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

    dmarie (GA) replied to Annie2005's topic in LPN to RN

    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....

    dmarie (GA) replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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?

    dmarie (GA) replied to 12breakfree's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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?

    dmarie (GA) replied to DreamyEyes's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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

    dmarie (GA) replied to jjjoy's topic in General Nursing

    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.

    dmarie (GA) replied to Wheaties's topic in General Nursing

    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!!!

    dmarie (GA) replied to misstaz25's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    dmarie (GA) replied to dmarie (GA)'s topic in General Nursing

    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!

    dmarie (GA) replied to silly1982's topic in General Nursing

    I want you to know that your story inspired me. Believe in yourself! Good for

  10. As LPN's age

    dmarie (GA) replied to twilite's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    God bless

  11. Difficulty with a CNA

    dmarie (GA) replied to NurseWi_JennJenn's topic in General Nursing

    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

    dmarie (GA) replied to NurseWi_JennJenn's topic in General Nursing

    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

    dmarie (GA) replied to bamwife06's topic in Georgia Nursing

    :loveya: Glad it worked

  14. Net Study Guides

    dmarie (GA) replied to bamwife06's topic in Georgia Nursing

    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?

    dmarie (GA) replied to wisedome's topic in Georgia Nursing

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

  16. Net Study Guides

    dmarie (GA) replied to bamwife06's topic in Georgia Nursing

    check out

  17. What pay wage can I expect in ATL?

    dmarie (GA) replied to wisedome's topic in Georgia Nursing

    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?

    dmarie (GA) replied to wisedome's topic in Georgia Nursing

    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

    dmarie (GA) replied to djkmc1998's topic in LPN to RN

    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!!!!!!!

    dmarie (GA) replied to RN 2 B's topic in General Nursing

    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

    dmarie (GA) replied to strenuouslife's topic in Georgia Nursing

    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

    dmarie (GA) replied to strenuouslife's topic in Georgia Nursing

    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

    dmarie (GA) replied to strenuouslife's topic in Georgia Nursing

    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

    dmarie (GA) replied to strenuouslife's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Please PM me, I have a ton of questions for

  25. GPC Nursing Spring 07

    dmarie (GA) replied to strenuouslife's topic in Georgia Nursing

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