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  1. NCLEX PN------------->NCLEX RN

    nurseontheway replied to CLASSOF09's topic in LPN to RN

    I think it is an excellent idea. I learn best with hands on experience. I am struggling to find LPN work but I am working as an aide. You still learn and it is better to be in the field one way or...

  2. Getting that first job

    nurseontheway replied to Jeanette8605's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am in Ohio and am in the same boat. I am working for $9 as a caretaker and you don't even need to be a STNA. I thought that it would be so easy to get a job. I got my license on January 21st (I know...

  3. Failed the NCLEX

    nurseontheway replied to butterfly80's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You are so right!!!!! You can compare yourself with others but in the end there is no way to be able to tell. I am SOOOO happy with you! What an

  4. I PASSED!!!!!!!!! N-CLEX PN

    nurseontheway posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello everyone. I took the N-CLEX yesterday and had 205 questions. I was positive that I didn't pass but when I checked today I did! :yeah:It is such of a huge relief. I already started RN classes and...

  5. Ohio BON say "approved" not "active" ???

    nurseontheway replied to CeceRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would check the site again. It should change to active shortly after. Good

  6. Failed the NCLEX

    nurseontheway replied to butterfly80's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took my test Wednesday. It was the PN version. I had the max amount of questions- 205. I was SURE that I had failed and kept thinking- how am I going to pay the $200 again? If I don't pass I...

  7. nclex pn

    nurseontheway replied to chinadolltx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am in the same boat. I felt a sinking feeling after question 85- then it just kept going and going and going until it shut off at 205..... A friend of mine said that her neighbor got her results...

  8. LPN N-CLEX- 205 questions?

    nurseontheway posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello everyone. I just took the N-CLEX PN this morning at 8am. Is it truly possible to pass with 205 questions? The pamphlet that they gave me says so but I wonder if it is a lot of hoopla..... I have...

  9. I Passed! I Passed With 245 Questions

    nurseontheway replied to nurselatino's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yeahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!! Congrats to you! I will be taking my exam soon. Depending on when I hear back it could be the end of December or sometime in

  10. I passed???

    nurseontheway posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello fellow nurses! I guess I can call myself that now lol- I still have to take my NCLEX but have all of my classes done and passed my exit exam. I had to take it twice but passed with flying colors...

  11. Excelsior

    nurseontheway posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello everyone. I will be done with my LPN program next month :wink2:. I am not able to stay at my school and complete the RN portion so I am looking for online options. I have heard that Excelsior is...

  12. Now or never?

    nurseontheway posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone. I am in my 3rd semester of a LPN program. The last day of the semester is November 20th. I have the option of beginning RN classes right away. They would start December 1st of this...

  13. Now or never?

    nurseontheway replied to nurseontheway's topic in General Nursing

    What I would really like to be is a stay at home mom lol :wink2:. Since I need to work I would prefer to be an RN in the long run. Like someone said- I feel that there will be more opportunities. I...

  14. Working/Going to School

    nurseontheway posted a topic in General Nursing

    I will graduate as a LPN in November. RN classes start on December 1st and I will be working while taking classes. I live by a couple of good nursing homes but don't know how I feel about working 12...

  15. Best Nursing Shoes?

    nurseontheway posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hello everyone. I am now in my 3rd semester of my LPN program. Our clinicals are from 7-3 twice a week so I am on my feet a lot more than last semester. I am really feeling the different in my feet....

  16. questions about nursing school

    nurseontheway replied to sweetpea16's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Math is NOT my forte so I know how you feel. I am in my 3rd semester of an LPN program and I have survived. We have had to do a lot of order over supply problems. The problem will say: The doctor has...

  17. Best Nursing Shoes?

    nurseontheway replied to nurseontheway's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I bought white New Balance tennis shoes and my feet have been aching so bad. All of my gym shoes are from New Balance and usually provide great support. However, I have never had to wear them for...

  18. Oh, well - Not for me.

    nurseontheway replied to dragonflycafe's topic in General Nursing

    It takes all sorts of people to make the world go around... I am going into my 3rd and final quarter for the LPN program. As my clinical instructor said- MRSA is everywhere. You can catch it at the...

  19. Pharmacology

    nurseontheway posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello everyone. I have almost made it through my first semester of nursing school- yeahhhh! Next semester I have Pharmacology. Do you have any tips for me? Would it be a good idea to buy the Mosby...

  20. Five courses?

    nurseontheway posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The LPN program that I am getting ready to attend in December has three semesters. The first two semesters have five courses and the last one has three. Isn't that a huge course load for someone? I...

  21. Five courses?

    nurseontheway replied to nurseontheway's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am the one that posted the original question. I started school on December 3rd. We have Intro to A & P, Nursing and Universal Needs, Nursing Concepts, Nutrition and Psychology. We had four tests...

  22. wanting to quit

    nurseontheway replied to Lucky21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do you have career services at the school that you graduated from? Are you an LPN or an RN? After we pass the boards (I have just started a LPN program) we will meet with career services. I don't know...

  23. New Nurse Experience!

    nurseontheway replied to pirituba's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have always struggled with the butt kissing issue. I just can't force myself to do it. I am a hard worker and I feel that if the company can't notice me for that alone then I don't have anything...

  24. Moving to Cincy area early next year...small problem

    nurseontheway replied to pipersjo's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am just starting nursing school but from what I have read around here the base start is around $21 (if I remember correctly!) Good luck with your

  25. Scrubs

    nurseontheway posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a question about scrubs. I am starting school next month and we have to wear scrubs every day. We will have two sets to wear for clinical days but don't have to wear them every day. I found...