KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    Test stopped at 85 questions, im spazzing out!!!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to LovelyBetty's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It is not a sign, I've come to discover. If it stopped at 85, it could mean that either you've reached passing standards, or that you were not meeting passing standards, so asking more questions would...
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    Nursing Med-Surg Clinical

    KimberlyRN89 replied to myko's topic in General Students

    I guess I'm the only person in the world that prefers parking farther away from the building. It's good exercise lol! I agree with everyone else, it's just temporary and if you forgo getting to school...
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    NCLEX Dates?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to julialynne's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It all depends on how fast your school gets your transcripts to your board of nursing. Also you have to send off all the information to Pearson Vue,along with $200. Pay whatever fees you have to pay...
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    Defiling the test room

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Catzilla's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't feel nauseous lol but I did tear up a little at the beginning. It seemed sorta surreal that I was there. When I first started college I had someone tell me that I'd never become a nurse. Four...
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    Scam Schools And Diploma Mills

    KimberlyRN89 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    I agree. I think Everest is a scam! I know a few people who graduated & thankfully they found jobs but they're low paying IMO(average pay: $14/hr)considering the debt they are in from this...
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    New Grad LPN needs help landing my first job in NYC area.

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Newgrad_LPN's topic in New York Nursing

    Yeah, the flu shot place is a good start. They pay $19/hr for LPN's. The only bad thing is that they do not guarantee hours-first come, first serve. Have you checked out corrections? I just had...
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    what all does the results say on your nclex?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to jorgecardenas55's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats Pneumothorax! I agree, I would have liked to know how I did, what I missed,etc..when Person Vue said that I would be getting a results report in the mail, I was expecting that.. OP, sorry you...
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    Can I use the state board of nursing website to provide proof of my lpn license?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Juankiters08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In MD they stopped issuing "paper" licensed years ago, so when an employer needs to verify it, they just go to the website. Also, they could go to
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    Scam Schools And Diploma Mills

    KimberlyRN89 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't consider U of Phoenix a scam school either. Now Kaplan on the other
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    Scam Schools And Diploma Mills

    KimberlyRN89 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    I have seen threads on this forum about this school on the DE Nursing Program forum. Check those out & you can get an idea on how the program is. But if it's listed on the BON website,it's
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    When should I start looking for a job?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to hell0nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I agree that it doesn't hurt to start networking & getting your resume tweaked. But in most places, it's not worth it to apply until after you passed the
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    The gross side of nursing..

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Ashley94's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I agree on being a CNA before starting nursing school. I did it & it helped me out tons! When I finally did start school, I was more confident & comfortable with patient care. It takes a...
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    which patho class if any

    KimberlyRN89 replied to rvd4now's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The second one seems like an "intro", which might be very beneficial! Patho is sort of a hard class to digest (at least for me it
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    How long did it take to get your first LPN job?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to azcna's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I pray it works out lol b/c I've had interviews with an LTC facility & an ALF and they don't want new grads. And don't get me started about home health agencies lol. I've got another year in...
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    It's sort of a bummer with some of these aids

    KimberlyRN89 replied to ldiva0808's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One of the aides at the nursing home where I did my clinicals at tried to argue with me b/c she couldn't comprehend that my patient's RR was 10. She thought I was making it up!! This patient had CHF...
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    Took my LPN Boards YESTERDAY!!! PVT trick doesn't work for EVERYONE!! Click in!!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to FutureLPN_Mommy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Once you take the test, log-in to pearson vue's website & try to register again for the test. if it shows a pop-up that says "our records indicate that you have recently registered for this exam....
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    How long did it take to get your first LPN job?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to azcna's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    How long did you end up staying
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    Does The VA need LPN's

    KimberlyRN89 replied to pat8585's topic in Government, Military

    I see a lot of VA postings in my area..but they all want at least 6 months
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    Newly Licensed LVN in the SF Bay Area and I can't find a job!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to goodkarmaluv's topic in California Nursing

    Good luck! They will probably tell you what kind of facility it is, such as men-only, women-only, or co-ed. And how many inmates they can house, etc. It's a pretty exciting atmosphere. Be sure &...
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    Newly Licensed LVN in the SF Bay Area and I can't find a job!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to goodkarmaluv's topic in California Nursing

    Methadone clinics hire new grads, and the pay is good . I got a prn position at a detention center, and I have another interview lined up at another detention center(submitted the app so long ago I...
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    I cried at work is it embarrassing? How do I get over this?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to hellokittyandme's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Is this a serious
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    ATI Appeal

    KimberlyRN89 replied to sparklenshine1210's topic in General Students

    I have no clue. Don't get me wrong, I think ATI is a great tool..but in my program it is about 30% of our grade (10% for completing weekly modules that we must get at least a 90% on, and 20% on the...
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    Advice to NCLEX takers -- coming from someone who did bad in nursing school

    KimberlyRN89 replied to jkw0n's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I liked it ::shrug:: I used it, along with a bunch of other study materials while preparing for the NCLEX-PN. Passed on my first try with 85 q's. The only thing was that the guide had a lot of...
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    Anyone heard any news?? Washington Adventist Hospital New Grad Program

    KimberlyRN89 replied to worf's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Yeah, my mom works there & a couple of techs on her floor that were supposed to start the program were informed that they would be postponing
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    Teas V testing.... LPN

    KimberlyRN89 replied to SullysB's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I took the Teas V for my program in 2010. A lot of programs in our area did not require it