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T-Bird78

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  1. Passed my NCLEX with 75 questions on first try: My Advice and Thoughts.

    T-Bird78 replied to pknurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The most important NCLEX trick--breathe. Relax. It's so easy to get so frazzled over anticipation of the test and your future hinging on it that you can psyche yourself out. Don't think about the...

  2. New laws requiring LPNs and RNs to become BSN by 2016

    T-Bird78 replied to Vocationofalifetime's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Not only is it logistically impossible, as everyone else pointed out, but it's financially irresponsible. LPNs make a good deal less than RNs, so forcing all LPNs to become RNs would then force...

  3. Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

    T-Bird78 replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The reason is because some idiot said there's a nursing shortage years ago and people still believe it. Plus, so many people went to nursing school during this horrible economy, whether original plan...

  4. Tragically idiotic

    T-Bird78 replied to Clementia's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a nurse I should know better, but I was taking the motorcycle safety and training course and--you guessed it--I wrecked. My mind abandoned ship when I realized I was going left and not straight...

  5. Help resume for new LVN

    T-Bird78 replied to westcoastguy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Drop the objective completely. They know your plan is to get a job as an LPN. Put your healthcare-related work experience first then your education, all in reverse chronological order (most recent...

  6. Any 8-5 LPN/LVN jobs out there?

    T-Bird78 replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think we work for the same place! I've only worked M-F ever in my nursing career and love having my evenings, weekends, and holidays

  7. Can a new LPN work anywhere besides a nursing home?

    T-Bird78 replied to Ethsmom's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've only worked in doctor's offices because I want my evenings, weekends, and holidays off to be with family. I'd apply for any LPN position in an office (even MA--you just never know!) I got my...

  8. Here we go..... I have 24 Class C Misdemeanors...

    T-Bird78 replied to MiaNursingStudent's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I thought only felonies had to be reported and/or show up on a background check. Plus, you said Texas had disposed of your records and nothing came up on any check so it shouldn't even be an issue....

  9. Help! I took the lpn course in high school

    T-Bird78 replied to Bryanp93's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    For some reason that bothers me that the LPN course is offered in high school. It's almost a slap in the face of those of us who had to take all our pre-reqs and the year-long program in college....

  10. Ga Board of Nurses by Endorsement questions & Frustrations

    T-Bird78 replied to skittlebear's topic in Georgia Nursing

    All I can say is be patient. The secretary of state for GA had funding cuts so there's fewer people processing applications, and they require extra documentation to even renew existing licenses this...

  11. 6 Months Out and STILL no job!!

    T-Bird78 replied to mzimmer723's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hang in there, it's so tough for anyone. When I was a new grad it took 5 months--and that was 6 years ago. I went on maternity leave last year and decided not to come back. I started looking for a...

  12. A now working LPN, but I wasn't a CNA prior

    T-Bird78 replied to ASPIRING2BGREAT's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I had zero medical experience prior to getting my LPN and it hasn't hurt me one bit. CNA is not a requirement to get your LPN or beyond, just like LPN isn't required to get your

  13. domestic violence in nursing

    T-Bird78 replied to vmariel's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Felony or misdemeanor? Some states won't allow you to hold a state professional license with a felony

  14. Thinking about changing from Cardio to Family Care

    T-Bird78 replied to kcmartin97's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Go for it. You'll be okay with the few kids you do encounter. The variety of family practice is great but the pay may be lower than the specialty. That's the great thing about nursing: you don't...

  15. Trick: Searching for job postings

    T-Bird78 replied to avaloncar's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    And filter by title not just keyword. I'm an LPN and when I'd search by LPN it would pull up RN and NP/PA because those positions supervised LPNs. It's really quite annoying. I had better luck...

  16. Do you like being a LPN? :)

    T-Bird78 replied to angieedoll's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Back to the original post, I love being an LPN (despite the occasional "just an LPN" comment). I work in offices and love having my evenings, weekends, and holidays off to be with my husband and...

  17. Do you like being a LPN? :)

    T-Bird78 replied to angieedoll's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It's a quick reaction to being labeled "just" an LPN. We get that so much from RNs and even friends/family that it gets annoying very quickly. I had an RN tell the NP that I was "just an LPN" and...

  18. Requesting Opinions From LPNs with 7+ Years Experience!

    T-Bird78 replied to newbzLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm only 6 years in, but I've only worked in offices. It's what I prefer right now because I have my evenings, weekends, and holidays off to be with my

  19. Kennestone Interview Experience

    T-Bird78 replied to RunsWscissors's topic in Georgia Nursing

    The funny thing is Wellstar is one of the largest employers in the area and they have about 200,000 applications annually on their website. It's such a huge system that you can easily transfer to any...

  20. Happy nurses week

    T-Bird78 replied to MichelleRN34's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Right back at you! Now if my employer would recognize it. . .I've NEVER had an employer acknowledge Nurse's

  21. I got found out!

    T-Bird78 replied to hiddencatRN's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I'm backwards then. I'll mention it, especially when they ask for your occupation on the new pt forms. I know when I'm working and my pt is a nurse, I'm more likely to use the lingo and not...

  22. Which of these labs should be done for all new admissions?

    T-Bird78 replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There's a difference between standing orders for every pt getting the same labs drawn and you ordering the right labs on a case-by-case basis. I had a working interview and was offered the job with...

  23. Starting Nursing school with a criminal record!?

    T-Bird78 replied to FranciscoMireles's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    My nursing school did a criminal background check before I could apply to be accepted, so that may be as far as your goes. If it's misdemeanors it should be okay, it's the felony convictions that...

  24. Terminated due to insubordination. What will Put in my application reason of leaving

    T-Bird78 replied to rvvmen777's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'd just list it on the resume, with the dates of employment, and when you're interviewing explain the circumstances. Be diplomatic, don't bad-mouth the surgeon or hospital, just state the facts in a...

  25. doctor's office accessing of scripts

    T-Bird78 replied to morte's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I've only worked in medical offices and have never heard of anyone getting your scripts through your insurance company. People change insurance companies all the time so it wouldn't be an accurate...