MimismomRN

MimismomRN

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  1. Role Call...California LVN's

    MimismomRN replied to DeeDee143's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hey guys, i'm an LVN for 14 months in palmdale, ca. i am finishing my last two prereqs to go LVN-RN but my college AVC keeps putting roadblocks in the way now an assessment exam TEASE. have you guys...

  2. Anyone take the TEASE assessment to get into RN program?? Help!

    MimismomRN replied to MimismomRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks so much guys for all the great advice and encouragement. I really need it as I am freaked out about passing this test. Every time I get close, they seem to throw another roadblock in the way....

  3. Anyone take the TEASE assessment to get into RN program?? Help!

    MimismomRN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi guys, need your help. I am an LVN two prereqs away from going to the Bridge LVN-RN program but my college has just required this new assessment exam called TEASE in order for you to get in. You...

  4. Anxiety Prob/3 months into job

    MimismomRN replied to keludtke's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks Allantiques4me, I know this is not the area for me, but LVN jobs are not easy to find here in my town (small town) and at least they let me go to one day a week so I can finish school. Think...

  5. Anxiety Prob/3 months into job

    MimismomRN replied to keludtke's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you all for sharing your problem with anxiety. I have had it the past year (my first year as an LVN) and working through my prereqs for the RN program. I literally have panic attacks every...

  6. How many new nurses are seriously thinking about quiting?

    MimismomRN replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new LVN and have worked med/surg for one year (yesterday!) and have thought about quiting almost every day. I am a nervous wreck every night before I go in. We have at least 12 patients and...

  7. The end of my first year is all most here!

    MimismomRN replied to DeLynn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    congrats to all of us for making it. i am an LVN whose one year anniversary was yesterday. i work med/surg and it has been a tough year. trying to learn to be a nurse while finishing my prereqs for...

  8. Discouraged LVN - need help guys!

    MimismomRN replied to MimismomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much Ginger Sue, I will try our advice. I need all the help I can get right now. You are awsome. Thank you for your kindness and encouragement. I need people to tell me I'm not an...

  9. Discouraged LVN - need help guys!

    MimismomRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I guess I just need some advice, support here guys. I am a new LVN (49 years old) yeah I know. I have three prereqs to do to get into the LVN-Bridge program. This semester I took anatomy and micro...

  10. Discouraged LVN - need help guys!

    MimismomRN replied to MimismomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse Mike, thanks you made me laugh. As I sit here ploughing through my microbiology book. I think I failed that test this week too, since I was concentrating on the anatomy class. Now I can just...

  11. Discouraged LVN - need help guys!

    MimismomRN replied to MimismomRN's topic in General Nursing

    You guys are the best. I sooo need to hear these words of encouragement. My husband just does not understand what pressure and stress I am under. My daughter does, she is in 4th semester of the RN...

  12. Discouraged LVN - need help guys!

    MimismomRN replied to MimismomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for your comments and advice guys. ND mom, I am going to get a better recorder and try what you said when I have the guts to tackle this class again . I just feel like a big failure...

  13. Do you like team nursing?

    MimismomRN replied to RN1263's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am a new LVN (9 months now) work in med surg in team nursing, RN, LVN, Nurse Tech. I have 11 to 14 patients and it is scary and overwhelming. I may work with two or three RNs with that 11 - 14...

  14. What age were you when you went to nursing school?

    MimismomRN replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    I was 48 when I graduated with my LVN. I am finishing my prereqs for the RN and expect to be 51 when I graduate (I'm 49 now). You're never too young to follow your dream. I worked as a paralegal...

  15. Good Bye to Nursing for me...

    MimismomRN replied to healer27's topic in General Nursing

    I understand how you feel, truly. I have felt the same. I am 49 and have only been an LVN since Nov. 2005. I have worked in med surg for 9 months now and am also finishing my prereqs to become an...

  16. M/S 1st year--don't know if I can do this...........

    MimismomRN replied to EDGRADNURSE's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey guys, i just had to add to all this good advice. I too am a new nurse working in med surg (LVN) for nine months now. I feel like giving up some days. I have 11 patients normally but sometimes...

  17. correction nurses pay scale??

    MimismomRN replied to sphz9471's topic in Correctional

    I am a new LVN working med/surg in California and I was just offered a job to work through a contractor at our local state prison (max. security) for $33/hr. 8 hour shifts. I am tempted as I only...

  18. New nurse giving up on first job in med surg after 7 mos.

    MimismomRN posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I think I have reached my physical limit and need to resign my first nursing job in med surg but would really appreciate some help from all you you guys. I am a new LVN (49 years) old and have been...

  19. I had a bad day

    MimismomRN replied to Lisky90's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Lisky, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I had to write you because this really tugged at my heart. I just lost my mom less than two years ago from MS which is very similar to ALS. She was...

  20. New nurse giving up on first job in med surg after 7 mos.

    MimismomRN replied to MimismomRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I know, but some of the RNs I work with are focused on their own stuff and do not want to help me with my workload. Some days I want to give up being a nurse all together, because I did not know it...

  21. New nurse giving up on first job in med surg after 7 mos.

    MimismomRN replied to MimismomRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank you all so much for your support. This is where I come for strength. I know it is not just me even though I have only been an LVN for seven months, all our nurses are leaving or want to. I...

  22. New nurse giving up on first job in med surg after 7 mos.

    MimismomRN replied to MimismomRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi Q12RN, my doctor gave me xanex and I am going to try taking it (even though I don't want to) to help me get through the next several months. Thanks for the advice. Our CNAs in Calif. are not...

  23. New nurse giving up on first job in med surg after 7 mos.

    MimismomRN replied to MimismomRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks for all your advice. I want to try and stick it out, but I am afraid I can't handle it anymore. I need to get my RN as the opportunities for LVNs are not good. I am afraid to quit as no one...

  24. New nurse giving up on first job in med surg after 7 mos.

    MimismomRN replied to MimismomRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks guys for your advice. I feel like my job is contributing to my physical problems. I have tried hormone shots, did not help and I am afraid to go on medication for anxiety because of the...

  25. I am in an absolute state of panic right now... need help

    MimismomRN replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    I know exactly where you are at. I am a new LVN and have been working med/surg for the past six months with 12 patients sometimes up to 14, 15 and I am about to have a breakdown. Wanted to stay at...