TimBukWho?

TimBukWho?

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  1. Nclex-pn

    TimBukWho? replied to PURPLERAIN11's topic in General Nursing

    I understand how you feel! I also took the NCLEX-PN last week and the computer shut off suddenly...I didn't think I had answered all 85 either! I remembered looking down at like 77, but it didn't...

  2. Taking NCLEX today and I just wanted to post something.

    TimBukWho? replied to randomguy1972's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I too take the NCLEX today. Mine's the NCLEX-PN though....I too feel like I could've studied more, but isn't that the way most feel?! Good luck to you and yeah, I'm sure I'll be on here to discuss my...

  3. Wia

    TimBukWho? replied to dsoginer's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I had WIA pay for my nursing program. The way it worked when I began was that once you apply they go through your paperwork to see if you qualify for the program. There aren't set limits, however it...

  4. Becoming a medication aide??

    TimBukWho? replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the reasons the previous poster has concerns with med aides in general.... But.... I think it would be a good idea for you to choose the med aide route. This is because you would be able...

  5. How far did you travel to take the NCLEX?

    TimBukWho? posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm in the middle of scheduling my NCLEX and will most likely travel to get an earlier test date (like two weeks earlier!) It's looking like I'll end up driving 2-4 hours depending on the site I end...

  6. How far did you travel to take the NCLEX?

    TimBukWho? replied to TimBukWho?'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow!! I'm impressed that you tested so soon after receiving you ATT. That's awesome! How do you feel about

  7. LPN license ?????

    TimBukWho? replied to marietacandy1's topic in International Nursing

    I was also told in my program that LPN course work does not include a psychiatric clinical rotation. In fact in my program, which I finished in May, only had 1 credit hour of mental health with NO...

  8. passed NCLEX !!!!!!

    TimBukWho? replied to fiddlycat's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATS!!! :up: It was so ironic that I had just read your original post for the 1st time and was reading all the replies. I was wondering if you knew by now if you had passed or not. I went...

  9. How far did you travel to take the NCLEX?

    TimBukWho? replied to TimBukWho?'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow, I guess I hadn't even thought of that! Fortunately I found a site 4 hours away that I'll be able to test at in two weeks. I was looking at sites as far as 8 hours away. But, having to travel...

  10. Interviewer asked about my GPA

    TimBukWho? replied to JessicaSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've wondered if I might be asked my GPA during the course of interviews, so it's good to hear that this isn't a far out there question. Although I do think GPA says something about you, I also...

  11. Finances while in LPN school

    TimBukWho? replied to kimmyj74's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Well, I did a bit of both. I did take some school loans, and also worked. I'm glad I had the loan money because it would've been very difficult some weeks to work the amount of hours I needed to...

  12. EDUKAN: anyone for the summer?

    TimBukWho? replied to allthingsbright's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I looked into it 3 semesters ago, but I ended up going the LPN route and didn't need the pre-req at that time. Now that I'm looking to do the LPN-RN program, I need a couple classes. I'm thinking...

  13. i'm nervous, taking my boards again for the second time.

    TimBukWho? replied to kknii's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    CONGRATS!!!

  14. ATI Testing

    TimBukWho? replied to sellen1972's topic in LPN to RN

    We use these tests and I like it. I like being able to get a feel for how I'm doing over all. The questions are based on NCLEX types of questions and it really helps you to know whether or not you've...

  15. ATI testing

    TimBukWho? replied to troubled's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We use these tests and I like it. I like being able to get a feel for how I'm doing over all. The questions are based on NCLEX types of questions and it really helps you to know whether or not...

  16. Employed Nursing Student does not equal LPN

    TimBukWho? replied to Fiona59's topic in International Nursing

    I would post this question as a question on it's own in a different forum to get more

  17. RN student needs your help!!!

    TimBukWho? replied to kledo's topic in General Nursing

    Is there any way to e-mail you the response? I also think you might get a better response if there was a way to e-mail as opposed to faxing the

  18. Working while in school

    TimBukWho? replied to JillFRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I work as a CNA for an agency. This way I can choose from week to week how much I want/can work. Typically I work on the weekends only. It's much higher pay than I could get elsewhere and I get to...

  19. aaaahhhhh! should i leave now?

    TimBukWho? replied to aeolus's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I so understand where you're coming from on several of your points! 1. Fortunately my instructors don't have a hard to understand accent....but I have had instructors use the stupid power point...

  20. Looking for info. on Kansas City agencys...

    TimBukWho? replied to iLovemyJackRT's topic in General Nursing

    Cascade is a great agency that is regional. Here is their website

  21. How many hours a week is your LVN program?

    TimBukWho? replied to chickapea's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My program is 10 months and is Monday-Thursday 8 hours per day and half a day on

  22. dry hands

    TimBukWho? replied to qpmz's topic in General Nursing

    I work agency, therefore work many different facilities, and have found that many times it's the soap that affects my skin. There's one facility in particular that I will actually bring my own...

  23. Excelsior and Hawaii

    TimBukWho? posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I looked at Hawaii's BON website and could find nothing in regard to Excelsior. Anyone out that way gone the Excelsior route, or does anyone know if they accept it? I am fairly certain that I'll be...

  24. Drastic Move?

    TimBukWho? replied to jbjorn2b's topic in General Nursing

    I did many of my pre-req's online. I would recommend doing pre-req's you feel comfortable with that way. Many are available at your local community college, and I know that a consortium of community...

  25. LPN Wages in Chicago Area

    TimBukWho? posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I will be a new graduate LPN and am thinking about moving...but would like to have a good idea about wages in that area. Also, do the hospitals in that area hire many LPN's? I know here in Wichita,...