CJEgglestonLPN

CJEgglestonLPN specializes in gero., peds., maternity rotations.

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1. Why???

   CJEgglestonLPN replied to CJEgglestonLPN's topic in Ohio

   So after almost 6 months of searching, applying and dang near begging(lol...but close to true) I finally have gotten a real nursing job...its part time but still its exp and well appreciated. I went for the interview wednesday and got a call back tod...

2. 2nd interview kinda weird

   CJEgglestonLPN replied to CJEgglestonLPN's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you for the clarification...interviews are far and few in between so for them to be a little on the weird side is a little unnerving. Just had never had anything like that happen with an interview before...

3. 2nd interview kinda weird

   CJEgglestonLPN posted a topic in New Nurse

   Ok so I had a 2 step interview today with the nursing sup and the DON...here's the scenerio: I got there about 10 minutes earlier, sat quietly and patienlty in the lobby for about 20 or so minutes. Then finally the nursing sup came and got me, we sat...

4. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

   CJEgglestonLPN replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX

   How is that possible? Dont kno if its ever happened, pretty sure it has, but what if someone gets every answer right? That doesn't make sense that it could be designed to make an individual fail 50% of it, not knowing your individual degree of intell...

5. Pre employment physical for VA hospital

   CJEgglestonLPN replied to amileslpn's topic in Career Support

   Off topic a little but I have a few ?'s about the VA. I have an interview with them coming up. What was the interview process like? The position Im up for is in one of the clinics not the hospital. I have a couple months exp. with the VA from my clin...

6. What is that supposed to mean?

   CJEgglestonLPN replied to WldChrry's topic in LPN/LVN

   Since when did I become a non nurse nurse??? You should have asked what kinda nurse program did she mean. We study the same courses as RN's and trust me I know since I made it through 1/2 the RN program. he only difference in the program was that the...

7. New Grad declining 1st job offer?

   CJEgglestonLPN replied to tokidoki7's topic in New Nurse

   I wish I was in your shoes as well. Its good that you are taking the position though and most places that dont give you vigoriuos training should have no problem with you asking ?'s and trying to get better understandings once you are out on your own...

8. Why???

   CJEgglestonLPN replied to CJEgglestonLPN's topic in Ohio

   @amandap213 thank you, i have the MA training on my resume but never worked in the field so thats helpful to know...i always kept it on there as a part of my healthcare experience, but no i will be removing it! @mommyX2 Hillcrest is part of the CCFH ...

9. Why???

   CJEgglestonLPN replied to CJEgglestonLPN's topic in Ohio

   @eclipse2975 I feel you really I do...im 3months in and still nothing...before, during, and even after I heard all the stories of the vast opportunities there are in nursing and for nurses...now out here in the "real world" nothing! Even though I don...

10. Best Branch for Military Nursing?

    CJEgglestonLPN replied to Jennifer22's topic in Government

    Thank You for your insight and perspective! But maybe I didnt clarify myself...i started entertaining the idea back in August '10 before I even finished nursing school my husband and I had already discussed it and by the time i went in and spoke to t...

11. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    CJEgglestonLPN replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX

    I did the PN in Ohio n got to 85 n the dang on thing shut off:idea:! I was so scared Im like OMG what the heck??? I wasnt ready to finish and after that I was so dwn...i felt like I did the worst on any test I ever took! So the OBN says if you passed...

12. Best Branch for Military Nursing?

    CJEgglestonLPN replied to Jennifer22's topic in Government

    Hello All! Ive been seriously considering joining the military as well esp. since I can not find a JOB. But I already have a family...I went in and spoke with the Army Recruiter he was nice and helpful...he told me to take my time and think about...

13. Why???

    CJEgglestonLPN replied to CJEgglestonLPN's topic in Ohio

    @ShantheRN it really is not fair! What makes it even crazier is the are in the paper or on the 'net sayin "needed IMMEDIATELY" What does immediately mean these days? I Thought it meant right now guess it has a new meaning Im not aware of...its like i...

14. Why???

    CJEgglestonLPN replied to CJEgglestonLPN's topic in Ohio

    @WSU Ally RN yes I have and I get the same response its not that we wouldn't hire you but the lack of exp. makes it a big risk that we just dont wanna take at this point in time is basically what I hear when they reject my application. Its not like I...

15. Why???

    CJEgglestonLPN replied to CJEgglestonLPN's topic in Ohio

    Will do thank you my email is [email protected] just so you kno its me...thank you!!