Quailfeathers

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  1. Burrow's Solution

    Quailfeathers posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    :uhoh21: Anyone know about Burrow's solution? We're doing wound/burn care and the instructor keep telling us to know all about Burrow's solution. The limited information I have is it is a solution...

  2. You will lose your skills in LTC

    Quailfeathers replied to egglady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just attended a seminar and one area of discussion was the notion that LTC/SNF nurses are just "nurses" without specialty which lead to defining who "we" are.....Gerontological Nurses. I LOVE that!...

  3. Med cart challenges

    Quailfeathers posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad LVN working F/t and have taken an oncall job recently. The on call is a problem area in regards to the med carts. Realizing I am new to the real world of nursing, however, the med...

  4. Going to Stanbridge College for LVN

    Quailfeathers replied to ShilohPepsi's topic in California Nursing

    There are a number of posts you can find re Stanbridge. From my experience as a VN grad, get everything in WRITING and pay attention to anything administration wants you to sign; take it home and...

  5. California budget cuts

    Quailfeathers replied to Ks mommy nurse's topic in California Nursing

    I am a new grad LVN and I have my first job ready to go. However, when I was looking I found it difficult to get call backs and interviews set up, even with the SNFs. Thank you for this post; I...

  6. LVN Team Leader question

    Quailfeathers posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad LVN (Hurray!!!) who will be starting my first job as a LVN and team leader. A portion, as the title implies, will be to oversee the CNA on my shift. I have worked as a CHHA (home...

  7. LVN Team Leader question

    Quailfeathers replied to Quailfeathers's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Jakeysmom and luvanurse. I appreciate your experience and certainly will continue to treat all nursing staff members with respect. I was talking with a gf who worked corporate for years and...

  8. $31,500...is that too much for a lpn program?

    Quailfeathers replied to trixiemunson's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Private schools are almost much higher. I've heard that the program cost (private college) is based on the approximate salary of a new grad pn/vn in the medical

  9. Anyone 40 Or Older Starting A Lvn Program??

    Quailfeathers replied to shalamar's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just finished nursing school and will be 55 yo this month. It was a two year p/t program. I was the oldest in the class and I believe older than most, if not all, my instructors. Attitude and a...

  10. Resume

    Quailfeathers posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am putting my resume together as a new grad LVN. Formatting is not the issue, however, I would like to know what is being included in an area similar to "student clinical experience" Just a list...

  11. anxiety level getting higH!

    Quailfeathers replied to secretname's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Dragonfly38, I took the NCLEX-PN and we have to wait for notification in the

  12. anxiety level getting higH!

    Quailfeathers replied to secretname's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i took my board from anaheim 2 weeks ago today. from my experience, the people there were very kind and professional. they open the door at 730am, no earlier. make sure you have your paperwork with...

  13. Nclex Pn

    Quailfeathers replied to chitownjedi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just read a post re paying the licensing fee (which I believe is 150) and then the results can be seen california bvnpt website. Does anyone know if we have to wait for results to come in the mail...

  14. Nclex Pn

    Quailfeathers replied to chitownjedi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    safarinurse I'm in Southern California and took the Board in Anaheim. What was your NCLEX like, how many questions and what were your thoughts after the

  15. Nclex Pn

    Quailfeathers replied to chitownjedi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry this "post space" was edited and removed b/c I posted twice

  16. Nclex Pn

    Quailfeathers replied to chitownjedi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I posted in another area so sorry if you have read this post. I took my NCLEX-PN today in Ca, and the computer shut down at 85. I had a lot of SATA, calculations that went from easy to a bit more...

  17. Yippee!! I passed!

    Quailfeathers replied to rndavu729's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I took the NCLEX-PN today in CA, computer shut off at 85. I REALLY don't know how I did. It wasn't easy but it wasn't as hard as ATI and is was different than Saunders. I had a lot of SATA, like at...

  18. Yessss!!!!

    Quailfeathers replied to NathanDH's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! May your patients know you by your healing touch, calm and soothing voice that stands as their advocate, eyes that see the whole person not the disease process or disability, and...

  19. Crying at pinning...

    Quailfeathers replied to NFB2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My graduation ceremony with pinning is June 20th. I take the Board on June 19th, so graduation is double the celebration (even without results, having taken the Board will be an accomplishment) I...

  20. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    Quailfeathers replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm scheduled for the NCLEX-PN on Thursday June 19th. Needless to say, I'm very excited and my brain is on overload. I've done ATI, Sanders, Lippincot, Incredibly Easy questions over the course of...

  21. ATI testing

    Quailfeathers replied to troubled's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just graduated LVN school and the ATI was used as the exit exam. We received the ATI books/dvds just a few months back as it was difficult getting through all the information in them with the...

  22. Any help on calming down

    Quailfeathers replied to sstars's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I finish school is mid-April and have started using subliminal tapes for "test taking" and "memory improvement". I have used subliminal tapes in the past and have had great results with them. Just...

  23. Frustrated student

    Quailfeathers replied to pacsrn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Although I'm not having the same experience, I have heard of students who where in the RN program challenging the Board for LVN license and went into the work force. I think it sounds like a good...

  24. What color Stethoscope to buy?

    Quailfeathers replied to 09RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    At the moment I use a "seafoam" green one that sort of matches my uniform. However I have a ped's scope in pink that I plan on using during Ped's rotation. I haven't really decided which color I...

  25. Need to pass HESI to graduate...any suggestions?

    Quailfeathers replied to LadyK,SN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My school requires that student pass an NCLEX style test before sending approval to the State Board. What is this HESI you're talking about? It is some type of NCLEX test made up by a particular...