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  1. Never driving to work in snow again

    darkbeauty replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    My attitude has always been--look after myself first, for if something were to happen to me, I have absolutely NOBODY else to lean on. If I wreck my car in a snow storm, I can't replace it because...

  2. How could I get my bsn from community college transfer?

    darkbeauty replied to Latin Student's topic in General Nursing

    And may I also add my 2cent piece in this. Your younger yeras(including the formative ones), your highschool yeras including academics and grades are NOT an indication on how successful you will...

  3. advice, please?

    darkbeauty replied to birdie22's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on where you are in the country, try Loving Care AGency, a pediatric homecare agency still generous and understanding to new grads.They will train you. After months and months of searching,...

  4. Is this best for working in the 3rd world?

    darkbeauty replied to blueyesue's topic in Infectious Disease

    Hello there EJM I just saw your post 5 years later(can u imagine?) Your post struck familiarity with me. I live in a first world nation but have been born&bred in a third world country(BTW I hate...

  5. lpn relocating to Dallas, TX area

    darkbeauty replied to ediofo's topic in Texas Nursing

    O' and another question, how much is a typical credit hour down there. I pay $150 per credit hour up here in Philly, as a Philly resident. And one of the things that atttract me to TX are the...

  6. lpn relocating to Dallas, TX area

    darkbeauty replied to ediofo's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm a Philly LPN since Oct 2009 and am seriously looking into relocating to warmer weathers, TX being 1st on the list. I'm also concerned about the drenched job market for new grads. I have 3months...

  7. Relocating to Portland?

    darkbeauty replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Hi there MsPdx& hiddencat.....Was wondering how Portland is in comparison to the weather. I'm currently in Philly too, and am seriously considering a channge of location, environment&...

  8. American nurse in South Africa

    darkbeauty replied to babynurse383's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there....I wonder if you have successfully started working. If so, please do

  9. Foreign Trained RN wanting to study further

    darkbeauty replied to RickyRescueRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, first of all welcome to allnurses from a fellow South African, but trained in the US. I think you would have to check with the school of your choice which courses would transfer toward an...

  10. 1st job offer! YES!

    darkbeauty posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, well, well.....Today, round at about 1pm, I gotta call from a LTC I went for an interview in. And guess what? I've been offered a job! WOW, I was speechless.After months, been licensed since...

  11. Please help!! Starting 1st lpn job as a temp and very nervous

    darkbeauty replied to angeleyes123's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Well first of all you need to ask yourself if you are comfortable with throwing yourself out there without LTC experience, not even a month in a nursing home. Secondly, where has been the most bulk of...

  12. I need a lot of help, failed out of nursing school

    darkbeauty replied to MakeMeABird's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I sympathise with you. If you were to ask me, I think nursing schools are all for profit sake. I too have failed a semester out of nursing school, it was hard to take in, but went right back at the...

  13. On an average...how much does RNs and LVN new grads make

    darkbeauty replied to #one's topic in Texas Nursing

    Ybstressed....I'm a new LPN grad (as of 10/6/2009) in the eastcoast and am seriously considering searching for opportunities in the DFW area. New grads are experiencing a helll of a difficult time...

  14. Only working in Home Health??

    darkbeauty replied to rmbt418's topic in Home Health

    What a great reply....only wish the same home health agencies who believed in you as a new grad, believe in us too as new grads! Thankyou!

  15. LPN Agency Job

    darkbeauty replied to NurseLil-lea's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanx NurseLil-lea...I'm in PA(around Philly suburbs) and will look for Integrity Home Healthcare Agency around my area. All the best of luck in your new

  16. Only working in Home Health??

    darkbeauty replied to rmbt418's topic in Home Health

    I'm a new LPN grad too(well I got licensed in Oct.2009). I've also been a CNA and still consider myself one since I haven't been lucky landing an LPN position and still doing CNA work(which I love...

  17. LPN Agency Job

    darkbeauty replied to NurseLil-lea's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    WOW...good for you. I'm an LPN, geaduated last Aug, passed boards last Oct. &still now job as an LPN. I'm beginning to get frustrated.Everywhere I go..."sorry we're not hiring new grads now!" I've...

  18. First shift tomorrow!

    darkbeauty replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    O' congratulations, wish i was in your shoes. I'm a new LPN too, still searching and looking for a job. I can't wait for that 1st shift as well, all those nerves and heartbeats. I also feel I forgot...

  19. I have just had a positive PPD

    darkbeauty replied to jlrose's topic in General Nursing

    The only time there's a concern with a positive PPD is when its accompanied witha questionable chest x-ray. A positive PPD means exposure to the bacteria(whether thru' immunization or exposure from...

  20. Nervous about the NCLEX PN help ease my mind

    darkbeauty replied to crochetangel2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NCLEX is overrated...It's NOT that bad if you are prepared. You have to understand that you will nit retain ALL the information you studied in school, you need minimal, safe demonstration to pass....

  21. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    darkbeauty replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    And how did they know they passed????? My main question is: Has anybody taken the NCLEX, checked with Pearsonvue trick and their online pay page, were told they passed but didn't appear on the state...

  22. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    darkbeauty replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OK. I used the Pearsonvue trick 24hrs after NCLEX-PN in PA and got the pop-up...so that was my 1st positive sign. Then 48hrs after I payed the $7.95 and it said I passed. But my name is still not on...

  23. Pass NCLEX- PN- Mission Accomplished!!!!

    darkbeauty replied to msgood's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine yesterday(10/7/09) and it switched off at 85. Had a lot of priority, what would u do 1st questions and offcourse the infection control. I'm so nervous I haven't gotten my results yet,...

  24. Former LPN wanting to be a PCA

    darkbeauty replied to CherokeeChick's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Why don't you try homecare nursing, eg pediatrics or adults--one on one care, I think you'll like that and it pays. You'll be looking after 1 person with all types of needs, some of them spinal cord...

  25. Positive Latent TB, no treatment?

    darkbeauty replied to bowlofsurreal's topic in General Nursing

    I would take the person's word if they have tested positive for a PPD before, but would certainly insist on a chest xray. Employers just need a confirmation that they are not exposing other workers to...