GracieLVN

I think your first year they give you kinda like a freebie, then you have to do CEUs. What works is taking up a course than you can attribute to RN prereqs. Most of the classes required for RN programs can pass as CEUs :)

I chose LVN because it was the first nursing program that accepted. When I applied, there were very minimal prereq requirements so it the application process was easier. I've been working and going to school. There is an 8 month bridge program I'm looking into. I always say .. take whatever you can get whenever you can get it.. as long as you're qualified to sit for the boards :)

LVN/LPN definately!!! The pay can be roughly about the same if not more as an LVN/LPN. Also, there is so much more you can do with nursing!!! :)

The only downside of being an LVN/LPN is that you are limited to where you can work.. no one really know what you are and you're mostly appointed the "nitty gritty" work load. Its like we're a dying species!! Despite it all I've thoroughly enjoyed my LVN career and I do plan on obtaining my RN ADN. There is an 8 month bridge program after completion of prerequisites. This will double my salary and open even more oppurtunities. Health care is the best and most stable job you can have. The best paying position with the least amount of education and largest area for growth opportunities is nursing Best wishes!!!

if you think you can do better.. you're probably right. have a drink.. shake it off and start again. don't let it get the best of you. focus, take your time. best wishes :)

don't study about 3 days before the test.. burn your books and throw away your notes. just relax.. you can't possibly cram any more information into your brain days before the exam. give your brain a break.. get plenty of sleep in case you can't sleep the night before. when you take your test.. take your time.. take a break whenever you feel like you need one.. i took like 3 breaks.. and walked around the building twice just because i was so nervous. I passed my first time.. and stopped at 85. Oh and they give you a blank sheet in the beginning of the exam.. write down all the lab values you can possibly remember before starting the exam.. helps a lot. good luck.. i don't think you need it though

failing a test does not make someone "stupid". failing a test does not mean you will not be a good nurse. it doesn't hurt to try again.. this time, be organized. get an NCLEX review book (i recomend saunders). study the questions and rationales.. and aim to get 80% or better on the practice exams of each category. commit at least 2 hours entirely for the study of nclex.. pace yourself appropriately. get your priorities in check and i gaurantee your wife will pass her boards. :)

75 is a very very good number. most test takers always feel puzzled with their performance. NCLEX is just one of those tests. when you take the nclex they usually provide you with a pamphlet. the pamphlet says that about 80% of first time US educated NCLEX test takers pass (very true). usually when you get the minimum number you pass (according to my stats). but you can never know. good luck :)

i hate it when people find out that i'm a nurse and naturally assume that i am an "rn" and i'd have to explain that i am an LVN and their reaction is almost always "LVN? Whats that?". At my facility, LVNs do as much (if not MORE) than the RNs. LVNs truly deserve more credit AND better pay

congrats & good luck to you! i just graduated and started working only a few months now. my boyfriend and i plan on eventualy getting married, buying a house and a car in the next year or two. sounds like financial madness but with my new salary its do-able! :roll

Hey guys i found out last night that I passed my NCLEX at 85 questions. I think the NCLEX questions are more straight forward than the Saunders. Almost every single question was a priority question.. and I don't remember doing a lot of those using Saunders. But overall i think Saunders is an excellent tool and I would highly recommend using it!

I received a letter in the mail but when I tried to verify my license online nothing came up. It actually took me about 2.5 weeks to get my results. Dont worry too much my friend! Things will work its way out in the end. I wish you the best! relax a little.. its Christmas time :)

I took NCLEX 2.5 weeks ago and found out today i passed!!!!!!!! My first try and i stopped at 85!!!! I can't stop the tears.. Sooooo relieved! I want to thank all of you out there for the support and prayers! I love this forum!! Really helped me out for all the times i wanted to pull my hair out studying for that stupid test and for all of those who will be taking test soon goodluck! feel free to pm me for anything at all. My name is Grace Pham.. and I am an LVN! :thankya: :biere: :cheers:

ashley michelle.. i can't imagine what you must have been through.. I have never seen a code or experienced one for myself either. i'm not yet a nurse.. just took my nclex about 2 weeks ago (still anxiously waiting for results). As i'm waiting.. i have nightmares about codes and being a horrible nurse.. just kinda scared but excited that if i do pass my NCLEX i step into the real world of nursing. I don't have enough credibility to say much, but i think you handled it well. On a bad day (clinicals.. nclex studies etc...) I come home to my dogs (2 huskies.. 2 pugs) they usually cheer me up enough otherwise i pop in Lakehouse and drool over Keanu Reeves. :)

i just took my NCLEX in CA too and i know how you feel about the wait.. its horrible! i know you will be a great nurse because you haven't given up! I wish you the best my friend! I will pray for you