  8. Back injuries?

    Great advice! The ab tightening exercises are a new year's resolution of mine! I'm going to try and strengthen my core as much as possible............. :monkeydance:
  9. Never Give UP!

    I want you to know that your story inspired me. Believe in yourself! Good for
  10. As LPN's age

    God bless
  11. Difficulty with a CNA

    When I first discovered the situation, I told my instructor. She told me to tell the RN assigned to the patient. I did. The RN blew me off. I went back to my instructor. She then assessed the...
  12. Difficulty with a CNA

    I'm a student nurse. I was assigned a patient during clinicals recently. Her chart indicated that her vitals and BP, which was taken just an hour before by the Tech., was within normal range. When...
  13. Net Study Guides

    :loveya: Glad it worked
  14. Net Study Guides

    There are plenty of sites that offer used books. I've never personally utilized any of them, but I've known students in the past who have, and it works well if you're trying to save a little
  15. What pay wage can I expect in ATL?

    $10.00/hr.??? Geez! That's just rude! Why not try an agency? I know they pay more than
  16. Net Study Guides

    check out
  17. What pay wage can I expect in ATL?

    Licensed Practical Nurse - Long-Term Care Work Location: Atlanta, GA 30327 United States Base Salary Range $30,865 $45,090 Local Low Local
  18. What pay wage can I expect in ATL?

    Where on God's green earth do LPN's make $9.00 per hour?????? In Atlanta, new LPN's can expect to make ATLEAST $12.00/hr. (in an office environment) and up to $18.00/hr. in LTC. Who in the heck can...
  19. LPN to RN...questions

    Are there LPN-RN bridge programs near you? It's only an additional year (not 2-3 yrs.) of school. There are also LPN-RN bridge programs online. Indiana State and Excelsior are a couple that come to...
  20. Heeeeeelp!!!!!!!

    I think the LPN program is a great stepping stone for some students. LPN program focuses on basic nursing skills and gives you the confidence to go forward with the RN. Some students do just fine...
  21. GPC Nursing Spring 07

    You seem to know the policy pretty well! If I didn't know any better, I would think you were an instructor! Seriously, though, I guess I missed that part of the student handbook. In fact, I just...
  22. GPC Nursing Spring 07

    Good tips on the supplemental books Paris. Wish I had this information beforehand! :) I mistakenly thought if I read the chapters completely, sometimes twice, there would be no way they could trip...
  23. GPC Nursing Spring 07

    From a personal perspective, I didn't find Fundamentals at GPC to be a huge challenge. It tooks some juggling at first to get organized, but it was manageable. Med./Surg. was more interesting,...
  24. GPC Nursing Spring 07

    Please PM me, I have a ton of questions for
  25. GPC Nursing Spring 07

    There was no mention of fainting.... not that I'm aware of..... lol.