del28

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1. Working while preparing for NCLEX?

   del28 replied to Alexxoxox's topic in General Students

   I think this is a very personalized question. How well have you done on some practice tests? Even if you did poorly, were there generally many questions where you at least understood the subject matter...meaning if you answered a question about ana...

2. What Else Can I Do For A Living?

   del28 replied to RNCM123's topic in Career Support

   I'm actually glad you asked the question. I have several nurse friends and I have been working as a psychology tech., so I do work with nurses sometimes too. I do find that the type-A personalities can get to me as well. I'm efficient, but very lai...

3. This person outranks me?!

   del28 replied to Aunt Slappy's topic in General Nursing

   Your story kind of reminds me of my son...he is not in medical, but IT...however, the "experience" vs. "education," is starting to bite him. He is 26 and went to school for chemical engineering and has a huge knack for computer coding and anything c...

4. LPN over RN

   del28 replied to KayeC's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hello gingernursegirl, could you tell me what LPN program you are taking. I was leaning to LPN because of health issues, but also that it gives you a chance to work- but I would rather finish to become an RN, if it is possible for me. My sister is ...

5. Need help finding a job/ staying at a job

   del28 replied to wandwaving's topic in LPN/LVN

   I work in the mental health setting, and we do work with people who have a hard time keeping jobs, as well as behavioral issues. I'm not a therapist, but I work under the therapist (psychology technician) to help people who are having problems in dif...

6. LPN over RN

   del28 replied to KayeC's topic in LPN/LVN

   It often depends on what fits your needs. My sister became an LPN first because as a single mother, she needed to work. The LPN program was shorter and less demanding. She worked full time (nights) and did the program. She is now working as an LPN...