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  1. Laid Off at Last Non-Nursing Job Before Became Nurse - Use Manager as Reference?

    live&love&heal posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was laid off from my previous career in IT before I switched to nursing. I am in the process of applying for jobs and coming to the point during applications online where they ask for references....

  2. Interested in Joining LPN/LVN Professional Organization(s)

    live&love&heal posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Has anyone joined any of the LVN/LPN Professional Organizations below? If so, what are the pros and cons? Is it worth it? What are the perks? Are there other organizations out there other than the...

  3. Gum Chewing

    live&love&heal replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    I categorize gum chewing with smoking. Both are habits with smoking of course being the worse one. IMHO it's unprofessional for someone to chew gum while working on the job (not on break or...

  4. What Exactly Does the Duty in the Job Description Entail?

    live&love&heal replied to live&love&heal's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you everyone for the clarifications. Hmmm, I wont be applying for this job. If were not trying to conceive I'd apply in a heartbeat. BTW, the job is not at a psych, rehab, or mental facility....

  5. What Exactly Does the Duty in the Job Description Entail?

    live&love&heal posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was doing my daily job search and came across one job which had this specific duty in the list of duties which the job entails: "Participate in take-downs of violent patients" I have heard of...

  6. I passed BUT my name is not on my state board site!! Help!!

    live&love&heal replied to WannaBeNurseSoon2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It depends which state you are in. I took my NCLEX-PN exam in California 12/23/09 and I didn't see my name on the BVNPT website until 01/27/10. That's a little over a month. If according to the...

  7. Resume Question - Include previous career employment?

    live&love&heal posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am working on my resume. I am a new grad and just got my LVN license. I worked in IT prior to going to school for nursing. Since I have no nursing work experience, I was wondering whether I...

  8. PLEASE tell me why CALIFORNIA doesn't have "quick results"

    live&love&heal replied to Okechi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    BTW, if you haven't already done so, try the Pearsonvue Trick. There's a thread on the NCLEX Discussion Forum which gives the detailed directions on how to do it. Hang in there! I'm sure you did...

  9. PLEASE tell me why CALIFORNIA doesn't have "quick results"

    live&love&heal replied to Okechi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am from California and I took the NCLEX on 12/23/09. I had the same kind of questions you had - around 6-8 Pharm - 2 Maternity - 6-8 SATA -2-3 Psych - the rest were priortization, fundamentals, and...

  10. Applied to College of San Mateo as an LVN and I have some questions

    live&love&heal posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just sent in my application today for the LVN-RN transition program for the College of San Mateo ADN program. I wont find out until June 1st whether or not I am accepted into the program. Has...

  11. Re: Does anyone regret becoming an LPN?

    live&love&heal replied to lacy99's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have no regrets that I became an LPN. However, my only regret was that I wished I started nursing school as soon as I graduated high school. Nothing goes as planned sometimes and I am a true...

  12. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    live&love&heal replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i am in california and took the nclex-pn on 12/23/2009. i took it 2 days before christmas in hopes that i would get a good present from santa. i didn't study and did just a quick review on lab values...

  13. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    live&love&heal replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana State University

    NurseCubanitaRN2b: Thank you! Yes we are both in the same boat. I have to get back on study mode again for the challenge exams and TEAS. I'm going to start studying for NURS 106 Mental Health...

  14. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    live&love&heal replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hopingtobeRNsomeday CONGRATULATIONS! and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! What a wonderful birthday gift! You would think that since we live in this highly advanced internet computer age that these nursing boards...

  15. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    live&love&heal replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana State University

    Hi all! I just took my NCLEX-PN, did the Pearsonvue trick and got the "good" pop-up box. So I believe I passed. My next goal is to study for the 4 Phase II Challenge exams to get into ISU. If all goes...

  16. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    live&love&heal replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks hopingtobeRNsomeday! :) Yippee! The BVNPT in California is so slow. I'm so irritated by the state system. I saw that you will be taking your NCLEX soon. I''ll keep you in my prayers that...

  17. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    live&love&heal replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX-PN on December 23, 2009. I was supposed to take my test on September 29 but, kept rescheduling it because, I felt like I wasn't ready. My husband convinced me to finally take it. I...

  18. Welcome To The NCLEX September Support Group

    live&love&heal replied to UjonesRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck to aleena and everyone else taking the NCLEX tomorrow! I'm praying for all of you! ujones00: thanks for answering my question regarding Exam Cram. I'm going to purchase the Practice...

  19. Welcome To The NCLEX September Support Group

    live&love&heal replied to UjonesRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    aleena23 hi! i had somewhat of a similar problem with my name and the boards. they apparently mis-spelled my last name. so i called them to see how i can correct this. they told me to fax a letter...

  20. Welcome To The NCLEX September Support Group

    live&love&heal replied to UjonesRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi everyone! Count me in this group! I'll be taking my NCLEX-PN in September as well. I'm so glad I'm not alone in all of this and that support and advice is here.

  21. I'm registering for my NCLEX and asked to provide Social Security Number

    live&love&heal posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is optional but, I was wondering if there is an advantage to giving this information. I ask because, I am very cautious about giving this type of information out. Thanks in

  22. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    live&love&heal replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana State University

    Also, how hard is the TEAS exam? Is there a book or website to help study for this

  23. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    live&love&heal replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana State University

    luv2nurse02: thanks for the tip! i'll definitely check out the blackboard online to get some pointers. weirdangel: congrats on passing mental health! :) i'm in california too! i'm so sad. i'm in...

  24. Need Help How to Study for Phase II LPN-BSN ISU Challenge Tests

    live&love&heal replied to live&love&heal's topic in Online Distance Learning

    alea: Thanks for the study tips! If and when you take the test for N224. Can you please let me know if the test correlates with the module? chaxanmom: Hey there! Hope your doing

  25. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    live&love&heal replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana State University

    Kylea: Sorry to hear about the proctor mishap. I hope all goes well with the proctor situation on Friday. Amy E: I'll try studying for the challenge exams a unit a week, pretesting, and then...