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 lo...

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...

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 slee...

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...

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...

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 t...

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 ...

Hi!! Gracie from the Bay Area. New LVN graduate. Just landed a job at a SNF, looking to pursue RN soon :roll

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 ...

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 Sa...

i took the nclex and stopped at 85.. i know its uncertain if i passed or not based on the amount of questions.. just curious to know how many out there passed and failed at 85?

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 ...

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 ha...

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

If you review the tests and repeat them, eventually you will memorize the q &a's (i sure did). Taking notes especially on the questions that you get wrong help a lot. like you said "repetition is key" and what better way to learn the wrong answer...

still anxiously waiting.. *sigh such agony!! at least i'm free from saunders! UGH!!! i can't look at another NCLEX questions agin! :Crash: hope you're doin okay! let me know your results!!! Hope we passed!! :cheers:

I took my nclex nov 22. i stopped at 85. and all i got were priority questions too!! lets hope we did ok!!! :beer:

i used saunders 3rd edition, cd and q&a and cd. i just took the nclex nov 22. no results yet but i feel pretty ok. i found saunders to being very helpful. the nclex question formart is much more straight forward and yes shorter than the saunders....

Help help! ~jason Jason, I took the nclex-pn on wednesday nov 22. i used saunders book, cd, Q&A and cd. i found that saunders is an excellent study guide for nclex. i have not yet recieved my results, but when i took the exam i felt very confid...

I take the NCLEX in a few weeks.. not sure if I know I am ready. I have finished saunders 3rd edition and almost through with the Q & A averaging about 85%. I still think there is so much more i need to know.. esp the medications! Any tips guys?

go to NCLEX Testing with Pearson VUE and register there wishin you the best!

hey turtletyme.. good luck on your NCLEX!!!! :wink2: I take it the week after you.. and yes the anxiety is almost killing me! Never feel prepared enough but you know what? we've done all we could.. and freaking out is not going to help at all. It is...