LPN_2005/RN_10

LPN_2005/RN_10

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  1. Acute Care after Hospice?

    LPN_2005/RN_10 replied to LPN_2005/RN_10's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Yes, it's an inpatient hospice. They also do have trachs, PCA pumps, SQ and IV meds, g/ng tubes and wounds. There is also palliative care patients who is there until there chemo treatment is...

  2. Tranferring between VA's

    LPN_2005/RN_10 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Have anyone else had any problems transferring between VAs? I had 4 total interviews since February. With the 1st interview, I didn't get the position because the manager wanted nurses with previous...

  3. Acute Care Unit after Hospice?

    LPN_2005/RN_10 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad RN and I will be interviewing for my first RN job soon for the hospice unit. I am worried that employers will view my only RN experience as an hospice nurse being not good enough to...

  4. studygroup 101

    LPN_2005/RN_10 replied to jennrose_03's topic in Online Distance Learning

    For the exams, I printed out the content guides(which is free) from Excelsior's website. The content guides will tell you what to study for. For studying, I used study group 101, lisa arends notes,...

  5. exelsior grads:further clarification please?

    LPN_2005/RN_10 replied to belle05's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I've read your other posts and from what I understand, you've just graduated from the LPN program? Maybe you should first get a job as an LPN so you'll learn the basic skills (such as taking a manual...

  6. Direct Hire recruitment agencies

    LPN_2005/RN_10 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm having a very difficult time obtaining an RN job in my state, due to not having any RN experience. I was planning on relocating to Dallas, Tx and seeking the help of recruitment agencies that...

  7. Direct Hire recruitment agencies

    LPN_2005/RN_10 replied to LPN_2005/RN_10's topic in General Nursing

    I just have to be patient and wait for my Texas license, then I can really start applying for these open positions. Thanks everyone for your

  8. Direct Hire recruitment agencies

    LPN_2005/RN_10 replied to LPN_2005/RN_10's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for replying! I think that'll be the route I pick. There's a lot of competition out here for the limited RN jobs that require no previous RN experience, and I need all of the help I can

  9. Study group notes 101

    LPN_2005/RN_10 replied to china4mom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    http://www.studygroup101.com/studyguides.html

  10. How to get employment as a new grad RN when you are an experienced LPN

    LPN_2005/RN_10 replied to tuismomma's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the same position as you-->an RN still working as an LPN. I didn't get any job offers yet, but got a couple of interviews. What helped me get those interviews was a professional resume...

  11. EC responds to NCSBN survey ...

    LPN_2005/RN_10 replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for

  12. how can I find a job in china? (current american)

    LPN_2005/RN_10 replied to GAVSsugarpot's topic in Immigration Advice

    The federal government may have some jobs overseas. But currently there are no available RN positions in China. http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/advanced.aspx This is also some good advice stating your...

  13. Failed NCLEX RN

    LPN_2005/RN_10 replied to nthomp14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Everybody's studying strategies is different, but to help retain information, I can't cram. You'll probably need more than a couple of weeks of studying. What worked for me is studying 1/2 hour-1 hour...

  14. Failed NCLEX RN

    LPN_2005/RN_10 replied to nthomp14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you considered a kaplan review course? A co-worker has loaned me her kaplan review course book and it went over a great deal including meds that you need to know for the nclex. Take some time off...

  15. Phone Interview

    LPN_2005/RN_10 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had a phone interview yesterday, and after the interview, the manager told me he'll have to finish up interviewing the rest of the candidates and HR with get in contact with me when a decision is...

  16. Phone Interview

    LPN_2005/RN_10 replied to LPN_2005/RN_10's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I also thought that my experience on an acute care unit will pay off. But I might as well leave only my CNA experience on my resume, because majority of these facilities don't recognize LPN experience...

  17. Phone Interview

    LPN_2005/RN_10 replied to LPN_2005/RN_10's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks! I'm still working as a LPN and really need a RN position so I can gain some experience. But majority of the employers I submitted applications to told me they are looking for RNs with at least...

  18. New Graduates

    LPN_2005/RN_10 replied to sunrock's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm also having the same problem getting a job. I've been an LPN for approx. 5 years with cardiac experience, but most places don't count that experience, they want at least 1 year of RN experience....

  19. Bummed about graduation date

    LPN_2005/RN_10 replied to fmoore723's topic in Online Distance Learning

    My CPNE date was October 30-Nov.1st. The cutoff CPNE date for graduating December 18th was October 30th. The next graduation date was January 15th. But when Excelsior sent me my graduation info, they...

  20. I get to join this board now!!

    LPN_2005/RN_10 replied to melissakp's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations!

  21. Ran out of Time could I have still passed?

    LPN_2005/RN_10 replied to 123jeannie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Does your state participate in the quick results? I also did the pearson vue trick, but wasn't too convinced that I passed, until 2 days later I paid $7.95 to get the unofficial results that I've...

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

    LPN_2005/RN_10 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I tried the pearsonvue trick after taking my exam wednesday morning and it wouldn't let me go to the cc page. Well, this morning, after paying to have the quick results, I found out that I passed! I'm...

  23. Was it the right move?

    LPN_2005/RN_10 replied to missjennmb's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was only warning you not to go into a distance learning program with the mindset that's it's "a easy way out." It will be a waste of time and a lot of money. There have been students that enrolled...

  24. Was it the right move?

    LPN_2005/RN_10 replied to missjennmb's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I graduated from a distance learning program, and it was NOT the easy way out. I had to continue working full-time and the traditional nursing programs in my state made it impossible to work my...

  25. nursing review

    LPN_2005/RN_10 replied to tardytar's topic in Texas Nursing

    I tried searching online for review classes, but most of them, besides kaplan, is online. You can also contact a local nursing school. They will most likely have or know of any review classes you can...