mistyyandell

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1. Frustrated and gave up on ISU

   mistyyandell posted a topic in Indiana (ISU)

   Hi All, Thought I'd share my experience with the application process to ISU. I was super excited about this program because as an LPN with 20+ years experience I am so ready to get on with my BSN. I read through everything and followed the applicati...

2. messed up

   mistyyandell replied to Medsport's topic in LPN/LVN

   Sounds like you were overly tired and probably not prepared to interview anyway. Maybe you didn't truly want the new job and the thought of it sounded nice but the distance and hassle of starting something new just wasn't working for you right now? I...

3. How long did it take for HR to contact you?

   mistyyandell replied to damrcngrl95's topic in Job Hunt

   It took a month after my interview to get a formal offer package from the hospital system I am working for.

4. CMA's edging me out of jobs!!

   mistyyandell replied to mistyyandell's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi Jess, I'm going through the Indiana University nursing program. It's the only one I have found that I can do based on where I live. They are reviewing my transcripts right now so I should be hearing soon what all I will need to take. Are you looki...

5. ISU Indiana State University Program- All the Information

   mistyyandell replied to lpanic423's topic in Indiana (ISU)

   I cannot THANK you enough for posting this! Wow! Everything is laid out in an easy to read and understand format. A bazillion thanks for doing this!!!!!

6. CMA's edging me out of jobs!!

   mistyyandell replied to mistyyandell's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks mrspatton! CMA's seem to be getting all the nice Monday thru Friday office jobs so you should do great if that is the direction you want to go. Also, you never know-you might want to go further and become a nurse if you find that you enjoy bei...

7. What's considered "Job-Hopping" in nursing?

   mistyyandell replied to Nola009's topic in Professionalism

   I am a certified "job-hopper" and it has bitten me in the behind in some cases, but in others it has helped me realize that I am at my very best as a contractor nurse. I have come to realize that I need flexibility and autonomy and FINALLY have falle...

8. CMA's edging me out of jobs!!

   mistyyandell replied to mistyyandell's topic in LPN/LVN

   I've worked in LTC for years and just cannot do it another second. Ironically enough, right after posting this I landed a fantastic contract job setting up compression pumps and also a paramedical position with a guarantee of a minimum of 20 hours a ...

9. Nclex / pearson vue trick

   mistyyandell replied to LindaHerrnandez's topic in NCLEX

   Ahhh sorry to hear that. So frustrating, I'm sure. Best advice I can give is please dig into your Saunders book! I spent a lot of time researching what seems to work for many and I kept seeing Saunders as a common thread. I studied a few hours each d...

10. CMA's edging me out of jobs!!

    mistyyandell posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    Hi All, Just here to vent a little. I've been job searching for about 3 months now and I know that some of you live in areas where LPN/LVN jobs are plentiful but where I live (Illinois) it is really proving hard to find a job for an LPN!! I see lots...

11. NCLEX PN 2014

    mistyyandell replied to mistyyandell's topic in NCLEX

    I finally got confirmation from the Illinois BON that I am fully licensed and should be getting the hard copy of my license in the mail within the next few days. Best advice is to read each question and practice the multiple answer ones. There were l...

12. NCLEX PN 2014

    mistyyandell posted a topic in NCLEX

    Hi all, just wanted to let you know that I spent hours reading over the comments posted on this forum regarding studying for the NCLEX. I thought I would outline briefly how my experience went. First of all, I started with Hurst Review NCLEX-PN. This...