LVNinCali

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1. Just need to vent...

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

   Thanks for the advice. I guess I wasn't looking into asking for time off yet but I guess it wouldn't hurt to ask either. Thanks again for replying.

2. Just need to vent...

   LVNinCali posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I know I should be lucky to have a full-time job as a LVN especially living in the Bay Area & I know as a nurse, you are expected to work some holidays but I looked at my schedule & realized I...

3. Failed nclex twice :(

   LVNinCali replied to Mommiiof3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I passed nclex-pn earlier this year & this is what I did: 1. I did at least 100-120 questions for almost 2 months using the Saunders cd & I read every rationale afterwards whether I got the...

4. 2nd RN job, big move, feeling frustrated

   LVNinCali replied to CLC172's topic in First Year After Licensure

   First of all, I am sorry you are going through all of this. It must be rough to move to a different state only to leave a job you really liked. Secondly, your preceptor should have given you positive...

5. First job, feeling down

   LVNinCali replied to smiley321's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Reading this thread made me feel so much better. I just started my first job barely a month ago and I feel exactly the same way. After one week of orientation, I was put on the floor and I felt so...

6. Request local CA LVN job/pay info:

   LVNinCali replied to Karl Farmer's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I work at a LTC facility in the Bay Area & make $25/hr (this isn't in the city either, they probably make more in SF). Jobs are hard to find here. Most places want experienced nurses. I found...

7. First LPN interview...

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

   :redbeathe Thanks everyone!!!

8. took nclex pn this evening...

   LVNinCali replied to Stephanieee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   :ancong!: on passing! Time to celebrate! :clpty: Good luck on your job search.

9. Good NCLEX:PN prep course?

   LVNinCali replied to Joey0212's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I just used Saunders, no prep course. Here's what I did: 1. I answered around 100-120 questions daily (even on weekends) on the CD for nearly 2 months. After each question I answered, I read over...

10. I PASSED YALL!!!! Yaaayyy!!! My experience...

    LVNinCali replied to NrsNikster's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :hpygrp: congrats on passing! Time to

11. Need all the help I can get

    LVNinCali replied to dharmalove's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I got my license earlier this year & finally found a job at a LTC facility nearby. I was job searching every single day for 3-4 months & dedicated hours & hours applying everywhere. After...

12. Do PVT or not?

    LVNinCali replied to nestyjane's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats on the good pop

13. Use of the whiteboard on the NCLEX

    LVNinCali replied to fmAtoZ&backagain's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    EXACTLY! so, come prepared & ready! I wanted to put all the lab values I remembered on it but when I read the part about " no downloading info." I knew it was all up to my brain. lol. good luck...

14. Use of the whiteboard on the NCLEX

    LVNinCali replied to fmAtoZ&backagain's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I remember when I went to the test center, they said no "downloading" info...meaning, you can't put everything you remember on the whiteboard. Also, no eraser, so, whatever I wrote on it was turned...

15. Got a JOB

    LVNinCali replied to SpelaD's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :clpty:congrats! I got my first job too at a LTC facility & start next week! wooohoo for