dorrybnursing

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1. Being rehired after not giving s 2 week notice.

   dorrybnursing replied to Nursedee1's topic in LPN/LVN

   It depends on how bad they need nurses. Some facilities will hire you back anyway. Go for it.

2. Taking the NCLEX multiple times

   dorrybnursing replied to cambrose's topic in NCLEX

   Here's the thing it can work both ways with test taking skills. I believe myself to be an excellent test taker, do I know the material, understand the concept, not always but I can get the answer correct enough to do well on your test. Because I know...

3. What were changes to your study habit/material that helped you pass after failing?

   dorrybnursing replied to JPGasmin's topic in NCLEX

   I failed my first NCLEX with 130 questions. For my second attempt I used Brilliantnurse.com, this prep site focuses more on breaking down and understanding the questions rather than content. I passed the second attempt 45 days later with 75 questions...

4. Anyone Who Says They Don't is Lying: Medication Error

   dorrybnursing replied to BonnieSc's topic in Medications

   If a penalty for a med error is too punitive nurses will be reluctant to self report.

5. I'm an LPN and I understand.

   dorrybnursing replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN/LVN

   I recently obtained a RN degree after 10 years as an LPN. While I was getting that degree I was "stuck" in LTC, but what I realized while working in the nursing home is that I really enjoy working with this population. I will not continue pushing the...

6. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

   dorrybnursing replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior

   I just graduated this August. I almost used all of my 7 years to get the program finished. When I started I wanted to do Med-Surg in a hospital setting and couldn't as a lpn. After working 10 years in long-term care I decided to take a house supervis...

7. Nclex rn 2nd time failed

   dorrybnursing replied to kiatkiat's topic in NCLEX

   I used Mosby mostly.

8. Nclex rn 2nd time failed

   dorrybnursing replied to kiatkiat's topic in NCLEX

   I used Brilliant Nurse (which ceased operation this week), but they taught more strategy than content. I also brushed up on lab values, which came in very handy.

9. Nclex rn 2nd time failed

   dorrybnursing replied to kiatkiat's topic in NCLEX

   You could have had the same problem that I did. I passed my PN test with the minimum number of questions 10 years ago, really didn't feel like it was very hard. I have worked as an LPN for 10 years so I didn't study very much for the Nclex RN, well I...

10. I'm an Rn

    dorrybnursing replied to dorrybnursing's topic in Excelsior

    I started Excelsior six years ago when I was doing long-term care. I was certain that I wanted to do Med-Surg in a hospital setting. After so many years in the nursing home, I realized that I love the geriatric patients and what we can do for them. I...

11. I'm an Rn

    dorrybnursing replied to dorrybnursing's topic in Excelsior

    About $8000 for me.

12. I'm an Rn

    dorrybnursing posted a topic in Excelsior

    After a long and expensive Excelsior journey I found out I passed my Nclex on Wednesday. I am officially a registered nurse.

13. Just finished my nclex freaking out!

    dorrybnursing replied to MsAshley's topic in NCLEX

    I just got back from taking my exam for the second time. I had 75 questions, I don't know how may SATA but it felt like a million. No advice now all you can do is wait

14. Failed A&P twice!!

    dorrybnursing replied to DelleBrock's topic in Excelsior

    Great !

15. LTC facility trying to fire me over refusing to take on 50 residents

    dorrybnursing replied to NurseGeorgiapeach's topic in Geriatric

    I have had this situation happen to me also. Only it is 70 residents. Ive done it, I haven't liked it and as someone else said kudos to you for taking that stand. The problem is dealing so harshly with you and not addressing the obvious call off issu...