Doodlebug21 RN

In my experience, for nursing school we were required to take a HESI exit exam. They wanted us to have a 900, I ended up with an 840. For NCLEX I ONLY used UWorld which I thought was a wonderful refresher. I used all of the questions and my exams wer...

I am a LPN with only 6 months of experience with LTC and I currently make $22/hr on second shift.

I feel from reading her post she handled the situation very well. Especially for being a new nurse. That being said, new nurse or not it doesn't matter what type of nursing position she is in. Her post was directed at the fact the hospice center she ...

I graduated October 2nd, sent all of my paperwork to the state and had my stuff organized. The school on the other hand waited a month. State received their paperwork November 3rd, received my ATT via email November 5th and tested November 13th.

Some schools, at least where I'm from, after the first year of nursing school you're allowed to sit for the NCLEX-PN. I know a few people who have done it just to gain some work experience as a nurse in LTC to get into the hospital quicker. I am from...

Honestly, I wish I had this book when I took the NCLEX-PN the first time. Nearly half of my test was priority and pt. teaching. Since I bought the book, it helped out tremendously! I highly recommend this book, it contains multiple choice, SATA, and ...

I attended a one year LPN program October 2014-October 2015. Little did I know that the entire school was a joke. They cared little about the students and entirely about the money. Yes, I passed, as everyone did. I took the NCLEX November 2015 after ...

I only recall seeing one drug I've never heard of before and they only gave me the brand name, not the generic. Other than that, I don't decal any pharm. I know I got like 3 SATA and a ton of priority and pt teaching

The book we used for Pharm was "Basic pharmacology for Nurses" I think we touched the book a total of 2 times the entire semester. The biggest issue was that the teacher wouldn't come in most days or she would assign us drug cards for homework but th...

What's the difference between Hurst and Nursity? I have done the Hurst review but I have failed the NCLEX the first time.

I just ordered all of these books, hope it pays off! I can't afford to fail again!

I graduated from a practical nurse program October 2nd and the school claimed they mailed out documents to the state October 3rd. I then mailed out my application to the Michigan board of nursing and paid Pearson vue a week later. Everything is appro...

Congrats on becoming an LPN!!! Any tips on what I should study before the NCLEX?

I graduated from nursing school on October 2nd, the same day all of my paperwork was sent out to the state. I am trying to register for the NCLEX exam but I am a bit confused on what to do. Do I pay the $200 now or do I have to wait for the ATT's to ...

Thanks a ton! I am truly grateful for your help!

I just registered with Pearson VUE and paid the $200, and printed out the application for the state of MI. What do I have to do next?

No, my place of work never said anything about needing one either. They just said fill out an application and we will hire you as a GPN.

Honestly, that's a steal! I paid $14k and nothing was included. I had to buy my own books, uniforms, stethoscope, bp cuff, everything!! This class too was a straight one year no waiting list.

I understand you are no longer able to work as a GPN once you have failed the NCLEX and it's only good for 90 days. Otherwise you must work as a cna or at my job, they'll boot you out the door unfortunately. But if I don't have a permit, how is it le...

They no longer exist? My job has offered me a GPN role until I pass the NCLEX recently. Maybe I don't need a permit then? I'm not sure how they're able to do that if MI no longer has permits?

Do lots of research and asking other nurses what they're doing for school. While at clinical for PN I always asked nurses where they went for RN or where they're attending. I am in a technical school so it's 1 year PN program no prerequisites require...

I have also heard many negative things about Everest along with employers not hiring from this school. Since they're not accredited, if you wanted to continue your education to become an RN, you would have to start from scratch in a community college...

Yes, it is legal for them to tell you to work as a CNA but keep in mind the state holds you to your highest license. You are held to LPN expectations while having the cna job. It's a sticky situation and really not worth the mess if something were to...

Well, in my situation I am only doing this program so I don't have to wait 5 years on a waiting list to become a nurse. This is a quick, painless way to become an LPN. As far as the school, it's very unorganized and low budget. The overall outcome of...

Starting October 1st, I will be starting the 12 month LPN Program at Latoya's in Saginaw. I am very nervous/excited for this but I really haven't heard much about the program. Has anyone been there or graduated from this school?