calmynurse

calmynurse has 1 years experience and specializes in physiology/disease process/rheumatology.

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1. How long did it take to get your first LPN job?

   calmynurse replied to azcna's topic in LPN/LVN

   I was hired during my clinical rotations actually. It was at an outpatient setting in one of the biggest health care agencies in the US. I was told surprised when the manager was asking for me even after i had finished my rotation there. As soon as i...

2. Could I schedule my NCLEX exam now that I received my ATT ?

   calmynurse replied to new.grad's topic in NCLEX

   yes, and be sure to bring the ATT letter with you. Good luck, you'll do great :)

3. NCLEX IS NOT DIFFICULT if.

   calmynurse replied to calmynurse's topic in NCLEX

   I primarily used Saunders and lippincots latest editions, I did catch some contradicting info on a few questions, Thats why it's important to read the rationales, it might frustrate you that one says one thing while other something else. But honestly...

4. NCLEX IS NOT DIFFICULT if.

   calmynurse replied to calmynurse's topic in NCLEX

   All questions are worth the same. There isn't one question that counts more than others. It's based on an algorithm and if you are over the threshold then you pass. The computer will stop once it's 99% confident you are competent as a new nurse or vi...

5. NCLEX IS NOT DIFFICULT if.

   calmynurse replied to calmynurse's topic in NCLEX

   Look at them as true and false questions . Cover up all but one answer at a time and think ... Is this true or false, would you do that if... And you'll do great.

6. I need new friends

   calmynurse posted a topic in Men

   HI all, I'm fairly new to this site and looked at my profile . seems like no one has visited my page and would like to make/ meet new friends. I was hoping people can share their moment of aha! when they finally knew this is what they were meant to d...

7. Clinic job or SNF?

   calmynurse posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Would you rather work for a Huge name clinic that pays you 17.00 for clerical (rooming patients, teaching, history, assessments) or one that pays you 20.00 for a skilled nursing home with subacute care? I was just offered both and there are obviously...

8. NCLEX IS NOT DIFFICULT if.

   calmynurse posted a topic in NCLEX

   Honestly, The foundations you learn in class will help you pass. Many people stress themselves out because they feel like they have to remember everything, funny enough, you do! It will come to you during the test. As long as you have been reading at...

9. Online LVN to RN Bridge programs?

   calmynurse replied to halinurse's topic in Online Learning

   Be careful in some online programs. I have seen some sketchy things on the news . One lady paid thousands of dollars in tuition, completed a program, and found out the school wasn't accredited so she couldn't take her nclex = no meaning .

10. The Differences of LVN*LPN*RN* and any other

    calmynurse replied to SexyRN2Be's topic in ADN/BSN

    the main difference between an lvn (LPN in most states) and an RN is usually delegation. Rn's have the capacity to oversee other nurses . Lvn's are utilized in bedside care and clinics while the RNs are in hospital and other settings. The RN's have a...

11. How many of you took the LVN-RN-BSN/MSN route???

    calmynurse replied to camiluvsNURSING's topic in LPN-RN

    I am doing this route currently and think it's the smartest and most cost effective method. With all the wait list and point system going on ... just to get in an rn program is challenging to some. You save time by bridging and can even work if you'd...

12. How many LPN's had phlebotomy including in their course?

    calmynurse replied to angiebear's topic in LPN/LVN

    I took a phlebotomy licensing class which allows me to work just as a phlebotomist nationally before doing the lvn course... But will be certified to do IV/BD , a little different, it means i can do iv and blood draws but can work specifically as a p...

13. LPN Nursing Student

    calmynurse replied to mollypr1003's topic in LPN/LVN

    actually, I did the cpt-1 phlebotomist program before doing the lvn and I didn't use it. It will help you however in the future when you apply to jobs and they see you are nationally competent to draw blood. However, when in school, it quickly become...

14. How can I juggle work and school?

    calmynurse replied to GoddessLilithLPN's topic in LPN/LVN

    Hello I think the best thing you can do is focus on school, even if that means prioritizing it to be your only task and quitting your current job. You already have some experience and see your determination to be an rn. Take the school loans and don'...

15. Pharmacology is kicking my butt!! Help!

    calmynurse replied to avaloncar's topic in Student Assist

    yeah, pharmacology was an intense portion of my 2nd term but if you know the ending suffixes of the drugs, i find it's easier to classify them. ie. ace-inhibitors= ending in pril (lisinopril, captopril, ramipril) and beta blockers end in olol (Carved...