hummingbird11

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1. NCLEX-VN in CA be prepared to wait!

   hummingbird11 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   If you're taking the NCLEX-VN in California, be prepared to wait for results! I just got my results after an 8 week wait! I passed, shut off at 85, did the "trick" for results which did work for

2. waiting for nclex results over 6 weeks now!!!

   hummingbird11 replied to 4future's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I've been waiting 7 weeks as of today! It

3. Fellow student is....a little stinky

   hummingbird11 replied to wants2BRN's topic in General Students

   If it were me, I would want to know if I smelled bad! I would talk to the instructor, that is their job. Just as bad- nurses who wear perfume! There are so many people out there, myself included, who...

4. Starting LVN program in 2 weeks!!! Advice???

   hummingbird11 replied to shenshine's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Here's something no one has mentioned. There can be a lot of drama in nursing school in the classroom.It will be better for you if you avoid becoming involved in other people's problems, don't...

5. Don't know what to do. I just CAN'T. TAKE. THIS. ANYMORE...........

   hummingbird11 replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

   I feel bad for you! I'm just wondering if you're limiting yourself to finding your dream hospital job. Try different avenues for the experience, how about clinics, dr.'s offices, shot clinics,...

6. NCLEX-PN California

   hummingbird11 replied to gmtkings's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Six and a half weeks and I'm still

7. What to do about completing the nursing program?

   hummingbird11 replied to MamaGyrl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Hi! I recently graduated from an LVN course here in California. Half of our class did not graduate after having taken the exit exam 3 times and failed. Come to find out, they can still take the NCLEX!...

8. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   hummingbird11 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   So I took the NCLEX-PN on Aug. 7th. I'm in California, I was just going to wait out the month it takes to find out results (we're not offered quick results). Today i got a brochure in the mail for a...

9. Is there any time frame to take NCLEX-LVN in CALIFORNIA?

   hummingbird11 replied to curious09's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I don't think there is a time limit, but once you apply for a testing number (ATT) you have six months to take the test. Call the board to be

10. ATI--Virtual RN NCLEX Course

    hummingbird11 replied to caribbeanbeauty's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took ATI PN exit exam for school and passed. While studying Saunders, and looking over the online ATI practice, I noticed that a lot of the lab values for ATI were different than Saunders. Be...

11. question about school/license

    hummingbird11 replied to DiabeticGirl18's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi, I live in California, I graduated from LVN/LPN school April 15th, 2009. The board cashed my check on May 19th. I received my paperwork from the board on July 9th. The month of July was full for...

12. OK to apply to ads looking for medical assistants?

    hummingbird11 replied to Sensoria17's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi! I feel the same way! I just graduated, and would also like to work in a Dr.s office. I hope that someone can offer some good advice! My thought is, why would they NOT want an LVN instead of an MA?...

13. Wearing all white

    hummingbird11 replied to THAT Nurse.'s topic in General Nursing

    I'm a nursing student, and could never work at a place that requires white uniforms. I have uterine fibroids, and have a very heavy period every month. I always wind up having some spillage. I can...

14. Crushing meds individually?

    hummingbird11 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello! I am an LVN student, tonight in clinicals we had a substitute teacher. She said that the right way to give g-tube meds is to crush each one individually, then give each one individually,...

15. Now I'm scared the my school is a joke

    hummingbird11 replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Clinical sites are not required to accept students. If your school was such a joke then it wouldn't have any clinical sites. The best thing that you can do is to try your best, try to really stand out...