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License Practical Nurse = Nurse. I know RN's who refer to LPN as the nurse on your side. I have never heard a LPN say I'm your LPN today. They say I'm your Nurse today.

Expect a lot of hard work and sometimes being unappreciated. It's always tough to be a new CNA because you haven't yet developed a routine. Once you become familiar with your surroundings and patients your job will become easier. Also, treat every patient as if they where your mother or father. Make sure they look neat and clean. Take the extra time to straighten up the rooms. Appearance goes along way and the nurses and family members will know you do good work. I worked as a CNA for many years and just recently became a nurse. I perfected my job as a CNA and felt it was time for me to move up the ladder and become the nurse . I would suggest you eventually go back to school for nursing.

I think a lot of places have CNAs who pretend to be nurses. The problem is with the CNA but also the upper management who allows this behavior to go on.

UPDATE: Passed NCLEX 4/24/15 and I'm still working at the same facility. Life is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Know your content and practice as many questions as possible. Also go over procedures like inserting a NG tube, inserting catheters, etc... Try to study the subjects that you are weak in the most. And last but not least PRAY!

I took NCLEX 4/24/15 early in the morning. I was at the testing site for around 2 hours. I went home checked the Pearson vue website and it stated results unavailable. So I waited 48 hours did the Pearson vue trick, It took me to the credit card page. I entered my cc information, hit submit and was registered for another exam. I felt horrible because I must have failed if I was able to register again. I then decided to get the quick results just so it would confirm that I failed my test, but when I payed the fee it said PASS. I was shocked, confused, and somewhat happy but I thought to myself this may be a mistake. Forward 2 days I checked my state BON and there it was my name and license number. So do I think the pvt trick is 100% accurate? HELLLLLL NOOOOOO

If you really want to know if you passed why not pay the 7.95 and see. I took the nclex pn 4/24/15. According to the pvt trick I failed because it didn't work for me so I wouldn't trust that source. I waited 48 hours after testing paid the 7.95 and was relieved when it said pass.

I used Saunders Q&A cd and glanced at exam cram. I really didn't study too much. And I did pass nclex 1st try.

I took nclex pn on 4/24/15 and had 205 questions. I thought I failed but paid for results and passed. I'm sorry for you guys but it's not the end of the world. You can always retake the test. All I used was Saunders and exam cram. Good luck you will pass the next time.

Wear scrubs and sneakers.

I'm down

Hi everyone I'm taking the NCLEX PN on April 29th and I'm nervous as hell. I have so much riding on this test. I wasn't the best student but far from being the worst. It is just frustrating because you really don't know where to begin with studying. It is difficult for me to concentrate because I have personal issues going on like being homeless due to getting evicted for my sons' bad behavior. On top of that he will be going to the slammer in a few weeks. He has always been a good kid but my year in school was the worst because all I could think about was him. I know I have to get focused but its hard. I had a 90% chance of passing the nclex the first time according to the comprehensive exam I took at school. I'm depressed, anxious and confused. Does anyone have any advice for me.

I know SATA is a format of a question but every question has a subject.

For those of you who already took the NCLEX PN. What subjects was the SATA on?

I recently graduated from an LPN program. All I can say is pay attention and study hard. Whatever your lecture is on for the day read your chapters. The LPN program is hard but doable, you just have so much info to remember in such a short time. Like I said I recently graduated and now I'm studying for the NCLEX. Graduating from the program is a wonderful feeling but after graduation the anxiety and fear starts setting in because you have that important test that determines your whole future. I would suggest not applying for a GPN license only because in my opinion it is a waste of money and if you do take the NCLEX and don't pass all your noisy coworkers will know by looking up your name on the verify my license page. Anyway, good luck and study hard. And remember anything is obtainable if you want it bad enough.

Thanks for the advice!

I live in PA you can work under a temp license for a year along side an RN.

Hello I recently graduated and was considering working an a GPN at my current place of employment. However I feel I should probably keep my work schedule the same as it was while I was in nursing school ( Only working every Friday, Sat, and Sun) so that I can take this time to prepare my mind for the NCLEX. A lot of nurses at my job say I should take it as soon as possible but I don't feel I'm 100% prepared. Every time I come to work I feel all eyes are on me to see if I took and passed the NCLEX yet. I wish people would mind their own business. Plus I have a new nurse who was in the prior semester at my school who passed the NCLEX and has been talking crap about my former class saying we didn't learn anything and will probably fail the test. I'm so frustrated. What do you guys suggest I should do? Also how long is too long to take the NCLEX?

What makes a good CNA is treating your patients the same way you would want one of your family members treated. You must have compassion for people even when they are unkind to you.

I recently graduated from an LPN program and it was tough but doable. All you have to do is study, read your assigned chapters. If nursing is what you want to do than put 100% into it and you will be fine. So don't worry yourself to death about it. When you start your program take one day at a time and before you know it you will be walking across that stage with you cap and your all whites on. Good Luck!

I enjoyed pharm but maternity and peds not so much it was so repetitive.

License practical nurse that is nursing school josequinones.

YOU BETTER NOT GIVE UP!!!!!! Just look how far you have come compared to what you have left. Everybody gets nervous when you have someone watching your every move. Believe me I felt the same way when I had clinicals , but practice makes perfect. I spilled water, Colace, etc............. but I never gave up and I graduated. Never let fear keep you from your dreams.

Well the ATI is basically what you learned in the class you should be fine. Go over a couple chapters in your fundamental book.

I'm not sure where you live but I made 35,000 a year as a cna.