gma85

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1. Honestly, Exam Cram VS Saunders for PN NCLEX

   gma85 replied to new2life's topic in NCLEX

   I used exam cram. I went through the entire book and that plus some of my school books is all I used. I passed first try.

2. Quick question about orientation.

   gma85 replied to gma85's topic in General Nursing

   Well everything went great! I was probably overly prepared but it all worked out and I am very excited:) Everyone is soooo friendly and helpful! I have a nice wing with only 24 residents so that sounds really nice compared to some people having 30...

3. Quick question about orientation.

   gma85 replied to gma85's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you so much! That helps to ease my nerves tremendously:D:D I will make sure I feel confident before they send me out on my own! Thanks again! God Bless!

4. Quick question about orientation.

   gma85 posted a topic in General Nursing

   OK so I just got a job at a LTC facility. This will be my first job as a nurse since graduating so I don't know what to expect (LPN by the way). Anyway they just told me what time to be there and street clothes would be fine. I am just curious wha...

5. How long do you think it will take?

   gma85 replied to gma85's topic in LPN/LVN

   Well.. I got the job!! =D I didn't have to call cause she called me today and offered me the job! I am so excited and nervous!! I go in tomorrow at 7am to start orientation:) Any tips for a new not so recent grad LPN starting in LTC??

6. How long do you think it will take?

   gma85 replied to gma85's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thank you for the replies. I did not call yet:( I guess I am a little nervous.. I will call her on Monday and just let her know I am still interested. Is it to late to send a thank you card? I am new to all of this. Also quick question. There ...

7. How long do you think it will take?

   gma85 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hey! I graduated from and lpn program dec of 07 and passed NCLEX in Iowa April of 2008 on my first try. I am now living in GA b/c my DH is in the army and I had to move about three times in the last year so we are settled and I finally have my own ...

8. Can't find a job!!! Not a "new grad" anymore! :( HELP.

   gma85 replied to lvnjden4ever, R.N.'s topic in New Nurse

   Hey I am in a very similar situation. I graduated LPN December 2007 and passed NCLEX April 2008. I have not worked yet due to my husband being in the army and I moved 3 times between then and now. We are now settled and I still haven't gotten a jo...

9. Taking NCLEX-PN tomorrow and I'm freaking out!

   gma85 replied to markfrc65's topic in NCLEX

   Hey I just thought I would say good luck! I remember how scared I was before I took mine. Just try to relax and breath while taking the test. As for medications well to me it is kind of hard to know what it is for unless you know but you can look ...

10. Stressing a little/a lot

    gma85 replied to gma85's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for your responses! I think I just need some reassurance right now that I can do this cause I am pretty scared. I did contact the Georgia BON and the lady that I talked to told me to write a letter to include with my application f...

11. Stressing a little/a lot

    gma85 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey I just needed to put this out there and get some feedback. Not sure this is the right place to even post this.. Just kind of venting or whatever. Ok so I graduated from a PN program in December of 07 and took and passed boards April of 08. T...

12. Just stressing..

    gma85 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    Hey everybody my name is Gracia (sounds like Grayshuh) I just really wanted to talk to some other nurses for some advice or feedback or reassurance.. Whatever really I am just kind of stressed and over thinking things. Ok first off I graduated an...

13. exam cram

    gma85 replied to pipermjc's topic in NCLEX

    I used exam cram..Very easy to read and the questions are good. I also did questions from Saunders though b/c I liked how they had rationale and strategy. I passed my boards NCLEX-PN.

14. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    gma85 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX

    I just registered here and wanted to share with everyone. I took NCLEX-PN on Saturday and was so sure I failed! I took all 205 questions and was so bummed...Luckily we have the quick results where I am and I just found out like 30 minutes ago that ...