Jasel

Jasel BSN, RN

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  1. Only Saunders (CD) for my studies. Can I get the NCLEX?

    Jasel replied to dayane.janeide's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    All I used was the Saunders CD. Over the course of maybe a month or so I'd do 100 exam questions a day of all the content and just go over the rationales after seeing my score. And I kind of did it...

  2. HELP NCLEX in 5 days!!

    Jasel replied to bwel's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you've done a lot of review to prepare for the second time around I really wouldn't push it the last few days before the exam. Honestly just do some light review and try to relax. I don't care how...

  3. Marijuana and Nursing School

    Jasel replied to heather19's topic in General Students

    Our clinical sites never tested us. We were required to take a drug test for our school before we started the program and before we started our 2nd year which was halfway into the program. So we had...

  4. Does LPN experience count towards RN experience as a ADN new grad??

    Jasel posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sorry if this question has been asked and answered previously. I looked to see if it had and couldn't find anything. So I've been an LPN since March 2010. I worked at a SNF from April 2010 - Oct 2011...

  5. 265 Questions on NCLEX

    Jasel replied to amsba20d's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I took the NCLEX-PN a few years back I had all 265. Was pretty sure I failed but

  6. FAILURE

    Jasel replied to downandalone's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey don't beat yourself up too bad. Just change your strategy. I did Saunders CD-ROM questions. I'd do 100 exam questions based on the content and read the rationals daily. Besides that I didn't do...

  7. Newly NCLEX-RN passer working on an LTC

    Jasel replied to rosemaryfr's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hmm. I'll just throw out a list. 1. You won't learn everything at once and you will make mistakes. 2. Try not to burn any bridges, nursing is a small community and you'll be meeting nurses, old...

  8. Why did you want to be a nurse.

    Jasel replied to OrealyYouThink's topic in Nurses Rock

    Job security. I wanted a career where I wouldn't really have to worry about being unemployed or break my back to find

  9. What Experience is More Valuable? CNA, EMT or EKG Tech

    Jasel replied to claudianyc's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ED and ICU are pretty different environments. If you're sure you want to ED I would say EMT, if ICU I would recommend CNA to get a feel for assessing patients. But honestly experience from either one...

  10. Are the lpn to bsn programs scams?

    Jasel replied to k.23's topic in LPN to RN

    I have read quite a few horror stories about The College Network. It really does sound like a

  11. Weeding out?

    Jasel replied to wantccu's topic in General Students

    Just depends on the program. Ours is definetely second semester (out of

  12. Do you cut corners in your daily nursing practice?

    Jasel replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    On average I'm assigned 39 patients for an 8 hour shift. There's only so much I can

  13. i cant find an LPN job

    Jasel replied to KimPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just apply everywhere. Even the places that say you need a year of

  14. Patient fx hip after family refused alarm

    Jasel replied to Emilyinsc's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If the admitting nurse documented that the family refused (and they had POA) and that he/she explained the reasoning, I don't think I'd necessarily blame the admitting nurse. I would think it's the...

  15. Getting a Boost Because You Are A Minority

    Jasel replied to Clodhopper's topic in Men in Nursing

    As a man possibly. I'm still not sure why, but a lot of healthcare professionals seem to have higher opinions of male nurses. I think it's because we're still considered a bit of a novelty. As a...

  16. Anyone else have a problem with this ad?

    Jasel replied to rawlinz's topic in General Nursing

    It's not a flattering picture. And the picture being associated with TCN makes it

  17. Lost my first nursing job... now how do I find another?

    Jasel replied to 071911's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Honestly I wouldn't be too worried about finding another job. It doesn't look great to only be at a job for several weeks but if you weren't terminated (which technically it sounds like you weren't)...

  18. Random drug tests

    Jasel replied to roreyn02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You're not going to fail a drug test off second hand marijuana smoke. And even if you failed a drug test at worst you'd probably just lose your job. That being said though if you're that concerned...

  19. Filipino nurses in IL, HELP! (Nclex)

    Jasel replied to jaice's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Not Filipino but is there a number you can call or contact information to verify your eligibility? Or at least check your

  20. Any suggestions for LPN programs in the Chicago land area?

    Jasel replied to ALICE K's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Good luck. Just make sure the schools you check out for nursing are NLN accreditted and don't have a bad reputation. It's rare but occasionally you do hear about places that won't hire nurses from...

  21. When you make rounds when coming on to the night shift...

    Jasel posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So I'm an LPN at a LTC facility. I'm PRN but lately have really been enjoying working nights. I'm wondering what is your approach when making rounds when coming on to work your shift. I usually knock...

  22. Pass NCLEX found out I had an arrest record

    Jasel replied to Tggrwilliams86's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    If you don't have any type of felony conviction I don't think you should have a problem. Your school should have discussed this with you though at the beginning of your program. When I started nursing...

  23. Any Prairie State college hopefuls for fall 2012

    Jasel replied to Nursebetie's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm currently working PRN at a LTC facility and I worked for 18 months full time at another LTC facility before that. It's a good program and the teachers are excellent. Ya it is very expensive but it...

  24. Any suggestions for LPN programs in the Chicago land area?

    Jasel replied to ALICE K's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Sorry for the late reply. Yes you have to be certified with the state but you usually get that after you take a course. Some hospitals might but I'm not sure about that. I got mine at an 8 week course...

  25. Any suggestions for LPN programs in the Chicago land area?

    Jasel replied to ALICE K's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Being a PCT/CNA will help you with patient care (I was never a PCT/CNA and wish I had done it to get some experience before I started nursing). And get you familiar with nursing homes and dealing with...