Bizzo

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1. Anyone take LPN program just to make it easier to become RN?

   Bizzo replied to cindy0624's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I too have been on a waiting list for the ADN program, and it's so ridiculous! I've been on it since I graduated high school in 2003! Last year I got a call to take a position in the LPN program, and of course I took it. Alot of nurses I talked to sa...

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

   Bizzo replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN/LVN

   I'm from WC Illinois, and I hear the starting pay rate at the hospital is 12-13. $1.50 diff. And weekend pay is around 17. Mostly though, in depts. like OB/L&D, ER, you're just a tech position/glorified aide that can instert catheters. Over in H...

3. PEDS in Adult ICU

   Bizzo replied to PHOEBE RN's topic in MICU

   I'm not yet a nurse, but I work in the ICU as a CNA, and we get kids when they are too sick to be on the Peds floor. We only have a general ICU also, so its really the only option. I can see your point however, becuase I'm not really a "kids" person...