mmtorrez89

mmtorrez89 has 5 years experience.

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1. New grad s/p two days

   mmtorrez89 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I graduated in May with my lpn, passed NCLEX and got a job as a pediatric homehealth LPN. I got no training, didn't follow any nurses/shadow, took a 40? med math test and got a binder about various health conditions, working vents, suction and charti...

2. My success story at GWCC

   mmtorrez89 replied to mmtorrez89's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I live in Maricopa too. PMme mayaquice. You can do it..congrats on starting the walk...

3. My success story at GWCC

   mmtorrez89 replied to mmtorrez89's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   i did not wait at all, i got in for the semester i applied for in fall 2013.

4. How much was your lpn program?

   mmtorrez89 replied to joyfullpn's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Two semesters at 11 credits per semester. 82$ a credit totaled 1804. Then I avoided the book "bundle for $500 the school was selling and bought my books online used for $125. The best part is in my new LPN job I will get every dime back within two pa...

5. I need help! Nclex anxiety

   mmtorrez89 replied to Leonelle's topic in NCLEX

   Just practice NCLEX questions, write out the ones you got wrong, write out the rationale. Theres a 30 page study guide that is floating around this site idk the link anymore, but i printed a few copies of that and kept them in my car, purse, desk at ...

6. School and work!

   mmtorrez89 replied to letlove's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   If you want it bad enough, its doable. I worked two fulltime jobs and was enrolled in a fast track LPN program, while being a single mom of a little boy. It was difficult, but deff a small sacrafice for a life long of success. I studied at night, or ...

7. My success story at GWCC

   mmtorrez89 posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I know alot of people are weary about becoming an LPN these days. They are getting phased out, not getting paid well, or whatever else crap you can come up with. I too didn't want to an LPN program, I thought It wasn't worth it. Boy was I wrong. I a...

8. What is your current LPN salary

   mmtorrez89 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN/LVN

   New grad lpn home health pediatrics in Phoenix Az...$22.50 an hour.

9. First LPN Job!

   mmtorrez89 replied to busybri09's topic in LPN/LVN

   I just posted a similar question, so I will be following your responses. Good lucK! I too am just going to start a new lpn job..gulp :)

10. LPN/LVN salary for 2013/2014

    mmtorrez89 replied to Moving Foward's topic in LPN/LVN

    I am a new grad and will be starting a new job soon as a pediatric home health lpn with a rate of 22.50 an hour. I too am working towards my RN and did a bridge program so I got my LPN in 9 months and can go into third block and finish to fourth ri...

11. getting a head start while waiting to start LPN program

    mmtorrez89 replied to duskyjewel's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    If you all go to my page here on all nurses , my "website" is linked to my blog about my entire lpn program at gateway. I have recommendations for books and such. Just buy any nclex study books to go over questions and start there. Nclex questions is...

12. Took my NCLEX PN

    mmtorrez89 replied to mmtorrez89's topic in NCLEX

    Gateway .

13. Pharm on NCLEX?

    mmtorrez89 replied to KeepCalmNurs3On's topic in NCLEX

    I studied Pharm alot, and only had two questions regarding it on my NCLEX.

14. Needs NCLEX help!

    mmtorrez89 replied to Lookinup06's topic in NCLEX

    Yes like you said your education is a complete waste if you don't keep trying. You have got to give it your all, take a live review course, work , do something to be able to pass. You've made it this far, you can't stop now. Stay postive, print off a...

15. 2014 LPN students

    mmtorrez89 replied to Zalina's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I graduated this year in May. I have a blog I've used to track my entire LPN journey if anyone wants the link Ill send it to you. PM me on here. I reccomend it, and its worth the fight. I will hopefully be going into my RN in the fall.