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  1. Want to just quit

    joyfulone posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    If I do not work in direct patient care, am I required to give a two weeks notice before

  2. Want to just quit

    joyfulone replied to joyfulone's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Well..... I did give my two weeks notice and now I have a job I love. I had to be true to myself and not just settle for less than what was an ideal workplace for

  3. Took NCLEX without studying. Anyone else?

    joyfulone replied to Algernon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Algernon, I am a nurse today partially because of your post. I failed the first time and did not want to take it again...that is until I read your post. You gave me the determination to pass the...

  4. Cant find a job...

    joyfulone replied to msyanna's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I had this same problem...everyone I spoke with said "sorry, we need experienced nurses". I'd ask how do I gain experience if no one will give me a job and one replied " honey, I'm sorry, I don't...

  5. New licensee....who will hire me?

    joyfulone replied to joyfulone's topic in Virginia Nursing

    How much should a new grad expect to receive for starting pay for home health in

  6. New licensee....who will hire me?

    joyfulone posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    I just received my license and I do not know of any places hiring nurses without experience. I'd love to work in a physicians office, but will consider anything just to obtain

  7. New Grad settled for office job! help1

    joyfulone replied to HopeJade's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I wish I could get an office job. I am a new licensee with no job....everyone seems to want at least 1 year experience before they will consider you. Well.........how do I get the experience if no...

  8. New licensee....who will hire me?

    joyfulone replied to joyfulone's topic in Virginia Nursing

    UVA Grad Nursing, the hospitals post opening on the website and I only saw 1 or 2 openings. I will apply for them, however everyone wants at least 1 year experience. I am so discouraged. Oh, I'm a...

  9. New licensee....who will hire me?

    joyfulone replied to joyfulone's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I would consider the DC area. I lived there a few years

  10. New licensee....who will hire me?

    joyfulone replied to joyfulone's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Flames9, I am in Richmond. And I've applied at a couple of nursing homes and home health

  11. I can finally say I PASSED !!!!!!!

    joyfulone posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here is my story.....I completed school 12 years ago, took the NCLEX in March of this year for the first time and failed with 205 questions. I re-took the exam yesterday and found out this am I...

  12. Took NCLEX PN HELP

    joyfulone replied to tn.lpn77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations!!!!! you see...all that worrying for nothing. i felt the same way you did and i too passed. for some reason that test takes alot out of you and makes you doubt yourself. i wanted to...

  13. I can finally say I PASSED !!!!!!!

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

    Studyinghard2bLPN: I didint really give myself a time frame. I just knew I had to take my time but also get it done. On those days when I felt I couldnt pick up a book to study, I just didnt pick it...

  14. I can finally say I PASSED !!!!!!!

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

    Just buy or borrow one up to date review book, I used Kaplans strategies 2009. Take your time taking in the tips and practice the questions in the back of the book. For any question you get incorrect...

  15. the battle is over.!!!

    joyfulone replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats to you!!!!!! You did it. I am so glad you did not give up on your goal of becoming a rn.

  16. I can finally say I PASSED !!!!!!!

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

    Studyinghard2bLPN I used the kaplans strategies book and did the practice questions in the back of that book. As I answered the questions I'd review the rationals for the ones I answered incorrect. I...

  17. What makes you feel like you FAILED nclex-pn? share u experience !

    joyfulone replied to SadNBlue's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed on my second attempt with approx 170 questions, so yes it can be done. Hang in there, your questions sound exacty like

  18. NCLEX results

    joyfulone posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    How long did you have to wait for your NCLEX result to be

  19. I can finally say I PASSED !!!!!!!

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

    SadNBlue, I took NCLEX PN. I got lots of meds, and prioritization

  20. I can finally say I PASSED !!!!!!!

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

    LVdreamer, thanks! Yes Algernon did inspire me, but I still wonder if he passed or not????? I hope he didn't get discouraged if he didn't pass because he sure helped me get

  21. I can finally say I PASSED !!!!!!!

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

    Yes Stefano, you can do it! You've got to believe you can do it. I must admit I did have my days when I wanted to just call it quits for good, but I told myself I'd put too much into it (school) to...

  22. I couldn't have done it with out him!!!!!

    joyfulone replied to booski's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I feel you on this one. I know it was HE who allowed me to pass the exam. As I was trying to study for the second time around I felt I had studied all I could, I didnt have it in me to do anymore...

  23. Can i pass the NCLEX PN after being out of School for 4yrs?

    joyfulone replied to GoosbyLPN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YES YOU CAN PASS!!! Did you read my post from earlier today? I've been out of school for 12 years and I passed. Let me tell you, it was very hard for me to get motivated to study and I felt...

  24. I can finally say I PASSED !!!!!!!

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

    You can do it...just dont give up. You made it through nursing school you will pass this test too!!! Just take your time when reading and answering the questions. Are you doing any practice questions?...

  25. After the nclex exam did your screen...

    joyfulone posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    After your last NCLEX question did your screen turn blue and you found out you passed, and if you did not pass your screen turned