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    Will past struggles in school continue to hold me back?

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to cloudtalk's topic in General Students

    Are you at a trade school or
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    IV Insertion Difficulty

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to chanjyj's topic in General Nursing

    Forgot one more thing that was really holding me up. My anchor hand as they call it, would move so slightly when I was trying to switch tubes, enough that it would stop the blood flow. I really had to...
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    IV Insertion Difficulty

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to chanjyj's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure if this is possible but can you request to follow a phlebotomist around (at your own expense I am sure) at your hospital for a shift? Not the same situation but I when I was a newer LPN, I...
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    Need some NCLEX-PN websites!

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to LPNtoRNin2016OH's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I do have those! I took them both to see where I was weak in, def peds/maternity/that sorts of which I haven't reviewed in 8 years. I will look for the comprehensive
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    Will past struggles in school continue to hold me back?

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to cloudtalk's topic in General Students

    Sorry, I misread, they have already told you that they needed every transcript. Perhaps it may be wise to go with a program that only wants your nursing core classes
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    Will past struggles in school continue to hold me back?

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to cloudtalk's topic in General Students

    Hmm I can't answer for anything over BSN because there is no well in hell I am going any further in that unless it means I can't be a bedside nurse anymore and if that's the case, I am going to a...
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    Who is so ready for fall semester to be over?!?

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to LPNtoRNin2016OH's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    bahahaha that's how I feel. I keep saying two more days till the end, two more days till the end. There is no end! After this I spend my winter break essentially studying to re-take the NCLEX PN in...
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    where do you learn blood draws

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    I worked with someone who was a nurse for 25 years at that point. Had to show her the ropes for when I was on vacation. She wasn't happy and had a hard time, she just never had to do it in her field...
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    Thank you gifts for clinical floor

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to guest707142's topic in General Students

    Nice pens, hand sanitizer, hand lotion,
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    where do you learn blood draws

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    They didn't teach us blood draws either while I was in LPN school. Got a shock when I was going to be the only nurse in a clinic doing blood draws lol. We only averaged 5 draws/day but I got good real...
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    Is becoming a LPN worth it?

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to Zysa's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Whether or not it's "worth it" to become an LPN is so dependent on your situation, financial strains, etc. I have been an LPN for over 5 years now, currently in school to get my RN. For me, yes it's...
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    Spouses on opposite shifts

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to male2serve's topic in General Nursing

    Lol although sweet, yuck. My husband and I have worked opposite shifts pretty much the whole time we have known each other because of the kids. We never have off days together and know no different....
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    12 hr shift makeup routine

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to RN_srs's topic in General Nursing

    I only wear primer, very small dollop of foundation, light blush, mascara, possible some neutral eye shadow, and mascara to work. I have found the lighter the better at work due to sweating, etc. I...
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    12 hr shift makeup routine

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to RN_srs's topic in General Nursing

    This is going to sound so gross but I found it on Pinterest, it works! Instead of buying super expensive make up primer, I use Monistat Anti-Chafing cream, not kidding,. It's $8/tube and lasts for...
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    The holidays and legal issues

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to OldGrayNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Care to share why? I am asking not
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    The holidays and legal issues

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to OldGrayNurse's topic in General Nursing

    There is always one. Listen, I think Christianity is as real as Harry Potter, but in today's crap world, if someone is nice enough to wish me good will or give me a small gift, I'm always touched!...
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    Question for LPNs who are moms and in bridge school

    LPNtoRNin2016OH posted a topic in General Students

    Once your actually in your program, how easily do you feel it would be to work part time? I am finishing up pre-reqs with a 4.0 so not a stranger to hard work but after seeing that the bridge program...
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    Home health care?

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to LPNtoRNin2016OH's topic in Home Health

    I went to the home health interview and it was a bit unnerving. They wanted to hire me on the spot without checking references, work history, etc. They have many vent patients, which I was fine with...
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    Finish Bachelors or go to LPN school?

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to mrscarr104's topic in General Students

    I would finish your bachelors if your close enough (how much longer?) then do the bachelors to BSN transition. But from what I understand, most of those programs are hell to get through so that's also...
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    The holidays and legal issues

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to OldGrayNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am not religious at all nor really believe in God and I would still be very appreciative of the gift. I am also an adult who knows what I am allergic too and hopefully other adults do as well....
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    RANT, sick of certain nurses

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Are the nurse in question lol? Don't be such a Grinch. We have all at one time complained about co-workers, feeling like they aren't doing their part. Acting like she belongs on a "lower level"...
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    Confused lpn

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to Lpn84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well this is difficult to answer depending on your location and how saturated the nursing market is. Will it be easy? No but it shouldn't be impossible. I graduated back in 2008 when jobs were hard to...
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    mommy guilt

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to KThurmond's topic in General Students

    Not a broken record, sometimes I need to be reminded otherwise I will cry lol. I have 18 months left. Yes, I am very lucky my husband is supportive. This has been as hard on him as it is on me. He...
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    Overwhelmed by Prerequisites

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to Compassionate22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    And ditto non science classes online. I LOVE online learning. I learn best in my own space without other students so it's lovely for me. I work ahead if the professor makes the option available and...
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    Overwhelmed by Prerequisites

    LPNtoRNin2016OH replied to Compassionate22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Very much agree with quality and quantity. I am in an associates program but will be doing BSN as quickly as possible after passing NCLEX, so I have already taken all my associate and bachelor...