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  1. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    baylay replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So. California Previous ER (got phased out) now Urgent Care 4 yrs experience 22.99 + 1.35 night diff. +

  2. Holy Heck I am SOOO scared!

    baylay replied to Guest233447's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Now I can easily say "don't be scared." But looking back 4 years ago when I first started my clinicals, I was scared to death!! I had no medical experience at all. Other's were CNA's and had...

  3. Re: Does anyone regret becoming an LPN?

    baylay replied to lacy99's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was very lucky to land a job in our ER where I live, 2 1/2 yrs ago. There was always talk of phasing us LVN's out but the ones that had worked there for years said they always said that. But I was...

  4. I do not care anymore

    baylay replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    I know exactly what you mean. It took me 2 1/2 yrs in a hosp. ER to start feeling burnt out. The clientele we get are medi-cal or no ins., yell at you for the wait time (only one Hosp. in a...

  5. Just Graduated LVN School... How do I study for Nclex?

    baylay replied to ArnikoLVN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You will get all kinds of suggestions. This is what helped me. Saunder's and Exam Cram II PN. I found the 2nd good for getting you prepared for the way the questions are asked. Don't wait too long....

  6. How long until posting of license number

    baylay posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Can I get some input regarding how long of a wait until your license number was posted on the BVNPT website after getting your passing letter? I got my results last Sat, sent my check in that same day...

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

    baylay replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine the end of Feb. I received my letter of passing (Yippee) 2 days short of 3 wks. Others in my class were about 3 wks or more. The most recent ones that tested received notification 1 day...

  8. LPN grads STARTING PAY $/HR

    baylay replied to raine84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    For California, 1 hr north of Los Angeles: I just got a job in the ER as a new grad. Pay: $19.00 w/o benefits $16.70 with

  9. Took NCLEX-PN today...

    baylay replied to aegirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Know one seems to know really how it works. Some get 85 and pass or fail, some get 130, 149 and 205 and pass or fail. Like you said, there's no rhyme or reason to it. It's a big mystery. And I...

  10. Took NCLEX-PN today...

    baylay replied to aegirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You know how we all get that feeling of "uh oh I'm didn't pass"? (or most of us) Well she just bought "Exam Cram PN" and realized she was reading into the questions too much. You can't do the "what...

  11. Took NCLEX-PN today...

    baylay replied to aegirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    One of the students that was in my class just failed with 85. It happens I guess, but not very

  12. nclex ?

    baylay replied to witter11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow. I worship you! lol No really, that was a lot of great info. We're probably getting off the "thread" subject too. I'm printing this out so I can look back and say "gee, he was right!" Thanks...

  13. nclex ?

    baylay replied to witter11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A lot in my class were just like that. They all wanted to just memorize the answers if we got a study guide. And hence....they are the ones failing the NCLEX! I tried to tell them they needed to...

  14. nclex ?

    baylay replied to witter11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That's exactly it I think. Some students would complain why we had to learn it so indepth but if you know it top to bottom you'll have a much easier time figuring out the questions like you said....

  15. I can't get a job, i'm so sad.

    baylay replied to Lmex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well said...Also patient communication/education is important and must be clear for them to understand. If the patient is struggling to understand you they might miss something. I just had an...

  16. Taking NCLEX on the 30th of this month.... any suggestions, PLEASE

    baylay replied to kimmyz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I can imagine I'll be looking up quite a bit! I'm already panicking about how much I feel like I've forgotten. I need a job!! My school was so fast paced that I think I'd actually enjoy reading...

  17. Taking NCLEX on the 30th of this month.... any suggestions, PLEASE

    baylay replied to kimmyz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think she's probably kidding! :wink2: But I can totally relate. By the end of the year I was sick of looking at some of the

  18. I can't get a job, i'm so sad.

    baylay replied to Lmex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks again for info! I plan to ask lots of questions when I talk to them

  19. I can't get a job, i'm so sad.

    baylay replied to Lmex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    BigB, Sorry, I forgot to ask. What's MTA/LVN? What did you do to get that?

  20. I can't get a job, i'm so sad.

    baylay replied to Lmex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    BigB, I found one on Craigs List from "All Health Services". Are you familiar with that agency? They are offering $26.00 FT & Per Diem, pd weekly, direct deposit, benefits, but nothing on if this...

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

    baylay replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No. They don't let anyone know but you, with that letter you

  22. I can't get a job, i'm so sad.

    baylay replied to Lmex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks BigB for the helpful info. Waiting for possibly a med/surg job and it I don't suceed I may try this. My husband is a deputy so I'm familiar with that sort, sort

  23. Took NCLEX-PN today...

    baylay replied to aegirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Three of my classmates went to 205. They haven't gotten their results back

  24. I can't get a job, i'm so sad.

    baylay replied to Lmex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    BigB: I'm been sort of interested... How much in contact are you passing meds? Do you pass through a window or hand it to them? Are they usually cooperative? Do you have guards with you? Do you...

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

    baylay replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! :w00t:! :smiley_aa:smiley_aa:w00t: Job well done!