WhoNeedsaShot?

WhoNeedsaShot? specializes in EMS~ ALS.../...Bartending ~ Psych :).

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1. LPN starting pay?

   WhoNeedsaShot? replied to dana0509's topic in LPN/LVN

   Just graduated here in Central Indiana LTC starts avg $16.50 hr However I am moving next week to Knoxville TN, and taking my boards there, anyone have any idea what kind of wages will be offered? LTC, Hosp, Home Health?? Thanks so much JQ

2. New RN grad pay in South florida??

   WhoNeedsaShot? replied to rcidro's topic in Florida

   "The Miami VA will start ASN grads wo zero experiance at $25.00 plus a sign on bonus. " Do you know what they start their LPNs?

3. HELP: Nursing Program Interview Questions (?)

   WhoNeedsaShot? replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Students

   Sounds like you have all your ducks in a row, I don't think you will have any problems... Like I said they are looking for those that can go the distance. They won't want pass up a future nurse in order for someone who is just smart enough but will ...

4. HELP: Nursing Program Interview Questions (?)

   WhoNeedsaShot? replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Students

   I think they mostly want to know that YOU REALLY WANT IT, and after that they want to know that you are going to stick with it, that you have the means to get to class, as in transportation, childcare etc. They want to know that you have a support sy...

5. New Grads, A Few Words of Encouragement

   WhoNeedsaShot? replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   Graduating in Aug as an LPN....... Just wondering if facilities will look at my past EMS experience as experience or will they want "nursing" experience? Any ideas??

6. license to endorse to FLORIDA

   WhoNeedsaShot? replied to karleon's topic in International

   I am set to graduate LPN in August, take my NCLEX in Indiana, where I now live.. Considering a move to Jax Florida in the winter.... Will I be able to get endorsed, or do I need to go to Fl and take me NCLEX..... I am so confused!

7. Life's little stressors during nursing school are killing me!

   WhoNeedsaShot? replied to kimmyj74's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I will be Graduating in August 6th..... Looking back, on the past 10 months if feel that I can honestly say... The first 10 weeks were the toughest by far!! So hang in there and know that it is just going to get easier. The thing about Nursing schoo...

8. Considering Nursing School at 52 Years of Age

   WhoNeedsaShot? replied to LuvLife845's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I am 44 set to graduate in August with high honors, and I personally feel that my age is an asset... I feel totally respected by not only my instructors, but the staff and patients at my clinical sites as well. I have absolutely no regrets Good luck...

9. Paying for LPN school- Philadelphia, PA

   WhoNeedsaShot? replied to Peditra's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Go to your local employment office and ask them about WIA... It is a not so publicised grant.. They vary from state to state and county to county, and you will have to do some testing and papter work, but it covered what my pell grant didn't for my ...

10. Do classmates flunk?...or drop out on their own?

    WhoNeedsaShot? replied to tamlp's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    In my school it is class by class, some classes are 2 weeks, some are 4-6 weeks, others are 10-16 weeks.... Anything below a 78% is failing, and if you fail one class, you are out of the program.... If you fail out after week 16 you don't get any of...

11. Advice please

    WhoNeedsaShot? replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Our class is M-F 8-3 Aug to Aug.......... We are allowed 70 hours of absent time for the year! We do have a few that are pushing it, but all in all we have all been able to attend class and still not have to miss important appointments, events or...

12. So how's everyone doing in their lpn program?

    WhoNeedsaShot? replied to dblpn's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Started last August, Graduate August 6th....... Can't wait.... So far I am maintaining a 94% overall... We started with 44 and are down to 33, with 8 really pushing it right now to pass Adult Health 1. I just can't imagine going this far and not ge...

13. Cost of LPN training?

    WhoNeedsaShot? replied to Prairie's topic in LPN/LVN

    I live in Indiana, I am taking a 12 month, vo-tech class, and cost was $7,300. This included tutition, books, 2 uniforms. Pell grant paid for 1/2 of it. and The WIA grant (State grant from the employment office) paid for almost the other half. But,...

14. NC LPNs

    WhoNeedsaShot? posted a topic in North Carolina

    Hey everyone, Getting ready to graduate in Aug. Have prior experence as a paramedic. Just curious how the job market is in NC. Looking at the Raleigh area, but not set in stone. Any good areas to find a job as an LPN? Anyone know what the pay is i...

15. What we do

    WhoNeedsaShot? replied to CABG patch kid's topic in General Nursing

    That is too funny!