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  1. Assisted living home

    amjowens replied to SICUteam's topic in General Nursing

    I work at an assisted living facility. I had similar thoughts as yours before working there, in that I had a vision of a "refuge" from nursing homes. I've been really disappointed. We're essentially a...

  2. ATI comprehensive predictor HASSLE!!!

    amjowens replied to KAYBDT6's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If a graduate can't pass NCLEX, they don't practice as a nurse anyway! Most schools in all professions have minimum standards (all determined by exams) that students must meet before they get the...

  3. ATI comprehensive predictor HASSLE!!!

    amjowens replied to KAYBDT6's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My school used ATI and I thought it was a pain at the time, but overall think it's excellent. The comprehensive exam is unlike school exams, but SO IS the NCLEX! My school requires a minimum pass...

  4. I am scared of pathophisiology

    amjowens replied to goodperson's topic in General Students

    I am taking Pathophysiology and Med/SurgI next semester. A lot of my classmates are choosing to take Patho this summer JUST so they won't be behind a semester if they were to take it in the Fall and...

  5. Are you working part time/full time and going to school at the same time?

    amjowens replied to Faeriewand's topic in LPN to RN

    I am doing an extra semester of the RN program (doing the regular, not bridge) because the regular program offers an option of doing classroom work online. So, just one clinical day per week. Of...

  6. PLEASE HELP~~~My Job took my license~~~

    amjowens replied to justwannabanurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I earned my license, it is MINE, and nobody (except the BON) can take it away from me! As for the paper form, it's almost symbolic, with the electronic form being the way most employers determine...

  7. Went to Job Fair! Total waste of time

    amjowens replied to brandy1215's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Personally, a job fair would be one of the last ways I'd look for a job these days. If there were a lot of openings I'd think differently, but employers have the upper hand now, and don't really NEED...

  8. From graduation to NCLEX...how long?

    amjowens replied to Krisymof2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Make sure to complete your fingerprints in advance-this can be a hold-up. From there, it's up to first your school (took 1 month for mine to SEND to BON), then the BON. Send in your paperwork to the...

  9. nclex test scared me

    amjowens replied to nrsman1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX-PN Tuesday! I felt the same as you at first-I must have jumped in my seat a bit when the screen went blank! I wasn't looking at each number, but had an idea of where I was. My test...

  10. Night Shift full-time LPN new grad, RN mostly online?

    amjowens posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I just graduated in December, and still haven't taken my NLCEX. I started a regular RN program (not a bridge) yesterday. This semester, I do have a clinical and 2 days of mostly afternoon classes, but...

  11. So Many Students! Will Shortage Now End?

    amjowens replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Students

    I am in an ADN program, and can't believe how many students are going into nursing just because of the economy. It's so clear who the students are-there are two in my clinical who I help all the time...

  12. how in the world do i find a job?!?!?!

    amjowens replied to muskrats's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Unfortunately, I think many nursing students are sold the idea that just getting your nursing license will lead to plentiful job offers. The media doesn't help, as it just does more of the...

  13. Desparate to become an Rn--will my gpa allow it?

    amjowens replied to WannabeRN2012's topic in General Nursing

    More schools are using point systems, which means that GPA is important. I think it's really good for the profession of nursing that it's competitive...if you think about it, med schools and law...

  14. UGHHHHHH

    amjowens replied to pharmgirl's topic in General Students

    Sometimes I browse the pre-nursing section when I have those "ughhh" moments! It helps me stay motivated, between remembering how I felt at one time, and all the people who are trying to get in to...

  15. CNA:RESIDENT ratios in ALF

    amjowens replied to nurturer's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am currently working in a ALF. I'm a new grad LPN, and in a regular ADN program. I bought into the bull when I graduated, and was so happy to be a part of the ALF concept rather than a nursing home...

  16. Working in LTC during the RN transition

    amjowens replied to EeyoreAddict's topic in LPN to RN

    I wonder the same thing, as I'm a new grad LPN and in a regular RN program. But, then I think about the work experience and all the skills I'm performing on a daily basis. It seems like the RIGHT...

  17. Nursing job before you pass NCLEX-PN??

    amjowens replied to brichielpn08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I got a job in an assisted living facility. I have my ATT, but haven't taken my NCLEX yet (will in April). It all depends on the state's BON, and especially, the facility. Apparently, the...

  18. This Economy Is Affecting Nurses

    amjowens replied to keigei's topic in General Nursing

    It all depends on what part of the country (or even what part of a particular state) you live as to whether nurses are affected by the economy. It's interesting to see the number of people wanting to...

  19. Experience before graduation?

    amjowens replied to NurseHopefulInOH's topic in Ohio Nursing

    You need to do what you can-do volunteer, do keep applying, as you never know who you'll meet (networking important), and who will value what you've done when you do apply for a job. That said, a lot...

  20. Has anyone went from ltc to hospital RN

    amjowens replied to expo4u's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you don't want to work in LTC, it will show. You should just keep applying for hospital jobs. LTC isn't necesarily a "less than" place to be, just different. For me, I want to eventually specialize...

  21. Is anyone STAYING a LPN???????

    amjowens replied to Ling07's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm a new-grad LPN, and love it. I'm in an AL setting, and yes, very challenging, but overall, wake up every day thankful to be a nurse! I started a RN program in Jan (not a bridge). Purely, the...

  22. LPNs in RN programs -- do you get bored?

    amjowens replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in LPN to RN

    I can get bored, but I really try to realize how awesome it is to review some of the procedures that most of my classmates are cramming to learn (I was once there-"learning" to pass an exam). Now, I'm...

  23. Should I quit my job before nursing school?

    amjowens replied to TrinaCNA's topic in General Nursing

    It all depends on your situation. I just graduated from LPN school, and am in my first semester of an ADN program. This is a lot of review for me now, so I am able to work full-time and do well in...

  24. Job search for LPN

    amjowens replied to bieot721's topic in Ohio Nursing

    A little out of your region-Toledo-but yeah, not as many job opps out there as I thought there would be. I drive up to Ann Arbor, as I got a job there. I haven't taken my boards yet, but am working...

  25. too many MA grads?

    amjowens replied to country mom's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I wonder too, especially the phlebotomy grads. With the economy as it is, people are falling for the promise of money and jobs in health care, and are so desperate that they aren't stepping back and...