New LPN!!!

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I took the NCLEX-PN exam on February 22, 2012. The exam stopped after 85 questions!!! I walked out of the testing center with every thought going through my mind. Did I answer enough questions correctly? What about this question or that one? I can honestly say, the waiting for the results was the hardest part. Three days later, Pearson Vue FINALLY had the test results....PASS!!!! After 2 years of waiting to get to this point I can now say that I AM A NURSE!!!! All thanks and praises are for God alone. I would also like to send my gratitude to all the instructors and the Professor over the Practical Nursing Program @ Seminole State College, you are the best instructors I have had thus far!!! D.Coney, LPN!!!!

CONGRATS!! I start my LPN program in October, reading posts like yours gets me super excited :)

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:yelclap: CONGRATULATIONS :yelclap:

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Specializes in Gerontological, cardiac, med-surg, peds.

Congratulations! :)

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Specializes in Intensive Care.

I am looking to transition into the RN program in May 2013, God willing!!! I haven't been looking long enough to say that finding employment as an LPN is hard. While I was in the Practical Nursing program there were a few local healthcare agencies that gave us information about the job availability. One of the agencies stuck out the most. I just applied and they already emailed me the list of requirements in order to obtain a position as a nurse at their agency. The agency that I have applied to does not require nursing experience, just work experience as well a few other requirements (i.e, a license, updated physical, a few CEU courses, etc.). Some have said that they look for months before they found work, I think it's because a lot of the agencies wanted nurses with experience, but I don't really know. I wish you the best on your journey!!!

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Specializes in Intensive Care.

I believe I already have the basics to being a nurse. But I will admit being an ACTUAL nurse and no longer a nursing student does make me a little nervous. I now have to apply what I know and be ABSOLUTELY certain that my interventions are 100% correct all the time. I LOVE BEING A NURSE!!!!

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Specializes in none.
I believe I already have the basics to being a nurse. But I will admit being an ACTUAL nurse and no longer a nursing student does make me a little nervous. I now have to apply what I know and be ABSOLUTELY certain that my interventions are 100% correct all the time. I LOVE BEING A NURSE!!!!

That is the hear part. To work in reality. Things are what they are suppose to be. Good luck

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Congratulations! Out of the text books and on to the real world!

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I am looking to transition into the RN program in May 2013, God willing!!! I haven't been looking long enough to say that finding employment as an LPN is hard. While I was in the Practical Nursing program there were a few local healthcare agencies that gave us information about the job availability. One of the agencies stuck out the most. I just applied and they already emailed me the list of requirements in order to obtain a position as a nurse at their agency. The agency that I have applied to does not require nursing experience, just work experience as well a few other requirements (i.e, a license, updated physical, a few CEU courses, etc.). Some have said that they look for months before they found work, I think it's because a lot of the agencies wanted nurses with experience, but I don't really know. I wish you the best on your journey!!!

Can you tell us which agency....I'm a new LVN grad too :) and I'm in The Inland Empire, San Bernardino/Riverside Area. Congrats!

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Congrats to you!!! BRAVO!!! Took the NCLEX myself in Jan and had my license issued a few days later. Since, I have turned in quite a few resumes and applications. I've had one job interview and inturn one job offer. The jobs are def out there. You just have to find the right one for you. Best of luck!!

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Thank you!, Wishing you the best job for you :nurse:. Are you in Southern Calif?

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Specializes in A myriad of specialties.

Congrats D! Welcome to nursing!!!

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congrats! I recently passed also. It's such an amazing feeling of accomplishment!! And thank you Lord!! :D

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