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  1. After taking boards...

    minnielynn replied to juvynurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thats what I've been hearing. Actually my DH told me to do it that way. Still thinking about it though because LPN's in the hospital I work at, earn the same as me Not that $$ is the only thing, but...

  2. lack of job experience

    minnielynn replied to suzi_h's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I worked in a dead end job for 15 years, never moved up, there was no where to go. Now I work at a hospital and decided to go to nursing school. There are many different situations, if you want to...

  3. In what areas can new LPNs work in?

    minnielynn replied to Caring4You's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i was told by a nurse supervisor that it is best to work at med/surg especially if it's busy, because you are exposed to different situations that can enhance your knowledge, which makes sense to me,...

  4. After taking boards...

    minnielynn replied to juvynurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you very much for bringing up this topic, because right now I am debating whether to do the LPN first or just do the RN. There are so many pro's & cons to weigh. How is the salary for your...

  5. If you had a choice.....

    minnielynn replied to minnielynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I currently work at a hospital and I was told by a CNA that the LPN's start with the same grade that I have now!!! So..... I don't know what to do, because I'll be getting paid the same but at the...

  6. If you had a choice.....

    minnielynn posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you had a choice, would you become an LPN first or do the RN first. Is it beneficial to do the LPN to RN. For those of you who have done it this way, do you regret

  7. After taking boards...

    minnielynn replied to juvynurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    don't i know that:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: i'm no spring chicken:rotfl: thank you so much for taking the time to respond to me

  8. After taking boards...

    minnielynn replied to juvynurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    BY THE WAY !!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR BOARDS

  9. After taking boards...

    minnielynn replied to juvynurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I still have to take about 3 pre-req's to get into the RN program. The director of the program told me that I would probably most definetly get in with my grades, but, I want to get this rolling and I...

  10. After taking boards...

    minnielynn replied to juvynurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi this happened to catch my eye:coollook: Is this in NYC ? And for an LPN or RN? ...Just curious because right now I am debating whether to start the LPN program or just wait it out and start the...

  11. After taking boards...

    minnielynn replied to juvynurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi this happened to catch my eye:coollook: Is this in NYC ? And for an LPN or RN? ...Just curious because right now I am debating whether to start the LPN program or just wait it out and start the...

  12. Failed NCLEX at 265???

    minnielynn replied to NewNurseGraduate2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    when i first read your post you brought tears to my eyes. i am so relieved to see that you are pulling through:) i'll be thinking of you and i know you are going to pass this time !!!! happy...

  13. i failed!

    minnielynn replied to eosaeni's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i wish all of you good luck when re-taking the exam. you can do this, you made it this far, don't give up, what ever you do "dont give up"!!!!! you can all do this

  14. If you had a choice.....

    minnielynn replied to minnielynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's just it, I can start the LPN Program first, actually all I am waiting for is my acceptance letter from the LPN Program, which I heard is on its way. Someone at work told me that if I do my LPN...

  15. If you had a choice.....

    minnielynn replied to minnielynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hmmm... I really want to be an RN, but waiting to get in the program gets so discouraging at times. I guess patience is a virtue. :uhoh3: I don't think I can sit for the LPN boards in my RN...

  16. please advise = LPN or RN

    minnielynn replied to minnielynn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    thanks for responding!! thats how I feel myself, and I have also been searching around here and I see that you can do an LPN to RN route online as well, although I probably won't consider that because...

  17. please advise = LPN or RN

    minnielynn posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I took the LPN- NLN entrance exam for my school and I was schocked that I passed. First of all I just took it to see what it was about because in all honesty I really want to get into the RN Program....

  18. for those who took the lpn-nln

    minnielynn posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just took my LPN-NLN pre-entrance exam and I feel like I failed so BAD!!!! I think I did okay in the reading comprehension part but the math!! OMG I had this brain freeze and I was so scared to...

  19. for those who took the lpn-nln

    minnielynn replied to minnielynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You know something, when I read your post I thought it was one of my friends playing a hoax on me :rotfl: :rotfl: because I took the NLN pre entrance exam for the same reasons !!!! we are only...

  20. for those who took the lpn-nln

    minnielynn replied to minnielynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I believe I passed!!! on the percentile section my scores are above the 40th % ....so I am asuming that i"m in....... I'll let you all know next week....Oh and I did the best on the math portion, go...

  21. for those who took the lpn-nln

    minnielynn posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just took my LPN-NLN pre-entrance exam and I feel like I failed so BAD!!!! I think I did okay in the reading comprehension part but the math!! OMG I had this brain freeze and I was so scared to...

  22. NET & Study Time

    minnielynn posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am debating whether I should take my NET now or later? I have not studied for it and it's 1 month from now. I was thinking of hitting the books for this month but I am not sure if this would be...

  23. NET & Study Time

    minnielynn replied to minnielynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you very much for your insight. I am rusty on my science's and I dont like math. Though I have passed my science and math classes, I always have that unsure feeling about them. I will post my...

  24. NET & Study Time

    minnielynn replied to minnielynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you for your response. I am debating whether to take it or not :uhoh21: . I have several books though that will help me study and I attempt to study hard. Thank you for your support

  25. NET & Study Time

    minnielynn replied to minnielynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I say NET but it is the NLN pre entrance exam . I heard that they are basically the same though. I am not sure what the passing grade is though. By the way did the NLN exam have