LVN_it1995 BSN, RN

LVN_it1995 has 7 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Sub-Acute, Skilled, Home Health.

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   Is it OK to include a photo with resume or CV?

   LVN_it1995 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   i recently applied for a position of caregiving and a photo was required before application processed! first for me..
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   Help with my nursing note !!

   LVN_it1995 replied to NhonLai's topic in LPN/LVN

   making it! M entation (Oriented) A irway K ardiovascular IN tegumentary G astrointestinal I nvasive procedures/Xrays Labs, Vital Signs T ubings
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   deliquent license

   LVN_it1995 replied to LVN_it1995's topic in LPN/LVN

   thanks for commenting so quickly. I had tried to call the board but the phone line is a 20 minute wait or more. xoxo happy holidays to you. I need to get started right away. I love nursing!!! don't want to lose my license.
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   deliquent license

   LVN_it1995 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I have allowed my nurses license to expire past the date on my card. Am I still allowed to practice. The board allows up to 4 years to pay before I have to start all over again as a new student and retaking the boards. My concern is I haven't worke...
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   Struggling to stay a nurse

   LVN_it1995 replied to nursebeanpod's topic in LPN/LVN

   You can only do what you can and nothing more. Don't burnout from life. Congratulations on completing courses and board for LVN. It is a major accomplishment.
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   Home Health Salary???

   LVN_it1995 replied to mmdacar's topic in Home Health

   In 2011 I as an LVN was earning 17 and hour and was considered low wages. As an RN I am sure you could expect much more than 20. Is this your 1st year or something? Some agencies do that with 1st year nurses. Sorry.
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   Why did you choose nursing?

   LVN_it1995 replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

   I chose nursing when I was in high school after reading a little blue book that discussed what nurses do. It did not say anything about pay nor the many specialties just the basic stuff so I enjoy still just the basic floor staff nurse stuff. It wa...
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   How long did you stay at your 1st job?

   LVN_it1995 replied to 01dayatatime's topic in Career Support

   about 6 months and yes..
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   What's it like starting as the RN at a BRAND NEW facility the first month of opening?

   LVN_it1995 replied to favthing's topic in General Nursing

   probably what it's like starting any new position. Good luck.
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    Nurse to client ratios

    LVN_it1995 replied to cd1229's topic in Disabilities

    working for an agency I work 1:1 nurse:client ration with opportunities to teach family. Can get boring(boring is good sometime though) but many opportunities to be involved in patient care and observation/monitoring documentation. at the skilled/su...
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    LPN/LVN Additional Certifications

    LVN_it1995 replied to antidote's topic in LPN/LVN

    any psych. cert's for LVN/LPN's? just curious..
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    Can a LPN be a school nurse?

    LVN_it1995 replied to therealnurse's topic in LPN/LVN

    I am in California and most LVN's have to take the position of Health Assistant to the RN who usually has a masters degree.
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    What's your favorite shift to work?

    LVN_it1995 replied to JennNHD24's topic in General Nursing

    I like to work evening shift (3-11:30 PM) when I work in skilled sub-acute. It's the winding down of the day and administrators are just leaving and when I leave most of the patients have drifted off to sleep. When working in Home Health I like th...
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    What's the nicest thing a patient has done for you?

    LVN_it1995 replied to Cyndi13's topic in General Nursing

    Working as an LVN in sub acute/ltc and a particular lady everytime, I mean 8/10 times I walked into the room during evening shift, she would start to call out in a loud voice, not caring who heard her, "Help me Lord, Help me Jesus, Please Lord, Lord,...
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    plantar fasciitis.. anyone?

    LVN_it1995 posted a topic in Stress 101

    i was recently diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. the term doesn't help get rid of the pain but it is nice to know that there is such a condition for the awful grinding, burning, tearing pain at the base of my heel and the arch of my foot. i worked ...