PD82

PD82

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  1. Does Excelsior A & P satisfy requirement for their RN program?

    PD82 replied to PD82's topic in Excelsior College

    Thank you ahinman- Ive taken A&P 1 and 2 within the last 5 years but for some reason am not getting credit. I plan to look into it with my admissions rep. I will def look into the exam if I need...

  2. Weatherford ADN Spring 2014

    PD82 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi! Anyone applying to Weatherford College Nursing program this

  3. Weatherford LVN Spring 2014

    PD82 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey guys :-) I was looking through threads and didn't see any about the LVN program this Spring at WC. I have applied to 3 schools this summer; 2 were for ADN programs and the other was WC lvn. I...

  4. First LPN job... Realistic Expectations

    PD82 replied to Britgirl1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I graduated a month ago and have got offers from clinics, assisted living facilities, and an urgent care. It has not been too hard finding work- the single advantage you can have is healthcare...

  5. Any tricks on how to get abg correct

    PD82 replied to Barbara8428's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Look on youtube, under "how to master ABG's", or really any of the videos that have a tic tac toe type diagram. It seems confusing at first, but if you follow along you will get it. Its ~~AWESOME~~...

  6. Help! Assited living OR Urgent care??

    PD82 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new grad LVN in TX, I have 4 years of healthcare experience as a PCT so I'm somewhat familiar to the medical field.However, I'm a new nurse and need your advice!! I am in the final stages of a...

  7. Help! Assited living OR Urgent care??

    PD82 replied to PD82's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you sparrow91, I absolutely plan to continue my education. I did go ahead and accept the urgent care job, and start tomorrow

  8. Help! Assited living OR Urgent care??

    PD82 replied to PD82's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for your advice!! It is a transitional residential style care center that focuses on short term and long term rehabilitation. So not so much dementia & Alzheimer's focused. That is what...

  9. new grad no job DEPRESSION!

    PD82 replied to anwurito's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Graduated and passed NCLEX 12/19, put in about 10 online applications- with the holidays I didn't go crazy because I didn't want to get forgotten. After new years I noticed a lot more job postings....

  10. Knowledge as an LPN

    PD82 replied to betweenus64's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would, respectfully, ask that PA what his/her expectations are of your position and what the protocols are. "Would you like a strep/flu screen done on every ill patient?" Ok, no problem. "Would you...

  11. Pearson Vue Trick 2014

    PD82 replied to Mandy,GN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my NCLEX Friday morning, and did the pvt that afternoon. I got the good pop up, "this exam has already been scheduled another appointment can't be made at this time". I did the pvt Saturday and...

  12. My NCLEX PN Journey

    PD82 replied to PD82's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Got my quick results this morning, I passed

  13. Pearson Vue Trick 2014

    PD82 replied to Mandy,GN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think that means your in between phases, maybe they are holding your grading for some reason, but it is not exactly a "NO" If I were you I would just keep checking. If they try to take your payment,...

  14. 2014 Pearson Vue Trick (PVT) Poll

    PD82 replied to mslovebug's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Im in Texas. Good pop up 6 hours after exam. Good pop up 27 hours after

  15. Nurse LPN

    PD82 replied to Sweettasha7's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just graduated and in my job hunt its been $17.50- $23/hour as a new grad. LTC pays the higher end. I'm in Texas, DFW

  16. NCLEX-PN Advice & tips??

    PD82 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi guys! I'm taking my NCLEX in 6 days....dun dun dun!!!!! I'm nervous, of course, and would appreciate any tips or advice! I started doing Saunders a month ago, at least 100 questions a day. I got...

  17. New Grad LVN studying for NCLEX

    PD82 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi guys! I just finished my final exams today and I graduate on Friday :) I know the next step in this journey is passing state boards. I've already begun doing 100+ questions a day from Saunders...

  18. Did anyone here do the NCSBN review for the NCLEX-PN?

    PD82 replied to smartypants22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have had the same question. I've been using saunders for about a month, but have looked into the 3 week ncsbn ($50), and also exam cram ($27). They both seem to have the updated 2014 nclex pn...

  19. LPN vs MA

    PD82 replied to Parakeet's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    By the way, I am in Texas where we are called LVN whereas other states refer to it as

  20. LPN vs MA

    PD82 replied to Parakeet's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I graduated MA school in 2011, and graduate tomorrow from a LVN program. They are completely different careers! As an MA you will be utilized in doctor's offices doing front and back office work. You...

  21. 2 weeks left of nursing school

    PD82 replied to smartypants22's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats!!! I graduate on December 5th Start studying for the nclex asap because, as my clinical instructor said, "nursing school doesnt mean anything if you cant pass your state

  22. Why do some people look down on LPNs?

    PD82 replied to eatlovepray04's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Before I started LVN school a year ago, I had somewhat of this same mentality. I want my RN (because the hospital department I want to work in requires it) and applied to both RN and LVN programs. I...

  23. New Lpn

    PD82 replied to Harmonny's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Two words: you tube You can learn almost anything on

  24. Weatherford college lvn spring 2015

    PD82 replied to trish22's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Those who dont show up to orientation, lose their spot. Jusy an fyi. Stay

  25. Weatherford college lvn spring 2015

    PD82 replied to trish22's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It depends on your clinical site and your instructor. Could be 8 hours, could be 12. You will have set clinical days