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  1. California LVN ready to move to Las Vegas, Nevada

    nursekhat posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    hi. i'm currently an lvn (lpn) in california. my family and i plan to move to las vegas in the near future. i want to further my education by becoming an rn, but the waiting lists or lottery for...

  2. CNA to LVN in 5 months

    nursekhat replied to confuzhn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    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...

  3. sick of ADN vs BSN! like most of us have a choice anyway!

    nursekhat replied to okie2's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Whatever with it... ADN vs BSN as a clinical/floor nurse, you get paid equally. I still want to get my BSN one day, but I am in no

  4. Is this average?

    nursekhat replied to EthnicBeauty's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    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...

  5. Need Help/Advice!!

    nursekhat replied to dcoffee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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

  6. LPN'S are NURSES TOO

    nursekhat replied to imnrs2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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...

  7. 30 Unit RN Program

    nursekhat posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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...

  8. No longer an Orientee / LOSING MY HEAD!

    nursekhat posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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...

  9. LPN Starting Salary

    nursekhat replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm a new LVN. I got hired @ $20.55/hr at an LTC. Love it! Also heard of another LTC in town hiring @ $25/hr. Good

  10. first med pass, successful but slow

    nursekhat replied to HotmaleSPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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...

  11. OHHH I feel silly asking this!

    nursekhat replied to Coloradogrl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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...

  12. Help with NCLEX-PN

    nursekhat replied to zwoman80's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    learningext.com's courses really helped me. Good

  13. To those who failed the Nclex the first time..

    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...

  14. Mean to Orientees

    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...

  15. Cali LVN to Vegas LPN

    nursekhat posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hi! i plan to move to vegas in a year or so... what do i need to do as far as licensing to be able to work in the state of nevada? do i have to take the nclex in that state? also, how much do...

  16. I just PASSED and GOT HIRED.

    nursekhat posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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...

  17. Lvn Pay Raises????????

    nursekhat replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    there's your answer - SHE LIVES IN THE BAY AREA. It's higher cost of living up there, so of course their nurses make a little

  18. Online review course for the NCLEX

    nursekhat replied to ama27's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YES, highly recommend it! It also contains test-taking tips that I remembered to use during the test. I PASSED after using the learningext.com NCLEX-PN 3week

  19. California LVN ready to move to Las Vegas, Nevada

    nursekhat replied to nursekhat's topic in Nevada Nursing

    hi carrie. i was on the nevada state board of nursing, and noticed that nevada state college is under provisional approval only. what does that mean? lol. also, what is the accelerated program? i...

  20. Failed 2nd time....... stopped at 85.

    nursekhat replied to silentromie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You'll be fine. I've failed my nclex in the past. To help me pass, I studied using a 3 week online course at learningext.com... it helped me learn how the questions are structured. DO IT! Good...

  21. Duplicate/Similar Questions in NCLEX

    nursekhat posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Goodness eeeeeek! I just took my boards yesterday... I did all 205 questions... but i kept gettiing duplicated or nearly close and simiilar questions... does that mean i got it wrong the first...

  22. Duplicate/Similar Questions in NCLEX

    nursekhat replied to nursekhat's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i passed!!!!!