nwo233233

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1. Career ending mistakes?

   nwo233233 replied to emsillystudent's topic in General Nursing

   You should have insurance....you need someone watching your back and not you AND you employer.

2. I don't think I can handle this!

   nwo233233 replied to eldragon's topic in Geriatric

   I have as many as 33 pts. to pass meds too. I got 3 cna's under me who take vitals, pass trays and do the changing. But the work is still brutal. Passing meds to pts. who want them NOW not 20 min. from now is rough. I always finish late, what with me...

3. How much is your pay?

   nwo233233 replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a new LVN in California and I'm currently making $19 an hour. I don't know if that helps or if that's the average.

4. Nursing Shortage...

   nwo233233 replied to curetheworld's topic in General Nursing

   Keep your head up. I know it's frustrating. It took me 3 months to land my first job in a LTC facility once I got my license. I actually preferred a hospital but they kept passing me up. You may not land the job you want at first but if you apply all...

5. America's Newest Nurse

   nwo233233 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I just got hired for my first job an an LVN in a convalescent center. My starting pay is $18.50 an hour. My question is what should I expect as a new nurse? I know it can be different wherever you go but I am really nervous. Also....is my pay rate lo...

6. Microbiology-Spring 2008

   nwo233233 replied to Scooter321's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I barely passed anatomy and physiology. I was somehow able to pull out a B on the final to end up with a C. So far micro is pretty hard for me.

7. LTC facility vs. hospital

   nwo233233 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I just got my vn license and I'm having trouble finding work in a hospital. Is it easier to get hired in a long term care facility or convalescent home?

8. new nurse salary

   nwo233233 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I just passed the nclex exam for lvn's in california. I currently make $8 an hour on my current job. How much per hour can i expect to make as a new lvn? It would help i.f you live in california so I have a general idea but if you don't live here tha...

9. Bummed abt Nclex.

   nwo233233 replied to kaydrian's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hey there. I'm from cali too. I took the nclex-pn on sept. 27 and STILL have no results yet. I'm going nuts over here. I tried calling the board (which they say don't do) but can't get in touch with a live human being. My name is not on the verificat...

10. did i pass or fail?

    nwo233233 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I took the nclex in california 5 weeks ago this thursday and have not recieved my results yet. I tried calling the board but failed to reach someone with a heartbeat. I tried the the licence verification page but my name is not there. Does it mean i ...