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1. What will I need for my first day at work?

   purgatorios posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hey all, I'm job hunting now but can't get the first day out of my mind. Feel good about skills and passed the NCLEX-PN, curious what supplies you all think I'll need to have. My idea: notebook for brain stethoscope medical tape bandage scissors m...

2. NCLEX-PN: 70% on practice tests, should I push my date back?

   purgatorios replied to purgatorios's topic in NCLEX

   Thanks for the support and feedback! I've been using the Lippincott and Exam Cram NCLEX-PN books, latest editions. Going through questions, making flashcards out of the stuff I don't know, reviewing those flashcards, repeat. I just got 78% on anot...

3. NCLEX-PN: 70% on practice tests, should I push my date back?

   purgatorios posted a topic in NCLEX

   Hey all, scheduled to take NCLEX-PN in 5 days (!) Got 70-71% on the two comprehensive practice tests I've taken. They say that's a failure. My friend was getting 85-87% before recently passing. Should I push it back two weeks? I know I have to...

4. Long-term career advice need: LVN with a Bachelor's?

   purgatorios replied to purgatorios's topic in California

   Wow, that was super helpful and detailed advice. Really appreciate the time spent on providing it. I may revist this post to ask more questions, gonna mull over what you've said and do some more research. Many thanks!

5. Long-term career advice need: LVN with a Bachelor's?

   purgatorios replied to purgatorios's topic in California

   Thanks for the advice! Part of what I'm wondering is if my Bachelor's in Biochemistry can get me out of needing a BSN. That way I can take the fastest/cheapest route to RN (30-credit option) and go back for an MSN of some type later. I'm not int...

6. Long-term career advice need: LVN with a Bachelor's?

   purgatorios posted a topic in California

   Hi all, I'm puzzling about long-term career plans and I thought I'd ask the people I always go to for advice about nursing on the internet. My situation Have: BS in Biochemistry from state school recent grad from LVN certificate program at junior...