mermcm83

I think not. I know nurses who have never practiced, but keep their licenses on stand by

Only listen to positive feedback.... New grads are not dumb, and they all had to learn the ropes, quite frankly new grads do things initially by the book, like it should be done to CYA! Just be the best nurse you can be, it will pay off...

Keep your head up and God bless with everything... That sounds strange being that you were using the good nursing judgement that they tell us to use. And there was already an existing order. My facility lets us do everything almost.

I believe it helps. I was hired right in just a couple weeks after graduation even before I took my boards. And I noticed that only the graduates that were Cna's first have jobs currently.

Definitely read your nclex book, lab values are a must, and practice your dosage calculations...go online, print out some quick resources to review over the summer, but don't exhaust yourself, there will be plenty of that in the fall trust me. Just f...

It asked algebra and basic math questions, science, chemistry, reading and writing, pretty much a little bit of everything. I actually had a teas test prep book, I just worked the practice test inside and passed!

It can be done. Apply for some casual or prn positions, that way you control your schedule. Pharm is actually not as bad as they say if you remember the key words and not try to memorize every medication, it's impossible. I.e. meds ending in Lam and ...

Have u tried medical facilities of America (MFA). Lifeworksrehab.com

Brown mackie

You can work with your authorization to test form that is sent to you before you test for up too 90 days here in VA...

Thank you!

Just finished Norfolk tech center (vo tech) 18 month program, follows public school schedule the first half of program, only $8400 excepts financial aid....passed my boards this week! Good luck

In VA...through their vocational school adult program

Congrats! As I speak I an waiting to take my state boards...all I can say is prepare to put your life as you know it on hold, and prepare for lots of reading and fatigue. It's so worth it once you walk across the stage for that diploma. Learn how to ...

Honestly the economy sucks for everyone, and Lpns and Rns are equally in the same boat as new grads. I take my state boards as an Lpn tomorrow and have found my journey with school, finding employment, everything in general much easier with this expe...

I don't, but I know ppl who do, it's a good program at a great price, good luck!

Everyone is different, but what made me successful was to study and read to Know! Not simply to pass the test. The more you understand the concept, the better you will be at answering questions even if you don't have a clue. Know how this info can he...

I graduated last week with my Lpn diploma, I had no money, and moved 13 hours away from home to do this... I prioritized and wasn't ashamed to get assistance and any help I could, it all worked out! Ppl tell you that you can't do something because so...

Graduated last week, now I am eager to take state boards and put my icing on my cake

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all lpn shifts are not 12 hours, some are 8 hours, depending on the facility that you choose to work for. I would definately go with what you want to do despite anyone elses input. I am of the belief that after doing anything for so long, you get a l...

I have 4 more weeks left, and all I can say is read read read, and read to understand! Nursing is primarily about interventions, and what would you do for this patient...it was tough, but it was doable. God bless, you will do great, we need some new ...

Hey, from Michigan, moved to VA last fall to start 18 month Lpn program...will be done first week in April 2012...Graduate and take state boards at the end of April...Good Luck and God bless us all.

I am a mother, and like I tell my overwhelming mothering classmates, to each it's own, however, remember that your children will get over a little less time spent, but you probably wont get over not putting your all into school, especially to make a ...

lol lol lol...Honey, I am 30, and I will be finished with the nursing program in April. I intend to go right back to school next fall, TO WORK ON A DOCTORAL DEGREE :) Let NO ONE drill foolishness into your head, and it's quite funny to sit back and ...