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grateful2010 LPN, LVN

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  1. Is a Refresher course really necessary/helpful??

    grateful2010 replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for your responses. In my state it isn't mandatory to take a refresher course, hence the lack of schools oofering the course in my state. I know It will boost my confidence...

  2. New RN in LTC...is that a good idea?

    grateful2010 replied to m5nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think you made the right decision. Too many nurses are taking chances with their license. The probability of making a med error is huge in the conditions you had to work under, everday. I graduated...

  3. In the meantime...

    grateful2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been out of nursing school for nearly 6 years. I'm currently looking for employment. Unfortunately there are no nearby refresher courses in my area, I have to wait until october for the next...

  4. In the meantime...

    grateful2010 replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your suggestions, I will study those topics indepth! I've never worked as a RN before, so this is very new to me. Currently I'm reading a few books like 'med-surg made easy", but I...

  5. Books for Nursing School

    grateful2010 replied to Future O.R. Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I never purchased a book during nursing school, not one! What I did was borrow the previous edition from the library. Sometimes I had to travel to other community colleges to borrow a book which...

  6. No Job offers......are you accepting lower positions?

    grateful2010 replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    I agree wholeheartedly. My only concern now is, since i'm insured as a RN, if i work under another healthcare profession other than a RN would I stiill be covered I like your thinking. I want to...

  7. No Job offers......are you accepting lower positions?

    grateful2010 replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Goodness, I had no idea there could possibly be a problem. I will call BON to inquire. Thank you so much! As pagandeva2000 said, hopefully they are willing to

  8. Should I just lie?

    grateful2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am an inactive nurse with NO RN work experience, searching for employment after 5 years of graduating nursing school. I think employers aren't considering me for employment because of this...

  9. awesome nurse pt ratios

    grateful2010 replied to sassy_cassie's topic in General Nursing

    Which unit do you work on? A friend of mine has four patients per shift, she works with patients on

  10. Should I just lie?

    grateful2010 replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    I never looked at it that way. Thank you. I will definitely use this in my cover letter from now on. I appreciate this bit of

  11. Should I just lie?

    grateful2010 replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    It's because of my immigration status. At the time I wasn't permitted to

  12. Should I just lie?

    grateful2010 replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    I will admit I didn't get the significance of lying before writing my original post, but, I do now understand how lying can ultimately ruin my chances of gaining employment. All I want to do is work...

  13. Should I just lie?

    grateful2010 replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    Thank You all for your immediate responses. I graduated in winter '04, passed the Nclex spring '05 and received my license this year, due to unfortunate circumstances. I do believe due to my...

  14. Should I try to work as CNA before I get my RN?

    grateful2010 replied to nolamor's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't see the sense if it isn't required. Nursing school teaches you the skills to becoma a REGISTERED NURSE! Working as a CNA isn't the same as working as a RN! CNA's ASSISTS RN's, big difference....

  15. Why am I feeling this way?

    grateful2010 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started my RN job search a few days ago. Although I am excited, at the same time I will admit I'm fearful of what's to come. I really want to start working as a nurse, believe me I do, yet the...

  16. Why am I feeling this way?

    grateful2010 replied to grateful2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Regarding the bolded, I really needed to read this. Thank You! Don't worry and go for it. You passed your course, your clinicals even your NCLEX. You didn't go through all that to live in fear now....

  17. Struggeling New Grad working in the med surg floor.

    grateful2010 replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh my!! This facility should have offered you a preceptor for at least 6 weeks before allowing you to work alone. Did you ask about training during your interview? I am currently on the job hunt, a...

  18. New Grad Resume, Please critique

    grateful2010 replied to noski's topic in First Year After Licensure

    .....great suggestions, I'm taking

  19. What if I can't afford a refresher course...?

    grateful2010 replied to grateful2010's topic in Retired Nurses

    Bumping for a

  20. Discouraged new grad

    grateful2010 replied to JJKT1018's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you don't mind me asking. What type of facility were you hired? I am an inactive nurse with no working experience and I too live in NYC. I noticed that most jobs are looking for experienced nurses....

  21. Five years since passing Nclex; Never issued a RN License

    grateful2010 replied to grateful2010's topic in Retired Nurses

    Thank you for your reply, Nursel56! :) As soon as I read your response about possibly having to take the NCLEX examination again, I immediately called BON. I really don't want to take the exam...

  22. Five years since passing Nclex; Never issued a RN License

    grateful2010 posted a topic in Retired Nurses

    Hello everyone. I graduted nursing school in 2004, passed my nclex examination in june 2005. I was denied my RN license due to my immigration status. The nursing board informed me as soon as I...