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Lifeofanurse

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  1. Maintaining the license without work, and a general rant

    Lifeofanurse replied to hotflashion's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'd like to know where these jobs are. I'm in Houston and if you don't have experience they won't even interview you. I know one recent ADN grad who went back into the mortage business ...housing...

  2. A little frustrated.. need to vent...

    Lifeofanurse replied to ziggysgal,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I'm an LVN. I am a nurse. I am not nor would I ever present myself as an RN anymore than I would a Doctor or Pharmacist or anyone else. Actually if she's here in TX that status update on fb...

  3. wow! the laziness!

    Lifeofanurse replied to OhioCCRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a nursing student I was asked by my nurse to please go see if the CNA had changed and bathed a patient. I went and asked her nicely if she had and she reported that she had not "gotten to it...

  4. Touching blood without gloves

    Lifeofanurse replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    My first thought when I read the post title was and still is : NO WAY, NO HOW!!! I had a nurse messing w/ my son's IV (it was leaking everywhere from the site) w/out gloves and it completely freaked...

  5. Nurses' personal medical records

    Lifeofanurse replied to Elizabeth 123's topic in General Nursing

    Every BON is different but most require you to disclose. If you don't and then it's found out..you could lose your license because you would have lied on the application. One of my classmates has not...

  6. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    Lifeofanurse replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm afraid I agree. I don't believe there is much of a shortage at least not where I live. I'm in Houston. We have a ton of nursing programs and a huge med center but getting your foot in the door is...

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

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

    Go up to the sticky and follow the instructions in red

  8. Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh

    Lifeofanurse replied to pkt00's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had lots of education questions too. Many SATA's (which I suck at) and many priority. I had NO auditory or click the area's. two put in order type. I don't know ..I'm going to be extremely honest...

  9. Lone Star LVN program applicants

    Lifeofanurse replied to HowdyHowdy's topic in Texas Nursing

    Sorry...was getting all crazy about being out of school the past month and took the boards today.... got the good pop up but we will see. We had 3 guys in the beginning, lost one and added another who...

  10. 3 medication errors in 7 months!

    Lifeofanurse replied to NYCRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a graduate lvn. I can't say I understand or know what your feeling but can say that there is RAMPANT med errors that are not being reported. We saw them left and right while on clinical...

  11. dover business college fails whole class

    Lifeofanurse replied to Kimberly M's topic in General Nursing

    I don't believe in these predictor type tests. I did by the way do very well on my exit exam but I still think it's a way to keep those who may damage a schools pass rate on their Nclex stats from...

  12. GN in Houston?

    Lifeofanurse replied to FreckledCoffeeRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just graduated from an LVN program last month, took my nclex today. Here's the problem with Houston. We have TONS of nursing programs. Jobs are difficult to find unless you are coming in w/ a BSN...

  13. 2011 Graduates Put your hands up

    Lifeofanurse replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated as an LVN in mid August. Took my Nclex-pn today (pray for

  14. Starting LPN school with no college t all out of high school for 6 years

    Lifeofanurse replied to worriedmommy2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You won't know until you try. Being that I'm on the 25 yr plan to get my RN...laugh..I would but it's true. I have to say that Nursing school is a whole different animal than regular college classes....

  15. Graduated 20 yrs ago, failed and now studying for NCLEX

    Lifeofanurse replied to VEBERT1020's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Really? I can tell you that my "entry level' practice LVN program was rough....my program has a 100% pass rate on the nclex. EVERY LVN will be supervised by a RN. That is not a failsafe. You need to...

  16. Does this bother anyone else?!?!?!?!! GRRRR!!!!

    Lifeofanurse replied to Italia23's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I had a heart to heart conversation w/ one of my instructors about my educational plans last semester (just before I graduated LVN school). Her advice was "don't stop here. your going to be doing the...

  17. LPN Student Freakout!

    Lifeofanurse replied to austriancrystal's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    No one will call you out if you decide that this is not the profession for you. Quite honestly you know by your second week of clinicals if this is something you want to do. Keep an open mind though....

  18. Are LPNs being phased out?

    Lifeofanurse replied to zandile2011's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm in Houston. We have tons of nursing programs here and a huge med center downtown. I graduated in Aug as an LVN and just took my nclex-pn today (praying...). I have been watching for jobs but it's...

  19. what to do after lvn school

    Lifeofanurse replied to unknown.xoxo's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It's good to have a plan...but take one thing at a time. Many things will change between now and then and your plans will change too. Concentrate on getting through the first phase and then you can...

  20. Greatest Lpn to Lpn student advise you can give....

    Lifeofanurse replied to mermcm83's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My program is known for having a 100% nclex pass rate. That being said... I did what I was told to do when I was told to do it. I tried to be flexible and go with the flow. One thing to remember is...

  21. Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh

    Lifeofanurse replied to pkt00's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine today too. I do not feel like I passed. I am wondering what the signifigance of the "delivery successful" message is? I got a good pop up (before the site went down) but didn't even think...

  22. Help - NCLEX RN test on hold - Received appeal letter from Pearsonvue

    Lifeofanurse replied to praying220's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    They were very specific about the rules when we went today to test. I think I would explain the situation and then ask to

  23. Pearson Vue Trick - Poll once you receive your results

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

    I took my test at 1pm. Power went out at the test center TWICE... the pearson site is now down for routine maintenance but I did get the good pop up. However, I did not look for "delivery successful"...

  24. Hypothyroidism & Nursing School?

    Lifeofanurse replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in General Students

    I just completed a tough LVN program and am horrible about taking my hypothyroid meds. My dr calls and yells at me because my numbers are off the chart...which makes me tired ALL the time and I have a...

  25. Pharmacology online classes Texas

    Lifeofanurse replied to stash11's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Lonestar college system in Houston (and surrounding areas) offers the RN Pharm course online. I'm a 100% sure because I'm registered for it. It is currently closed. But there may be spots that open...