nursekhat

nursekhat specializes in Geriatrics.

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1. CNA to LVN in 5 months

   nursekhat replied to confuzhn's topic in CNA/MA

   I don't think you necessarily need to take that program if you are a CNA who wants to challenge the LVN boards. I actually have a couple of acquaintances that has done this. I just heard that you have to have a certain amount of years as a CNA, and...

2. sick of ADN vs BSN! like most of us have a choice anyway!

   nursekhat replied to okie2's topic in ADN/BSN

   Whatever with it... ADN vs BSN as a clinical/floor nurse, you get paid equally. I still want to get my BSN one day, but I am in no rush....

3. Is this average?

   nursekhat replied to EthnicBeauty's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Dear Ethnic Beauty, With your sensitivity in Commuter's simple response to your simple question, how do you think you're going to survive working as a Nurse. You will be the eyes and ears of the DR.'s and will be communicating with them for the most...

4. Need Help/Advice!!

   nursekhat replied to dcoffee's topic in LPN/LVN

   SH*T, where do you work? All Saints hospital in No. Hollywood? lol jk. I just remember doing clinical rotation there and ur situation (location) sounds just as overwhelming as All Saints.

5. LPN'S are NURSES TOO

   nursekhat replied to imnrs2's topic in LPN/LVN

   Oh how I hate it when ppl say or think LVN/LPN's aren't Nurses. Those people use their ignorance in their two cents. The very first person to put me in this position of questioning my Nursing title was my MOTHER IN LAW. Could you believe it? The ...

6. 30 Unit RN Program

   nursekhat posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   In California, there are some schools that offer a 30 Unit RN program. Can anyone explain this to me? I am an LVN, and graduated from a Vocational college, therefore I have no prerequisites done in order for me to get into a Associates Degree Nurs...

7. No longer an Orientee / LOSING MY HEAD!

   nursekhat posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Beginning yesterday, I was no longer an orientee. I am employed at an LTC. The nursing to resident ratio is 1:36, but the facility has begun to split that so sometimes it is 1:18. If a nurse calls in sick in that wing, the other nurse is to take o...

8. LPN Starting Salary

   nursekhat replied to pat8585's topic in LPN/LVN

   I'm a new LVN. I got hired @ $20.55/hr at an LTC. Love it! Also heard of another LTC in town hiring @ $25/hr. Good luck!

9. first med pass, successful but slow

   nursekhat replied to HotmaleSPN's topic in LPN/LVN

   I feel like we're wearing the same shoes lol. I'm on my 5th day of orientation at an LTC.. I've passed meds on my own already as well and has been oriented on both wings already... i've noticed that the other nurses finish quicker and make it look...

10. OHHH I feel silly asking this!

    nursekhat replied to Coloradogrl's topic in LPN/LVN

    At the facility where I work, all Licensed Nurses has to wear ONLY plain colored scrubs. To differ from the aides and other non-licensed personnel. I love the "dickies" and "urbane" scrubs. They're my fav. They have many cute plain colored dickie...

11. Help with NCLEX-PN

    nursekhat replied to zwoman80's topic in LPN/LVN

    learningext.com's courses really helped me. Good luck!

12. To those who failed the Nclex the first time..

    nursekhat replied to PractikalNurse2B's topic in LPN/LVN

    UGHHH!! Why do in-laws (or in your case, your BF's family) have to be so damned RUDE when it comes to our nursing careers? I know how you feel. My mother in-law makes it seem like I'm not a real nurse because I'm an LVN. I plan on doing my RN one...

13. Mean to Orientees

    nursekhat replied to pagandeva2000's topic in LPN/LVN

    That's horrible. I'm going to be a new orientee sometime within the next week or so. I got hired on the spot after my interview and went to tour the facility with the D.O.N. and I could already feel the intimidation rush through my blood streams. ...

14. I just PASSED and GOT HIRED.

    nursekhat posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    My situation: I graduated in 2003. I failed my boards before. Retook the test last month. I passed! I had a job interview yesterday and was offered a job at an LTC. Starting pay is $20.55. I'm nervous because I haven't been in the nursing fiel...

15. Lvn Pay Raises????????

    nursekhat replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in LPN/LVN

    there's your answer - SHE LIVES IN THE BAY AREA. It's higher cost of living up there, so of course their nurses make a little more.