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  1. What does your login nickname mean to you?

    NNNikki posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  2. In the name of efficiency?

    NNNikki posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  3. Some days are good, some are not

    NNNikki replied to NNNikki's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  4. Some days are good, some are not

    NNNikki posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    :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...

  5. Is my paranoia normal??

    NNNikki replied to NotWithoutPB&J's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  6. 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...

  7. Nclex

    NNNikki replied to spotts's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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...

  8. Is it a good idea to work before boards

    NNNikki replied to lovenursebeing's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  9. What does your login nickname mean to you?

    NNNikki replied to NNNikki's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  10. What does your login nickname mean to you?

    NNNikki replied to NNNikki's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  11. 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,...

  12. 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...

  13. It's Official, NOW I can celebrate!!!

    NNNikki posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Last night I found out on the PearsonVue website that I passed my NCLEX-PN:up:, and now, today, the state board site officially has me listed as an [banana]active Licensed Practical Nurse[/banana]!...

  14. What does your login nickname mean to you?

    NNNikki replied to NNNikki's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  15. 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 Corner

    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....

  16. What does your login nickname mean to you?

    NNNikki replied to NNNikki's topic in First Year After Licensure

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

  17. How do I view my NCLEX results?

    NNNikki replied to Ramprat's topic in General Nursing

    I took my NCLEX-PN in Madison, WI this Sunday, July 29 and my quick view results at pearsonvue website were ready by Tuesday early evening (approx. 48hrs after my test). Then yesterday, Wednesday, the...

  18. Taking the NCLEX soon???

    NNNikki replied to Christos Anesti's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations! :balloons: You took your test the day after I did with the same amount of questions! Isn't it great? ;)We are nurses! BTW, I had Saunders books and CDs and they were very helpful as...

  19. passed 205!!

    NNNikki replied to yessie11604's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :balloons: CONGRATULATIONS! :balloons: I guess we both passed this week! Amazing isn't it? I had 85 questions and you had 205...doesn't matter the number, as long as it says PASS! Whooooohoooooo good...

  20. Does anyone else ever get tired of "stupid" nurses?

    NNNikki replied to twinmom2k's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I know this thread is very old, however, I must commend you on your outstanding assessment of the individuals that are being called into question. I, as a new nurse, find myself asking very simplistic...

  21. NCLEX-PN tomorrow at 3pm and terrified

    NNNikki posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello! Just wanted to chime in on the :uhoh21:"omg the NCLEX exam":uhoh21: threads. Tomorrow's the day for me, and personally, I'm very thankful;) for those of you willing to express your anxieties,...

  22. How reliable are unofficial results?

    NNNikki posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello, I took my test this Sunday @3:30pm and I couldn't help but check the pearson website fifty million times since. This afternoon I woke up from my nap (didn't sleep) and found my "unofficial...

  23. Love those Nursing Caps..

    NNNikki replied to NIghtshift LPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    praise god i'm not the only person in the world that has a classical view on this issue! when graduation time came this spring, i was mortified to think that we had to wear just our plain ole dumpy...

  24. NCLEX-PN tomorrow at 3pm and terrified

    NNNikki replied to NNNikki's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    From what I can tell, in WI here, you only have to wait about 2 business days, however, I'm not sure if that starts today or yesterday when I took the test (considering yesterday was a Sunday)???...

  25. Hesi Exit Exam

    NNNikki replied to yippit's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I wish I had some suggestions for you, but alas, I'm unsure of that one. I just took my NCLEX-PN yesterday and don't know the result yet. So I have nothing to compare it to results wise. :idea:I will...