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I took the NCLEX-PN yesterday and found out that Arkansas does participate in the Quick results service. However, I have "heard" that other nurses have found out their results within 48 hours. Does anyone out there know how to do this? I know, I ma...

The NET test is an entrance exam for most LPN programs. The reading and comprehension will be important because it gauges how well you can study, or read a question and understand what you have read. You can usually retake NET tests if you have eno...

Hi cancergirl: I'm an LPN and have only worked in a clinic setting. Correct me if I'm wrong, RNs, but as far as I know, the hospitals in the Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers area are no longer hiring LPNs for the floors or units. They are requiring...

I worked as a Patient Care Assistant for 3 years in a family practice clinic. before going to school. I was making above my pay scale because of my skill level, had phlebotomy training, ran the EKG's, you name it, at the time I went to school. Pay ...

I've worked in a clinic for 6 years: 3 as a PCA working on an LPN level, 1 1/2 while in school and 1 1/2 as an LPN. I am sick of sitting at a computer and answering phone calls. I very seldom meet the patient, and feel as if I'm losing my skills. ...

Your bridge program sounds much easier than ours. I would have 3 math classes to take, test out of A&P and several others, then 4 semesters in class and clinical. It's doable, just intimidating. Home health is an option I haven't looked into, ...

Well, and there you have touched on another nerve: nights, weekends, holidays and 12 hours shifts. Husband and grandkids demand some of my time. I did a clinical in one day surgery that I loved, but you need your RN for that. I like wound care, g...

Sorry I didn't see your post earlier. I graduated from NTI in Dec 2006. It's not that hard to get accepted. Pick up the application form, get your reference letters, take your pre-tests and get everything turned in before the due date. It's usual...

I have worked in the clinic setting for 5 years, 4 as a Patient Care Assistant, and 1 as an LPN. I am about done with the politics of the company and the constant short-staff situation. We have a 2 doc clinic and they fired the other nurse last wee...

http://www.rn.com is another site to look at. They also have free courses every month, and the ones they charge for are very reasonable.

I graduated December '06, licensed March '07. I've worked in general practice for 4 years as a Patient Care Assistant before going to LPN school and I"m still in clinic work, just for a different doctor. I confess I'm getting some bored now, so am ...

I've worked in a general practice clinic for 6 years, first as a PCA (patient care assistant), and after I graduated as an LPN. PCA's and MA's are accountable for calling patients to the room, taking vitals and then nurse takes over to update meds, ...

I got my license this year, and since I was born in an odd number year, I have to renew my license this fall. However, I DO NOT have to have CEU's this year. I will have to have 15 CEU's per year for the next 2 years when I renew in 2009. This is ...

I'm 53 and got my license in March. School was a breeze. I returned to my clinic position and I sleep most weekends away. However, I can outwork the 20 and 30 year olds anyday, but I think that's part of my upbringing. "Always give your employer a...

Rats, it was harder than I expected. Shut off at 85, but I swear I don't have a clue how I did. Lots of priority questions, but found that some of the answers were from left field. Nothing like we studied in class. I had a 3.9 gpa, so surely.........

Take a deep breath, gino. I went straight to the test sections, answered the questions, looked at the ones I got wrong and why. Don't try to cram too much into your head or memorize too much information. Just build on the basics. I don't know any...

I'm sorry to hear you didn't pass the test. There is no secret to the NCLEX. You have to know the basics and build your knowledge on that. I had lots of priority questions, who would you see first, what is most important to do, etc. The med quest...

I've worked in Family Practice for 4 years as a PCA with the APN. We have new doc there and they hired another girl from my class, so she works with him, I work with the APN and the other LPN works with another doc. I love it!

No worries now, cause I passed!! You can go to http://www.arsbn.org and look up exam results under the online nursing heading.!!!! WHOO HOO

AND I PASSED!!!!!!!:roll :chuckle :Melody:

CONGRATULATIONS!! I'm so happy for you~ I have to wait 72 hours to get results online in AR. Maybe tomorrow morning, for sure on Monday. I'm feeling better about the whole ordeal. Thanks for all the support. I'll let you know.....:typing

I am 53, have fibromyalgia, have just finished LPN school and will take my NCLEX on FEB 1. Going to work was the best thing I ever did. I had a wonderful GP who told me "YOU control FMS, it does not control you". I have uncomfortable days and days...

Our IV instructer (RN for MANY years) told us it takes around 25 cc's of air to cause an embolism. Small bubbles still give me the willy's, but I take great care to prime the lines and flick bubbles out.

I posted on the LPN/LVN board and they suggested I come here. Our program had us buy the Davis review book and we're finding some "bad" answers. I mean, answers that seem to contradict what we've been taught. I see that ya'll think Saunders or Kap...

Our school has required us to buy the Davis NCLEX PN review book. We've found several "bad" answers and were wondering if we should find another review book to use. We've talked with some of the instructors about some of the questions, and while th...