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  1. Just do it!

    CindyOhio replied to RainMom's topic in General Nursing

    Wholeheartedly agree. Became an LPN @age 39. At age 56, became an RN and was hired and am currently working @Cleveland Clinic Foundation. You can accomplish whatever you commit

  2. There Are Easy Nursing Jobs......

    CindyOhio replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Above post-I'm referring to Paramount

  3. There Are Easy Nursing Jobs......

    CindyOhio replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd work there for free! What a

  4. Looking for an RN job in Cleveland?

    CindyOhio replied to wantccu's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I was at the stadium @0830am on 3-28-12 (1st day) & left after 6pm. Many people walked in vs. preregistering and this delayed the interview wait times - along with a glitch in the messaging...

  5. What is it like to work in the CDU?

    CindyOhio replied to NurseDiva08's topic in Emergency

    I know this an older post, starting my first nursing job in a CDU in 2 weeks. Am very grateful for the opportunity & landing a hospital position. Will be working 7pm-7am shift. Wish I could say...

  6. Looking for an RN job in Cleveland?

    CindyOhio replied to wantccu's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Also forget to mention, I have been licensed LPN 17

  7. Looking for an RN job in Cleveland?

    CindyOhio replied to wantccu's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thank you! Just today, a nursing friend showed me the full page ad that was published in Plain Dealer. It provided website & phone number to register, even offering to validate parking. I am...

  8. Looking for an RN job in Cleveland?

    CindyOhio replied to wantccu's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thanks for sharing. In case I can't locate on their web/career site, can you provide details (date,time). Have applied & got a basic phone interview from HR (as new graduate RN status) last week....

  9. Job as a new grad RN

    CindyOhio replied to LatinaRN978's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel your pain! I worked for Kaiser Ohio for the last fifteen years as an LPN, obtained RN licensure Sept 2011. I was also not given any opportunity for even an interview as I was considered a New...

  10. Your Starting Salary?

    CindyOhio replied to x_factor's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I live in Cleveland area. Have been LPN for 17 years. Have accepted job as RN (I have an ADN) in very nice LTC facility in rehab dept. Starting salary: $27.94 for day shift, $29.98 for evening/night...

  11. Pearson Vue Trick Works!!!

    CindyOhio replied to Dawn Vylet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took NCLEX @8am on Monday 8-29-11, test shut off @75 questions. Walked out of testing center absolutely convinced I did not pass. Was extremely discouraged and down in the dumps. At about 2 pm, I got...

  12. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

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

    My 75th question was prioritization-did not have any math problems-had about 12 SATA's-one where you had to place tasks to do proper order on some procedure. A few questions were soooo basic and...

  13. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

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

    Took NCLEX @8am this morning-test stopped @75 questions--as I was taking test, some of the questions became too easy & I was expecting the worst. Walked out of there like someone had kicked me in...

  14. Gearing Up to Take NCLEX for 5th Time

    CindyOhio replied to murphyal555's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just took NCLEX this am (8 am appt) & probably slept about 4 hours last night. Very discouraged as test cut off @75 questions and since the questions were getting easier, I felt discouraged early...

  15. The College Network? Any GOOD thoughts?

    CindyOhio replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in General Students

    Do not sign on with TCN. Excelsior will work with you closely along with this website (students/distance learning) to get your degree. Nursing books can be bought used thru Amazon.com ,Ebay &...

  16. Passed Nclex 2nd time! WOHOO..tips for gamers out there

    CindyOhio replied to neil890123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NCLEX 4000 and/or Exam Cram info would be appreciated. My email: [email protected]. Wishing you much success in your nursing

  17. Working full-time and studying for NCLEX

    CindyOhio replied to CaliforniaRNnow's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Not working full time is not even an option for me. I am also in my fifties & now studying for state boards after working as LPN for last 16 yrs (a second profession). If you want something bad...

  18. passed cpne

    CindyOhio replied to crazywoman's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi already tested in Mansfield in March, was weekend, smaller hospital-very few peds patients, if any, no one had peds patient. Six testing-four passes. Staff very friendly, you will like this...

  19. Anyone going to Mansfield Ohio for CPNE soon?

    CindyOhio replied to hotnurse84's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Good luck this weekend in Mansfield, let us know how you did, any tips would be greatly appreciated! Will pray for all the

  20. passed cpne

    CindyOhio replied to crazywoman's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats! I test @Mansfield 3/11/11. Any insight is appreciated? Peds patient or adult substitute? Good luck

  21. Anyone going to Mansfield Ohio for CPNE soon?

    CindyOhio replied to hotnurse84's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Am testing in Mansfield the weekend of 3-11-11, live in Cleveland area. Anyone else testing that

  22. Nervous Nurse can't pass CPNE :)

    CindyOhio replied to nurseymom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Am testing in 4 weeks @Mansfield, I know--I should be studying!!! Re:Xanax, have taken on occasion, usually cut tab in half (has helped with insomnia). Am afraid may cause me to be "loopy". For anyone...

  23. Almost to the CPNE

    CindyOhio replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Scheduled to take CPNE March 2011. If I wanted to read other student's "journals" on the EPN site, how do I access? I can pull up chat transcripts, etc, but can't for the life of me figure out how to...

  24. My CPNE Journal

    CindyOhio replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Lisa: It's been several years since you tested & I will be taking CPNE @Mansfield in March 2011. Your tips,support & knowledge contribution to this site are highly appreciated. I feel as if...

  25. Passed CPNE in Mansfield 9/24-9/26 with NO REPEATS!

    CindyOhio replied to Murse901's topic in Excelsior College

    Am new on this board. Do not have CPNE date yet, but will test in Mansfield. I would very much like to know what you used to prepare-I plan to attend a workshop, but there are so many other resources...