aznsoymilk829

Latest Activity

1. The reality for LPN/LVN for a new graduate

   aznsoymilk829 replied to Bala Shark's topic in LPN/LVN

   does home care really hire new grad lvns? and where?

2. The reality for LPN/LVN for a new graduate

   aznsoymilk829 replied to Bala Shark's topic in LPN/LVN

   : ( i just started new at a snf and its hard work. i have 40pts/1lvn. its so hard. its like immposible to even give them alll 9am meds. its like working like crazy. i am so overwhelmed. its like and you got to do everythng too. i dont know why they j...

3. Does This Sound Like A Good Ratio?

   aznsoymilk829 replied to mama_bird's topic in Geriatric

   i just started at snf and its soo much work. its my first and its crazy and i am overwhelmed. i dont even know why they dont hire more pns. its like i have 40 pts./1 lvn. its like soo much paperwork to do and meds just take up all your time along wit...

4. how to study or prepare for the NCLEX-PN

   aznsoymilk829 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I was wondering how did everyone study or prepare for the NCLEX-PN and pass it? Is it possible to pass it by reading and skimming and answering the orange saunders almost 2 inch book saunders comprehensive review book only by yourself and maybe the s...

5. starting wage for lpn

   aznsoymilk829 replied to nursespurses's topic in LPN/LVN

   I live below SF in CA and I've heard that in some LTCF around SouthSF will pay $14 or $18+/hr. In some hospitals in SSF they pay $23 to $45/hr. In some clinics in SSF $18-24. I know further up north in SF they will pay a lot more becuase the cost of ...

6. No jobs for LPN graduates anymore?

   aznsoymilk829 replied to Bala Shark's topic in LPN/LVN

   I live in CA too and I've been hearing that all the time that there are no jobs for lvns etc. in hospitals and that most hospitals want BSNs etc. I think that there might be other places that want LVNs. I noticed too that there are a lot of new priva...

7. Prioritizing??Need Help

   aznsoymilk829 replied to dcoffee's topic in LPN/LVN

   i actually work in assisted living and i feel that they do not hire enough staffs to work. Does this happen everyday in your skilled nursing facility? or is this once a week or occasianlly that things tend to be a choas? what is the ratio of RNs, LV...

8. Western Career College??

   aznsoymilk829 replied to nursemelani's topic in LPN-RN

   I think that the private LVN to RN program is good way to go. Its true that it is very expensive but I am sure that with an RN's salary you can pay it back pretty well. You could also wait for community college to accept you which is a cheaper route....

9. I passed my nclex-pn!!!!!!!!

   aznsoymilk829 replied to roro13us's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Congratulations! Good Job! You are a Licensed Practical Nurse now!!! yay!!! How many questions did you have to answer correctly to pass the nclex-pn test? Take Care. Good luck!

10. Know any good LVN or NCLEX-PN help books out there?

    aznsoymilk829 replied to aznsoymilk829's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Thank You so much! ~829~

11. LPN's Are they really being phased out?

    aznsoymilk829 replied to amber_n_schultz's topic in LPN/LVN

    I think LVNs in some areas of healthcare are being phased out or they just don't hire anymore of them cause the positions are already filled or the job functions are just too limited. I am from the SF in CA and when I checked listings for LVNs openin...

12. New LPN students??

    aznsoymilk829 replied to PinkLPN's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Hi! I will be starting a lvn program too in August. I have to admit, I too, am a little nervous. It will probably involve some new changes and adjustments but hopefully everything will work out for all the newbies. Congrats to all! Have a great day! ...

13. Know any good LVN or NCLEX-PN help books out there?

    aznsoymilk829 posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Hello! I am going to be an LVN student soon in Aug 06 and I was wondering if it is really necessary to go along with some LVN or NCLEX-PN help book as the year goes along. Are there any good books or help guides or info cards out there on the market?...

14. eval on LVN programs: GurnickAcademyofMedicalArts in San Mateo or NCP,Inc. in SSF

    aznsoymilk829 posted a topic in California

    Has anyone attended the Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts for the LVN program in San Mateo, CA? or the NCP, Inc.'s LVN program in SSF, CA? If you have, can you give me an evaluation of what you thought about it, advantages, disadvantages, their instruc...

15. What should i look for or ask during the tours of LVN programs?

    aznsoymilk829 posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I am a pre-nursing student and will tour LVN programs/schools. What should I be looking for or ask during the tours of LVN programs? Please reply back. Thanks.