NurseNicole89

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  1. NCLEX Resource Review - Kaplan, Hurst, UWorld

    NurseNicole89 replied to hmvassar's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Another vote for UWORLD here! I had the 2 month subscription, started with the predictor assessment, did about 1400 questions from the qbank and took the second predictor assessment a couple of days...

  2. Should I stay or should I go? Not liking work

    NurseNicole89 replied to marrismarie's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Marrismarie, first off, congrats on completing your LPN and moving on to the next chapter of your career. Best of luck with the NCLEX. In your situation, the firs thing I would say is yes - all...

  3. Job Dilemma: New grad, Milspouse

    NurseNicole89 replied to NurseNicole89's topic in General Nursing

    Update:: After being strung along by my current employer for about 6 weeks - I received an excellent offer from option 2 - in a new grad cohort on a very busy surgical step down unit. I was able to...

  4. Job Dilemma: New grad, Milspouse

    NurseNicole89 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello All! Some background: I am a LPN of 5 years who is finally finished with my RN program as of this week. YAY:nurse: I'm awaiting my ATT and hope to take NCLEX as soon as possible in the state of...

  5. Job Dilemma: New grad, Milspouse

    NurseNicole89 replied to NurseNicole89's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for this. I was discussing with a coworker today how I like to know that in ANY situation I could care for myself and my kids. So many things can change in a year and me being a planner - I...

  6. Job Dilemma: New grad, Milspouse

    NurseNicole89 replied to NurseNicole89's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you - I hope to stay with the organization as long as possible.. at least that would leave some

  7. Questions as a Navy Nurse Spouse

    NurseNicole89 replied to thehuntid's topic in Government, Military

    I am following this as well - is she wanting to go Active or Reserve? My husband is active duty enlisted - (14 years), and I just finished my RN, ASN. I hope once I complete my BSN to do DCO and...

  8. Job Dilemma: New grad, Milspouse

    NurseNicole89 replied to NurseNicole89's topic in General Nursing

    That was kind of what I had leaned towards as well. At least on my resume I could list the Organization - time spent there total (2 years)- and the different positions I held/how long. My resume is...

  9. Job Dilemma: New grad, Milspouse

    NurseNicole89 replied to NurseNicole89's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your insight. And you are right, especially in the case of military and in life in general really - nothing is guaranteed. I hate not being upfront about info like this, but I know it...

  10. HESI Rio Grande LPN to RN

    NurseNicole89 replied to LPN_momof2_under2's topic in General Students

    Congrats to you on the acceptance into the program. I was accepted in 2015 (seems like ages ago) and am in my final semester, taking the exit exam at the end of next month. Best of luck to you moving...

  11. Brand new LPN leaving waitressing job for first LTC job

    NurseNicole89 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, I've busted my butt bussing tables, cleaning, taking crap, and running around like a crazy person for 7 years as a waitress.... to go do something that includes much of the same! LOL I feel that...

  12. Got a job working as a LPN Triage!

    NurseNicole89 replied to Love78's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You definitely have a reason to be!

  13. Jacksonville Florida nurses, anyone work on OB or Peds unit?

    NurseNicole89 replied to owlRN01's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi Royam! I am a recent grad this year and just passed my boards. I felt like I was applying EVERYWHERE for a few weeks, and found that going in to places that still accept paper applications brought...

  14. Will working as a CNA be a good job while in Nursing school?

    NurseNicole89 replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello! I know that the pay greatly varies depending on where you are in the state and what kind of facility you are in. I worked as a CNA/PCT for a little while before starting nursing school and it...

  15. CNA to LPN programs?

    NurseNicole89 replied to atulowiecki's topic in Florida Nursing

    I personally have never heard of CNA - LPN programs. Your first quarter/semester of nursing school will be easier because that is teaching most of your fundamental skills (positioning, bathing, bed...

  16. Taking NCLEX pn tomorrow... Please help

    NurseNicole89 replied to passingnclex's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First try to get some good rest tonight (I know its almost impossible) and eat something in the morning even if it's something small. Take deep breaths, and ask for ear plugs if you need them to block...

  17. A little nervous ....

    NurseNicole89 replied to ArmyWyfe's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I too am a new grad/new hire - have you started training and orientation yet? I'm starting my job next week and in the same shoes trying to figure out how to make sure I 'know' all I need to but I...

  18. Got a job working as a LPN Triage!

    NurseNicole89 replied to Love78's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm a new grad LPN - not working triage but that is awesome that you have a facility so willing to work with you for school and already get your foot in the door to start networking. Congratulations...