Loraineo

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1. First Job out of school

   Loraineo posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   My first job out of school starts Wednesday as a RN in a LTC facility. I am a little nervous so would like to hear any advise from those of you that have been

2. I Passed.............

   Loraineo replied to leraern's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Knew you could do it. Congrats and have a great

3. 8 month old, pre-reqs and clinicals, can it be done?

   Loraineo replied to krissypoo's topic in Nursing Career

   I started school part time when my child was about 15 months old. I can not tell you how many times it broke my heart to hear her say "Mommy are you coming home soon". Even with this struggle, I...

4. LTC in Miami

   Loraineo posted a topic in Florida Nursing

   Is anyone working today in Miami at a LTC facility. What I would like to know is on night shift what would be a typical night and what is the average salary. I recently graduated and passed the...

5. Is pay better in LTC facilities than hospitals

   Loraineo posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Hi I am a new graduate RN that recently passed boards 6/04 and considering to work in a LTC facilities. I have been told that start pay is better in the LTC facilities than in hospitals. Is this...

6. Anyone take the HESI?

   Loraineo replied to geekgolightly's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

   Like all, I had to take a test at the end of each semester and an exit that was a must pass with a 60%. Unfortunately I had to take the exit exam twice (or should I say fortunate). I did carry a B...

7. Is becoming a Nurse hard?

   Loraineo replied to NA NA's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I am 39 years old and just passed my boards (RN). Age helped me. When I was younger I never took things seriously. If you really want this -- you can do it. Since I have a full time job and a...

8. Taking The Nclex Saturday.....

   Loraineo replied to leraern's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I am happy to hear you are moving forward. I have you in my prayers and you will see soon all will be back to normal. I have no doubt in my mind that you will be Mrs. RN on Monday.... Keep your...

9. Mdcc

   Loraineo replied to marimar12's topic in Florida Nursing

   I just graduated from MDCC in May. I have heard this rumor for the whole 2 years I was in school. What I also heard is their % of passing the Boards is going up. In my class -- 14 in my class has...

10. just took nclex

    Loraineo replied to ck1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know exactly how you feel. I took the test on June 1st and it stopped at 75. At first I felt really confident and then I started reading few threads that talked about people that failed at 75 and...

11. Taking The Nclex....

    Loraineo replied to leraern's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, If you graduated in March 2004 at MDCC part time generic program in Miami then I went to school with you. I wanted to let you know that I had the same feelings about this test. My advise to you...