Dawnkeibals

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1. Job hunt problems

   Dawnkeibals posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been looking for full-time work for a couple months now. My question is, how bad is it to accept a job offer while a more desirable job is "pending". Like the old saying goes... a bird in the...

2. Big issues at work

   Dawnkeibals replied to Lindsey Oldag's topic in General Nursing

   Great advice already on here but I want to add that HR is not an ally in most cases they protect management and the company. I agree about looking elsewhere. If you can leave this toxic situation do...

3. LPN to RN preparing for NCLEX-RN

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

   I passed first

4. LPN to RN preparing for NCLEX-RN

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

   We did HESI tests at the end of each course and the Exit exam at the end of the program. I met the benchmark for the exit exam >1000. We also did an in person, 3 day test prep with someone...

5. LPN to RN preparing for NCLEX-RN

   Dawnkeibals posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I have been an LPN for over 10 years with experience in LTC, GI, Peds and urology. I recently graduated from an LPN to RN bridge program, with an advertised NCLEX pass rate of 90%. I earned mostly A's...

6. Plasma center job

   Dawnkeibals posted a topic in General Specialties

   Curious if any one who has worked in a plasma center can share feedback on thier experience there? Pros and cons? Anything that you would have liked to know before starting the

7. Team Player Gets Taken Advantage Of

   Dawnkeibals posted a topic in General Nursing

   What is your advice on being a team player but not be taken advantage of? Do you think it's possible? For example if you take one for the team a lot, some people will use that as an...

8. Learning IV Skills Outside of My Job

   Dawnkeibals replied to Brae30's topic in General Nursing

   My advice is to look at Instagram, seriously. Intravenousqueen and the IVGuy are 2 really good accounts. The IVGuy even offers a virtual course that includes CEUs. When I started in a busy Endoscopy...

9. Multiple CNA's refusing assigned task

   Dawnkeibals replied to Dawnkeibals's topic in General Nursing

10. One A, or two C's?

    Dawnkeibals replied to Dawnkeibals's topic in General Students

    Thank you to everyone who replied. I reached out to one of my professors after doing poorly on my last exam. He told me I shouldn't be working full time and taking two science courses. Too late now, I...

11. One A, or two C's?

    Dawnkeibals replied to Dawnkeibals's topic in General Students

    I am taking A&P with lab and Microbiology with lab, for pre reqs for an LPN to RN bridge. I have yet to apply, and I do worry about Cs affecting my admission. However, I understand they look at...

12. One A, or two C's?

    Dawnkeibals posted a topic in General Students

    Right now I am working full time and taking two hybrid courses. They are pre reqs, to hopefully get into an LPN bridge. I am struggling to keep up but passing both classes right now. I cannot help but...

13. Say something or no?

    Dawnkeibals replied to Dawnkeibals's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks!

14. Say something or no?

    Dawnkeibals posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm looking for input. Would keep your mouth shut or say something to an old co worker, who is a new hire at your current job. I found out a former coworker (tech) is starting at my place of...

15. Discussing salary with co workers

    Dawnkeibals replied to Dawnkeibals's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree I would not be upset with my coworker if I knew there was a wage