sarahsmile

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1. LVN's in L&D ?

   sarahsmile replied to sarahsmile's topic in LPN/LVN

   I think I want to move to Texas now. That's so great how much of a role you play in L&D. Do you think about going back to get your RN ? The school I'm thinking about going to is $24,000. and thats alot of money so I still have alot to think about...

2. LVN's in L&D ?

   sarahsmile replied to sarahsmile's topic in LPN/LVN

   Well there are a few reasons, I can get right in to a private school w/out finishing all my pre-req's. Its 1 year. BUT it's $24,000 and thats a whole lot of money to spend especially when LVN's at hospitals in my area start at about $15.00.Also I thi...

3. I passed!! I passed!!!

   sarahsmile replied to CarmenNJ's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   We all knew you would pass. Keep us informed on what unit you end up in. I'm so glad you don't have to stress anymore. Job well done!!!! Your father must be sooo proud. :balloons:

4. LVN's in L&D ?

   sarahsmile replied to sarahsmile's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hello and thanks for the reply. Does mother-baby mean all the care after delivery? Also what state do you work in? Also if it does become very hard for me to get a job in L& D is there another unit you could recommend? -Sarah

5. LVN's in L&D ?

   sarahsmile replied to sarahsmile's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks so much for the info. I have been calling all the hospitals around my area, (So. Cal) and some hire LVN's in L & D and some do not. I'm still so new to this so I don't know what a GVN is ? It makes me so happy to know that you do get to pl...

6. I got the job you guys-in L&D!

   sarahsmile replied to nursescar's topic in LPN/LVN

   I live in Long Beach, CA. I called the hospital near me and talked with the director of L & D and she said the low range of pay for a LVN is $ 14.55 which is very low for So. California. So I might have to look for other work options as an LVN. ...

7. Going to school for LPN? Help please!

   sarahsmile replied to sarahnf's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Hi Sarah, I read your post and feel the same way. I have been working in the medical field for 5 years now and working in the front office I'm just not fulfilled doing what I do. Even though my doctor pays me very well, I dont want to look back and w...

8. I got the job you guys-in L&D!

   sarahsmile replied to nursescar's topic in LPN/LVN

   :balloons: YEAH!!!! Congrats to you. I will be starting school to be a LVN next year and L & D where I want to be as well. It does give all of us hope that they do hire LVN's in that unit. Best wishes to you. Please let us know how you like your...

9. LVN's in L&D ?

   sarahsmile replied to sarahsmile's topic in LPN/LVN

   Scarlett, Thanks for the information. I called my local hospital in CA and there are LVN's in L&D. So we will see what happens when I graduate. Please keep me updated on how you like it in that unit as a LVN. The thing I'm not quite sure about is...

10. LVN's in L&D ?

    sarahsmile posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    Hello Everyone ! I am going to school in May of 06' to be a LVN. My question is: Are LVN's generally used in L & D ? My goal is to eventually be a RN but for now I wouuld really like to work in that unit when I graduate. Any advice or tips would ...