MeLisPsaN

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1. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

   MeLisPsaN replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX

   I took my LPN boards in Jan '05...i had just come down with the flu the night before and had a temp of 102 but insisted on taking my boards. I had ALL sorts of questions...204 questions at that! here in NY we have those fill in the blank and check al...

2. Graduate nurse never inserted foley :/

   MeLisPsaN replied to NikiChiki's topic in LPN/LVN

   catheterization is nothing. Just bring another expierienced nurse with you and have him/her walk you through it. It always helps if someone, for women, holds the labia apart for you so you can see the urethral opening. Also, make sure patient's knees...

3. Phlebotomy to LPN

   MeLisPsaN replied to Taxminia0311's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I know in NY, you have to get certified through the LTC facility you are employed at to draw or start an IV.

4. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

   MeLisPsaN replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN/LVN

   Im currently an LPN in Buffalo, NY and am in the process of moving to Tampa, FL. Here, i make $15.25/hr and have been licensed 1 year. What is a typical rate for LPNs in Tampa, FL??