Brookenicole84

Brookenicole84 specializes in Hospice and LTC.

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1. VA tentative offer?

   Brookenicole84 replied to CRCollins515's topic in Government

   I am an LPN. I interviewed in early August. Got a tentative offer late August early September and only got my firm offer in November. If something isn't going right with your VetPro they will let you know. It is a slow process. I heard mine only...

2. LV, NV (US) LPN student: How much do make monthly?

   Brookenicole84 replied to marquee4real's topic in LPN/LVN

   I'm in PA. I take home 950 every other week. Feels like pennies! I do 3 12's so I only work 36 hours a week but still.

3. I think I'm too dumb to be a nurse

   Brookenicole84 replied to LPNewbie's topic in LPN/LVN

   You are not too stupid for nursing. You are still new. If you are unsure of something don't be afraid to ask questions! I went from hospice to obgyn. You will learn the instruments. The longer you are there the more experience you will gain. Wi...

4. Lpn looking to switch from labor and delivery to the VAMC

   Brookenicole84 posted a topic in Government

   Hello. I have been an LPN for 7 years. 5 of those years I've been working on a labor and delivery unit as a scrub nurse. I work 3 days a week 7am to 7pm and every 3rd weekend. After being there for 5 years I make 36422 a year. I do enjoy it but it is...

5. Tips For LPNs Going For Their RN Degree

   Brookenicole84 replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in LPN-RN

   I have been an LPN for 7 years. 5 of those years I've been working on a labor and delivery unit as a scrub nurse. I work 3 days a week 7am to 7pm and every 3rd weekend. After being there for 5 years I make 36422 a year. I do enjoy it but it is starti...

6. I emailed ISU re: TCN

   Brookenicole84 posted a topic in Online Learning

   Hi Brooke ~ I will try to answer your question as briefly as possible about The College Network (TCN). Yes, we do have an agreement with The College Network. To best explain our connection for Phase I and Phase II, I can give you examples of how th...

7. Is the college network preparing you for clep exams?

   Brookenicole84 replied to Brookenicole84's topic in Online Learning

   Do you know if the tests you are taking with college network at clep exams?

8. Is the college network preparing you for clep exams?

   Brookenicole84 posted a topic in Online Learning

   I'm trying to decide if I want to use college network or just buy material off ebay to study for clep exams. Are places like TCN and Excelsior prepping you to take clep exams? If I would just skip college network and just take clep exams how does t...

9. How much more do you get per year of experience?

   Brookenicole84 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Does anyone know at your job how much more money LPN's get per year of experience? My job started me at 16.50 base rate with no experience, but another nurse that works there had a few years experience before she came to my workplace and she said th...

10. Opinions for a new LPN and narc issue

    Brookenicole84 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    So I just went on my own at a LTC facility. I had a good trainer the first week and gave me a list of things to write down on my report sheet to remember to do every day. One of the things is Narcs. To go through make sure you signed them all out an...

11. New LPN grad

    Brookenicole84 replied to SmartyRN's topic in LPN/LVN

    here in pa i had to email them and they emailed me a ATT soon after. try to find the web site and get the email address maybe that'll speed things up for you.

12. Crushed Future LPN

    Brookenicole84 replied to Hopefull nurse's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I got them kind of comments too. Don't let the ignorance of others smother your achievements. Become an LPN. It's your life! Alot of those people probably dont even know the difference. I have a feeling everyone gets crap for what they go for. LP...

13. LPN Starting Salary

    Brookenicole84 replied to pat8585's topic in LPN/LVN

    COOL!

14. New LPN working in LTC. Would the rehabilitation unit be best for me?

    Brookenicole84 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    I am a new LPN. I got a job as a float 2nd shift in a LTC setting. The RN from the rehabilitation unit is leaving and I went from my first day off orientation back onto orientation back in the rehab unit. The supervisor said he is going to try to ...

15. New LPN to LTC need organizational tips

    Brookenicole84 replied to Brookenicole84's topic in LPN/LVN

    thank you very much for the replies! wow i never realized how incredibly stressful it'd be learning to pass meds and all this paper work!