I don't think you necessarily need to take that program if you are a CNA who wants to challenge the LVN boards. I actually have a couple of acquaintances that has done this. I just heard that you...
Dear Ethnic Beauty, With your sensitivity in Commuter's simple response to your simple question, how do you think you're going to survive working as a Nurse. You will be the eyes and ears of the...
SH*T, where do you work? All Saints hospital in No. Hollywood? lol jk. I just remember doing clinical rotation there and ur situation (location) sounds just as overwhelming as All
Oh how I hate it when ppl say or think LVN/LPN's aren't Nurses. Those people use their ignorance in their two cents. The very first person to put me in this position of questioning my Nursing title...
In California, there are some schools that offer a 30 Unit RN program. Can anyone explain this to me? I am an LVN, and graduated from a Vocational college, therefore I have no prerequisites done in...
Beginning yesterday, I was no longer an orientee. I am employed at an LTC. The nursing to resident ratio is 1:36, but the facility has begun to split that so sometimes it is 1:18. If a nurse calls...
I feel like we're wearing the same shoes lol. I'm on my 5th day of orientation at an LTC.. I've passed meds on my own already as well and has been oriented on both wings already... i've noticed...
At the facility where I work, all Licensed Nurses has to wear ONLY plain colored scrubs. To differ from the aides and other non-licensed personnel. I love the "dickies" and "urbane" scrubs. They're...
nursekhat replied to PractikalNurse2B's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
UGHHH!! Why do in-laws (or in your case, your BF's family) have to be so damned RUDE when it comes to our nursing careers? I know how you feel. My mother in-law makes it seem like I'm not a real...
nursekhat replied to pagandeva2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
That's horrible. I'm going to be a new orientee sometime within the next week or so. I got hired on the spot after my interview and went to tour the facility with the D.O.N. and I could already feel...
My situation: I graduated in 2003. I failed my boards before. Retook the test last month. I passed! I had a job interview yesterday and was offered a job at an LTC. Starting pay is $20.55. I'm...