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  1. LPN to RN Program?

    SueNYC replied to SueNYC's topic in New York Nursing

    Im sorry about any confusion with my question so let me elaborate a bit. Most of the RN programs that I have come across are two year programs. Thats from scratch, meaning you are coming into it with...

  2. Pn Nclex to RN

    SueNYC replied to SueNYC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you Bloodmonster for the english lesson.....and yes, obviously the exams are different, I was asking if the varying degree of difficulty can be explained by anyone who has taken both

  3. Advice about looking for a first job out of school

    SueNYC replied to Elektra6's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with Jessica.. Just do anything to get your name and interest out there, and if the fish you want doesnt bit then I would suggest doing volunteer work at the facility you want to work in....

  4. Questions on the NCLEX I took yesterday

    SueNYC replied to anita2812's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I too took my lpn after I became eligible during my RN program... I only learned about disaster and triage nursing through the review class I took right before I took the LPN exam. Though I did not...

  5. I took NCLEX today and it shut off at 85

    SueNYC replied to anita2812's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Let me tell you what happened to me.... I took my exam in June, and honestly, half way through the test I was feeling TOO confident. I laugh at it now, but I literally had to stop testing a focus for...

  6. Advice about looking for a first job out of school

    SueNYC replied to Elektra6's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Im so dissappointed.... Ive been on a job search and I finally found one place I really liked, a sub acute/ltc facility right near me, literally 5 minutes driving. I had two interviews with them, took...

  7. For those of you who passed NCLEX-PN

    SueNYC replied to sierranic's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I finished school and waited to take my boards until almost a year later because of nerves. Since it was so long after I was done with school, I reread some things that I knew were my weak pointsbut I...

  8. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    SueNYC replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Im in NYC and a recent grad but i went on my first job interview yesterday with a facility in Staten Island.Though I am declining, I was offered $20 and change an hour plus a 10 percent night...

  9. Stopped at 85

    SueNYC replied to SueNYC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks again for all the support and best wishes now its time to find a job. I have to admit Im quite a bit nervous. Although I passed to be a LPN on paper, lacking the hands on expierience is quite...

  10. Questions about life in New York

    SueNYC replied to shaider's topic in New York Nursing

    My 2 cents... From what I know, White Glove, is a pretty reputable agency and like mentioned earlier has been around for quite some time now.WhiteGloveCare.com is their website and maybe can help you...

  11. Stopped at 85

    SueNYC replied to SueNYC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What I meant about weaknesses is when you get something wrong, how they repeatedly ask the same sort of questions. It happened with me and infection control which is why i thought i failed. But.. .I...

  12. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    SueNYC replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Finally after reading all the posts, theres a nurse in NYC. Curious as to what type of facility do you work in ? I havent gotten my license yet but i've been searching want ads and it seems like every...

  13. Am I too old

    SueNYC replied to fiandcamie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    To reiterate whats been said (and dig the nonsense out of your head = ) ... The only limits we have are the limits we place on ourselves. So if nursing is what you want to pursue, I think we would...