SWM2009

SWM2009

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  1. New grad*** need help finding a job!

    SWM2009 replied to Charmslpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my part of the country, those who apply in person seem to have better luck than those who just do online applications, especially for LTC. I would suggest trying that if you are not already doing...

  2. My NCLEX-PN Experience Jan 2014

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

    You are welcome. I don't think it matters too much which version you use just as long as you practice those type of questions and build up your

  3. nclex-pn 3rd time 4/11/14

    SWM2009 replied to kat2013's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations. The good pop up is a good

  4. Lvn with a dilemma! Advice needed!

    SWM2009 replied to Alanaroseee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Unfortunately short staffing seems to be an issue in many facilities. I am always being asked to work doubles or come in on my days off for that very reason. I too would have refused to take the floor...

  5. My NCLEX-PN Experience Jan 2014

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

    Thanks! For the life of me I could not remember that mnemonic as I sat in that NCLEX testing room,

  6. My NCLEX-PN Experience Jan 2014

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

    Hi. I bought that first one. The other one appears to be a newer version. Good

  7. Are LPN's going to be phased back into the hospital settings?

    SWM2009 replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my area, more and more jobs for LPNs in hospital systems are starting to crop up but it is usually for positions in affiliated medical offices or subacute care. Still, it is LTC/SNF where the need...

  8. No experience how to find a job

    SWM2009 replied to MCTC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You very well may be turned away but you may also be asked to fill out an application and be interviewed on the spot. All you can do is try and if they turn you away you just brush it off and move on...

  9. I need tips😳

    SWM2009 replied to nikkib2013's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I used the Saunders book Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 5e (Saunders Comprehensive Review for Nclex-Pn): Linda Anne Silvestri PhD RN: 9781455703791: Amazon.com: Books I...

  10. No experience how to find a job

    SWM2009 replied to MCTC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you are not already doing so, I would start applying in person especially for nursing homes. Dress professionally and bring your resume, nursing license, & CPR card if you have it. This was how...

  11. The Value of AN

    SWM2009 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    All the knowledge, advice, and tips I have received on AN have been priceless. When I first joined, I believed in the "nursing shortage" myth. I heeded the advice to investigate the nursing...

  12. Half way done!

    SWM2009 replied to Mainergal2000's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    OB and newborn mnemonics Nursing Mnemonics and Tips This is the main page but there is an OB section. Nursing School: Obstetrics and Newborn Mnemonics World Of Medical Mnemonics: Obstetric Mnemonic I...

  13. I need tips😳

    SWM2009 replied to nikkib2013's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Lots of students who easily pulled As in pre-requisite courses find themselves barely hanging on to Cs in nursing school. That was certainly my experience when I first began my program. My only tip,...

  14. Challenges

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

    Can you get together with students who have mastered the skills and see how they do it and then practice as often as you can to master the skills. I was not all that hot in skills either and getting...

  15. Half way done!

    SWM2009 replied to Mainergal2000's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations! I was terrified to take OB after hearing other students talk about it but I found it ok..not easy but not as hard as others had said it would be. If you keep on doing what you are...

  16. Help I think med-surg is gonna kill me

    SWM2009 replied to kenee23's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If, like me, you are having trouble understanding the content, then I would recommend the "Med Surg made incredibly easy" book Medical-Surgical Nursing Made Incredibly Easy! (Incredibly Easy!...

  17. Difficulty Finding New Graduate LPN Jobs

    SWM2009 replied to mrs. johnsond's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Are you open to working in LTCs? If not, ignore the rest of this post. For LTCs, I would recommend applying in person instead of going the online route. Dress professionally and bring your resume and...

  18. Does School Really Matter?

    SWM2009 replied to pinkORT's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Miqny

  19. NCLEX PN, heres what i did to pass!

    SWM2009 replied to Nursebetty2007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations

  20. Fluid and electrolytes study help

    SWM2009 replied to its_meee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would recommend the "Fluids & Electrolytes Made Incredibly Easy" book. It broke the subject down for me in ways I could

  21. Getting "points back" on a test

    SWM2009 replied to adnstudent44's topic in General Students

    I had an instructor who would give points even for responses that were not correct if the student could give a persuasive argument. These were NCLEX type exams where the goal was to select the BEST...

  22. why are you going the LPN route?

    SWM2009 replied to Cynt87's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Today I ran into a lady who was on the local community college's RN Program's waiting list with me 2 years ago. She is still on the waiting list. I start orientation at my new job as a LPN tomorrow....

  23. 18 months ago, I began this journey and finally the end is near

    SWM2009 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am all done with clinicals. I have my ATI exit exam left to do and then I am done with school. Graduation in December then its PN NCLEX prep with a plan to test in January. It has been quite the...

  24. I Passed The NCLEX PN 2/11/13

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

    Congratulations!

  25. 18 months ago, I began this journey and finally the end is near

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

    Final update......I got a job!:) One month after passing NCLEX I have a job as a LPN. I feel very blessed and lucky. Best wishes to all of you as you complete your LPN