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  1. Took NCLEX-PN, feeling totally crushed

    Cali replied to Roseyposey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you did that well in school, I'm sure you probably did well on the NCLEX. When I took my NLEX-PN back in 2001 I almost had a mental breakdown when I got in the car. I just felt completely...

  2. Job Duties of LPN in doctors office

    Cali replied to jen1795's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I currently work Labor & Delivery but I worked in a clinic a few years ago. I have worked Family Practice and Urgent Care. My duties were: vital signs, EKG's, nebulizer treatments, set-up and...

  3. Are there any LPN/RN students/grads. who worked full time

    Cali replied to felesha843's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It definitely can be done. I presently work full-time night shift as an LVN/LPN while going to school for my RN. It's hard but you have to do what you have to do. I can't afford to not

  4. do any of you work in anything other than ltc as an LPN?

    Cali replied to Princess74's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am presently an LVN/LPN in Labor & Delivery. I sometimes also float to post-partum when they are busy. In the past I have worked Urgent Care, Family Practice Clinic and at a Surery

  5. What is the name of the college you will be attending?

    Cali replied to PCGrad06's topic in General Students

    Antelope Valley College in Lancaster, CA then transfer to Calfornia State University of

  6. nursing positions

    Cali replied to lillady24_24's topic in Government, Military

    CNA Medical Assistant LPN RN Someone posted above that a medical assistant and an LPN are at the same level and this is not true. Medical Assistants are usually limited to only...

  7. is there any use for an LPN in ob-gyn nursing?

    Cali replied to Snipb's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It really depends on what hospital you are at. I am an LVN and work on a Labor & Delivery unit. Sometimes I work in the triage area. In triage I usually get the medical history, vitals, put...

  8. Is 30 Unit RN a good way to go????

    Cali replied to NurseUBack2Healh's topic in California Nursing

    My school also offers the 30-unit option for the RN program. If you plan on living in California forever, then go for it. Or if you plan on being an RN an not advancing to NP or getting your...

  9. CA.LVN to RN Bridge Program

    Cali replied to sgherzi4's topic in California Nursing

    I am an LVN who lives in Palmdale. (Just up the road from you) I attend Antelope Valley college. I am doing the Associates Degree program which takes 2 years. Afer completing pre-req's (Anatomy,...

  10. How much gets deducted from your pay for health benefits?

    Cali replied to hoolahan's topic in General Nursing

    I only pay $40/month for medical and dental combined. I pay a $10 co-pay for medical office visits and $10 for prescriptions. I don't have a dental office co-pay unless I have a major procedure...

  11. New Bern

    Cali replied to skorb's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Craven? Are you asking about Craven Community College or Craven County. Well New Bern is located in Craven County, and yes, it is right on the water. So close to the water that some areas flood...

  12. LPNs and LD??????????

    Cali replied to KrisRNwannabe's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Most hospitals don't hire LPN's in Labor & Delivery. Luckily, I got a job on an L&D unit at a local hospital but the job outlook for L&D LPN's is not very good. I'm presently working on...

  13. Anyone in/around New Bern?

    Cali replied to skanded's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am originally from Bayboro. (Pamlico County) I presently live in California but I plan on moving back to North Carolina a year or two after I'm done with the ADN program. Do you know what the pay...

  14. LPN chalenging RN board

    Cali replied to jascraft's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No. LPN's cannot challenge the RN boards after working for one year. I am an LPN working on my RN and I have come to notice that RN's have a different focus than an LPN when it comes to patient...

  15. Need advice about job

    Cali replied to lashon20's topic in General Nursing

    QUIT! Your career comes first. If they can't accomodate your school schedule then you should definitely leave. You shouldn't have a hard time finding a job where you can work weekends because most...

  16. Help... L.V.N.? R.N.?

    Cali replied to tyk80's topic in California Nursing

    If your ultimate goal is to become an RN, then why don't you just go for it instead of going through the LVN program. Also, you said that after working as an LVN for a year, you will start the RN...

  17. Advice on going from LPN to RN

    Cali replied to ITRY2BGOOD's topic in General Nursing

    I am in the midst of going from LPN to RN and the process is quite simple. It only takes two years. I'm doing all my pre-req's in a year, then I have to take an 8-week LPN to RN bridge program over...

  18. What do LPN's do in general-also in OB/GYN

    Cali replied to GladysStiles's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am an LPN and have worked Labor & Delivery for a year. I go in during the deliveries and take care of the baby after birth. I wipe all the goop off the baby, weight it, do a set of vital...

  19. student question about entering nursing profession

    Cali replied to lesley_girl's topic in General Nursing

    You should definitely start in an area that interests you. Do you want to be stuck in a job that you hate just because someone told you that's where you shoud start. Many people will tell you to...

  20. Is this REASONABLE??

    Cali replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is how we do it at my hospital also. Before you even go into the OR, you get a foley, IV and shave prep. It just makes things go smoother. As soon as you get into the OR the epidural is done...

  21. What do I need to do to get in to lvn?

    Cali replied to stephera's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm not sure about the pay in Texas, but the starting pay in California ranges from $14-$18 depending on what city you're in. I have been an LVN for 2 years and I make $16.38 working night shift on a...

  22. What do I need to do to get in to lvn?

    Cali replied to stephera's topic in Texas Nursing

    You don't need any experience to apply for nursing school. You may have to take additional courses (pre-requisites) before you can get into the actual nursing program though. You should speak with a...

  23. have a question on which route to take

    Cali replied to luvallbabies's topic in Nursing Career

    I am currently an LPN. I am presently taking classes for my RN. Initially, I didn't want to be an RN. I didn't want to be an RN until I actually got my first LPN job. If your ultimate goal is to...

  24. IV nurses for LPN's

    Cali replied to angelbear's topic in General Nursing

    Check at a local community college. That's where I did mine. It cost $125 for IV and Phlebotomy certification and I got 30 CEU's for

  25. LPN Duties

    Cali replied to Colormyworld's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Have you decided on exactly what area of nursing you want to go into? LPN's do not only give enema, we have far more duties. As an LPN I have worked Family Practice clinic, Urgent Care, Surgery...