Neo Soldier BSN, RN

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    Did you use UWorld? What are your strategies?

    Neo Soldier replied to Happy Life's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my NCLEX two months after graduating. I started with Kaplan but didn't take it too seriously. Less than two weeks before my NCLEX, I started using UWorld. I would do at least 75 questions a...
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    To kill or not to kill... another person dream?

    Neo Soldier replied to KatieMI's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    She almost killed you- then she turned that into an essay. Very disturbing. I'm sorry about your situation. Like everyone said, a lawyer seems like a good
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    LVN schools in so-cal

    Neo Soldier replied to TigerG's topic in School, College Programs

    North Orange County ROP costs $16,500 https://www.nocrop.org/adults/adult-courses/item/213-vocational-nursing-program.html Hacienda La Puente is quite a drive but they offer the LVN for $7,542...
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    Back to school? (LVN to RN RIGHT after my LVN Program)

    Neo Soldier replied to pweezy2460's topic in General Students

    I encourage you to get into the bridge program right away. Nursing is impacted and you need to take a spot if you can get it. There's no guarantee that you will get into a bridge program simply...
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    LVN first or staight RN?

    Neo Soldier replied to roses909's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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    LVN first or staight RN?

    Neo Soldier replied to roses909's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know I'm late replying but here's my take. First, the LVN-RN program doesn't accept people any faster. Second, your LVN experience may not count in some places because the LVN is seen as being...
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    Lvn schools Los angeles area

    Neo Soldier replied to Shadow310's topic in School, College Programs

    Hacienda La Puente Adult education. Their LVN program costs $ 7,542. You may need to get your CNA and that costs $1,235. https://hlpae-hlpusd-ca.schoolloop.com/healthcareers#lvn El Monte Rosemead...
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    New Grad RN - Seeking Help w/ Job Search

    Neo Soldier replied to brj's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's definitely hard to find your way as a new grad; it seems like no one is hiring. It's easy for your application to be thrown out when it is online. If it is possible, I recommend going to...
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    CNA to LVN

    Neo Soldier replied to cvh1576's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Have you considered this: https://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/applicants/method_3.shtml This is one way to get your LVN: using the equivalency method. This method allows you to practice only in California (bear...
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    New Grad Needing Urgent Job Hunting Help

    Neo Soldier replied to Heather Danielle's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with this. The key is to get in somewhere and gain nursing experience. I knew someone who wanted to get into med surg as a new grad but had no luck and so she started of at a SNF. One year...
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    Are there less dangerous areas of Psych Nursing than Inpatient Psych?

    Neo Soldier replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in Psychiatric

    I feel your pain. Psych is drama filled unless you go somewhere where the patients are practically zombies. Unless you become a manager or an administrator, in which case you may not have to be too...
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    Rejected from schools - Please HELP!

    Neo Soldier replied to ann35211's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    @meanmaryjean I agree with this. It may cost more to get your RN. Also with an MSN and no nursing experience, how likely are you to use that MSN for anything useful. The cheaper option is to get your...
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    Emailing Nurse Recruiters

    Neo Soldier replied to baby_nurse19's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have you considered calling HR and seeing about the status of the job? That may be a good idea. Remember you are competing with people who may also have their RN license. You can use that opportunity...
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    Looking for Job Years After Graduating

    Neo Soldier replied to NP_RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have you tried nursing homes? you can actually drive to a nursing home in your area and apply and get interviewed the same day. Another option is a psychiatric hospital. In a lot of psychiatric...
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    New grad - best place to start?

    Neo Soldier replied to Rionoir's topic in Psychiatric

    If being a psych NP is ultimately what you want, then you may benefit from getting a psych job at least to gain the one year psych experience so that you can be eligible for the np programs. Most...
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    Feeling discouraged

    Neo Soldier replied to guest1129128's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you tried any of the math workshops? They are free and I believe they have them in the Math/science lab. They have a schedule and you can find what course and what time the workshop is offered....
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    Failed By One point

    Neo Soldier replied to amianurse's topic in General Students

    How far into the program were you? is there a remote possibility you can retake the class? could you apply elsewhere? Is community college an option- it's spread out over two years as opposed to the...
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    Advice needed about changing majors... I feel like I've made a mistake

    Neo Soldier replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    I have another recommendation: try applying for nursing programs (RN recommended or LVN) for the fall of 2020 so that you don't have to retake your
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    Advice needed about changing majors... I feel like I've made a mistake

    Neo Soldier replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    You're already so close, you might as well finish what you started. I recommend taking GE credits that go toward nursing e.g general psychology, lifespan psychology, communications, etc. You may be...
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    I'm ready to pursue my dream of becoming a nurse but where do I start?

    Neo Soldier replied to Lisa.2019's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can relate to your fear of math but worry not, there's very little math involved in nursing. The most you will need in nursing school is dosage calculations especially if you want to work in...
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    Can I be a nurse without majoring in BSN?

    Neo Soldier replied to 4pplepie99's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A 2.0 is not competitive at all and the nursing major is competitive and impacted (at least in parts of CA). I wouldn’t recommend getting a degree in anthropology if nursing is what you want...
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    How often do you wash your scrubs? :)

    Neo Soldier replied to RNinheart's topic in General Nursing

    Every shift. If I ran a blue light on my scrubs or even swabbed them and put in a petri dish after each shift,
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    1st Sem. Nursing student: Shaking in my scrubs

    Neo Soldier replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Students

    Foldable clipboard for clinical or get a pack of mini flip books. I tried both but the foldable clipboard was definitely a game changer. Rest and/or eat before you study. If you find yourself looking...
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    Riverside City College: Spring 2018

    Neo Soldier replied to ChristinaR's topic in School, College Programs

    @EricaK71413 I can see where you’re coming from. Just be careful when it comes to private schools. When I started out in nursing as a new grad, I made $27.97 as a full time staff. I don’t have any...
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    Riverside City College: Spring 2018

    Neo Soldier replied to ChristinaR's topic in School, College Programs

    @EricaK71413 have you tried applying to multiple schools? They have just about the same requirements for prerequisites; even their point systems are similar. Their differences may be in which exam to...