19.80 base pay plus 3 dollar differential when I pick up night shifts. 2 dollar differential on weekends for both day and night shift. This on the psych unit of the hospital I work for in Southern...
CaramelApplePop replied to Jeannabug94's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
I would go to a community college. Pros: The lower price, smaller class sizes, and your classes will be transferable should you decide to move onto to become an RN. Cons: The only real con I faced...
CaramelApplePop replied to destirichardson's topic in General Nursing
My advice is coming from a place of complete understanding. I am currently in a specialty that I do not care much for (psych). However, I looked at the positives of my situation and reminded myself of...
CaramelApplePop replied to msmoe16's topic in General Nursing
Hello there. I am CA nurse working on the psych unit at my hospital. I can confirm that the ratio is 1:6. As far as I know all of our mandated ratios are strictly
CaramelApplePop replied to DPalmieri's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
I honestly believe the treatment has more to do with the environment than the type of nursing license you have. I have heard about just as many RN's (new grads) being mistreated and/or disrespected by...
Hello there. I took the NCLEX-PN On Feb 23rd and passed. I graduated in Dec and took a few weeks off to enjoy my friends and family, but as soon as I received my ATT (and picked out my testing date) I...
CaramelApplePop replied to Valsnlvn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
Hello. I am in California too. It took 3 days for my license number to post after I paid on the Breeze site. I took my test on Feb 23 and received my results a week later (so that may be why things...
I believe your best bet would be to look towards your dress code policy. I personally have medium purple hair and it isn't a problem where I work. I was sure to ask during the interview and was told...
It probably depends on where you live, but I see a lot of job opportunities for LPN's. I am even seeing hospitals hiring them in the clinics and outpatient settings. Skilled nursing facilities and...
I used the Saunders PN, but maybe you will find my technique helpful. If you take the assessment on the online portion, the results will give you a break down percentage score based on the topics....