joni55

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1. Jobs: How soon did you find one after graduation??

   joni55 replied to LPN_thts_M3's topic in LPN/LVN

   I am a new LPN as of Dec 2009. I applied before I took my NCLEX to a assisted living facility and they called me back about 3 weeks ago to see if I had gotten a license. I am in training for 2 more days. It only pays 16.00 hour but I am sticking w...

2. Difference b/t LTC and Assisted Living?

   joni55 replied to luv4nursing's topic in LPN/LVN

   I am a new nurse in an asissted living facility (LPN) I work on the dementia side with 73 patients. I am the only nurse with 6 caregivers. I pass all meds, do charting, Dr orders, answer calls, assessments when someone falls, etc. Is this unsafe?...

3. Migraines and the night shift

   joni55 replied to JenNJFLCA's topic in Stress 101

   I am a new LPN and have just completed orientation on the night shift-worked only 3 nights and I know it isn't for me-I was completely in a "zombie" like state during the day-I realize it was only 3 nights, but am not willing to "try" to get adjusted...

4. Help new grad make career decision

   joni55 replied to mayjunejuly's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Although I am not in your poition, I too haven't slept for several days due to starting a new job. I am an LPN, recent graduate, and an ALF hired me to orient to work on 2nd shift. After 2 days, the DON said the girl training me said I was too ...

5. Career change at 54 to Nursing?

   joni55 replied to had999's topic in General Nursing

   Hi I am a 58 year old new LPN grad (August 08).. I needed a new career fast because previous job didn't pay well enough to support my self and two teens after a divorce. I was scared at first but did very well in school and was pleasantly surprised b...

6. december nclex supporters

   joni55 replied to smartypant's topic in NCLEX

   Congratulations Rooftop!!!!!!!you Did It You Are A Nurse!!!

7. december nclex supporters

   joni55 replied to smartypant's topic in NCLEX

   I took and passed the nclexpn on dec 3 2008!

8. december nclex supporters

   joni55 replied to smartypant's topic in NCLEX

   good luck-you can do it-remember-critical thinking-think as a nurse!!!

9. december nclex supporters

   joni55 replied to smartypant's topic in NCLEX

   Congratulations Nurse!!

10. december nclex supporters

    joni55 replied to smartypant's topic in NCLEX

    You will PASS!! Take your time-think each question through, and use critical thinking - you can do this!!! You will be a nurse by Christmas

11. Nothing is impossible with GOD! my Nclex experience

    joni55 replied to kathykate75's topic in NCLEX

    :heartbeatcongratulations nurse!!!!

12. Failed NCLEX-PN 2x =(

    joni55 replied to made27's topic in NCLEX

    I'm sorry-but you will pass the next time!! Just remember to take one question at a time and use critical thinking-the test is intimidating-don't let it scare you. YOU CAN DO IT!! I used Saunders also and studied evey day several times a day-over (...

13. just passed NCLEX and scared to go out there

    joni55 replied to yoshana_x's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thankyou for your words of much needed encouragement. I too, have been relentlessly applying for jobs, but most before I took my exam, with no response. Now that I have an official Licence number I think my resume will receive more attention. Good lu...

14. NCLEX questions...

    joni55 replied to Taimanov's topic in NCLEX

    Thankyou!! I studies saunders edition 3 ALOT-and although the questions on NCLEX were presented in different way, I believed that helped as I passed 1st time with 85 q's. Good luck you will do it too! Just relax and think about each question as it...

15. NCLEX questions...

    joni55 replied to Taimanov's topic in NCLEX

    hi and thankyou! I used saunders edition 3 for study although I didn't find the questions to be as they were presented in the book. But I suppose that helped because I did pass on the first try with 85 good luck to you all. you will pass.