BigB

BigB

Knuckle Dragging Nurse aka MTA

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  1. Job when finished with school...

    BigB replied to stephera's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    i hadto , and I am still in the process of finding a job. None came to my

  2. Just Took NCLEX-PN

    BigB replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    my heart goes out to you......the wait in California is a beast! With 85 questions , you either ace it or it owned you. I think it's the

  3. NCLEX Test PN

    BigB replied to Nursie2k6`'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a HUGE fan of the Kaplan book and http://www.ncsbn.org online review. I am not a big fan of Suander's at all, or Mosby for that matter. Don't over study , but have a good plan. I started with 20...

  4. Graveyard Shift

    BigB replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    As a four year Graveyard shift worker I can offer some advice. The most important factor for me since I don't drink coffee was to be consistent in my sleeping times. This means staying up very late...

  5. NCLEX Date Approaching...

    BigB replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Don't study the day before is advice I was given and used. If you don't know it by know, you won't be able to cram everything you need to know . Good

  6. LVN Opportunities in Psych Nursing

    BigB replied to BBERFY's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    lots of opportunities to work in psyc as an

  7. New Student Nurse

    BigB replied to newmom27's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    welcome aboard. Advice from me is make sure you check your meds 4 or 5 times before giving them , know the five rights to med administartion, and go slowly. Mistakes can seriously affect patients and...

  8. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    BigB replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I might just go in to the lvn board offivce Monday and see if I can get a temp license or

  9. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    BigB replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes, that was the best christmas present I could ask for hehe. Pinefarmgirl, how long after you passed and sent in the $100 did you get your "real license." The paper I got says it could take 3 - 4...

  10. new graduate

    BigB replied to shalow92's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Kaplan book, and http://www.ncsbn.org "learning extention" helped me pass. They are the closest to the nclex. I am not a big fan of Saunders or mosby, as they don;t adress priority type questions, and...

  11. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    BigB replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks.. the 25 day wait was worse experience of my life. party time !

  12. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    BigB replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok I just checked the mail and it contained a small white letter from the California LVN board. Upon opening it, I found out that I PASSED the NCLEX !!!!!! I simply can't believe this. The terrible...

  13. Odds of failing NCLEX at 85 ?'s?

    BigB replied to sorpy69's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    he passed. its funny he got 85 and I was telling him don't worry ...... I got 85 questions and I am scared to death I failed.I don't think I bombed it , but I didn't ace it either..so only time will...

  14. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    BigB replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't even think about stopping by the lvn office for the result. I might do that as I don't think I can physically wait until January. The wait is really affecting my health. I don't sleep well...

  15. Need advice?

    BigB replied to Big_Al's topic in Men in Nursing

    I was a security Police officer in the Air Force for four years, only to get out and go to college to be a fire fighter. Then i got into nursing and it has been the best decision. Age is not an...

  16. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    BigB replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did not know about the move. It does make me feel a little better about this long wait. How did you hear they were

  17. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    BigB replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for the support. As of now (day 24 of waiting) I still haven't recieved my results. I am gonna call the lvn board Monday if I haven't heard anything. This is such a weird, trying experience....

  18. NCLEX-PN new format

    BigB replied to Vman's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I took it 3 weeks ago and didn't get a single "new format" question. Thankfully! My classmate took the Nclex last week and she got only 1 new format question. Not much else I can say about

  19. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    BigB replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I understand what you are going through 100%. We are on day 23 (for me) and day 25 (for you). This is absolutly insane. If i don't get my results by monday I am calling the state board. I know they...

  20. How long for NCLEX - PN results in California?

    BigB posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi , took my NCLEX 13 days ago. Haven't heard a thing from the boards yet. I just heard at work that if you pass the NCLEX, you get the results in 14-16 days.......and if you fail the nclex you get...

  21. NCLEX PN -- Stopped at 85 questions

    BigB replied to Kellink's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You had to wait 2 whole days LOL. i am here suffering,waiting just over 3 weeks! Congrats on passing

  22. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    BigB replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The positive vibes and kind words are appreciated big

  23. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    BigB replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, Yeah, I figured the lvn board was slower this time of year. The difference in envelopes is the small white envelope means you will have a short but oh so sweet "you passed" letter. The bigger...

  24. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    BigB replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    yeah , once I open the mailbox I will know instantly if I passed or failed. A big envolope will get thrown across the parking lot and jumped on repeatedly, and a small envelope will give me a much...

  25. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    BigB replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    yes, getting a failing result before christmas would just ruin the holiday mood for me. it's been about 20 - 21 days since i took the nclex and the wait is really the most brutal part. i get asked...