MimismomRN

MimismomRN

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  1. Where do I get LVN malpractice insurance?

    MimismomRN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey guys, I am a new LVN Grad starting my first job in med/surg at my local hospital this week. I need information on Malpractice insurance. I live in California. I thought information would come with...

  2. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

    MimismomRN replied to madwife2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi guys, I too am a new RN and really struggling. I did the bridge program LVN to RN and graduated last June 2009. I have been working on a telemetry floor since November 2009. I don't know if I'm...

  3. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    MimismomRN replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks TB so much! I am so relieved. I was thinking I did not pass and would have to take it again. God Bless

  4. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    MimismomRN replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey guys, I just checked te Board Website and I found out that I passed! Praise God! I give him all the praise and glory. Thank you to all of you who prayed. I appreciate it so much. I will...

  5. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    MimismomRN replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey guys, took my NCLEX on Monday, 8/17. Mine shut down at 75. I felt like I critically guessed on the entire exam even after studying for 2 1/2 months. I felt nauseous after that exam. I'm just...

  6. TEASE entrance exam

    MimismomRN posted a topic in General Students

    Hey guys, need help! Just found out I have to take the TEASE in Feb. to get into the bridge LVN to RN program at my college. I have the study guide. Any adivce on those who have taken it would...

  7. New Grad RN Need Career Advice, possibly Labor and Delivery Position?

    MimismomRN replied to MimismomRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks guys for your thoughts and ideas. I'm really nervous about it since I have been doing med surg telemetry for 3 years as an LVN and it would be really diferent for me. But I'll go and find out...

  8. New Grad RN Need Career Advice, possibly Labor and Delivery Position?

    MimismomRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hey guys, I need your help. I am an LVN who has been working med/surg tele for 3 l/2 years and just graduated with my RN in June 2009. I'm having a heck of a time finding a job in California. My...

  9. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    MimismomRN replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey guys I just graduated June 7th and will be taking the NCLEX RN on August 17. I finished the Kaplan book, and am on page 300 of the 1400 page Saunders Book and am so overwhelmed. But I believe if...

  10. Did anyone's spouses/partners etc...... have a problem with you becoming a RN?

    MimismomRN replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow this is interesting. I am getting ready to finish my fourth semester in 12 weeks, thank you Lord, if I pass!!! In my case, I am 51, married with two daughters, one who is also an RN and it has...

  11. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    MimismomRN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Hey guys, haven't been here for a while but I'm an LVN for three years and will be starting 4th semester of the RN program in Feb. I'm excited, scared and can finally see the light at the end of the...

  12. Need Help with Pediatrics Rotation

    MimismomRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey guys, I start my Peds clinical rotation on Monday. I am scared as I have never assessed an infant, baby or toddler. Can anyone tell me where I can find the steps to a pediatric assessment, in...

  13. Need Help with Pediatrics Rotation

    MimismomRN replied to MimismomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks guys for your tips and advice. I really appreciate all the tips and websites. I have printed everything to go through before Monday. You are all my heros!!! Susan RN...

  14. Well, survuved my first two days of nursing school...

    MimismomRN replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations, you can do it. Just keep going. I too am in my second week of the RN program, 3rd semester. I went the LVN to RN bridge route. It is overwhelming especially since I have major...

  15. Perfectionist? Nervous Nilly? Worrier?

    MimismomRN replied to OregonGal's topic in General Nursing

    I think we should start a club. We'll call it the "Nervous Nellie Nursing Society". We are or will be great nurses, with just a little anxiety. I am 50, an LVN, and starting 3rd semester of the RN...

  16. Perfectionist? Nervous Nilly? Worrier?

    MimismomRN replied to OregonGal's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Oregon Gal, Please hang in there, you are compassionate and care for people and will be a great nurse. I too suffer from anxiety, panic attacks and have the same trouble trying to do everything...

  17. Maybe it was a big mistake to be a nurse :(

    MimismomRN replied to NewYorkGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you. I have worked med surg as an LVN for 2 1/2 years and am going into 3rd semester of the RN program. I am 50 and don't think I can physically do floor nursing much longer. The stress is...

  18. i hate med-surg

    MimismomRN replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    Boy this all sounds like what I am going through too. I am an LVN, 50 yrs. old and have worked med surg/telemetry for 2 l/2 years . It is overwhelming for me most of the time. We work team (RN, LVN...

  19. LVN needs help with anxiety/fear in clinicals

    MimismomRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi guys, I really need some advice, support, help from you all. I am a 50 year old LVN, just finished the bridge LVN to RN (with an A, thank you Lord) and will be starting 3rd semester of the RN...

  20. LVN needs help with anxiety/fear in clinicals

    MimismomRN replied to MimismomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you to all for your thoughts and advice. I think I need to push myself through the fear and get as much experience as I can at the things I most fear. I hear what you are saying, the more you...

  21. LVN to RN program, need help guys.

    MimismomRN posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hi Guys, I just finished my bridge class LVN to RN with an A. I know at 50 years old that's pretty good. But I am scared I will not be able to pass 3rd and 4th semesters. I just lack confidence in...

  22. for all us older nurses

    MimismomRN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    Kizzy, thank you so much for your encouragement and nice comments. I appreciate them so much. Some days are tough but you are all my inspiration. I just have to get through this bridge class to get...

  23. hired after age 58 as rn?

    MimismomRN replied to suespets's topic in General Nursing

    Yah for her. I too am 50 almost 51, been an LVN for two years and now just started my LVN to RN bridge program. I plan on becoming a great RN. I love my patients and being a nurse. 50 is the new...

  24. for all us older nurses

    MimismomRN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    This is great!!! I am 50, an LVN and just started my bridge LVN to RN program (one more year)!!!!! There are several older/wiser students in my class. It would be sad if someone told me you're too...

  25. Teas On Friday, Help!

    MimismomRN posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hey Guys, I am freaking out. I take my TEAS (RN Entrance Exam) on Friday to get into the LVN to RN bridge program at my community college. I have been studying since December, but when I took the...