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  1. Any one attending Ambria College of Nursing?

    NJayne17 posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I am an LPN and had attended the first RN info session but was not given alot of information about this program as far as tuition, prerequsites, ect. When I contacted the school, I was told to attend...

  2. Assited Living: The new skilled care

    NJayne17 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am an LPN who is working in a very nice, privately owned ALF. It seems that for the past six months, the residents that are coming in to live there require alot of care than what ALF can provide....

  3. Advice please

    NJayne17 replied to NoahscoopsRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You are the nurse for that shift you have to do what you feel is right. I too work with alzheimers and related dementia residents, and often feel that other nurses simple abuse PRN meds used for...

  4. Dealing With Insurbordinate/Arrogant Co-Workers

    NJayne17 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There is one in every facility. He definately needs to be put in his place and needs a review of what his job description is. I would write him up. Im sure the other real "Nurse's" will follow suit....

  5. Two job offers for new LPN

    NJayne17 replied to dgarney's topic in General Nursing

    If I were you, I would accept job #2. Its steady work as and you don't have to sit and wait for a call as you would being a PRN. Probably alot less stress to and you do have other Nurses there for...

  6. remember the flight attendent who quit creatively?

    NJayne17 replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    My Mother said it best. Never let an employer know that your ass is hanging out. Meaning, never let them believe that you really need a job that

  7. dui :(

    NJayne17 replied to suzyq240's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Don't beat yourself over it. You may consider confiding in your instuctors about your situation shortly after you start school. Do you live in Illinois? I had a DUI seven years prior to entering LPN...

  8. Any one attending Ambria College of Nursing?

    NJayne17 replied to NJayne17's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Thanks for the reply. I attended a private vocational LPN school and got the impression from the CEO John, that other LPN schools are substandard to the former Americare. Were the books included in...

  9. Any one attending Ambria College of Nursing?

    NJayne17 replied to NJayne17's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Anyone out there from Ambria college of

  10. How is this fair?

    NJayne17 replied to pink_shoes99's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Its always about the almighty dollar. If you like your job you should suck it up. Jobs are difficcult to come

  11. Month away from graduation and NOW realize DUI will be an issue. Experience MD BON?

    NJayne17 replied to m.neugz's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I wouldnt worry to much. Depending on the state you may have to write the Department of Regulation a letter saying that you made a poor choice and will never do it again. This happened to me 10 years...

  12. Minor things people get fired/wrote up over,,,give examples.

    NJayne17 replied to northmississippi's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Lost my job for clocking in 8 minutes before my shift. Company fought unemployment but I won. Had previously discussed with employer that since the facility did not have a charge nurse (She was fired...

  13. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    NJayne17 replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Illinois: 20-23

  14. LPN----- Lake County Illinois - any info welcome...

    NJayne17 replied to ForgetMeNot0503's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi, Yes I graduated in December. I took and passed the state boards in February. Currently I do home health and am waiting to do part time influenza vaccines. I loved this school!! Teachers are great...

  15. Taking NCLEX-PN in a couple of days, need advise please

    NJayne17 replied to justwannabanurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took Nclex-Pn in February and passed at 85. I mainly studied from Saunders 3rd edition and Kaplans test strategies. Nclex was not like any other test that I had taken in Nursing school. There was a...

  16. NCLEX-PN TIPS

    NJayne17 replied to RJVARRA's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I felt the same way as you did. I took the NCLEX- Pn In February and passed at 85 questions. Which CD's are you usuing? I concentrated on Saunders and Kaplans stategies on how to answer questions....

  17. Any materials/books to help pass the nclex-pn

    NJayne17 replied to SDWilliams's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I concentrated on Saunders and Kaplan and passed my exam with 85. Good

  18. I conquered NCLEX PN!

    NJayne17 replied to NJayne17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was soring 70-100%- You will suceed if you beleive in youself! Good luck and keep us

  19. I conquered NCLEX PN!

    NJayne17 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Passed NCLEX-PN! It has been an agonizing 48hrs. waiting for my results to appear. I walked out of the test feeling completely ill and ignorant. I was praying that the computer would shut off at 85 so...

  20. Took NCLEX today. Stopped at 85 Questions!

    NJayne17 replied to yvesul's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Im also took NCLEX PN yesturday and stopped at 85. I left feeling completely ill. My test was a lot of priority, infection control, Med surg, peds afew ob and psyche. No calculations and no hot spot...

  21. For all test takers: My long NCLEX-RN story

    NJayne17 replied to ChrisLady's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your NCLEX story is a true testament that passing can occur at any question number. I take the NCLEX PN on Monday, February 23 and am quite anxious. Congrats on passing, and good luck in your Nursing...

  22. Took NCLEX-PN at 9:30 today

    NJayne17 replied to SweettartRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! I take the NCLEX-PN on February 23. Did your school participate in the ATI? If so were the questions similar? Thanks and good luck in your nursing

  23. Has anyone used Morrison Media NCLEX Secrets to study with???

    NJayne17 replied to BarkyBryan1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I purchased these so called "flashcards" in preparation to take the nclex-pn. U R given a stack of papers that are perforated to be flashcards. Very disappointing to say the least and will be sending...

  24. New Grad!! :-) Robbed of Grad Ceremony

    NJayne17 replied to NkeBaby's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i know exactly how you feel. i was also robbed of going to graduation due to severe weather except that they did not cancel. a third of the class was unable to make it but i hear from the grapevine...

  25. Med Surg Help Pleaseeeeeeee!!!

    NJayne17 replied to magical's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I feel for you. Med surg was the bulk of my curriculum. It is impossible to memorize everything. Review things like S/S and basic nursing interventions always keeping the nursing process in mind....