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1. What are the Main Challenges In Being A Nursing Student?

   charisma01 replied to TrinidadStudent's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Wow, I've had a long day. I thought you typed "loss of renal function" LOL! I'm soooo glad I have the weekend off from work. It's been a long week:)

2. Resume stand out or resume death sentence???

   charisma01 replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Job Hunt

   I agree with the above poster, a lot of those samples stood out because they were so loud! lol However, if you are able to re-format them (minus the bold colors and fonts), it might work to your advantage. And as you already mentioned, I agree and de...

3. New LPN trying to get into the swing of things...

   charisma01 replied to charisma01's topic in LPN/LVN

   I really appreciate everyone's encouraging words! Today actually went pretty well. One of those days where it feels great to finally be a nurse:) And Maremma, your advice is really helpful. Tonight I actually caught some discrepancies between the MAR...

4. New LPN trying to get into the swing of things...

   charisma01 replied to charisma01's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks for responding. I really do feel blessed to have this job. I interviewed with the facility right before I took the NCLEX, and I was officially offered the position within a week of my initial interview. I have to remind myself that they hired ...

5. New LPN trying to get into the swing of things...

   charisma01 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Although my shift ended at 10:30pm tonight, I did not clock out until 11:20pm; however, staying over doesn't bother me. I'm having a hard time falling asleep tonight and wanted to get some thoughts off my mind. I'm a brand new LPN. I graduated this p...

6. Mandatory Overtime for LPN's?

   charisma01 replied to Holly86's topic in LPN/LVN

   The facility I used to work at as a CNA had a "stayover" system. It applied to the RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. So if a nurse called in or they didn't have enough staff coverage for the next shift, the person who was designated as stayover had to work an add...

7. Take my NCLEX tomorrow... Any last minute advice???

   charisma01 replied to molivas26's topic in NCLEX

   I agree with the previous person. Relax your brain. I took the NCLEX on June 28th. I did not study the night before the exam nor did I on exam day. You have been through so much schooling and have gained quite a bit of knowledge. You have already stu...

8. Certified Nursing Assistants - The Nurses think we have it so easy.

   charisma01 replied to hfullerCNA's topic in CNA/MA

   I worked in a group home setting for people with developmental disabilities for 3 years and have been an aid for 1 1/2 years. I graduated from nursing school this past May and have started training for my new career as a nurse. It seems trivial to co...

9. Forced to another shift when I have seniority

   charisma01 replied to northern_RN's topic in Relations

   I do not have any advice as I am a new grad preparing to begin my new career. However, I want to wish you luck in resolving this matter. Her actions do seem suspicious and that is a really good idea to keep a record of your upcoming meeting with her....

10. The "one thing"

    charisma01 replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

    I used to have the exact same problem. It stayed with me through childhood and ended during nursing school. A long time ago I couldn't even be in the same room as someone who even *thought* they were going to vomit or even watch someone faking it on ...

11. how did you celebrate completion of lpn school

    charisma01 replied to futurenurseOB's topic in LPN/LVN

    My mother, brother, and I spent a week in southern California. It was great to be able to relax, and I can relax even more now that I have passed boards. I start orientation for my new job next week!

12. whats the best book to review for nclex pn???

    charisma01 replied to natalciapl's topic in NCLEX

    I really thought that the Kaplan strategies book helped me. It goes over how the NCLEX is set up and how to actually answer the questions. I feel like there are only so many practice questions you can do. It really does help to know how the exam will...

13. Do CNA's have better luck finding new grad LPN jobs?

    charisma01 replied to mom2many2012's topic in LPN/LVN

    I'm a current new grad (passed boards this past Thursday!) and at the present time work as a CNA in a long term care/rehab facility. Even if you do not get offered a position at the same place of employment, I believe it helps to get your foot in the...