ShellyJ25

ShellyJ25

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  1. FAILED NCLEX (2015). Need advice, please.

    Hello everyone! I also failed NCLEX with 265 questions this month. I was sad for a few days but, life goes on. I know that I'm going to pass this exam soon. I used NCSBN, Saunders, La Charity PDA and Kaplan Q trainer 1-4. I figured if I made it to th...
  2. Roll Call: Introduce Yourselves, LPNs!

    Hello..I graduated in July. Passed boards in October. Stayed at my current job, LTC, part-time. Currently working full-time in an ALF, Classic Residence by Hyatt as a Lead LPN. I'm 8 credits away from sending my RN program application. Hoping to star...
  3. Iv Certification...

    Hey everyone.. :balloons::monkeydance:I just passed the the NCLEX on Thursday and I'm planning on getting my IV certification. Is it worth having? Do you get paid more if you have the certification? Please advise...
  4. Getting ready for NCLEX!

    I can definitely say..I've been there. I graduated in July. Scheduled my board for sept. 29th, chickened out coz' I felt like I didn't study/know enough. So I rescheduled it and took it on Oct. 10. I was a nervous wreck. I was so stressed out and of ...
  5. Iv Certification...

    THANK YOU ALL!!! I appreciate all the support.. I'm checking schools around my area for a weekend class for IV certification at the moment. Does anyone know a place in Miami, FL?
  6. 85 Questions

    congratulations madisent & denroc72!!! :balloons::balloons::smiley_aa:yelclap:
  7. 85 Questions

    Thanks Eric!!! Found out on Thursday..:lol2:I PASSED!!:monkeydance::monkeydance::monkeydance:
  8. ATI Prep course

    I scorred around the same on my ATI and I passed the board with the minimum amount of questions-85. To be honest ATI is harder than the boards. I used Delmar & Kaplan strategy to study for the boards and I found out last Thursday that I passed. J...
  9. Iv Certification...

    Thanks!.. Your right tweety..I should get it out the way now before I get very busy with work and school. I'm in Miami, FL and a lot of the LTC here doesn't really require. I'm being hired as a Lead LPN in an ALF. And still working part-time at my c...
  10. 85 Questions

    Hello..I took the boards today. The computer stopped at 85. It took me 2hrs to finish. I'm so scared about my result. I'm staying positive and praying a lot for the next 48hrs
  11. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    hey all..I took the NCLEX-PN this afternoon. I was so nervous before the exam. A friend told me to take 3 deep breaths and smile at the computer before starting to calm down. I know it sounds wierd but it works.. I still feel like I didn't do well. I...
  12. If you don't mind me asking....

    I just graduated and I'm 28yrs young:D. I started when I was 27. 1st degree was Cardiovascular Tech, never worked in the field and it took me 3 years to realized that I want to be a nurse
  13. Re-scheduling PN Exam

    Hi everyone.. I took the Nclex practice test from Kaplan strategy book and scored less than 60%. I got nervous/worried/stressed-out.. and decided to reschedule my boards for the 2nd week of October. I was suppose to take it next Saturday but I felt l...
  14. Re-scheduling PN Exam

    Thanks commuter..I'll keep that in mind
  15. Re-scheduling PN Exam

    Thanks Scally. :idea:I never really thought of it that way. All I kept thinking about was..I'm too nervous and I don't want to fail the 1st time around..
  16. Taking the Nclex-PN in 3wks

    Hi everyone..I'm stressed out and nervous. I'm taking the exam in 3 wks. I've been listening to Helen Feuer lecture CD's and reading Kaplan strategy book & Fryes 3000 bullets to refresh my memory. I also own Davis, Mosby Saunders & Lippincott...
  17. Taking the Nclex-PN in 3wks

    Thank you guys.. I've been answering review questions from my CD rom's and it's a big help. I gave up on reading the ATI testing books. I'm devoting 4-6 hrs a day of studying(answering practice questions and focusing on my weakness) and plenty of M&a...
  18. Taking the Nclex-PN in 3wks

    Thanks for the motivation and insight.. CONGRATULATIONS NURSE!!!
  19. Emotional breakdown and nurse frustation

    I can relate. I know how u feel. Before I graduated from PN school I worked in an ALF as a medication tech. 40-45 residence and 1-2 CNA's per shift. It was crazy and I didn't have to do feeding or accuchecks. Just PO meds, dressings( in AM), creams,...
  20. Taking the Nclex-PN in 3wks

    Thank you for all your advice..I'll keep them all in mind..