Brookenicole84

Brookenicole84

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  1. VA tentative offer?

    Brookenicole84 replied to CRCollins515's topic in Government, Military

    I am an LPN. I interviewed in early August. Got a tentative offer late August early September and only got my firm offer in November. If something isn't going right with your VetPro they will let...

  2. LV, NV (US) LPN student: How much do make monthly?

    Brookenicole84 replied to marquee4real's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm in PA. I take home 950 every other week. Feels like pennies! I do 3 12's so I only work 36 hours a week but

  3. I think I'm too dumb to be a nurse

    Brookenicole84 replied to LPNewbie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You are not too stupid for nursing. You are still new. If you are unsure of something don't be afraid to ask questions! I went from hospice to obgyn. You will learn the instruments. The longer...

  4. Lpn looking to switch from labor and delivery to the VAMC

    Brookenicole84 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello. I have been an LPN for 7 years. 5 of those years I've been working on a labor and delivery unit as a scrub nurse. I work 3 days a week 7am to 7pm and every 3rd weekend. After being there for 5...

  5. Tips For LPNs Going For Their RN Degree

    Brookenicole84 replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in LPN to RN

    I have been an LPN for 7 years. 5 of those years I've been working on a labor and delivery unit as a scrub nurse. I work 3 days a week 7am to 7pm and every 3rd weekend. After being there for 5 years I...

  6. Is the college network preparing you for clep exams?

    Brookenicole84 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm trying to decide if I want to use college network or just buy material off ebay to study for clep exams. Are places like TCN and Excelsior prepping you to take clep exams? If I would just skip...

  7. I emailed ISU re: TCN

    Brookenicole84 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi Brooke ~ I will try to answer your question as briefly as possible about The College Network (TCN). Yes, we do have an agreement with The College Network. To best explain our connection for Phase...

  8. Is the college network preparing you for clep exams?

    Brookenicole84 replied to Brookenicole84's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Do you know if the tests you are taking with college network at clep

  9. Opinions for a new LPN and narc issue

    Brookenicole84 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So I just went on my own at a LTC facility. I had a good trainer the first week and gave me a list of things to write down on my report sheet to remember to do every day. One of the things is Narcs....

  10. How much more do you get per year of experience?

    Brookenicole84 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Does anyone know at your job how much more money LPN's get per year of experience? My job started me at 16.50 base rate with no experience, but another nurse that works there had a few years...

  11. New LPN grad

    Brookenicole84 replied to SmartyRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    here in pa i had to email them and they emailed me a ATT soon after. try to find the web site and get the email address maybe that'll speed things up for

  12. New LPN working in LTC. Would the rehabilitation unit be best for me?

    Brookenicole84 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a new LPN. I got a job as a float 2nd shift in a LTC setting. The RN from the rehabilitation unit is leaving and I went from my first day off orientation back onto orientation back in the rehab...

  13. Crushed Future LPN

    Brookenicole84 replied to Hopefull nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I got them kind of comments too. Don't let the ignorance of others smother your achievements. Become an LPN. It's your life! Alot of those people probably dont even know the difference. I have a...

  14. LPN Starting Salary

    Brookenicole84 replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    COOL!

  15. New LPN to LTC need organizational tips

    Brookenicole84 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a new LPN. I just starting at a LTC facility and holllleyyy over whelming. I'm so worried I wont be able to keep organized and I'll miss stuff. Any tips would be appreciated!

  16. New LPN to LTC need organizational tips

    Brookenicole84 replied to Brookenicole84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    thank you very much for the replies! wow i never realized how incredibly stressful it'd be learning to pass meds and all this paper

  17. LPN Starting Salary

    Brookenicole84 replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Here in Lebanon, PA as a new LPN my base rate is 16.50. I'll be second shift so I'll get the extra dollar

  18. First LPN job as a charge nurse

    Brookenicole84 replied to dblpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am also a new LPN and just started my first LPN job as a LPN Supervisor. I'm nervous I guess but I think that its just the title they give you. It'll look good on your resume that you have Charge...

  19. Welcome NCLEX May 2010 Support Group

    Brookenicole84 replied to jabwemet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just got home about a half an hour ago from taking my nclex pn. My appointment was at 11am I got there like 1015 and they took me right in and left me start testing. I had like 10 sata's quite a...

  20. Welcome NCLEX May 2010 Support Group

    Brookenicole84 replied to jabwemet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I take my nlcex pn tomorrow at 11am. I am sooooo nervous. I keep getting 65 % on the saunders disk on the test option. GAG I might

  21. Welcome NCLEX May 2010 Support Group

    Brookenicole84 replied to jabwemet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm taking the nclex pn may 4th at 11am. Linda silvestri actually came into our school and did an nclex review with us for two days. I'm going to be doing her cd the saunders cd, studying the saunders...

  22. I am a week into my lpn program & already feeling overwhelmed. Need advice.

    Brookenicole84 replied to s81chubbs's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    O yea. For a&p. It's mostly memory. Make loads of flashcards. Do your workbook if you have

  23. I am a week into my lpn program & already feeling overwhelmed. Need advice.

    Brookenicole84 replied to s81chubbs's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    When I first started my program it seemed overwhelming also. As time went on I got use to the test setups which made it easier to study. I think your not in over your head. You will start getting use...

  24. Soon to be GPN looking for RN bridge. HACC??

    Brookenicole84 posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hello! I am going to be graduating from my LPN program in March 2010. I have been looking for an LPN - RN bridge. I was thinking about HACC in lebanon, but I keep hearing all these bad things about...

  25. Resume help!!!! help!!!!

    Brookenicole84 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am graduating LPN school next month and will be attending a local CC for RN. When making a resume can I put that i'm going to be attending rn school on the Cover letter or in the objective area? I...