tricialynn78

So I had a job interview and almost got the job (just waiting on background check) at a blood bank working as a Apheresis nurse. Since I worked as a phlebotomist in the past and I really loved my job, I thought this would be a perfect job for me! I w...

I graduated LVN school two years ago this month. I worked med-surg at the VA hospital here in san antonio then have been in home health since then. That was the worst mistake I made, so I have been trying to find where I fit in. I really enjoyed the ...

Honestly I am not sure what type of Psych floor it is all the nurse manager said was Psychiatric Adult floor. So i guess that is something i need to inquire about tomorrow. I guess I didnt really realize there were so many different types. Thanks for...

San Antonio, TX home health, been an LVN for 2 years. $20 an hour/ no benefits at all! currently looking for new job

Well I had my appointment at 1 pm today to take this dreaded NCLEX!! LOL I had the minimum of 85 questions, but I really feel like I didn't know half of what I was being asked, I know from other posts that this is the norm but it doesn't make it bett...

Hi everyone. I just recently graduated from a Vocational Nursing program (recently meaning december 12th). I had a job interview at a Long Term Care facility (for the 3-11pm shift) on the 13th and they said pending reference checks, criminal backgrou...

1. I had 85 questions (NCLEX-PN) 2. Saunders book, well the CD is what I used 3. We used PN-3000 on the computers. 4. 2 days and I got results! Great state of Texas 5. Felt like I was hit then run over by an 18 wheeler!!! 6. First attempt! Couldn't b...

Congrats on passing foxyhill!!!!

:yeahthat: I totally agree!!! I took it on monday paid the 8$ to find out early on wed and wed evening sure enough, the BON had posted my license!!!! As if they had not already got enough money from us!!!! there, theres some more cents from me Texas ...

Here in the great state of Texas, we are LVN's but its the same thing. I just graduated in December from the VN program and just took and passed the NCLEX at the beginning of this month. So right after school, I was hired at a LTC facility. I worked ...

Hi, I just graduated from the LVN program in December and we were told that we would have to just keep checking in with the Nursing dept to apply for the ADN program. I know that they are on probation bc the students were at 71% pass rate and It nee...

Well, I guess I will one of very FEW apheresis LVN's.... I got my offer today contingent upon my drug screen of course! Anyway... Im excited to start working as an LVN and will keep Y'all updated on my progess!!!

I belive they pay nursing home LVN's more because you are basically filling 2-3 LVN's shoes! I worked for a week right after I graduated at a skilled nursing facility and I had 25 patients to myself. If I were to work at a hospital, I would have 5-6 ...

I just took and passed the NCLEX PN this week. I used the Saunders 3rd edition NCLEX review CD. I tried to answer at least 100 questions a day since I graduated in December. The questions on the CD are the same ones that are at the end of the chapter...

I live in San Antonio, TX. From what I have learned through my interviewing process: Hospitals pay about 14-15 an hour with benefits 16-17 w/o benefits. Nursing homes pay about 18-20 an hour with benefits. The job that I last interviewed at for a bl...

It would be mixed with donors and therapeutic. How did you like it?

Just wanted to let you all know I PASSED!!! I am so excited to be an LVN now!!! Ok off to celebrate before I get a job! Thanks for all your support!!!:w00t::w00t::cheers::cheers:

CONGRATS!!!!

HeartJulz... Best of luck to you! Keep your head up and let us know how you do!!! Im rootin for ya!

Congrats Miss Cola!!!!

Thank you all! And congrats to Miss Cola also!! we are now a part of the nursing world! Its a great feeling

I passed, by the way. I started a new thread and forgot to post on here as well. I PASSED!!!!! :cheers::balloons: Thanks for all your support!!!! Im now an LVN!!

There is a light at the end of the tunnel!!!! Best of luck

Wow, so I have about 2 hours to wait then. I finished the test right at 2 pm so let the countdown begin! COngrats on your passing and now being a NURSE!!! I pray that in 2 hours I will be the same!!!!

Well i am in texas, and they have the quick result option, so in 2 business days you can access the site and pay the $7.95 to find out your results early. Keep us posted and I will be on here tomorrow with my results!