Ladybug10

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1. I passed!!!!!!

   Ladybug10 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Well all that studying payed off. I passed the NCLEX-PN. I am so happy. I decided not to stay at the job I was at. I went back to what I love. Working with people with mental retardation. I plan to apply at a really good sub-acute facility when we mo...

2. Please help. I am getting frustrated!!!

   Ladybug10 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a new grad and still waiting on my test date for the N-Clex. I recently took a job at a facility on the sub-acute floor on the 3-11 shift and for the most part I really enjoy it. I was offered a job elsewhere on 7-3, however I declined that posi...

3. When should I start working on getting my RN

   Ladybug10 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi everyone! I need some advice. I recently graduated from an LPN program. I have not yet taken the N-CLEX. When I was in school one of our clinicals was on the labor and delivery floor. I loved working there and ultimately decided that that was what...

4. Some questions about Nursing

   Ladybug10 replied to Magic Puppy's topic in General Nursing

   In some areas the hospitals do not hire LVNs/LPNs. You would have to check with your local hospital. Most sub-acute facilities come pretty close to a hospital setting. Well the ones I have been in anyways.

5. Good pay for starting LPN

   Ladybug10 replied to real1143's topic in Connecticut

   If you have any sub-acute facilities near you you might want to check them out. I am not licenced yet but started working at a facility on the sub-acute floor. Starting pay is 20.00 for Gpn 21.00 for Lpn and 22.00 for second shift. The sub-acute unit...

6. Your Favorite one liner used with patients

   Ladybug10 replied to scaredofshots's topic in Humor

   We were in labor and delivery for clinical and my instructor came into my patients room with me to check an episiotomy. We got the patient in the position and we were checking for REEDA and my instructor says wow thats the best one I have ever seen!!...

7. still hoping to get to know you

   Ladybug10 replied to ivsandy's topic in Connecticut

   Hello!!!!!! I am a new grad. I start orientation for a job on Tuesday. I am 27yrs. old, married and living with mom right now due to going to school and running short on cash. We are hoping to buy a house soon and start a family. I plan to go on for ...

8. Any one else ever feel this way?

   Ladybug10 replied to *lisa*'s topic in General Students

   On our last day of school one of our instructors told us now you know about 10% of what you need to know. You know how to practice safetly you will learn the next 90% on the job. Don't stop asking questions. That is your job as a student!!! Hang in t...

9. Any one else ever feel this way?

   Ladybug10 replied to *lisa*'s topic in General Students

   I just graduated and I felt that way all through my program and still feel that way. However my instructors were very welcoming of questions and never made you feel ashamed for asking. Like I said I did graduate so you can make it. I always studied v...

10. Windham Hospital?

    Ladybug10 replied to beckster's topic in Connecticut

    Xenogenetic I do remember that article. I have heard the area is bad but had never actually been their myself. I have driven through Windham but never stopped. Thanks for the info. Maybe I can convince my sister-in-law to go somewhere else!

11. everbody say hi ??

    Ladybug10 replied to gaylordfauker's topic in Connecticut

    Hi Chris! How do you like Gaylord? I am a recent graduate of an LPN program and considered applying at Gaylord and Hospital for Special care. I would appreciate your input. Thanks :thankya:

12. Ledyard/Gales Ferry Nurses???

    Ladybug10 replied to RNmom4's topic in Connecticut

    Hi! I live near Ledyard. I am a new grad so I am not sure how much I can help but I can try. In connecticut you can only work for 90 days as a graduate LPN I am not sure about RN. I am not sure how long it will take to transfer your license however I...

13. Windham Hospital?

    Ladybug10 replied to beckster's topic in Connecticut

    I personally have never been their, but that is the hospital my sister in law goes to and she has never said anything negative.