DarciaMoonz

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  1. new grad given only 3 wks orientation

    DarciaMoonz replied to lalagrace's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with mom2michael, I would try to contact the NM again via any route possible until you get in touch with her/him and the same goes for the educator. If your not comfortable and you have...

  2. Keeping Nursing Textbooks...???

    DarciaMoonz replied to nyclizzo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Still holding on to mine. I find myself going back to my med-surg book sometimes to review certain systems. Also held onto my fundamentals a.k.a "fun for mentals". Besides, most of my books have...

  3. Where do I look for classes on certification of wound care?

    DarciaMoonz replied to Diva Nurse Dani's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Advance for nurses has an area on there website where you can look at what cert. classes they have. I am signed up for advance for lpns and most of the cert. classes up there were for rns. They have...

  4. Nursing School Burnout

    DarciaMoonz replied to Emerld2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been there. All too often I used to find myself dozing off to sleep in the back of the class. By the end of the third semester, I felt like I didn't know who I was or where I was lol. I...

  5. New to the site, took my nclex yesterday!

    DarciaMoonz replied to jlynne1189's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :welcome: :balloons: :balloons: congrats to you new nurse :balloons:

  6. 501 ways to know you've been on allnurses.com too long!

    DarciaMoonz replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Nursing Humor

    LOL, too funny. Well here goes nothing. "Hi, my "name" is Darciamoonz and I am an allnurses addict". There I said

  7. Your A LPN, Sooo.....

    DarciaMoonz replied to DarciaMoonz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Opportunity seems to be the key role, in my opinion, that really makes a difference in what pay is. Since there seems to be a shortage of RNs, there seems to be more room to negotiate salary, and...

  8. Nursing students that DON'T get report...(m)

    DarciaMoonz replied to pink2blue1's topic in General Nursing

    Wow it is interesting to see all of the difference in how things are done by different schools. When I was in school, and we did our med-surg. rotation, we had to get report before we could touch the...

  9. Living poor to living middle class!

    DarciaMoonz replied to rn2bn07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have friends who graduated for the PNEP last year and already have brought expensive things. I have learned the meaning of priority the hard way, and struggled last year, and continue to struggle....

  10. What's In Your Pocket?

    DarciaMoonz replied to AmyD_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My pockets usually contain the following: -a couple of pens -alcohol wipes -sm. bottle of hand sanitizer -extra gloves -note pad -lpNotes -suture scissors -sharpies -tape -bandaids

  11. Crying when stressed/overwhelmed

    DarciaMoonz replied to SillyLilly's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I cry when I am overwhelmed or moved by something emotionally. Heck just a few months ago I was watching LOTR return of the king, and cried once again when it got to the part when Marion got to fight...

  12. Conn Nurses Meet N Greet

    DarciaMoonz replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi all, I will be starting my first job in a LTC/rehab facility as a LPN in Hamden. I am excited and nervous:sofahider all in one. I too will continue to explore different avenues in nursing, and...

  13. Your A LPN, Sooo.....

    DarciaMoonz replied to DarciaMoonz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanx Miss Ivy. Sorry I got to your reply so late. You remind me of myself, I too have come online so many times to do research and end up on another site I have no business being on LOL. I have a...

  14. How many of you worked as CNA's before you became LPN/LVN's???

    DarciaMoonz replied to couldntbhappier's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Very well put Jones. I worked as a CNA on and off for 10 years before becoming an LPN/LVN. I don't think that the CNAs are paid what they are worth, but change is slow and hopefully someday that...

  15. Is it true!?

    DarciaMoonz replied to TXGIRL84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :balloons: :balloons: :monkeydance: :smiley_aa wooo-hoooo, congrats to you new nurse:smiley_aa :monkeydance: :balloons:

  16. Your A LPN, Sooo.....

    DarciaMoonz replied to DarciaMoonz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    first i would like to say congrats to txgirl!!!!! for passing her boards. and to all that have posted a reply, i thank you very much. i besides my aunt, who is almost 60 now, i am the only one who...

  17. What Happens To My Certification?

    DarciaMoonz posted a topic in General Nursing

    hi all, i have been a cna for 10 years, and now i am a lpn. what happens to my cna certificate? do i get to keep it along with my license, do i have to have my name removed from the registry, or do...

  18. took NCLEX in dec. and still no results!!

    DarciaMoonz replied to mamamee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :yeahthat: . You can also go back to pearsonvue's website and check your status there. There is a small fee you have to pay, and it will tell you whether or not you passed. Just keep on them though...

  19. Action Alert! FDA is trying to outlaw natural medicine!

    DarciaMoonz replied to Aunt Bytes's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yeah, it's all about the Benjamins.It has Nothing to do with "we have your best interest at heart". They can say it's because of some of the S/E of the herbal supplements, but that is a load of...

  20. LPN's in CT Hospital

    DarciaMoonz replied to mandykal's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    LTC/SNF pay a bit more than the hospital. I am also looking for those places that pay more than $16-19/hr. But since I can only work days right now, I guess I have to take what I can get. I know...

  21. LTC Salaries for a LPN in CT

    DarciaMoonz replied to sweetgeorgianurse75's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I think pay depends on alot of things, mainly experience and the shift that you decide to take. Also the location you decide to work in. I am sure you'll get paid more for working a night or evening...

  22. Advice about getting LPN in CT, PLEASE!!

    DarciaMoonz replied to Lilorfnannie's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    There is a book call the NET, called so because that is the test you will take if you go to a state school. My best recommendation for books to study from for the entrance exam would be to just get a...

  23. Resigned Today

    DarciaMoonz replied to CseMgr1's topic in General Nursing

    Case, I am glad that you did what you felt was right for you. Things will look up for ya. I agree with Tweety, follow your heart

  24. Can you take NCLEX while in school?

    DarciaMoonz replied to zahryia's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You have to complete the course first. There are a certain amount of hours required for clinical and class time set by each state. Your transcript has to be sent in to your SBON verifying the amount...

  25. Words of Wisdom...

    DarciaMoonz replied to postmortem_cowboy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That is so touching. It is short, sweet, and to the point. Thanx for