ShellyJ25

ShellyJ25 has 6 years experience and specializes in LPN-Geriatric.

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1. FAILED NCLEX (2015). Need advice, please.

   ShellyJ25 replied to na_na's topic in NCLEX

   Hello everyone! I also failed NCLEX with 265 questions this month. I was sad for a few days but, life goes on. I know that I'm going to pass this exam soon. I used NCSBN, Saunders, La Charity PDA and Kaplan Q trainer 1-4. I figured if I made it to th...

2. Roll Call: Introduce Yourselves, LPNs!

   ShellyJ25 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hello..I graduated in July. Passed boards in October. Stayed at my current job, LTC, part-time. Currently working full-time in an ALF, Classic Residence by Hyatt as a Lead LPN. I'm 8 credits away from sending my RN program application. Hoping to star...

3. Getting ready for NCLEX!

   ShellyJ25 replied to russole's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I can definitely say..I've been there. I graduated in July. Scheduled my board for sept. 29th, chickened out coz' I felt like I didn't study/know enough. So I rescheduled it and took it on Oct. 10. I was a nervous wreck. I was so stressed out and of ...

4. Iv Certification...

   ShellyJ25 replied to ShellyJ25's topic in LPN/LVN

   THANK YOU ALL!!! I appreciate all the support.. I'm checking schools around my area for a weekend class for IV certification at the moment. Does anyone know a place in Miami, FL?

5. 85 Questions

   ShellyJ25 replied to madisent's topic in LPN/LVN

   congratulations madisent & denroc72!!! :balloons::balloons::smiley_aa:yelclap:

6. 85 Questions

   ShellyJ25 replied to madisent's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks Eric!!! Found out on Thursday..:lol2:I PASSED!!:monkeydance::monkeydance::monkeydance:

7. ATI Prep course

   ShellyJ25 replied to jean333's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I scorred around the same on my ATI and I passed the board with the minimum amount of questions-85. To be honest ATI is harder than the boards. I used Delmar & Kaplan strategy to study for the boards and I found out last Thursday that I passed. J...

8. Iv Certification...

   ShellyJ25 replied to ShellyJ25's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks!.. Your right tweety..I should get it out the way now before I get very busy with work and school. I'm in Miami, FL and a lot of the LTC here doesn't really require. I'm being hired as a Lead LPN in an ALF. And still working part-time at my c...

9. Iv Certification...

   ShellyJ25 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hey everyone.. :balloons::monkeydance:I just passed the the NCLEX on Thursday and I'm planning on getting my IV certification. Is it worth having? Do you get paid more if you have the certification? Please advise...

10. 85 Questions

    ShellyJ25 replied to madisent's topic in LPN/LVN

    Hello..I took the boards today. The computer stopped at 85. It took me 2hrs to finish. I'm so scared about my result. I'm staying positive and praying a lot for the next 48hrs

11. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    ShellyJ25 replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX

    hey all..I took the NCLEX-PN this afternoon. I was so nervous before the exam. A friend told me to take 3 deep breaths and smile at the computer before starting to calm down. I know it sounds wierd but it works.. I still feel like I didn't do well. I...

12. If you don't mind me asking....

    ShellyJ25 replied to shortlane's topic in LPN/LVN

    I just graduated and I'm 28yrs young:D. I started when I was 27. 1st degree was Cardiovascular Tech, never worked in the field and it took me 3 years to realized that I want to be a nurse

13. Re-scheduling PN Exam

    ShellyJ25 replied to ShellyJ25's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thanks commuter..I'll keep that in mind

14. Re-scheduling PN Exam

    ShellyJ25 replied to ShellyJ25's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thanks Scally. :idea:I never really thought of it that way. All I kept thinking about was..I'm too nervous and I don't want to fail the 1st time around..

15. Taking the Nclex-PN in 3wks

    ShellyJ25 replied to ShellyJ25's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thank you guys.. I've been answering review questions from my CD rom's and it's a big help. I gave up on reading the ATI testing books. I'm devoting 4-6 hrs a day of studying(answering practice questions and focusing on my weakness) and plenty of M&a...