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I also work in LTC/Rehab. I work both 7-3 shift and 11-7 shift. For me, the morning shift is more stressful. I never knew the stress in LTC. I thought it was about the residents but, I don't think it is. I just pray and ask God for the strength to make it through. I love being a nurse, it's rewarding for me. All the extra is a bit much but, every job has that..Good luck and hang in there.

I did pass my boards. I am working in LTC. I'm adjusting to the life as a LPN & I must say I am enjoying it very much. Not in a hurry to get my RN, I want to work for a year and then go back. I want to enjoy this part, the part I've worked so hard for. Anyone out there, working towards their RN yet?

Sorry to hear u didn't pass. However, stay focused. The PN Exam Cram helped me pass. U made it through school & u will pass the test. You have worked so hard & u can do it!!!!! Step away from studying, have some fun & start over. YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

I just passed my boards and got my license...I am now a LPN. I worked so hard to accomplish this. I also worked full time while going to school. The journey was long & hard. At times I wanted to give up but, didn't. Now I'm on the hunt for employment as a LPN. It is not easy!!!! Everyone wants someone with experience but, how do you get the experience? I taking off my full time job to put in applications, going to career builders.com to apply for different jobs. I want to work full-time as a nurse, to get out there. I know that something will come, I'll even take 2 part-time, PRN. It's so hard here in the Hampton Roads area!!!! I'm not giving up!!! I just want a chance!!! I need that MED-SURG experience. I want to do LTC & eventually be a HOSPICE NURSE(RN). Anyone with any tips, any help would be appreciated. On a side note, for everyone that graduated from MCI NN - Congrats!!!! For all MCI NN students - You can do it!!!! Keep the faith!!!

Congratulations!!!!! I know that God is good and I am happy to say I passed my PN NCLEX as well. I didn't the first time, but I stayed the course. I didn't give up. Yes, God is sooooo faithful. I am soooooo happy for you. Best wishes in your nursing career. Remember "ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR THE GOOD" TO EVERY NURSE OUT THERE, THANK YOU. TO ALLNURSES.COM - I THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Everyone hang in there.. I found out I passed today. I'm in VA..This was my 2nd time..The first I didnt feel prepared, I was nervous and just didn't relax..This time I was relaxed, I studied from Saunders & Exam Cram. I took the advise of another nurse that really helped me.. 1. ABC's 2. Safety. 3. Relax, Relax, Relax, take your time...YOU CAN DO IT!!!! DON'T GIVE UP!!!!

Everyone will do great...I'm taking the PN test for the second time in 12 days...trying to stay focused...doing Saunders & Exam Cram CD...remain positive...we can do this...if u didn't break before u are not going to break now...It's all just a test..We are strong and we can make it through anything...WE WILL BE NURSES!!! SPEAK POSITIVE THINGS, AND SURROUND YOURSELF WITH POSITIVE PEOPLE!!!!!

Thanks, working on that now. I'm doing 2 chapters a nite and the cd...so, i'm gonna stay with the saunders.

The school provided the organe Saunders 3rd edition. I don't know about the yellow book. Am I using the rite book. Going to go by library 2morrow.

I graduated from MCI NN April 09. Rite now I'm studying for these boards. Didn't pass the first time but, I think I took it too soon.. I was soooo nervous. I think the LPN course is a great course. The job market is a little tough rite now. Any help for studying for boards?

I know how u feel, I have to take my PN exam again...I don't want to fail...I studied the saunders book and did cd...however, in my case I think I took it to soon. I was trying to be like others and take it as soon as I graduated which was May 2nd... This time I am going to wait..study my saunders again. I wasn't doing 100 questions a day..I work full-time as well..However, I'm doing it this time. Keep doing what you'r doing!!!! Think positive

Congratulations to all who have passed the NCLEX-PN exam...I took mine on yesterday but, I did not pass. There's a telephone number we can call in VA. I didn't cry and I didn't get upset...(which suprised me). I am using Saunders but, I guess I am missing something..So, I will go back and start over..I don't have the money to order all of the other books... I will not give up!!!! I will not quit!!!! Congratulations to all NEW LPNS!!!!!!!!

Thank u so much!!!!

I would like to know if there is anyone out there in Va that has passed the NCLEX PN recently. I just graduated on Sat. and I am looking for some direction in studying the test. I am nervous and yet exicted at the same time. I don't know what to expect. I have the Saunders PN book for review but, I don't want to study the wrong information.. I'm also waiting on eligibility letter from Richmond. I'm so anxious and nervous...HELP

oh yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I graduated on Saturday as well. I was and still am so exicted. Your right, getting ready for the NCLEX now. I wish you all the best of luck & prayers with passing. I'm in Va. We made it, we did it and we are on our way. Have a great graduation!!!!!!!

thanks so much. waiting on my final grade, get it tomorrow

Thx so much.

I am a LPN student at MCI NNews and I am so nervous about finishing. I've been on Xmas break returning back on the 5th. I have 228 and Leadership left. Praying that I graduate on April 27th. I work full-time as well. I've been having these thoughts about being a failure and not accomplishing anything. No one in my family is in the health field. My desire is to be a nurse:nurse:. I feel like that is what I'm called to do. Everyone tells me how proud they are. I'm the type of person I don't depend on others alot. I've always been indepent, I'm an only child. Alot of times here lately I find myself being very distant. I want to know I can accomplish something in my life that is good and positive. I want to be able to give back. Just feeling overwhelmed:cry:

Thx, we're taking the Endocrine test on Tues. Working on getting info for the Hesi test, I just found out about.

Thx for the info. Alot of students didn't read that information.

I'm not for sure on that. I am in the LPN program at MCI. I just found out that we have to take the Hesi test. I have never heard of that before. We have to take it in 228, which is next term. I wanted to know if anyone from MCI has already taken it. What is it about, how to prepare for it. Any suggestions would be helpful. To all the the ladies that are handling their business, trying to make a difference in this world, keep your head up!!!! We can do it!!!! We will be nurses:yeah:

I attend MCI - LPN program. Looking to grad in April. However, it's time to be an uphill battle. I just finished Reproductive and Immune. Anyone have any advise for studying for Endocrine. Everyone says look out for Endocrine. There are times I want to pull my hair out. Working full - time, family and my dream to be a nurse. Looking for some advise for when you feel like throwing in the towel. I didn't do all that great on my Immune test.

You'll do great on the test. What PN book/CD are u using to study for test. I am about to start the Endocrine System this week. I grad in April. Got any pointers.

I am sorry u didn't pass the first time. Stay strong, focused. I know having a full-time job and children can be alot. I am in the same boat but, we can do it. Study and believe in yourself.

You r never to old to accomplish the things u want in life. Go for it, stand strong. You can do it:yeah: