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  1. LVN in need of a Job in CA

    happybird67 replied to Jboo510's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I had that same problem..being a new grad lvn..But what I did is I made jobsearching a "job" for me..I got into a routine and spent a certain amount of time of the day looking online, making calls and...

  2. New LPN having a hard time finding work!!!

    happybird67 replied to NucieNuce's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    ...Well I didn't get the call from the place I interviewed with last week, they said I would hear something by now..so I guess I along with 18 others will still be out there looking for work! Oh well...

  3. New LPN having a hard time finding work!!!

    happybird67 replied to NucieNuce's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    dmmd, I feel the same way you do! I also got my license in March and still no job yet. I am up here near San Francisco, and the same thing, "need at least 1 year experience" NO NEW GRADS! AND there...

  4. Odds of failing NCLEX at 85 ?'s?

    happybird67 replied to sorpy69's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    jessicatoyota! Yeay!! Congratulations!!! Yes San Diego would be a perfect vacation for you! Congrats congrats! So Happy for you, now celebrate, you deserve

  5. Odds of failing NCLEX at 85 ?'s?

    happybird67 replied to sorpy69's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow she is in San Diego?? She is so lucky!!:nuke: I loved it there! If you get the chance you should visit there! There's so much to see and do! Yeah I have seen a couple of lvn jobs down that...

  6. Odds of failing NCLEX at 85 ?'s?

    happybird67 replied to sorpy69's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    you're welcome!! That's great you get to work already! Finding a job as a new grad out here in California is nearly impossible right now...I am hanging in there though...California has changed alot...

  7. Odds of failing NCLEX at 85 ?'s?

    happybird67 replied to sorpy69's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had 163 questions and thought I failed because see I moved out here right after graduation(from Michigan) and all of my friends in Michigan that took their boards all had 85 questions, and they all...

  8. Odds of failing NCLEX at 85 ?'s?

    happybird67 replied to sorpy69's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just stay busy(exercise, watch movies, read books,)whatever you can do to keep your mind off of your exam. Think positive...4 of my classmates all said theirs stopped at 85 and they all passed!! I...

  9. New LPN having a hard time finding work!!!

    happybird67 replied to NucieNuce's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    NucieNuce! Consider it done(praying!!) :wshgrt:We're gonna be working really really

  10. New LPN having a hard time finding work!!!

    happybird67 replied to NucieNuce's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi LilKwonie, Although I don't have a job yet(Will know by next week Friday) I can say that you are not wasting your money. I felt that way a couple of days ago, but we are needed, if not right away,...

  11. New LPN having a hard time finding work!!!

    happybird67 replied to NucieNuce's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you for the wishes!!I always see lvn jobs down your way so maybe you will have better luck than I am right now. The DON who interviewed me said that it's tough for all nurses looking for work,...

  12. New LPN having a hard time finding work!!!

    happybird67 replied to NucieNuce's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sensoria17, Hi! My interview went great I think. However, the DON told me that he had 5 more people to interview after me, and I would hear something from them in about a week. He also said that there...

  13. How old is too old?!?!?

    happybird67 replied to Amy Married to Art's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Go for your dream!! I thought I would be the oldest in my class when I went back to school(39 years old at the time), but had a classmate who was 56 years young!! She did great, and in fact had more...

  14. New LPN having a hard time finding work!!!

    happybird67 replied to NucieNuce's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I feel your pain! I passed my boards and got my license in March, and have applied for LVN/LPN positions with no luck due to lack of experience, and I even tried to apply for a caregiver position just...

  15. Taking NCLEX-PN tomorrow and I'm freaking out!

    happybird67 replied to markfrc65's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I remember feeling like you do! Just go into your boards with the attitude that you will pass! Take your time, (but not too much time) Read the questions carefully, then your choice of answers(all of...

  16. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    happybird67 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

  17. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    happybird67 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    My best ghost story so far was when I was working as a chha and had several hospice clients. And no matter how much or how little time they had. I would know when they had died because when I would be...

  18. Anyone know who will hire new lvns in Northern California?

    happybird67 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi, I live about an hour north of San Francisco and I have been applying for lvn positions since I got my license in March(09). my question is does anyone here know who will hire new lvns in the...

  19. Anyone know who will hire new lvns in Northern California?

    happybird67 replied to happybird67's topic in California Nursing

    I think I will start looking into schools around here and start applying. I am afraid that even when I complete my BSN, I will still have the same problem. But hey I am going to try anyways! Hopefully...

  20. Job search frustration

    happybird67 replied to yvesul's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sensoria17 Thank you, And good luck on your

  21. Job search frustration

    happybird67 replied to yvesul's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sensoria17, Hi! I have applied to nursing homes, Maxim and Interim, an outpatient clinic....placed my resume online at Monster.com, careerbuilders.com, and a website for local jobs...I havent given up...

  22. Job search frustration

    happybird67 replied to yvesul's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :twocents:Hi!! I live in the Sonoma California area, I am also having that same problem "sorry looking for lvns with at least 1 - 2 years experience, but will keep your name on file in case something...

  23. 175 ?'s Please help is that BAD??

    happybird67 replied to kimbrit's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :yeah::yeah:CONGRATULATIONS!!!!:yeah:

  24. 175 ?'s Please help is that BAD??

    happybird67 replied to kimbrit's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My cousin had the full 205 and she passed, and when I took the exam last month I had 165 questions and I was worried because all my classmates said that their exams stopped at 85. I passed! I guess it...

  25. Nclex pn 1/7/08

    happybird67 replied to v8grrl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good Luck! I took my nclex-pn exam here in Ca on January 13th and my test stopped at 165! Yikes! I got my envelope on January 23rd. I passed!! I could not believe how fast I got my results, so maybe...