evmarie

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1. How soon can you take the NCLEX?

   evmarie replied to FutureRN-GA's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   From graduation it took about a month for them to process all of ours and for us to get our ATT! Congrats on getting through school!!

2. NCLEX

   evmarie replied to Kellz1031's topic in NCLEX

   Also focus on prioritization and delegation!

3. NCLEX

   evmarie replied to Kellz1031's topic in NCLEX

   UWorld was probably what helped me the most (there is a free trial for a week, search this site or Google to find). The rationales are great and I felt that it really helped to prepare me. Don't get discouraged if you are making in the 50's and 60's ...

4. Test in 24 hours

   evmarie replied to OUxPhys's topic in NCLEX

   The day before my test I just tried to turn my brain off. You know the information and no amount of studying at this point will do you any good. It will only stress you out! So watch your favorite movies or tv show. Go for a drive, go swimming, or t...

5. New Nurse on Surg/Tele - Organizational Tools?

   evmarie posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hey guys! I just passed my NCLEX and have been working as a GN for the past month and now I have 4 weeks of orientation left before I get turned loose on my own. I will be on a Surgical Telemetry floor with 6:1 pt ratio (with a tech) and 5:1 pt rati...

6. When do your fall classes start?

   evmarie replied to destrier's topic in Pre-Nursing

   My Orientation is Aug 20th! Its only five days away but I feel like I might burst from excitement! Then class starts on the 26th! I have my core nursing class Monday and Wednesday. Then clinicals Tuesday and Thursday. And dosage calculations! I can't...

7. Motlow State 2013 Hopefuls

   evmarie replied to tdabney427's topic in School Programs

   I was unsure about that as well! That is very good to know! That is so much driving for you guys at different campus's. It will be worth it though :) I still need to get shoes, extra pair of scrubs, and a lab coat. I have all the required books and m...

8. Motlow State 2013 Hopefuls

   evmarie replied to tdabney427's topic in School Programs

   I'm so anxious as well! I can't wait to get started. I keep checking my email I feel like they should be sending us more info... But I guess they will just wait for orientation.

9. Motlow State 2013 Hopefuls

   evmarie replied to tdabney427's topic in School Programs

   I had to call three or four times to get them to approve all my things! I found out I just had to talk to the right person apparently. I really don't know why we couldn't have turned it into the school instead of using this third party system. All my...

10. Motlow State 2013 Hopefuls

    evmarie replied to tdabney427's topic in School Programs

    Also how long did it take most of your documents to no longer say pending? Its making me nervous!!!

11. Motlow State 2013 Hopefuls

    evmarie replied to tdabney427's topic in School Programs

    I had to register for "my account" through the first email they sent you. Then I emailed myself the proof of insurance once I was signed up! I was waiting around or an email like they promised as well!

12. New CNA at LTC - already frustrated

    evmarie replied to evmarie's topic in CNA/MA

    I really appreciate everyone's encouragement! I got stuck by myself on a hall tonight. It was pretty stressful but I learned a lot. I still just have a long way to go with speed. I like what the above comment says about getting a routine down. I can'...

13. New CNA at LTC - already frustrated

    evmarie posted a topic in CNA/MA

    So it has been about two weeks at my new job and I already see why people run from LTC. I am working the 3-11 shift five days a week. I have been floating between halls a lot which makes things hectic. Especially since I am not super familiar with al...

14. CNA starting wage?

    evmarie replied to nowayis's topic in CNA/MA

    I start a LTC job next week in Tennessee and it starts at 9 an hour. Sadly I am pretty excited about it! I was an assistant manager in retail and made 9.50 but was having to drive an hour to work everyday! It sucked.

15. LTC Workload + Speed and Time Management

    evmarie replied to TurtleCat's topic in CNA/MA

    This was a helpful thread! And all of you seem somewhat positive about the LTC environment which doesn't happen often on these boards! I am starting my LTC job (3-11 shift) next week. And it is good to have a basic run through of what we will be doin...