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Hello all and Happy Holidays, I was just wondering if anyone knew the process for renewing the LPN license in New Jersey. This will be my first time renewing and I was told we need to complete a certain amount of credits (30) in order to renew our licenses. Then I heard from someone else that we just need to pay for the new one and that is it. Just want to make sure as mine is expiring this year. Any info. would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a bunch

There is absolutely nothing wrong for having a preference. That is the wonderful part about being a nurse. As for me I love Psych nursing and plan on sticking with that. The important thing is just being the best you can be at whatever area you decide to persue. And to answer your question "YES" you absolutely should be a nurse!!:wink2::redbeathe

Hello all, I am a LPN who has been working for a NJ state psych hospital for the past year and we have a setup where we have a few nurses, at least one RN, on the floor at all times. The locked units have about 30 patients each. Honestly I do not ever feel pressured or overworked at my current job.:wink2: I just recently interviewed at a nursing home which has a behavioral health unit. Basically what they told me is that I would be the "charge" nurse for the unit on the 4-12 shift. This means, according to them, that I would be the ONLY nurse on the floor basically in charge of taking care of 36 behaviorally challenged patients. Along with a couple of aides. The duties include a very heavy med pass, admissions, treatments and everything else involved with being the only nurse on the floor. before I make a final decision I would love to hear some opinions which will hopefuuly help me make a final decision. Although the new position would mean a few more bucks in my pocket I do not want to put my license in jeapordy. Any input would be much appreciated.

Hi All, I also had the max, number of questions at 205.Whewwww!! I just received my results and I PASSED!!!!!!!! The waiting was brutal but now I can breathe a sigh of relief. Thanks everyone for all your support and encouragement. Now it is time to get out there and get my feet wet, looking forward to it!! Anyone else who had the maximum 205 questions DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED!! I am proof that it can turn out just fine.

Whewwww!! I just received my results and I PASSED!!!!!!!! The waiting was brutal but now I can breathe a sigh of relief. Thanks everyone for all your support and encouragement. Now it is time to get out there and get my feet wet, looking forward to it!! Anyone else who had the maximum 205 questions DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED!! I am proof that it can turn out just fine.

Hi All, This is my first post. I just took the NCLEX exam on Monday. I had to answer all 205 questions and am sweating bullets about my results tomorrow. I read a few of the responses and am aware that some pass and some fail at 205. Just looking to hear from people who had all 205 and if they passed or failed. My nerves are shot. I get my results tomorrow. Much thanks, Mr. Nervous

Hi All, This is my first post. I just took the NCLEX exam on Monday. I had to answer all 205 questions and am sweating bullets about my results tomorrow. I read a few of the responses and am aware that some pass and some fail at 205. Just looking to hear from people who had all 205 and if they passed or failed. My nerves are shot. I get my results tomorrow. Much thanks, Mr. Nervous