soiwanttobeanurse

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1. LPN Jobs for New Older Nurse?

   soiwanttobeanurse replied to ParadiseFound101's topic in LPN/LVN

   I am soon to be 55. Just finished LPN last summer. I have had offers from many places. I am working where I was a CNA at. Long Term Care. Good Luck in your new adventure and don't worry about the offers.

2. Took NCLEX-Just know that I failed

   soiwanttobeanurse replied to soiwanttobeanurse's topic in LPN/LVN

   Just got my resuls. I started crying. I PASSED. I hated those 48 hours of waiting.

3. Took NCLEX-Just know that I failed

   soiwanttobeanurse posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I think out of all 85 questions, I knew 3. I reviewed on Saunders and Lippincott, and the NCLEX is not even close to the style of questions, except that they teach you how to read the questions. Why I think I failed? Almost 15 drug questions, and n...

4. Taking boards on the 13th

   soiwanttobeanurse replied to soiwanttobeanurse's topic in LPN/LVN

   I am using Lippincott and Saunders to prepare for boards. I will be attending a junior college for RN Associates Degree. Contemplated as to whether to go to university for bachelors, but realized that I could do BA online while earning money. I liv...

5. When in schhol how long did you study eacg day?

   soiwanttobeanurse replied to angieleelee's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I like you schedule, but when I was in school I forgot the cleaning and cooking. I never had time until after pinning. I took weeks to get my house back in order. I don't know about other schools, but we also had extra time beyond our school sched...

6. Taking boards on the 13th

   soiwanttobeanurse posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Finished LPN certification. I am scheduled to take the boards on the 13th in IL. Everyone I have met from class has passed so far. Some took all 205 questions, some passed at 85. It is so nervewracking just thinking about the boards. I thought sc...

7. Why do I feel so incompetent?

   soiwanttobeanurse replied to soiwanttobeanurse's topic in General Students

   Thank you for your replies. You are probably right about little things being big things in clinicals. I remember when I took the CNA class, and I kept saying, "I'm going to hurt someone." Well, I have been a CNA for 1 1/2 years, and I haven't hurt a...

8. Why do I feel so incompetent?

   soiwanttobeanurse posted a topic in General Students

   There are mornings I wake up, and the first thought in my mind is "What are you doing" "You are not cut out to be a nurse!!!!" This is my second semester in the LPN class and I do get good grades, but I have to study my butt off. Of course, I am su...

9. CNAs are very disrespectful to LVN, that is me..

   soiwanttobeanurse replied to Bala Shark's topic in LPN/LVN

   I completely agree with you. I am currently a CNA in a LPN course. WIll graduate in the spring. YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But what you said is true. There are good CNA - BAD CNAs There are good LPNs - BAD LPNs There are good RNs - BAD RNs Treat me with...

10. 52 just finishing CNA class and having a ball

    soiwanttobeanurse replied to soiwanttobeanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your encouragement. I am sorry to hear about your mom though. I'll be honest, I don't know how young moms goes through these classes and still have time to care for their children

11. 52 just finishing CNA class and having a ball

    soiwanttobeanurse replied to soiwanttobeanurse's topic in General Nursing

    At the school I attend Going the PN route my first year transfers as the first year on the RN route. There is one transition course I would have to take during the summer, then go into the RN. I actually will be able to get into the RN course in th...

12. 52 just finishing CNA class and having a ball

    soiwanttobeanurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: I am having way to much fun. At first I thought that I was too old to get a job in the healthcare field. Then with all the reasurance I received from my fellow allnurses, I took the plunge. Will be finishing CNA in about 4 weeks. Carrying a...

13. Is 52 to old for starting nursing program

    soiwanttobeanurse replied to soiwanttobeanurse's topic in Career Support

    I will not be starting till fall of 2006. I don't think that I am too old, my concern was whether or not human resource would consider me too old. Thank for your support. I love you Deb

14. Is 52 to old for starting nursing program

    soiwanttobeanurse replied to soiwanttobeanurse's topic in Career Support

    I always thought I would make a great brain surgeon. But, I would love to work in labor/delivery. Wouldn't everyone!!!! I would like to work in critical care/ICU or as a Surgical/Medical nurse. I have always wanted to be in the Medical Field. But, ...

15. Is 52 to old for starting nursing program

    soiwanttobeanurse posted a topic in Career Support

    Hello, My name is Debbie. I have been a single mom for many many years, and my last daughter is entering her senior year in high school today. I have always held jobs that just paid the bills and allowed me to be home when the kids were there. I wou...