VanessaK83

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1. Mildred-elley

   VanessaK83 replied to ambitiousgirl19's topic in LPN/LVN

   I didn't study for the test. I did well on that. Not sure which colleges accept the credits from there honestly. It's a certificate program so I'm sure not many. As far as being hired in hospital LPNs usually aren't in NYC unless you have connectio...

2. Lpn school nurse in MA?

   VanessaK83 replied to VanessaK83's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thank you. Nurse King

3. Mildred-elley

   VanessaK83 replied to ambitiousgirl19's topic in LPN/LVN

   Yea I did. School is just ok. You have to make the most of it. Pass rate is very low. About 48 percent. I studied a lot for my boards and passed on the first try. They say they help you look for work but they don't. I did that all on my own. Best of ...

4. Lpn school nurse in MA?

   VanessaK83 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hello lovely nurses, Can LPNs be school nurses in Massachusetts? I know in NYC we can't. Thanks Nurse King

5. What is the Best job for new LVN?

   VanessaK83 replied to Kimhdimino's topic in LPN/LVN

   It took me about four months to find a job that I wanted to take. Many sketchy dirty LTC facilities I turned down because I knew my license would be at risk and it would hurt my soul. Found a job doing pediatric home care nursing and my agency gave u...

6. Agencies hiring

   VanessaK83 replied to soon2bnycmhnp's topic in New York

   You are 100 percent correct. Yes you must be confident to do Homecare nursing. I'm very lucky that I have a case coordinator that is easily reachable if I have any questions, and the child's mom is very hands on and isn't intimidating if I have any q...

7. Agencies hiring

   VanessaK83 replied to soon2bnycmhnp's topic in New York

   FYI they do preceptor training for new grads every month if you are interested. It's a great way to get your feet wet! Nurse King

8. Agencies hiring

   VanessaK83 replied to soon2bnycmhnp's topic in New York

   That's the name of my agency. Yes, it's Homecare based but still an agency and is not private duty. It was a class that was one week on trach and vent care. This person was asking for agency an that hires new grads, and my agency does. Never did the...

9. Agencies hiring

   VanessaK83 replied to soon2bnycmhnp's topic in New York

   White glove community care has a preceptor program for new grads. It's a one week class and then they place you with a case after you shadow a nurse for a few shifts. I lucked out and the case that I was shadowing liked me so much and requested me as...

10. 2015 Current LPN Pay

    VanessaK83 replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN/LVN

    $23.83 per hour pediatric Homecare NYC. Nurse King

11. when to take the nclex?

    VanessaK83 replied to NurseBetty_RN's topic in LPN/LVN

    I took my boards 11 months after graduation and I passed the first time. I was planning my wedding and wanted to enjoy that process. I waited till after my honeymoon then hit the books HARD for one month about 4-5 hours a day and took time off from w...

12. Exclusive Nursing Staff Inc

    VanessaK83 replied to MrsCeeTaylor's topic in LPN/LVN

    They are a scam. I went in for a interview and nothing happened after I was promised a lot. Use white glove care they are great! Nurse King

13. 2015 Current LPN Pay

    VanessaK83 replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN/LVN

    Forgot to mention I'm a new grad. Nurse King

14. 2015 Current LPN Pay

    VanessaK83 replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN/LVN

    $23 Homecare pediatric client. NYC Nurse King

15. I can't find a Cna job!!

    VanessaK83 replied to Courtneyjamesw's topic in CNA/MA

    Have you tried another Homecare agency? Some are really looking for help! Nurse King