Nurse2184

Nurse2184 has 5 years experience and specializes in Postpartum and Pediatrics.

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1. Moving

   Nurse2184 replied to Nurse2184's topic in Washington

   CCL RN, If I remember correctly it only took a couple of weeks. I remember being surprised at how quick I recieved it.

2. Moving

   Nurse2184 replied to Nurse2184's topic in Washington

   To CCL RN, To answer your question, yes I did have to do my fingerprints again when I moved to WA, even though my SC ones were not even that old. In my experience, every state I have moved to I have had to redo my fingerprints. I hope that helps you...

3. Moving

   Nurse2184 replied to Nurse2184's topic in Washington

   Thank you for your very helpful response.

4. Moving

   Nurse2184 posted a topic in Washington

   Hello All :) I am moving to Washington this Fall. I am moving from SC, so I will need to apply for a license in Washington. How do I go about this process? I have moved quite a bit, but only to states so far that were in the nursing compact. Is thi...

5. No more LPNs?

   Nurse2184 replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

   I was just lucky...landed an interview and was hired on the spot. I am thankful for all the experience I have gained. I just work postpartum...only RNs are hired for labor and delivery.

6. No more LPNs?

   Nurse2184 replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

   I work in a hospital on a postpartum unit. As far as I know our unit hires RNs and LPNs. I know many LPNs that work at this hospital on different units. I think it just depends on where you are located.

7. Any suggestions would be helpful! I need them!

   Nurse2184 posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I have been trying to transfer over to an RN program for the last several years. My husband is in the military so I've had problems with different states requiring different things. I have all my requirements to enter the program in New Mexico but am...

8. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

   Nurse2184 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Relations

   Just had to add something to this post when I saw it:D I work on a busy pp unit and have been there for almost 2 years. I was assessing a new admission and right in the middle of the assessment she looks at me and states "Get me some Coffee" in a rud...

9. Can a LPN work in L & D?

   Nurse2184 replied to steph23's topic in Ob/Gyn

   The hospital I work at does not hire LPNs to work in L&D. However, they do hire LPNs to work on the Postpartum Unit if you are interested in that, but I don't know if its that way for every hospital.

10. Going back to get RN from LPN, scared to death

    Nurse2184 replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on going back for your RN. The hard part is always getting started, and it sounds like you have a good plan to follow. Just take it one semester at a time, and remember to take time out for yourself when possible. A clear head will help you ...

11. Called in tonight; I know I'm in trouble...

    Nurse2184 replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    2 times in 8 months is not bad at all...you have sick days and you should be able to use them for whatever the reason is. Also you should not have to explain your reason to others if you have not went over your sick days. We all need mental health da...

12. Compact Question!

    Nurse2184 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a license in TX & currently working on the process for an endorsement license for South Carolina? Is South Carolina now a compact state, I know it was in the process of becoming one. Is it considered a compact state as of now? Any help app...

13. Please Help with Question

    Nurse2184 posted a topic in New Nurse

    I am a new graduate and have passed NCLEX. I will start looking for a job very soon. How should I go about applying? Do I just walk in & ask "Are you hiring LPN's as of now? I do not know how to go about this. When applying at a large hospital wh...

14. Help! NCLEX-PN in TWO days

    Nurse2184 replied to HisHands's topic in NCLEX

    Hello Crystal, I was nervous before my NCLEX exam also, which was just a couple of weeks ago. Just make sure you relax and know your lab values. Also make sure you know PRIORITY,which pt you would see first out of many based on situation.:)GOOD LUCK!...

15. Help with Endorsement licensure

    Nurse2184 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    I graduated from lvn school in Texas back in August, 2 weeks after graduation I moved to South Carolina,since my husband is in the NAVY.I recently passed the NCLEX & now have my licensure for the state of TX. My question is, how do I go about app...