catlvr

catlvr

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  1. How long does it take to get an ATT in Pennsylvania?

    catlvr posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi, I graduated from an LPN program on August 17th; we filled out our NCLEX paperwork at school, and it was mailed on the 18th. I received confirmation that PearsonVue received it on August 31st, but...

  2. How long does it take to get an ATT in Pennsylvania?

    catlvr replied to catlvr's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    To answer my own question, it finally came this morning. So it took a little over two weeks. Time to schedule!

  3. Let's introduce ourselves...

    catlvr replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, I'm Eileen and I "graduated" to this forum on August 17th. Whoopee, I'm finally a GPN! I have a temporary license, and am awaiting my ATT while I search for a job.

  4. is anyone from the Philadelphia area

    catlvr replied to phillies's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi, I'm in Philadelphia as well. I just finished an LPN program at Episcopal Hopsital, and am looking for a postion in long term care...if anybody has any leads for someone who will take a new grad,...

  5. 2 job offers for new grad....help!!

    catlvr replied to futurenp's topic in General Nursing

    Since it sounds as if becoming a NP is your goal, maybe taking the "boring" job would help you to achieve that faster and with less stress for you and your family. I just finished my LPN program...

  6. What is the biggest frustration for nursing students?

    catlvr replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I love learning, and am excited to be in nursing school (only 2 more months of LPN classes!). My frustrations are similar to others: I show you respect, and unless I have done something to offend...

  7. Where do they find these caregivers?

    catlvr replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In Pennsylvania, most LTC has certified nurses aidse. Often, they come enter the profession from the Welfare to Work program. The attitude of some caregivers seems to be that they used to get a...

  8. Help With Serious Doubts

    catlvr replied to Lilac's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Lilac, I have two more months in my LPN program, and felt that I was totally unprepared to do a single thing (despite good grades), but have been very fortunate to get a super clinical instructor...

  9. Shoes

    catlvr replied to brookelt's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have miserable feet, and love my MBTs (http://www.swissmasaius.com/Default.aspx?lang=en-US). I have the ugly white sneakers, since we had to have white shoes for clinicals, but when I graduate and...

  10. Labyrinthitis? OFF WORK & Going crazy!

    catlvr replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hope that you are feeling better soon. Did they check to see if you have an ear infection? My Mum went thru a similar workup, but once they fixed the ear infection, she was good as gold. Also, your...

  11. jefferson hospital

    catlvr replied to kell1566's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi Lianoosh, I'd be happy to give you my manual...it is written in and thus kinda messy, but you are welcome to it. I live in Mt Airy, and go to Episcopal in Kensington, if either place is an easy...

  12. Philly area safety

    catlvr replied to pabsnstudent's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    It all depends on your level of self confidence and your street smarts. If you can take care of yourself (and what good nurse can't, most of the time?), then you should consider it. I lived in an...

  13. West Mount Airy?

    catlvr replied to BelleRN2B's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I live in Mt Airy, and LOVE it...have been here for two years, and honestly cannot imagine living anywhere else in Philadelphia, even if I could afford to live in Center City *smile*. You can walk...