We had to take the HESI to get our validation papers. The minimum score was a 900 ..luckily I got a 981, but I thought that some of the answers were really off the wall. I really didn't care for the...
2stush4u replied to lisalpn06's topic in LPN to RN
I just graduated last month from a LPN-RN program. We did a transition program last May that was intense. We were required to have 1000 hours of expereince, but think about it when you are on the...
Check your state board of nursing website. Click on License verification. Type in your name and you should be able to see if your license is issued or especially if you had a temp one, it will say...
You know what I felt the same way almost 10 yrs ago when I took my NCLEX-PN. I shut off at 95 and I just knew that I failed. Went hope and went through my NCLEX and text books trying to find answers....
2stush4u replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN
Congratulations IdahoGirl on your hard work and dedication. :w00t:I agree it isn't a walk in the park but it can be done. I myself graduated May '06 LPN-RN and I am waiting for my ATT, I had a 1 1/2...
I would check the your state boards. This person is a medical assistant, what type of "real" training does this individual have over your friend who is a LVN. If anything I think it would be the other...
My nursing supervisor told me that when she was doing her peds rotation in school she had a litttle 4 or 5 yo keep calling her into his room, and when she went in there he was laughing and saying.."...
2stush4u replied to chrispicritah's topic in General Nursing
I agree, but what about when administrator have the CEO's breathing down their necks and fussing about the ever so popular budget, then you have nursing complaining about having two nurses w/ 16 pts...
2stush4u replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in LPN to RN
I know some places in PA don't give you any credit for being a LPN, you are started at a new grad rate. As a LPN in LTC and working for agency in the sub-acute setting, I am actually going to get a...
2stush4u replied to chrispicritah's topic in General Nursing
Good luck..I've been a LPN for almost 10 yrs..and just graduated from RN school. This profession is definelty not just for the money..it is full of stressors. Trust me I have had several nights where...
I know you are very confused and discouraged, but like everyone has said..you are still very young. Continue to take your pre reqs. I know someone that graduated as a LPN and continued taking her pre...