GracieLVN

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1. Continuing Education

   GracieLVN replied to Hello_Nurse_8's topic in LPN/LVN

   I think your first year they give you kinda like a freebie, then you have to do CEUs. What works is taking up a course than you can attribute to RN prereqs. Most of the classes required for RN programs can pass as CEUs :)

2. Why did you choose LPN over RN..need help making a decision

   GracieLVN replied to BjSkyGGEvan's topic in LPN/LVN

   I chose LVN because it was the first nursing program that accepted. When I applied, there were very minimal prereq requirements so it the application process was easier. I've been working and going to school. There is an 8 month bridge program I'm lo...

3. Lpn Or Surgical Tech???

   GracieLVN replied to greenie101's topic in LPN/LVN

   LVN/LPN definately!!! The pay can be roughly about the same if not more as an LVN/LPN. Also, there is so much more you can do with nursing!!! :)

4. is being an lpn so bad???

   GracieLVN replied to da_hood_model's topic in LPN/LVN

   The only downside of being an LVN/LPN is that you are limited to where you can work.. no one really know what you are and you're mostly appointed the "nitty gritty" work load. Its like we're a dying species!! Despite it all I've thoroughly enjoyed my...

5. I failed..........

   GracieLVN replied to Shantae's topic in LPN/LVN

   if you think you can do better.. you're probably right. have a drink.. shake it off and start again. don't let it get the best of you. focus, take your time. best wishes :)

6. Taking NCLEX on the 30th of this month.... any suggestions, PLEASE

   GracieLVN replied to kimmyz's topic in LPN/LVN

   don't study about 3 days before the test.. burn your books and throw away your notes. just relax.. you can't possibly cram any more information into your brain days before the exam. give your brain a break.. get plenty of sleep in case you can't slee...

7. Please Help, Failed the Nclex

   GracieLVN replied to Mary01's topic in NCLEX

   failing a test does not make someone "stupid". failing a test does not mean you will not be a good nurse. it doesn't hurt to try again.. this time, be organized. get an NCLEX review book (i recomend saunders). study the questions and rationales.. and...

8. NCLEX Test, 75 questions cut off

   GracieLVN replied to sharoncbrn's topic in NCLEX

   75 is a very very good number. most test takers always feel puzzled with their performance. NCLEX is just one of those tests. when you take the nclex they usually provide you with a pamphlet. the pamphlet says that about 80% of first time US educated...

9. LPN'S are NURSES TOO

   GracieLVN replied to imnrs2's topic in LPN/LVN

   i hate it when people find out that i'm a nurse and naturally assume that i am an "rn" and i'd have to explain that i am an LVN and their reaction is almost always "LVN? Whats that?". At my facility, LVNs do as much (if not MORE) than the RNs. LVNs t...

10. What did u buy your first year of nursing?

    GracieLVN replied to rn2bn07's topic in New Nurse

    congrats & good luck to you! i just graduated and started working only a few months now. my boyfriend and i plan on eventualy getting married, buying a house and a car in the next year or two. sounds like financial madness but with my new salary ...

11. Northern Calif Roll Call

    GracieLVN replied to Spidey's mom's topic in California

    Hi!! Gracie from the Bay Area. New LVN graduate. Just landed a job at a SNF, looking to pursue RN soon :roll

12. Is Saunder's CD harder than the NCLEX?

    GracieLVN replied to rn4ever?'s topic in NCLEX

    Hey guys i found out last night that I passed my NCLEX at 85 questions. I think the NCLEX questions are more straight forward than the Saunders. Almost every single question was a priority question.. and I don't remember doing a lot of those using Sa...

13. Has anyone stopped at 85 and failed?

    GracieLVN replied to GracieLVN's topic in NCLEX

    I received a letter in the mail but when I tried to verify my license online nothing came up. It actually took me about 2.5 weeks to get my results. Dont worry too much my friend! Things will work its way out in the end. I wish you the best! relax a ...

14. I Passed Nclex!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    GracieLVN posted a topic in NCLEX

    I took NCLEX 2.5 weeks ago and found out today i passed!!!!!!!! My first try and i stopped at 85!!!! I can't stop the tears.. Sooooo relieved! I want to thank all of you out there for the support and prayers! I love this forum!! Really helped me out ...

15. My first... Code.

    GracieLVN replied to ashley_michelle's topic in New Nurse

    ashley michelle.. i can't imagine what you must have been through.. I have never seen a code or experienced one for myself either. i'm not yet a nurse.. just took my nclex about 2 weeks ago (still anxiously waiting for results). As i'm waiting.. i ha...