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  1. wondering about CE's

    dsanto3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am an LPN just passed NCLEX in September and work at a facility that does not offer CE credits. I would like to earn credits by going on Medscape and taking tests and then printing out the...

  2. wondering about CE's

    dsanto3 replied to dsanto3's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you very much. Will BON notify me when my hours are due or is it my responsibility to remember? Do I send them the certificates by mail? Not sure how this works. Are there other places I can...

  3. License after NCLEX

    dsanto3 replied to gudiarani's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    If I am correct, they update it monthly. If so maybe the update will happen Oct 5?? Good

  4. License after NCLEX

    dsanto3 replied to gudiarani's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi, I took my NCLEX on September 4th and just recieved a letter 2 days ago with my # on it. The letter states that they will be sending my license in 10 days...but at least I have the number. Oh, the...

  5. Can you lose your license?

    dsanto3 posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Just wondering..... My teacher always told us in school that if you get a job and you are not working in the LPN field, you will lose your license. Is this true? I am having a hard time finding LPN...

  6. Can you lose your license?

    dsanto3 replied to dsanto3's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hello, Yes we did discuss this yesterday, but you told me every state was different, so I thought I'd post it specifically on my state forum. Sorry, wasn't trying to be a pest. I just thought maybe...

  7. losing your license

    dsanto3 posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I was wondering.... I was told that if you do not work in the nursing field then you lose your LPN license. Does anyone know if this is true in NJ and if so how many years do they "let you" work in...

  8. Can you lose your license?

    dsanto3 replied to dsanto3's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thanks for responding. I'm not sure of the rules in NJ. OMG, would that mean I'd have to go through the hell of NCLEX again LOL? I'll make sure I get my hours in

  9. what a strange number!

    dsanto3 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my NCLEX-PN today and it cut off at 101 questions. I've heard a lot of low numbers and people worrying about 200 questions, but 101? Now I'm wondering if I was doing poorly and the machine...

  10. what a strange number!

    dsanto3 replied to dsanto3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for the support! I'm keeping my fingers

  11. Attn: Graduating class LPN from OCVTS

    dsanto3 replied to 2ndTimeLPNStudent's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I sent you a private message with my email address. By the way, thanks for the postitive support

  12. Attn: Graduating class LPN from OCVTS

    dsanto3 replied to 2ndTimeLPNStudent's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Joanie Dee, I don't understand the whole Suzanne's plan thing. Do we have to pay or does she just want us to read Saunders? I'm hoping the NCLEX will be mostly critical thinking type questions. I...

  13. Attn: Graduating class LPN from OCVTS

    dsanto3 replied to 2ndTimeLPNStudent's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    No problem, let me know which books you need. I guess I won't be needing them anymore anyway. When I go for my RN I'll have to buy all new ones...ughh. Glad I could help. Thanks for the tip about...

  14. Attn: Graduating class LPN from OCVTS

    dsanto3 replied to 2ndTimeLPNStudent's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I have the new editions for the books. Please contact me with what you need, I am just going to use them to study for my NCLEX and then I wont need them anymore. They are all in good

  15. Attn: Graduating class LPN from OCVTS

    dsanto3 replied to 2ndTimeLPNStudent's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    hello, No I didn't get a test date yet, but I did submit a little later than others. I am waiting to hear. I'm trying to study and prepare myself. Do you know anyone from class that took it and...

  16. Attn: Graduating class LPN from OCVTS

    dsanto3 replied to 2ndTimeLPNStudent's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I just graduated from OCVTS, I'm confused, we had to wear our uniforms on lab days...but I did hear they are changing their uniforms. They are now going to be pinstripses. My adivice to the first...

  17. will I have a problem getting work?

    dsanto3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering, if I have a adrenal problems and have been taking xanax for at least 8 years to control the palps and anxiety, will I have a problem when I go to apply for a job as a new nurse and I...

  18. will I have a problem getting work?

    dsanto3 replied to dsanto3's topic in General Nursing

    Ahhh, so I don't disclose it until after I take the test, or will they ask me first about my health? Thanks so much to everyone for all your help

  19. will I have a problem getting work?

    dsanto3 replied to dsanto3's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, I feel better. I was starting to get concerned. I heard they don't like to hire people who are ill, but I can function fine as long as I take my meds. I made it through nursing school, so...

  20. be honest....

    dsanto3 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hello everyone, Just wondering if it is any easier going LPN to RN than if I were just starting with RN. I will graduate my LPN in 3 months and I'm planning (and super excited) to enroll right away...

  21. be honest....

    dsanto3 replied to dsanto3's topic in LPN to RN

    I too would love to work in an office, but it's the pay that is discouraging. I love the hours also, I'd like to be on a more "regular" schedule LOL. I too would love to do OB, but there are no...

  22. be honest....

    dsanto3 replied to dsanto3's topic in LPN to RN

    Dear Lost, Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I was just in the offices of my LPN school getting a letter to give to my college that I will be attending in the fall. They specifically...

  23. which would you choose?

    dsanto3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Good Afternoon, I need a little advice from those who know. I am graduating from my LPN program in one month and have started networking. I am enrolled to start my RN program in the fall. In the...

  24. which would you choose?

    dsanto3 replied to dsanto3's topic in General Nursing

    Hi All, Today I was offered an externship at a local/well known Rehab Hospital as an RN Tech. The pay is not great but the Med/Surg skills I will be learning are invaluable and it will look great on...

  25. which would you choose?

    dsanto3 replied to dsanto3's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I live at the jersey shore. I was thinking it might be smart to get in with St. Barnabas (which includes Community Medical Ctr.,Kimbell and many other hospitals and facilities) or Meridian...