GR8LVN

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1. Who really wants to help people????

   GR8LVN replied to treeguy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   You are funny! Of course we all want to help people, but I see your angle. Nursing has become a profession in high demand and it does pay well, but not that well. I do believe there are many Nurses in...

2. Should I go LVN or RN route?

   GR8LVN replied to jlhalloween's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Hi if you are married and have the second income, LPN works. At least for me it did. I find being a LPN/LVN gives you more direct patient care. I mean after all, isn't this why we choose to be Nurses....

3. Guess what RN's, you didn't need that college degree!!

   GR8LVN replied to welnet66's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   That is correct! If you choose the diploma route, you may use the diploma only in the state you obtained it. This means those private schools you go to and pay big bucks for, because the waiting...

4. Pressure ulcers

   GR8LVN replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

   I agree 100%, ulcers are not always due to lack of care. In fact most times they are due to; paper-like skin (as seen with the elderly), poor circulation (tissue profusion), and #1- diet. Incorrect...

5. I cannot find a job as a LPN in California..Very sad :(

   GR8LVN replied to Bala Shark's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   It is true, most hospitals in Southern California do not hire LVN's and the registries want you to have at least 6 mo. to 1 yr. experience. But, the convalescent homes hire new LVN's and the turnover...

6. Is there power in the color white?

   GR8LVN replied to bbfw2's topic in General Nursing

   Dearest Quilternurse, I couldn't agree with you more. Years ago when I was 18 years old, I was in a severe car accident. Cerebral contusion with short term memory loss and comatose for 7 days. When I...

7. Is there power in the color white?

   GR8LVN replied to bbfw2's topic in General Nursing

   Maybe the word power, is the wrong word to use. But yes, I feel Nurse's in white do receive more respect than those not in white. This is the traditional color for Nurses and everyone (most)...

8. Is 26 too old to go back to school?

   GR8LVN replied to anouk's topic in General Nursing

   You must be joking, lol No, 26 is not too old to go back to school. I was 44 when I went to a private school to obtain my LVN. My mother was 48 when she graduated with her RN. Now, she is retired...

9. LPN Tuition-how much did you pay?

   GR8LVN replied to avahsmiles's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Wow Guys- in California going to a private school, which lasted 1 year, the price was $18,000.00. Are you so sure you want to move to

10. Correctional Nursing Salary

    GR8LVN replied to NurseNikki5's topic in Correctional

    As far as I'm considered, they have no good in them. Oh what? They brush and floss each night, big deal! Those that fall for a convict are unstable and inmature emotionally and should never be...

11. Correctional Nursing Salary

    GR8LVN replied to NurseNikki5's topic in Correctional

    yes, what you all say is true. The class and character of the inmate is disgusting, they are slime and will try to work and scam everyone and everything. They are trash, but who said anything about...

12. Correctional Nursing Salary

    GR8LVN replied to NurseNikki5's topic in Correctional

    NurseNikki5, In California, at the CDC (California Department of Corrections-State Prision) they are doing away with the MTA (LVN with custody) and implementing the LVN (Safety). salary range is...

13. Took NCLEX today..stopped at 85 questions does this mean I failed?

    GR8LVN replied to jcarro's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Leeae85, Sorry this took sooo long.:zzzzz Anyway, in response to your question- yes silly one, the way you did in school has very much to do with how you will do on NCLEX. If you have learned the...

14. How much did you study for the NCLEX-PN?

    GR8LVN replied to tlackey's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I graduated Dec. 2005 and took NCLEX April 3, 2006. I studied every day, for what seemed like all day. I shut off at 85 and

15. Took NCLEX today..stopped at 85 questions does this mean I failed?

    GR8LVN replied to jcarro's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yeah jcarro! You passed. Welcome to the land of nurses. Now just a bit of advice; as a LPN/LVN take the first job you can grab. Get your time in (6mo. to 1yr) then and only then will you be able to...