GPNnowwhat

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1. How much should i get paid??

   GPNnowwhat replied to deelpn85's topic in LPN/LVN

   New nurses at a local rehab facility/ LTC in Indiana is $20/hr. Do research at salary.com and see what they say is the norm in your area.

2. Were You Sure You Failed...????

   GPNnowwhat replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in LPN/LVN

   When I got home that day after my comp shutting off at 85, I crawled into bed with my husband and just bawled. I got sick later that day, didnt eat and was tore up about it. I just knew after missing two conversion questions that they would never pas...

3. NCLEX-PN Math questions

   GPNnowwhat replied to BNT1's topic in NCLEX

   I went to MedTech College in Indianapolis, Indiana.

4. NCLEX-PN Math questions

   GPNnowwhat replied to BNT1's topic in NCLEX

   Where do you live and how fast do you get your results. I was so sick it was ridiculous. Lucky, our state puts a license number up at 8am the next day. Be sure to let us know.

5. NCLEX-PN Math questions

   GPNnowwhat replied to BNT1's topic in NCLEX

   Please allow me to help you feel better. I took my test 3.5 weeks ago, I know darn well I missed 2 math questions because I could not figure out for the life of me how to convert. I know how to do it but it seems like I went stupid. Anyway, my comp...

6. Medtech, Indiana Buisness College

   GPNnowwhat replied to ledzep97's topic in Indiana

   OLD POST I guess but.... I am a graduate of Medtech's LPN program. I (and every other person in our class) have passed the boards. Good school, very expensive but I have a license and can now begin paying it back. Any questions please let me know :)

7. Is going 150+ on the nclex pn a bad sign?

   GPNnowwhat replied to misslamb's topic in NCLEX

   Lots of luck to both of you!!!!

8. medication problems on nclex pn

   GPNnowwhat replied to meg_wfd's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I had about 5-6 pharm questions and only 1 dosage calc. Others from my class said it seemed like they had nothing but pharm questions. Good luck. Try to study your common drugs and by the class. Like pril's are ace inhibitors, azole's are antifunga...

9. Took the NCLEX

   GPNnowwhat replied to ssjonathan's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   All I can say is congratulations, you have made it this far. Mine stopped at 85 as well, and I passed. Don't worry about the numbers (easier said than done). Just know that you got through school and you will get through this too. Good Luck, cant w...

10. I passed my boards.....

    GPNnowwhat replied to GPNnowwhat's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thank you thank you thank you!!!

11. I passed my boards.....

    GPNnowwhat replied to GPNnowwhat's topic in LPN/LVN

    Tip?? Okay, hmm... tell yourself you CAN do it! Know your labs, vitals, prioritizing and meds. Try to know your classes like Cardio-glycosides, fungals, antidepressents, etc. Oh and know your conversions :) Here in Indiana, we can pay to get out tes...

12. I passed my boards.....

    GPNnowwhat posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    I took my boards at 8AM yesterday. Was home by 8:50am and cried te whole way home. I just knew I failed. I think I went stupid because I could not even remember the conversion of oz. to mL. I just knew I could not pass when I failed that question twi...

13. Roll Call: Introduce Yourselves, LPNs!

    GPNnowwhat replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN/LVN

    Hey. I graduated March 21, 2008 and I am taking my boards in 3 weeks. I have a job lined up at a rehab nursing facility but I would love to work in a hospital. I plan on going back to school for my ASN and work L&D. So happy to finally be a part...

14. Good book for learning lab values and norms....

    GPNnowwhat posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I am scheduled to take my exam on April 22. I need something that has all the lab values I need to take my exam. I am pretty comfortable with the rest of the test I think, just worried about the lab questions. Only because I have never focused on mem...

15. Just graduated nursing school last week.....

    GPNnowwhat replied to GPNnowwhat's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I cant even give you a reason why my school hasnt been very helpful. They came in and filled out a paper application and that was it. Anyway, thank you both, I will pick up my stuff thursday and hopefully be able to sit very soon! Thanks again!