vnightingale06

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1. Texas and Excelsior College

   vnightingale06 posted a topic in Online Learning

   I am ready to send my application to EC (LVN to ASN) but is concerned if Texas BON recognizes EC's nursing programs and its graduates. Thanks in advance for all replies.

2. I Passed Nclex-pn!!

   vnightingale06 replied to tylrk0811's topic in LPN/LVN

   Congratulations! You're a nurse now!

3. moving to Texas

   vnightingale06 replied to sassy ayen's topic in Texas

   hi! i know you need to pass cgfns first before you can sit for nclex. nice to hear from someone back home!:welcome:

4. What's your pay for an LPN working HH? Just curious.

   vnightingale06 replied to emndarmic's topic in Home Health

   LVN here, salaried $40,000/yr. plus $35/visit beyond 30 units in a week, plus free car, gas reimbursement and cellphone.

5. Calling all HH Nurses, roll call

   vnightingale06 replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

   LVN here and is only working in HH for only a month. love the job in all aspects, way better than LTC.

6. What's your favorite pair of nursing shoes?

   vnightingale06 replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Nike Shox is my favorite, so far the most comfortable shoes for me.

7. How many pinoys in the house??

   vnightingale06 replied to lots_of_luv's topic in Philippines

   Vnightingale06 here from Las Piñas City, graduated 5 mos. ago as LVN now working on my RN, working as Home Health nurse.

8. LPN trying to get into Dialysis

   vnightingale06 replied to sugah-dumplin's topic in LPN/LVN

   I don't know if there is Fresenius Medical Care in Florida. Here in Texas, the co. provides training for the inexperienced but will have you sign a contract for 2 years before you leave the co. or pay the cost of training. :)

9. Hearrrr I Come!!!!!!!!!

   vnightingale06 replied to josinda421's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   The best of luck to you! If I did it, so can you! Just put your heart into it. Keep us posted.

10. How many times did you take the NCLEX before you passed?

    vnightingale06 replied to blackberry4eva's topic in General Nursing

    I passed the NCLEX the first time I took it.

11. Changed Job for the better

    vnightingale06 replied to vnightingale06's topic in LPN/LVN

    thanks for all the replies. as for the free cellphone, I use it for coordination of care with the pts' MD when needed and to call the office to report anything that needs to be reported to my supervisor, patient wise.

12. What is your job?

    vnightingale06 replied to mgalloLPN's topic in LPN/LVN

    I'm an LVN and working as a home health nurse. My pts. are geri who were recently discharged from being admitted in a hospital. I visit them to assess and do teachings on disease process, medication, S/SX of illness, med SE and sometimes do wound c...

13. Changed Job for the better

    vnightingale06 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    I used to work in a nursing home but it just wasn't for me. The day I quit my job in LTC, same day I got hired in a home health care co. as a full time employee, salaried, you get a car, free cellphone and gas reimbursement. What more can I ask for. ...

14. Home care salary for LPN's

    vnightingale06 replied to Elektra6's topic in LPN/LVN

    I'm doing part-time home health care and paid $30.00/visit.

15. PDA's & LPN/LVN???

    vnightingale06 replied to Coloradogrl's topic in LPN/LVN

    I have one since I started my LVN program last year (reduced the bulk of my backpack by 2 books - Taber's dictionary and Davis' Drug Guide) and now, working as an LVN in a Long-Term care / Rehab gave me an advantage having a PDA since I use it before...