the_murse_factor

the_murse_factor

Member

  • Content

    91

  • Visitors

    2,352

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    10

All Content by the_murse_factor

  1. Mercy Hospital (Miami) LPN-RN

    the_murse_factor replied to the_murse_factor's topic in School, College Programs

    Nerves be gone! You will do great. Positive thoughts. Positive

  2. Mercy Hospital (Miami) LPN-RN

    the_murse_factor replied to the_murse_factor's topic in School, College Programs

    Nice job on the 85. Are you looking to start in May or

  3. Mercy Hospital (Miami) LPN-RN

    the_murse_factor replied to the_murse_factor's topic in School, College Programs

    I'll probably end up using uworld. Just knock out a bunch of practice

  4. Mercy Hospital (Miami) LPN-RN

    the_murse_factor replied to the_murse_factor's topic in School, College Programs

    Not yet I'm going to wait and take the test in March. I'm taking Developmental Psychology and Chemistry right now so I have a lot on my

  5. Mercy Hospital (Miami) LPN-RN

    the_murse_factor replied to the_murse_factor's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm actually at the information session right now, waiting for it to begin. I'll give helpful updates

  6. Work as LPN first or go straight for my RN

    the_murse_factor replied to Lili26's topic in LPN to RN

    I been a LPN for a year and worked full time in a SNF/Rehab. Gained a lot of valuable experience. If you are going to get the license you should use it to your

  7. Starting school in late twenties

    the_murse_factor replied to Naturetrekker73's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didn't start my bachelors program until I was 25 ish and I started nursing school at 34. I'm now 36 and starting a LPN-RN bridge program soon. At 27 you most likely gained some maturity to be able...

  8. LPN or Focus on PA School

    the_murse_factor replied to Nyc327's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just a bit of advice from someone with personal experience trying to gain entry into PA school. Make sure your grades are TOP NOTCH. GPA above 3.5 to be competitive 3.7 ish or higher plus a really...

  9. What are Your Goals for 2018??

    the_murse_factor replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    1. Start my RN program in August. 2. Follow through with all my dental appointments (I absolutely dislike the dentist) 3. Continue on the path to better mental

  10. I have 3.8 GPA with 3 Fs and 5 W on my transcript, will nursing schools reject me? :(

    the_murse_factor replied to SamaraS's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not sure what area you live in but there are three schools in my area (One ADN and two BSN) who requirements are if you have more then two F's D's or W's on your transcript in any of the required...

  11. Mercy Hospital (Miami) LPN-RN

    the_murse_factor replied to the_murse_factor's topic in School, College Programs

    _superwoman thanks for the update! The hours seem doable for me as I work nights 11-7 and need to maintain full-time employment while in the program. I just called them recently and was excited to...

  12. Would you recommend EC to new students?

    the_murse_factor replied to Peterjoy93's topic in Excelsior College

    I am actually admitted into EC but have yet to officially enroll. Before I officially enrolled and paid the enrollment fee, I did a serious pro's and con's analysis and after a lot of thinking I...

  13. Nurse tech working as RN

    the_murse_factor replied to esrun77's topic in General Nursing

    Seems like the facility is trying to find short cuts for staffing, but a nurse tech "covering" a RN shift hours don't sound remotely legal. I worked at a Nurse tech and barely got to do "nursing...

  14. DNP should be the Minimum Entry Practice

    the_murse_factor replied to nqe9650's topic in General Nursing

    Yes we call ourselves nurses because WE ARE NURSES! Nursing School (check) NCLEX (check) Nursing license by the BON (check, check, and check) That comment was rude and

  15. MBON ATT with Criminal Record?

    the_murse_factor replied to mygarnet's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    If you go to the MBON website you should be able to download a paper application that you can review. Should go into detailed wording of what criminal charges you must

  16. Why do LPNs only make $40K per year?

    the_murse_factor replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I've been a LPN for 6 months now. Although my base salary is about 45k I'm due to break the 60k mark this year all thanks to the sign on bonus and occasional OT. There is money to be made as a LPN...

  17. Nursing student with a criminal history

    the_murse_factor replied to Klowman8691's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Nursing school is not the issue, whether your states BON allow you to sit for the NCLEX is the bigger fish to fry. You may just have to jump through some extra hoops when it's time to sit for the...

  18. Could what I wear outside of work be a fireable offence?

    the_murse_factor replied to browneyed_girlie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Brutal honesty here..... If you work for an employer who cares what clothing items you wear outside of work when off the clock then you probably should look for a new

  19. Whats your current pay n it is ltc snf rehab etc

    the_murse_factor replied to mswan's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    20.50 New grad working in

  20. Whats your current pay n it is ltc snf rehab etc

    the_murse_factor replied to mswan's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    29.50!?!?!?!?!?!? *packs bags and moves to Connecticut* How is the cost of living

  21. Zosyn

    the_murse_factor replied to IvyRN2017's topic in Patient Medications

    HA HA, I asked that same question to my DON first time I had to hang Zosyn. I was literally beating the palm of my and to death for a while to get all the clumps out. Apparently from what I was told...

  22. LPN to RN in Michigan with Excelsior

    the_murse_factor replied to jessi17's topic in Excelsior College

    I also just recently started the program at Excelsior and almost decided against it because of the negative post that I have read. I also work full-time and need to continue to work full-time as I...

  23. Beginning my Excelsior journey

    the_murse_factor posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Hi everyone, My story is simple but complicated. I was in a RN program that unfortunately go shut down my last semester. I was able to challenge the LPN boards in my state passed the NCLEX my first...

  24. Beginning my Excelsior journey

    the_murse_factor replied to the_murse_factor's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi everyone, Thanks for the words of encouragement. I have taken the TEAS and passed. I didn't study for it thinking it would be similar to the HESI (which I have taken before and did really well...

  25. Not a CNA, LPN, CMA, etc.

    the_murse_factor replied to RSP.SN's topic in General Students

    Just to clarify a LPN does not obtain a certification, we are Licensed. To answer you question, I became a tech at a hospital my last 8 months of nursing school. Glad I did it because it gave me a...