DeeDee143

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  1. Role Call...California LVN's

    DeeDee143 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi all, I just attended the annual California Licensed Vocational Nurses League for the first time. I found it surprising that this is the only League we have for LVN's in california who are fighting...

  2. Took Nclex today and shut off @ 85

    DeeDee143 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well I finally took the Nclex today and feel very nervous and unsure. It seems when i walked away from the test I felt numb. The computer shut off at 85 w/ 1 hard question at the end and I was...

  3. Took Nclex today and shut off @ 85

    DeeDee143 replied to DeeDee143's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats to Dave and everyone who took the test and passed. Well its been 3 weeks and 5 days of torture , but I got my results in the mail today and I PASSED!!!! Thank god, I couldnt be more

  4. Unhappy with new job

    DeeDee143 replied to Red-Headed LPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I actually know what your going through. I got hired at a LTC as CNA but just took my boards last week. I too have seen things that are not right in my facility.For instance they want us to lie in our...

  5. Soooo nervous about NCLEX-PN results

    DeeDee143 replied to mclopez1123's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I also agree with Cashews comment as well. I took my boards Tuesday and I was feeling the same way. I was very stressed. Until I thought to myself, I did the best I could do and thats what matters the...

  6. Need Advice/thoughts on when to clean Poop up in shower

    DeeDee143 replied to DeeDee143's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's Human resources. Yeah thats what I believe

  7. Need Advice/thoughts on when to clean Poop up in shower

    DeeDee143 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have a questions for all my cna's. Ive just started working at this Rehab / LTC facility. Ive went above and beyond my duties as a CNA.I love my patients and love working with them. I clean my...

  8. Took Nclex today and shut off @ 85

    DeeDee143 replied to DeeDee143's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :balloons::balloons::balloons:Congratulations Nurse Mimi:nurse:. Im happy you passed, but jealous as well because you got your results faster You know, I saw the computer pause as well on my test and...

  9. Need Advice/thoughts on when to clean Poop up in shower

    DeeDee143 replied to DeeDee143's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you very much for your reply. I agree, I did all I could and couldnt and thats when I called for help.I dont mind cleaning feces up, but when its out of my control I cant do anything. I didnt...

  10. Need Advice/thoughts on when to clean Poop up in shower

    DeeDee143 replied to DeeDee143's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow, umpalumpa. That was hard .You can correct me on my terminology,but somehow can seem to phrase your comments in a unappropriate

  11. Took Nclex today and shut off @ 85

    DeeDee143 replied to DeeDee143's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks everyone for the encouragement :).My nerves today are a little better than yesterday. Jelorde: Lol... I almost wanted to cry afterwards too, but the proctor asked me not to cry during or after...

  12. I took NCLEX today and it shut off at 85

    DeeDee143 replied to anita2812's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi welcome to the torture party. I can totally relate to what your feeling. I live in california and i took my test yesterday that shut off at 85 as well. I hope you passed. Its good to know that...

  13. Nclex "check All That Apply"

    DeeDee143 replied to GreenTEA1000's topic in LPN, LVN Students

  14. Need Advice/thoughts on when to clean Poop up in shower

    DeeDee143 replied to DeeDee143's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks for the advice. Im still kind of new in this facility so its frustrating sometimes when one person says another thing that isnt true.

  15. LPN Hiring Trends

    DeeDee143 replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Unfortunely your right. With the hospitals wanting to become Magnet Status, they only want to hire RN's.More $$$ for the Hosptial. LVNS/LPNs are being channeled to either Home health care or LTC's....

  16. LPN = Life's Perfect Nurses

    DeeDee143 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Amen to that:lol2:. I work @ a LTC/ Rehab and I have co-workers who gossips and snip at each other.Its sad but true.And they wonder why I keep to my

  17. Taking the NCLEX soon???

    DeeDee143 replied to Christos Anesti's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations Cristos:balloons::balloons::balloons:. Rub some good luck dust my way. I take my exam on August 21st.Thanks for the

  18. LPN = Life's Perfect Nurses

    DeeDee143 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I like that! Everything is not for everybody. If a LVN/LPN is happy with her career ,who cares what other people think. Thats a total myth that" LPN's or LVN's do not have more critical thinking...

  19. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    DeeDee143 replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good Luck to you . Im sure you did just fine.You ll be posting a quote saying you

  20. HCR Manor Care Facilities

    DeeDee143 replied to bellcollector's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    well I can tell you at the facility that I work at it is not the case.Its a nice facility in all, but there is a downside to it. 1. The understaff and alot of time the nurses have to pull doubles and...

  21. Advice about LPN

    DeeDee143 replied to mydee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Go for it. Alot of people want to get into the RN program, but forget about the LVN route. If you are willing to wait for the RN and want to go straight through,then all means do it.You have to do...

  22. Trying To Pass!!

    DeeDee143 replied to mustangmollie's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    :monkeydance::balloons::biggringi:jester:Congrats Nurse !!! That was fast.I take it your not in

  23. CNA job is SO MUCH HARDER!!!...

    DeeDee143 replied to couldntbhappier's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well isnt this refreshing :). I can really relate to what people here are feeling. I just graduated from LVN school and waiting to take my boards. I quit my collection job because I was burned out and...

  24. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    DeeDee143 replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi all, Congrats to everyone who took the boards and passed:balloons: I am taking my NCLEX-PN 08/31/07.What questions did you mostly see on the exam and what should I be focusing on as I

  25. Role Call...California LVN's

    DeeDee143 replied to DeeDee143's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :welcome: no your welcomed here. i just wanted to post info regarding an organization who needs lvn from california to