mel82

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1. LPN starting pay $26.50!

   mel82 replied to mustbegood's topic in LPN/LVN

   I totally agree, most facilities in this area that pay over $25 will have you "caring" for over 50 patients. Impossible! Dangerous! Would not do it! I have 15 on day shift, and 30 on 3-11. Most of my pts aren't on that many meds, most treatments are ...

2. LPN starting pay $26.50!

   mel82 replied to mustbegood's topic in LPN/LVN

   I don't get any benefits, and the cost of living is way high here. RN's (not per-diem, with benefits) get between $28 and 35 an hour.

3. LPN starting pay $26.50!

   mel82 replied to mustbegood's topic in LPN/LVN

   I make 26.50 (that's with shift differential) on weekend 3-11 shifts. I am per-diem, that's not unheard of in north jersey, if you do per-diem. I was making $28, per-diem (no differential), but a terrible job, not worth it at all!

4. Very upset and depressed...almost got fired

   mel82 replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric

   How can you not have access to a pharmacy on the weekend?

5. Nutrition class advice-please!!

   mel82 replied to brandyl123's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Nutrition is a hard course. It can get very scientific. I had to take it as part of the LPN course. I do not understand why it it not required in RN programs. It was difficult, but I think that as a nurse you should have a good understanding of nutri...

6. Antidepressant PRN

   mel82 replied to goodknight's topic in Psychiatric

   Desyrel is given PRN because it acts as a sleep aide. It's fairly ineffective as an antidepressant but works well as a sleep aide. That is probably why the patient is taking it. Hope this helps, Melanie, LPN

7. Influenza A

   mel82 replied to mel82's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I appreciate everyone's responses, however the actual homework (extra credit) question is what does the "A" stand for? Thanks

8. Influenza A

   mel82 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   This is probably a stupid question, but what does the "A" in influenza A stand for? More specifically when referring to AH5N1 (Avian Flu) Thanks, Melanie

9. Just checking to see how LPN/LVN classes are going.

   mel82 replied to southern_girl's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Hello, I just got my LPN license last week. I thought I would let you all know thatmy course was just as intense as you are describing. But, after the first four months it slowed down to a very manageable pace. Keep your heads up and don't fall behin...

10. Anyone ever fail with 85 questions?

    mel82 posted a topic in New Nurse

    I just took the NCLEX-PN and answered the minimum of 85 questions. I walked out feeling like I didn't know anything. I won't find out until Monday morning. I don't know anyone who failed with 85 questions. Does anyone know anyone who failed with the ...

11. How soon can you work?

    mel82 posted a topic in New Nurse

    I graduated (LPN) 7/28/05 in NJ. I am taking the NCLEX on 8/26/05. If I pass I would know by Monday or Tuesday. Does anyone know if you can get a job with the results of the NCLEX or do you have to wait for the license to come in the mail?

12. Preparing in advance

    mel82 replied to mary777's topic in General Students

    Did you take clinical courses (Fundamentals, OB, Peds, Med/Surg) or just gen-ed and science courses? I don't see how you could have a degree in nursing without these courses. If you did take these courses you can take the NCLEX and become an RN and t...

13. So it starts in August!!!!!

    mel82 replied to Rocky_LPN's topic in General Students

    Congratulations on being accepted! I am graduating from LPN school in 29 days! I suggest getting a head start on learning the different types of medications. My school did not spend enough time on medications. Good Luck...

14. Help with my options

    mel82 replied to Jawa's topic in General Students

    Hello, I just wanted to tell you that I'm from NJ (near County College of Morris). You can not get in to their nursing program without having all the pre-req's done. They have a very long competitive waiting list. I am 5 weeks from graduating as an L...

15. What was the cost of your LPN school

    mel82 replied to mrscableman's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    $3,895.00 includes tuition, books, uniform and malpractice insurance (this is a technical school in NJ) Melanie, LPN in 6 weeks!