skbgirl

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1. Is it age, or is it overwhelming to be a nurse?

   skbgirl replied to Munimula's topic in General Nursing

   I have always said that age is just a number, but since I became a nurse as a second career, many of my coworkers have found it necessary to inquire about my age. My answer the NCLEX speaks for itself does not always satisfy their curiosity. Don't s...

2. NCLEX-PN review need advice

   skbgirl replied to Asteria's topic in NCLEX

   This book worked for me, someone suggested it on this forum last year. I passed in June this year. "comprehensive review for nclex-pn - pearson reviews & rationales second edition - ISBN 013262141-X - amazon and barnes and noble both have it. ...

3. Passed NCLEX-pn FOURTH time taking it.

   skbgirl replied to Dudelove's topic in NCLEX

   Congrats, the only time we fail is when we give up!!!

4. Is Your Name Important?

   skbgirl replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

   This is an interesting article, my first name is exotic (to quote the males) depending on their age you get a different reaction. However, as I think about, my Dad worked in a latin country when he was a young man and I have always wondered who "she...

5. What kind of watch do you wear?

   skbgirl replied to NellieOlsen's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I agree the Timex pictured has served me well since 2008. It wound up in the washer and it is still ticking, lol

6. Got my ATT. Now, it's time to prepare earnestly for NCLEX!

   skbgirl replied to leanjess's topic in NCLEX

   I took the test at the end of December, did not pass. Someone posted this book as a suggestion, I bought it and went through it and took the test again on 6/12 I am now an LPN. Thank God, I prayed a lot, when I looked on my state BON this morning bro...

7. *If I can pass the NCLEX so can you!*

   skbgirl replied to Fina11yKym's topic in NCLEX

   Hello everybody haven't posted for a while. Graduated PN school took the NCLEX on December 27 shut off at 85 did not pass. I was getting geared up to try again when my 39 year old died on 1/14 (tubal ligation gone wrong) now I need some prayers. I pr...

8. How do you know if you're ready for NCLEX?

   skbgirl replied to deso35's topic in NCLEX

   Anyone take the hurst review? Several people have recommended it.

9. Got through my first semester of LPN course....whew!!!

   skbgirl replied to SoutheastMurse's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   No longer waiting - I got in to the part time LPN program. Two nights per week and one day of clinicals. Any suggestions? This forum has been a great source of encouragement for me. CNA to LPN

10. Student Nurses over 35 and Second Career????

    skbgirl replied to LoveFromAbove's topic in CNA/MA

    Hello everybody, Keep the faith, I played the waiting game and I got in. Go for it, I have been accepted to a parttime LPN program that begins in August. :smiletea2:(62 no kidding) it's just a number. Thanks for all the good advice.

11. Help CNA passing meds

    skbgirl replied to littlebitark's topic in Safety

    Leave that place right now, do not worry there is a better opportunity just around the corner. Protect yourself at all cost, the facility will deny they asked you to do it.

12. Who wants to play the waiting game with me?

    skbgirl replied to macizu's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Here's a different twist on the waiting game. My letter says I am an alternate, however I *must* attend an orientation session on April 21st and bring a non-refundable $100 for the background check. If someone does not take their seat I might get in....

13. Student Nurses over 35 and Second Career????

    skbgirl replied to LoveFromAbove's topic in CNA/MA

    I became a CNA in June of 2008 after many years in banking. I passed the NLN PN a week ago and will be chewing my nails for the next 30 days. I hope to go to school 2 evenings and 1 day of clinicals. In May I will be 62 :smiletea2: keep reading this...

14. One month Until letter arrives

    skbgirl replied to mom35's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I feel your pain, my 30 day clock starts counting down tomorrow. Keep the faith.