baylay

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1. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

   baylay replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN/LVN

   So. California Previous ER (got phased out) now Urgent Care 4 yrs experience 22.99 + 1.35 night diff. + benefits

2. Holy Heck I am SOOO scared!

   baylay replied to Guest233447's topic in LPN/LVN

   Now I can easily say "don't be scared." But looking back 4 years ago when I first started my clinicals, I was scared to death!! I had no medical experience at all. Other's were CNA's and had experience. I didn't even know how to work the bed. (go ...

3. Re: Does anyone regret becoming an LPN?

   baylay replied to lacy99's topic in LPN/LVN

   I was very lucky to land a job in our ER where I live, 2 1/2 yrs ago. There was always talk of phasing us LVN's out but the ones that had worked there for years said they always said that. But I was the last one hired. As some quit, we slowly were...

4. I do not care anymore

   baylay replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

   I know exactly what you mean. It took me 2 1/2 yrs in a hosp. ER to start feeling burnt out. The clientele we get are medi-cal or no ins., yell at you for the wait time (only one Hosp. in a population of over 250,000) cuss you out for not getting t...

5. Just Graduated LVN School... How do I study for Nclex?

   baylay replied to ArnikoLVN's topic in LPN/LVN

   You will get all kinds of suggestions. This is what helped me. Saunder's and Exam Cram II PN. I found the 2nd good for getting you prepared for the way the questions are asked. Don't wait too long. Study, understand the topics and go for it! Good ...

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

   baylay replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX

   I took mine the end of Feb. I received my letter of passing (Yippee) 2 days short of 3 wks. Others in my class were about 3 wks or more. The most recent ones that tested received notification 1 day short of 4 wks. (that was last week) Sorry, but I...

7. LPN grads STARTING PAY $/HR

   baylay replied to raine84's topic in LPN/LVN

   For California, 1 hr north of Los Angeles: I just got a job in the ER as a new grad. Pay: $19.00 w/o benefits $16.70 with benefits

8. Took NCLEX-PN today...

   baylay replied to aegirl's topic in NCLEX

   Know one seems to know really how it works. Some get 85 and pass or fail, some get 130, 149 and 205 and pass or fail. Like you said, there's no rhyme or reason to it. It's a big mystery. And I think the Board likes it that way!

9. Took NCLEX-PN today...

   baylay replied to aegirl's topic in NCLEX

   You know how we all get that feeling of "uh oh I'm didn't pass"? (or most of us) Well she just bought "Exam Cram PN" and realized she was reading into the questions too much. You can't do the "what if". Just stick to the facts on hand. But she di...

10. Took NCLEX-PN today...

    baylay replied to aegirl's topic in NCLEX

    One of the students that was in my class just failed with 85. It happens I guess, but not very often.

11. nclex ?

    baylay replied to witter11's topic in LPN/LVN

    Wow. I worship you! lol No really, that was a lot of great info. We're probably getting off the "thread" subject too. I'm printing this out so I can look back and say "gee, he was right!" Thanks so much!!

12. nclex ?

    baylay replied to witter11's topic in LPN/LVN

    A lot in my class were just like that. They all wanted to just memorize the answers if we got a study guide. And hence....they are the ones failing the NCLEX! I tried to tell them they needed to understand the material not memorize it. So now the...

13. nclex ?

    baylay replied to witter11's topic in LPN/LVN

    That's exactly it I think. Some students would complain why we had to learn it so indepth but if you know it top to bottom you'll have a much easier time figuring out the questions like you said. Some think you should be able to just pick up a stud...

14. I can't get a job, i'm so sad.

    baylay replied to Lmex's topic in LPN/LVN

    Well said...Also patient communication/education is important and must be clear for them to understand. If the patient is struggling to understand you they might miss something. I just had an interview and the director was from Scotland with a very t...

15. Taking NCLEX on the 30th of this month.... any suggestions, PLEASE

    baylay replied to kimmyz's topic in LPN/LVN

    I can imagine I'll be looking up quite a bit! I'm already panicking about how much I feel like I've forgotten. I need a job!! My school was so fast paced that I think I'd actually enjoy reading them more the 2nd time around. :)