SWM2009

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  1. Strange Interview

    SWM2009 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I had an interview Friday for a LPN position at a ALF. It was basically a "How are you, how soon can you start" interview. No typical interview questions at all. I was a bit freaked out because I had...

  2. Strange Interview

    SWM2009 replied to SWM2009's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I wanted to update this...the ADON called me after the background check came back clean. She apologized to me for her demeanor at the interview and said she had been dealing with a crisis. I did not...

  3. Got the good pop up

    SWM2009 replied to Lordswill's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations.

  4. Student Nurse "Help me!" Threads

    SWM2009 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I hesitate to say how much time I have spent reading this thread, but in my defense I learned some new things! Like how to multi-quote and edit my introduction. Thank you to those who shared their...

  5. Strange Interview

    SWM2009 replied to SWM2009's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That thought crossed my mind. I also wondered if maybe the ADON had a crisis or something she was dealing with hence the hurried interview. I really wish I knew someone who worked there so I could get...

  6. Student Nurse "Help me!" Threads

    SWM2009 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    The "is this the good pop up" posts amuse me, mostly, but I do see how they can be a bit of a drag since there are usually a gazillion just on the first page of the NCLEX forum. I joined AN in 09 when...

  7. Strange Interview

    SWM2009 replied to SWM2009's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It seemed like an OK place...generally clean and presentable, no weird smells or really anything out of the ordinary. In all honesty it was hard to make a proper evaluation in the 20 minutes I was...

  8. My NCLEX-PN Experience Jan 2014

    SWM2009 replied to SWM2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Check your

  9. Can't we all just get along??

    SWM2009 replied to Cal-Neva's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Are some folks just new to online message boards and forums? The arguments/flame wars/highly opinionated differences of opinion are not unique to nurses or AN. Combine human feelings and emotions on...

  10. NERVOUS!!!!!!!

    SWM2009 replied to abarnes2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sending some NCLEX PN passing vibes your way. I did not use NCSBN or Exam Cram to prepare for my NCLEX PN, but I have ready many posts here of folks citing those resources as helpful in passing...

  11. Will be taking NCLEX-PN soon...

    SWM2009 replied to kpineda28's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you done some sort of self analysis so you know what your weaknesses are? Is content your weakness and are you weak in a particular area (e.g. OB/peds)? Is strategy (how to answer the questions)...

  12. Semester 2 Practicum

    SWM2009 replied to Mewsin's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    How did it go? I would have loved to have a clinical at a facility I was familiar

  13. The Childish "I Wuv You" Act

    SWM2009 replied to LittleTwinStars's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In my non nursing career, I work as a DSP with a population of developmentally disabled adults. Most are so sweet and friendly and love to touch, hug, and hold hands. For most of them, trying to...

  14. Studying

    SWM2009 replied to givemeu1's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good for you for that B in pharmacology. Keep doing what you are doing. Med surg for me is where it all came together and I started feeling like I was starting to think like a nurse. You learn the...

  15. Care Plan help

    SWM2009 replied to scwaggoner's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I found this book very useful. I had the 7th edition..the book below is the latest edition (8th). Nursing Care Plans: Diagnoses, Interventions, and Outcomes, 8e: Meg Gulanick PhD APRN FAAN, Judith L....

  16. med pass difficulties

    SWM2009 replied to n.walker's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Well looking up the drugs is a key part so that is always going to be there. Do you know your patient assignments ahead of time? One of my frustrations with my school is that we didn't know till we...

  17. How did you manage LPN school and working?

    SWM2009 replied to TrinaCNA's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I worked 32 hours every weekend and had Monday through Friday free for school. Eventually I had to cut that way down due to the school workload and later on because I had some weekend clinicals. I...

  18. I HAVE TO VENT

    SWM2009 replied to mrsnurse2014's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Just remember other employers may not be so willing to work with your school schedule so keep that in mind before you leave your current job. If you have to work, then having an employer who works...

  19. Pearson Vue Trick - Poll once you receive your results

    SWM2009 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Worked for me. NCLEX PN on 1/14/14 Checked PVT 20 min after test and got the good pop up. on 1-16-14 I paid for quick results which said PASS. Received letter from Continental Testing confirming the...

  20. For Those Who Took The Nclex PN

    SWM2009 replied to pookyp's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took NCLEX PN this month (Jan 2014). I had maybe 3 or 4 strictly fundamental questions. I also had pharm, peds, OB, mental health and med surg questions. Med surg made up the bulk of the...

  21. My NCLEX-PN Experience Jan 2014

    SWM2009 replied to SWM2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can take it as soon as you get your Authorization To Test (ATT) from Pearson Vue. You receive the ATT after you register and your school submits the necessary paperwork. I'm in IL and it took less...

  22. Yes...I conquered Nclex

    SWM2009 replied to NURSEKI's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations nurse

  23. Workplace Bullying-Nursing or 7th Grade?

    SWM2009 replied to rbs105's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Just stand up for yourself" is easier said than done for many especially when retaliation happens, and you are unsupported by management because they like the bullies. Then you have the co-workers...

  24. Pharm - are you kidding me?

    SWM2009 replied to futurebclpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You can do it. Yes you can. It is a lot to learn but it is doable. As you make your drug cards, pay special attention to the "special" stuff..like does the drug change urine/sweat to red, or do you...

  25. I feel like they should change the title of this site to "reasons why my job sucks"

    SWM2009 replied to hershdawg's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I consider it a reality check. At least this way, if someone still chooses to be a nurse, they do so knowing it won't be all rosy and beautiful and amazing. It will be challenging and yes sometimes it...