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  1. I passed NCLEX with 85 questions!!

    GR8LVN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello everyone, I am extremely happy today. I received my NCLEX-PN CANDIDATE REPORT. And I have passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses. YEAH! YEAH! I live in...

  2. 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...

  3. 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....

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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)...

  9. 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...

  10. 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

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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

  16. 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...

  17. WOW....just wow

    GR8LVN replied to PRAY4MEPLS's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I got my first job (LTC), I had 5 days orientation. That consisted of passing meds. I wasn't shown which method of charting to use, just told, "copy what they wrote". Wing it, that's what I did,...

  18. The hardest part is...

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

    For me the hardest part was Pharmacology. This is something you must memorize. Then when you go to work, the meds. all change. Each facility uses different meds. But still, the hardest was learning...

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

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

    My grandmother was a LVN/LPN and when she was working they were talking about phasing out the LVN. This has been going on forever. Think about it, it isn't profitable. The LVN with IV cert. can...

  20. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    GR8LVN replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    AZ LONG AZ ITZ REEDBLE........LOL

  21. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    GR8LVN replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    HAIL TO YOU, I COULDN'T AGREE MORE. YOU HAVE THE BEST WRITTEN RESPOSE TO THE ABOVE THREAD. WE NEED MORE NURSES LIKE YOU

  22. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    GR8LVN replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    My average, why should I care? I'm sorry for all of the nasty notes you have been receiving from those who are wasting their brains on things of unimportance. My average net pay (take-home :) ),...

  23. I passed NCLEX with 85 questions!!

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

    Dear Rustonlpn, I attended a private school and they provided us with a home-made CD(okay, school-made). It included Saunders Comprehensive Review for NCLEX, NCLEX-PN Review Tests, NCLEX Review 2500,...

  24. Waiting on eligibility

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

    Lisa, Listen to my story and your own wont seem so bad. I graduated 12-23-05, went on vacation 1 week. My school didn't send my paperwork in until 1-12-06. Received my ATT 2-16-06 and tested on...

  25. Correctional Nursing Salary

    GR8LVN replied to NurseNikki5's topic in Correctional

    The information I have is as follows (I'm in the middle of the selection process) : California Correctional Nursing- The LVN is classified as a Medical Technical Assistant (MTA) and there are several...