rulguil01

rulguil01 has 1 years experience.

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1. Newly passed LPN/LVN no experience

   rulguil01 replied to Samantha O5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   CPR is usually offered by the company who hires you but if you are thinking of getting one before applying, I would suggest to look for a hospital. In my case, I took it at Sharp. I have paid a fee...

2. Newly passed LPN/LVN no experience

   rulguil01 replied to Samantha O5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Med pass was a lil easy for me as I was then a med tech to the same facility for almost 2 years. That helped me so much to transition in becoming LVN and the rest, I just learned it as I go along such...

3. Newly passed LPN/LVN no experience

   rulguil01 replied to Samantha O5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Congrats! I told you so. Sometimes it is your determination that will lead you to where you are. It doesn't really have to be your experience at all times as some prefers someone who is freshly made...

4. Newly passed LPN/LVN no experience

   rulguil01 replied to Samantha O5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Though they can verify your license # through the website, it is still best to wait for the card before applying, as most of the employers will have to get a photocopy of your license during job...

5. Newly passed LPN/LVN no experience

   rulguil01 replied to Samantha O5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Goodluck! Just like you, I'm a foreign grad and once challenged the LVN exam. Prior to becoming an LVN, I had a medtech and caregiving experience in a retirement home which is the same place who then...

6. Newly passed LPN/LVN no experience

   rulguil01 replied to Samantha O5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   There's a lot here in San Diego! You may want to reconsider

7. Feeling so dumb.

   rulguil01 replied to rulguil01's topic in General Nursing

   @SmilingBlueyes: I am not a US graduate . I hold a BSN RN license in other country. I challenged the board for LVN in one of US's state knowing that the BRN will not grant me to apply for an RN exam...

8. Feeling so dumb.

   rulguil01 replied to rulguil01's topic in General Nursing

   @Nature_walker: Yes indeed. It is really tough for me. There are times I would have a blank stare towards a family member, colleague, a patient or to a doctor. Moments where, while they are talking, I...

9. Feeling so dumb.

   rulguil01 replied to rulguil01's topic in General Nursing

   @Crush: Your advice is wonderful. I am actually taking into consideration of taking a refresher course or a possibility of repeating my whole BSN program which I finished 6 yrs ago. I have never took...

10. Feeling so dumb.

    rulguil01 replied to rulguil01's topic in General Nursing

    @meanmaryjean: Thank you. It feels good to be reading everyone's advice and the fact that you all took time to write back and share is very much

11. Feeling so dumb.

    rulguil01 replied to rulguil01's topic in General Nursing

    I think my comprehension is really bad. Its hard to explain but I noticed, everytime I talk to someone whose native language is English, I get lost, such as for instance is when the Director said, "...

12. Feeling so dumb.

    rulguil01 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I don't know how to start. Just wanting to share. I have graduated BSN year 2011, passed the boards but have never practiced my profession as an RN since 2011 till now. Later in 2017, I have chosen to...