NNNikki

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1. In the name of efficiency?

   NNNikki posted a topic in New Nurse

   I am a newbie LPN working my 6th week in a LTC facility as the floor nurse on NOC shift with 43 residents. I am still working on my efficiency with paperwork especially and wondered how other people in other facilities handle the load of initials and...

2. Some days are good, some are not

   NNNikki replied to NNNikki's topic in New Nurse

   NOC shift is the night shift; which for me is 10:00pm to 6:15am..graveyard is also a term for it. I appreciate all of the advice you have given me, and I'm working on the organization. I guess it's just a learning curve. NNNikki

3. Is my paranoia normal??

   NNNikki replied to NotWithoutPB&J's topic in New Nurse

   NotWithoutPB&J, You are NOT alone. I am the mother of 4 children and wife of a husband who does not work but does go to college full time. We have come through some very difficult times in the past 5 years and thus I have worked my way into becom...

4. Semesters or quarters in LVN school?

   NNNikki replied to GeauxNursing's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Our nights and weedends LPN program is basically the first year of the ADN program broken up into two traditional "school years". So, it took me two "years" (approx nine months each) to get through the LPN program. My first semester was August 2005-D...

5. Some days are good, some are not

   NNNikki posted a topic in New Nurse

   :uhoh21:Hi everyone, This is Newbie Nurse Nikki chiming in on the first year nursing. I just wanted to know how many of you other newbies go through this emotional "stuff" at the end of your shift. I bust my butt all NOC shift to make sure all 43 of ...

6. Nclex

   NNNikki replied to spotts's topic in LPN/LVN

   Good luck to all of you awaiting the results of your tests! I took mine July 29th and had 85 questions. Thank goodness I only had to wait 48hrs until I saw the results that I passed! You go through such a myriad of emotions! I really feel for all of ...

7. Is it a good idea to work before boards

   NNNikki replied to lovenursebeing's topic in New Nurse

   I graduated in May and took off work/school in June. I decided I needed the money and needed to keep my skills fresh so I got a temporary permit to work as a "licensed practical nurse"/Graduate Nurse until I took my test. I scheduled my test for July...

8. What does your login nickname mean to you?

   NNNikki replied to NNNikki's topic in New Nurse

   Painthe5thVitalsign, I wanted to let you know I appreciated your post and concur with your message. I'm sorry about what you had to deal with, however, I'm thankful you have chosen to utilize your experience to educate others, especially us nurses, o...

9. What does your login nickname mean to you?

   NNNikki replied to NNNikki's topic in New Nurse

   Wow, so many interesting and revealing stories behind our names! Thanks to all who have chosen to respond to this thread. Gaining insight through something as simple as a name has proved to be an exciting journey! Thank you all for sharing! NNNikki:...

10. NCLEX Test

    NNNikki replied to bluesky74's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I'll be honest with you guys, I waited until the week or two before my NCLEX to really dig down and study. I had such a stressful year this past year which included my mother passing away in November, my mother in law living with us for the entire sp...

11. Failed NET!!

    NNNikki replied to happy4me's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    If nursing is what you really want, don't you give up! Try taking it again like the last person who posted suggested. And if that is not an option. Take the extra class and go again! Just because you didn't pass this test the first time doesn't mea...

12. What does your login nickname mean to you?

    NNNikki replied to NNNikki's topic in New Nurse

    Thanks to all who shared there nicknames and backgrounds to them! Yes, I'm sure this thread has gone around before, but I'm rather new to this board and did not have the opportunity to view said threads. Besides, there are a lot of new people, like...

13. Can I work as an LVN after I'm notified I've passed the board but before....

    NNNikki replied to dragon.chow's topic in LPN/LVN

    When I was finishing school, they gave me a packet that included instructions and paperwork for a temporary license in case we applied for a job and wanted to work before we got our permanent license. Anyway, I didn't do the temporary paperwork then ...

14. What does your login nickname mean to you?

    NNNikki replied to NNNikki's topic in New Nurse

    Ok, apnea, you've literally got me in STITCHES! LMAO! I love your breathtaking view! Nikki

15. What does your login nickname mean to you?

    NNNikki posted a topic in New Nurse

    I've seen so many different login names and have often wondered why people have come up with some of the crazy nicknames they have. Is it just something to put down; or, is it something that means a lot to them or describes them to a "t"? Ok, I'll go...