FloatyFlowers

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1. 2015 Current LPN Pay

   FloatyFlowers replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN/LVN

   I live in the Corning, NY area. As a new grad, the hospitals/LTC facilities in my area start around $13.35/hr for LPNs. Some go up to $15-17/hr, with shift differentials. Private duty Medicaid nursing, which is what I am about to be doing (! graduate...

2. Training to work with medically fragile children

   FloatyFlowers replied to FloatyFlowers's topic in Private Duty

   Can you answer my original question? I am paid partially through a local disability center, and the parents pick up the rest of my pay out of pocket. This case has several nurses and other specialists involved.

3. Training to work with medically fragile children

   FloatyFlowers replied to FloatyFlowers's topic in Private Duty

   I'm not being paid by Medicaid now as I haven't graduated yet and am currently employed as their personal care attendant. I will have to look more into this as I was wondering myself. Thanks! :)

4. Training to work with medically fragile children

   FloatyFlowers replied to FloatyFlowers's topic in Private Duty

   Nope, LPNs are able to be independent providers here. :) For more info, you can check http://emedny.org.

5. Training to work with medically fragile children

   FloatyFlowers posted a topic in Private Duty

   Hi all! I'm an LPN student graduating in two weeks. I currently provide care for a young boy with several disabilities deeming him medically fragile. Upon graduation, I will become his Private Duty Nurse through Medicaid. Here in NY, nurses get an ex...

6. Medicaid pay rate for PDN LPNs in New York State?

   FloatyFlowers replied to FloatyFlowers's topic in Private Duty

   For anyone following this post who is curious, I made a TON of phone calls today and finally was told that it varies by county, but in my county (Steuben) LPNs start off at $21.89/hour, and one county over is only like a 65 cent difference or somethi...

7. Medicaid pay rate for PDN LPNs in New York State?

   FloatyFlowers posted a topic in Private Duty

   Hi all! I'm currently employed with a wonderful family as a personal care assistant for a 7 year old medically fragile child. The family has asked that I stay as his personal nurse upon graduation of my LPN program, which is three weeks away. I am l...

8. Orientation/First day of school experience?

   FloatyFlowers replied to nickimarie93's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Our first day, we walked in and all of our books were on the desks we were supposed to sit at, which had our names on it. We wore whatever we wanted. Most of us usually wear jeans or yoga pants and put at least some effort into our hair and makeup, b...

9. How long is your program?

   FloatyFlowers replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Mine is ten months. I graduate in 16 weeks! :D

10. 2015 Current LPN Pay

    FloatyFlowers replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN/LVN

    I live in Corning, New York. LPNs here start off at $13.35 at my local hospital and $13.65 at a local LTC facility.

11. ATI PN Predictor exit exam

    FloatyFlowers replied to BeccaJaeLVN's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Wow, thanks! I have that book and I didn't even think to check if I could use it on Evolve! Thanks! :)

12. What like of supplies will I need for nursing school?

    FloatyFlowers replied to kacraft31's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Get some stackable folder organizers for at home, so you can have somewhere to put your papers and folders for school! I also recommend getting a special storage area for your clinical things like your stethoscope, watch, name badge, etc. I have a sm...

13. typically how many hours per day do you find you need to study?

    FloatyFlowers replied to jlynn32891's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Honestly, if you study the right things, you do not need to study for that long. I study for about an hour in the mornings before school so I can spend my time after school with my family. If I have something important coming up, like a test or exam,...

14. New Nursing Student(Not getting the concept of it)

    FloatyFlowers replied to alayzhial's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    In my program, the tests/quizzes are almost completely off the lecture/slide shows. I always make sure to make notecards based on the chapter objectives, and any key points during lecture as well. My instructors are really awesome and will often say,...

15. All of this reading!!!

    FloatyFlowers replied to NURSEY92's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    In my program, the tests are almost completely off the lecture/slide shows. I always make sure to make notecards based on the chapter objectives, and any key points during lecture as well. My instructors are really awesome and will often say, "I woul...