yvesul

yvesul

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  1. Took NCLEX today. Stopped at 85 Questions!

    yvesul posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know the amount of questions does not indicate a pass or fail, and I've read it over and over again on this website. But... I can't help my self. I CAN'T TELL HOW I DID ON THE

  2. Job search frustration

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

    AAAARRRRRGGGGHHHHH!

  3. Job search frustration

    yvesul posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi everyone, I realize that I am new to the nursing field and my clinical rotations do not count towards experience BUT... I am so frustrated with the same response "one year of experience required"...

  4. Job search frustration

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

    The problem is that you have to deny the fact that you are an LPN at the hospitals here in upstate NY. I've applied at 4 of the major hospitals and the response I rec'd (not all exactly the same but...

  5. Job search frustration

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

    I've recently signed up with excelsior to complete my RN. They have accepted a lot of my credits from my associates in accounting making it alot easier and shorter for me to get my RN. But... Am I...

  6. Job search frustration

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

    So totally true. So here I am. I guess misery loves company (or at least a little "keep your head up") Thanks

  7. Job search frustration

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

    I am glad that you mentioned that. I owe a nurse manager a thank you. She gave me 15 mins of her time giving me pointers on my resume. I think she knew I was frustrated. She was one of the first ones...

  8. Job search frustration

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

    A fellow student who is in dire straits for a a job applied for a CNA position at a large hospital in our area in order to get in. He said that he had to omit the fact that he had an LPN license or...

  9. Job search frustration

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

    If thats the case then I'm in a terrible position. I don't know anyone in the healthcare field.

  10. Job search frustration

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

    I live in the Hudson Valley Region of New York. There are a lot of places to work besides the hospitals. I've learned to get creative as far as where to apply. I've also made calls to find out who in...

  11. Plano update...I am done with this CPNE thing....

    yvesul replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :clphnds::clphnds:Way to

  12. Excelsior - DO OR DON'T?

    yvesul posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi All, I am interested in the Excelsior nursing program and I've received confirmation that at least 27 of my associate degree credits will transfer. I feel my head spinning... I just spent the...

  13. Excelsior - DO OR DON'T?

    yvesul replied to yvesul's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks Lisa, It makes financial sense to go directly through EC. And as I stated earlier, I am comfortable with the online learning venue. I'm comfortable setting and sticking to a scedule. btw,...

  14. Excelsior - DO OR DON'T?

    yvesul replied to yvesul's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i called ec directly and they went through it step by step (1.5 hours on the phone). i went online and downloaded the fee schedule too. turns out to be almost half of what the test prep svcs are...

  15. Concerns with brand new nurses

    yvesul replied to NursePeace's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    lol, I'm w/ you MOMTOJOSH. I couldn't stop reading the (Luke & Laura drama) posts. Yvette

  16. Excelsior - DO OR DON'T?

    yvesul replied to yvesul's topic in Online Distance Learning

    btw, Thank you... Yvette

  17. Excelsior - DO OR DON'T?

    yvesul replied to yvesul's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That's what I was thinking. The 3 test prep co's made everything sound so good. Yvette

  18. I NEED SOME HELP...

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

    Thanks for the heads up SilverDragon102 I found

  19. I NEED SOME HELP...

    yvesul posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am searching for an old thread I read (before I signed up). It listed all the different certifications that an LPN can get. If any one remembers (or if anyone can direct me), please respond. Also,...

  20. <b>BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT!

    yvesul posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I woke up this morning to breakfast in bed, telephone calls to wish me "happy birthday nurse yvette" and I was surrounded by my family. Around 12:00PM my mail carrier knocked at our door (which never...

  21. Going on 5

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

    City or

  22. 48hrs later and still no results - My nerves, aaaargh!

    yvesul posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Am I jumping the gun? :redpinkhe I took my NCLEX on Wednesday, February 23 @ 11AM.

  23. first time test taker!!!!! nclex-rn on 9th of march

    yvesul replied to april2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Take a REST DAY before your TEST DAY! and relax. Let us know... Yvette 2

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

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

    I concentrated totally on the Saunders and the CD that came with it. I also went online to all the free question banks I could find. Good Luck Yvette 2

  25. failed nclex twice..losing all my confidence

    yvesul replied to teareyed0001's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hey teareyed0001, 1st- let me tell you that i completely understood everything you said in your post. yes, i can tell that english is not your 1st language but... i have heard and read worse from...