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Thank you for your feedback. I have already heard of the batch hired with me that two other nurses already quit. I'm a little apprehensive to make any decision but I kind of feel like quitting too. A lot of ppl have told me to go with my gut feeling. I jus have to find a way to make the right decision. Ahhhh decisions decisions !

What's funny is I read this and as soon I saw ur mnemonic for cranial nerves I laughed because I think it's so general everyone knows it all over lol...anyway congrats on passing! Very awesome!!

Hello Nurses! I was working as a CNA for a convalescent for over 7 years. In January I passed the nclex and they hired me as an LVN in that same facility. When I first started, I was on-call and they hardly called me! So I decided to look for a new job so I can have something more steady! I applied all over and finally got a interview at a transitional care unit and then hired (Per diem)! Days after I was hired at the TCU, my convalescent job gave me steady days! I'm in a bit of a dilemma because I got this new job for lack of days at my original job! Anyways I decided to give it a try because I always wanted to move on and Explore a new setting! The problem is everytime I've been at the new job (tcu) for orientation they are short of nurses for various shifts!?! Also my FIRST day on the floor orientation they were short staffed (someone called in or no one was scheduled) so they asked if I was willing to take the floor!!! I declined because I'm still new to the facility and not familiar with there policies and all. Feels like I'm risking my license. I've worked so hard for this! I still have two more days orientation and I'm already feeling uncomfortable. Seems like everyone's disorganized! I really want to give this place a shot but haven't had any positive experiences. Hope someone has advice they can share! Or similar experiences? I'd appreciate the feedback! Thanks for reading my longggg story lol

Thanks for sharing! Congrats to you! :)

I finished school in July, they cashed my check In august, then received my ATT in October! And I'm in CA as well. I got nervous because it took long. Just passed my boards and I am now waititing for my actual license! Another thing to wait for! Good luck to u!

Slicksgirl....it's [email protected] thank you!!

That's great news! Congrats to you!! I just passed the nclex pn and your right...everyone wants to tell you how horrible it was but I never let that affect me. I just thought everyone has there own experience and that's all there is too it! Plus confidence! :) anyway happy to hear about ur new job. Congrats again!!

That would be great! I really appreciate it! What city is it in? I'm not sure if I can accept PMs cuz I'm technically a "new member" on the site lol.

Slicksgirl...I'm trying to find iv cert classes but all the ones I've contacted says we must have a license number to take the class! How were u able to do that! I really want to get iv certified! Lol. Thanks!

I took my exam on 12/12/13. I received my results on 1/2/14....so about 3 weeks! The same day I received my results, I sent my license fee back for the license! I heard it may take 4 weeks for the actual license !! Ugh too bad there slow in CA!! I will post once I get it! Hope this helped! Congrats to you!!

What state are u from Laurenray. Took my test 12/13/13 and got my results...but now waiting for my license!!

Don't take anything except your car keys, ID, and ATT.They provided a locker for me at the testing center for my keys and ATT paper. But I would recommend to not take anything extra. Anything else just ask! Good luck!

I always said I would never get one but in nursing school it's a must to save ur back! There's so many books! It's worth it! I bought a jansport, and although it was a little pricey, it was worth it!

Inserting a Foley catheter is a good thing to review!

Thank u I really appreciate it. I just hope the PVT is accurate so I can celebrate! Once I get the results I shall post!! I mainly studied from Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX PN By Linda Anne Silvestri, I used PEARSON REVIEWS & RATIONALES: COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW FOR NCLEX-PN for reference on some chapters. And I used an exam cram "cram sheet" (that has labs and good info) and didn't read the whole book but looked at the Kaplan nclex strategies, practice, and review. Hope that helps :)

Congrats! It's a great feeling! :)

I don't know what to tell u 4ivyMN about the exam. Mine felt long...I literally had a little bit of everything: dosage calculations, a few select all that apply, priority ?'s, pharm, ordering stuff from beginning to end, and a diagram. Monkey123009 one of my review books and the bulletin that comes with the ATT suggests going to the testing site if your not already familiar with the bldg and location. I went a couple days before and I must say it really took a lot of stress away! Another thing one of my books recommends is to write ur name along with LVN or LPN next to it in a place u will see daily. I put mine on my desk where I study. It motivated me when I was feeling discouraged lol...I know it sounds corny but it helps!! I also recommend knowing ur labs; BUN, creatine, WBC, platelet, etc. those are obvious but just sharing. It is so broad of a test I would say don't panic...you can't kno absolutely everything just be as confident as can be! I did panic about that before but it helped knowing we made it through nursing school and this is just the finish line! confidence is key! :) good luck to you.

Thank you so much. That's exactly what I wanted to know. Just wanted to have an idea...I don't remember the exact amount of questions I went up to but i remember the last time I looked at the number it was 177!! I felt like I was there forever. I know the amount of questions you get doesn't reflect on a pass or fail but it made me nervous that I almost was at 200! Anyways, I appreciate the feedback. Congrats to you btw!! :)

Thanks. I was hoping I could know sooner but I guess I have to wait like everyone else!! Thank you

Does anyone know how long until you receive official results in the mail? I am from CA...I took my NCLEX PN on 12/12/13 and did the PVT trick that evening and also got the "good pop up" but I just can't officially celebrate lol. Darn CA for not participating in the quick results lol! Advice anyone? :) Thank u!

Does anyone know how long until you receive official results in the mail? I am also from CA...I took my NCLEX PN on 12/12/13 and did the PVT trick that evening and also got the "good pop up" but I just can't officially celebrate lol. Darn CA for not participating in the quick results lol! Advice anyone? :) Thank u!