mmtorrez89

mmtorrez89

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  1. My success story at GWCC

    I know alot of people are weary about becoming an LPN these days. They are getting phased out, not getting paid well, or whatever else crap you can come up with. I too didn't want to an LPN program, I thought It wasn't worth it. Boy was I wrong. I a...
  2. New grad s/p two days

    I graduated in May with my lpn, passed NCLEX and got a job as a pediatric homehealth LPN. I got no training, didn't follow any nurses/shadow, took a 40? med math test and got a binder about various health conditions, working vents, suction and charti...
  3. My success story at GWCC

    I live in Maricopa too. PMme mayaquice. You can do it..congrats on starting the walk...
  4. My success story at GWCC

    i did not wait at all, i got in for the semester i applied for in fall 2013.
  5. How much was your lpn program?

    Two semesters at 11 credits per semester. 82$ a credit totaled 1804. Then I avoided the book "bundle for $500 the school was selling and bought my books online used for $125. The best part is in my new LPN job I will get every dime back within two pa...
  6. I need help! Nclex anxiety

    Just practice NCLEX questions, write out the ones you got wrong, write out the rationale. Theres a 30 page study guide that is floating around this site idk the link anymore, but i printed a few copies of that and kept them in my car, purse, desk at ...
  7. School and work!

    If you want it bad enough, its doable. I worked two fulltime jobs and was enrolled in a fast track LPN program, while being a single mom of a little boy. It was difficult, but deff a small sacrafice for a life long of success. I studied at night, or ...
  8. What is your current LPN salary

    New grad lpn home health pediatrics in Phoenix Az...$22.50 an hour.
  9. First LPN Job!

    I just posted a similar question, so I will be following your responses. Good lucK! I too am just going to start a new lpn job..gulp :)
  10. LPN/LVN salary for 2013/2014

    I am a new grad and will be starting a new job soon as a pediatric home health lpn with a rate of 22.50 an hour. I too am working towards my RN and did a bridge program so I got my LPN in 9 months and can go into third block and finish to fourth ri...
  11. If you all go to my page here on all nurses , my "website" is linked to my blog about my entire lpn program at gateway. I have recommendations for books and such. Just buy any nclex study books to go over questions and start there. Nclex questions is...
  12. Took my NCLEX PN

    Last day of school was May 9th. Applied to the state May 6th My fingerprints came back 13th of May I got my ATT ( authorization to test ) on May 27th Took my NCLEX June 5th at 1pm. My test shut off at 85 questions, forty five minutes after I started...
  13. Took my NCLEX PN

    Gateway .
  14. Pharm on NCLEX?

    I studied Pharm alot, and only had two questions regarding it on my NCLEX.
  15. Passed NCLEX PN

    Last day of school was May 9th. Applied to the state May 6th My fingerprints came back 13th of May I got my ATT ( authorization to test ) on May 27th Took my NCLEX June 5th at 1pm. My test shut off at 85 questions, forty five minutes after I started....
  16. Needs NCLEX help!

    Yes like you said your education is a complete waste if you don't keep trying. You have got to give it your all, take a live review course, work , do something to be able to pass. You've made it this far, you can't stop now. Stay postive, print off a...
  17. 2014 LPN students

    I graduated this year in May. I have a blog I've used to track my entire LPN journey if anyone wants the link Ill send it to you. PM me on here. I reccomend it, and its worth the fight. I will hopefully be going into my RN in the fall.
  18. Anxiously awaiting NCLEX-RN results

    I took my NCLEX PN on the 5th of June and the results were on the BON by 8:05 am of the 6th. I live in the state of Arizona.
  19. can you pass nclex pn without a math question

    I passed the NCLEX June 5th, and I had ZERO math medication questions. My exam shut off at 85 /s. The minimum for PN
  20. Best Phoenix Hospitals to Work For?

    There are currently two ED nursing job posting available. Have you looked recently?
  21. Best Phoenix Hospitals to Work For?

    I love Phoenix Children's Hospital. The pay is decent, the ED is expanding ,benefits are great ( especially if you have children), and they offer up to 5500 in tuition reimbursement super easy qualifications.
  22. Just started my 2nd semester for the LVN program

    I just completed my second/last semester of the lpn. I wrote a blog regarding my entire experience and can email you the link to it. I really loved my block two clinicals. We did med/surg/peds. The hospital we went to, we floated around the entire th...
  23. I DID IT!!

    Congrats!! I can relate to that amazing feeling. We worked hard :)
  24. 80 or above is passing!

    That does seem to be the norm all over the place. I do believe that is a good thing as it weeds out people who would ultimately fail anyways. Nursing school is hard, but you have to cut it..to make it in the real world. Work very hard to get the pass...
  25. Take LPN program while on the waitlist for RN program?

    I am going to private pm you. I am in the fasttrack lpn at gateway and graduate in may.