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  1. Any LPN's work the night shift right away? I have ?'s for you

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    My husband and I have decided that I need to work the night shift because we just can't make ends meet right now IF we pay for daycare. We plan on working on that problem.. anyway... I plan on...

  2. NCLEX was not easy

    changeofpaceRN replied to flwannaB's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I too walked out of the center swearing I failed and just plain swearing too haha.. I know I answered 2 correctly.. the rest was a shot in the dark! I too passed with 85 questions and I thank God...

  3. How do you postpone a job offer until you are ready to accept?

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Let's say you send your resume out to 10 places and 8 call you back. You have interviews set up for the next 3 days and you don't have a preference of where you want to work- but maybe you will feel...

  4. Does anyone know what the ENDORSEMENT fee is for?

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My state has an endorsement fee of about $200. What does that mean?? I passed my boards and they sent me my congrast you passed letter. I'm on the state board of nursing site as an LPN so what's...

  5. Does anyone know what the ENDORSEMENT fee is for?

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    My state has an endorsement fee of about $200. What does that mean?? I passed my boards and they sent me my congrast you passed letter. I'm on the state board of nursing site as an LPN so what's this...

  6. RP: LPN's in LTC.. I have questions for you!!

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I guess the jist of this post is... I don't know "how" to be a nurse. Don't know what to expect. I just passed my NCLEX and almost had a panic attack thinking of my future job (hopefully in LTC). I...

  7. I PASSED my nclex-pn!

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah I'm so excited! I woke up at 4am this morning to check and nothing.. then again at 7am and there it was.. my heart was beating so fast.. Anyway, my computer shut off at 85...

  8. NCLEX quick results don't always...

    changeofpaceRN replied to cmarsh333's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No kidding! I was harassing the website every hour on the hour to see if my results came in early.. my friend's came in after about 26 hrs.. mine came in around 40 hrs >:-( I was so relieved to...

  9. NCLEX-PN today..

    changeofpaceRN replied to itzkristen's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I too faced the monster test this morning and it shut off at 85 questions for me as well. I cursed to myself when it shut off because I know I did horrible and wanted a chance to redeem...

  10. Nclex review- I just don't get it VENT! What books can I use or what can I do?

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm so frustrated with studying. Before I studied, I took a practice test to see how much I knew ect.. I got a 67% on that. Ok so it proves I need to study. I've BEEN studying and I confident that...

  11. Applying for NCLEX.. I need help because I'm confused

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    My school didn't give us a step by step to follow and now I am LOST! I sent in my fee for the NCLEX Exam Registration with Pearson VUE and that's good for 365 days. Now, I downloaded the application...

  12. Love nursing, hate the hospital setting!

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduate next month. I dread every day of clinicals because they are at hospitals that aren't that great in my opinion. The workers there are not understanding or helpful and I know they will "eat...

  13. Do you belong to an Nursing Association?

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    If so, is it national? Does it cost money to join? Do you know of any free associations? I've already search online and came across a few but are quiet expensive. Any help would be great!

  14. Can LPN's work as a graduate nurse?

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    As in work before getting their license but after graduating the program? Anyone know? I'm sure the scope of practice would be limited if they are allowed right? I have searched online but can't...

  15. Help! Pregnant and don't know what patients to avoid

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    during clinicals (of course I would trade patients).. or medicines I can't handle for that matter. This is my last semester and I forgot to ask my doctor what to avoid while pregnant.. I know those...

  16. How did you find your job?

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Did you apply online, look in the newspaper, friend referral, use monster.com or another website, walk-in with resumes, call around? I've been looking so I am prepared when I graduate and there...

  17. benefits.. how long until you got yours?

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Since I've never been in the med community, I was wondering if hospitals, nursing homes or assisted living facilities have the 3 months waiting period for benefits or if it is immediate. I would...

  18. pregnant and securing a job as new grad?

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I'm currently a nursing student but will be graduating in Dec. I just found out I'm pregnant (wasn't planned but my husband and I are thrilled) and I'm due in April. I will probably take my...

  19. how do you wash your scrubs?

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    After all these posts, I started thinking.. yuck.. there maybe bacteria living in the same washer I use for my family. Yes I wash my scrubs seperately but I know hot water doesn't kill everything.....

  20. Scared of nursing school...please help!

    changeofpaceRN replied to Finallyy's topic in General Nursing

    As a current LPN student, I can tell you that it isn't that hard if you put your mind to it.. it's not like you can cram for one test, forget the info and move on.. nooooo.. you have to learn the info...

  21. Clinical Hours for Medical-Surgical Nursing

    changeofpaceRN replied to yeljet's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm currently in school for LPN and I had 4 weeks of regular med/surg clincials then I have an additional 4 weeks with med/surg part 2 and peds.. so I guess it's considered 8 weeks total with 5.5 hrs...

  22. lots of questions for LPN's! Hosp or nursing home? Pay and diff? IV course or no?

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    What are your experiences with each and why do you prefer one over the other? Did you get enough of an orientation when you began working? I guess I'm starting to get cold feet! I'm still in school...

  23. LPN Salary & Info

    changeofpaceRN replied to MrsCD's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure about up north or down south.. anyone have a ball park for the Tampa, FL area? Sorry to barge in on your post but I'm in the same boat. I hear anywhere from $14-$22 down here and that's a...

  24. can you get old nclex exams?

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    from past years like 2003-2005? I thought I overheard one of my classmates saying that he requested past tests and "they" sent them to him.. of course, I don't know who "they" are and I was curious...

  25. Ability to get job with no prior experience?

    changeofpaceRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I'm really worried that when I graduate, I won't be able to secure a job because I have NO experience in the medical field. I know some will say get a job as a cna. Seriously, I don't feel like I...