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kat7ap

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  1. scrub nurse?

    kat7ap replied to LadySugarBug's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In Washington state, yes. I scrub for C-Sections and work as a postpartum nurse in a hospital childbirth

  2. Best/Worst States for LPN opportunities

    kat7ap replied to TurboJamer13219's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have worked in the Seattle area which has a strong need for LPN's in nursing homes, dr's offices, clinics, and some hospitals. In my opinion though, the pay does not reflect the high cost of living...

  3. Everett CC for LPN-RN?

    kat7ap posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi there, just curious if anyone on this forum has gone though Everett CC for their RN bridge or just generic RN. I have 3 prereq's to complete to be able to apply and I am enrolled start tomorrow....

  4. Need Info on LVN to Scrub Nurse Certs

    kat7ap replied to smalltownLVN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Is it a job for a scrub nurse or a certified scrub tech? I was recently hired at a hospital and got OJT for scrubbing in on C-Sections. I don't need a certification because I'm already an LPN....

  5. The reality for LPN/LVN for a new graduate

    kat7ap replied to Bala Shark's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think every LPN who has worked LTC can relate to your feelings. I honestly think there needs to be some kind of reform in LTC. However you are mistaken about evening shift being easy! It is just...

  6. When applying for jobs......

    kat7ap replied to Shantae's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my job searches I have been successful finding open LPN/LVN positions by searching the newspaper employment ads, online job banks, and hospital websites job centers. For smaller places like nursing...

  7. Taking prereqs for RN while in an LVN program?

    kat7ap replied to Sensoria17's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My LPN program was very time demanding 40+ hours a week not including studying time. I didn't even work and know I would never been able to pull off taking additional classes at the same time. Plus...

  8. Graduated from a vocational school?

    kat7ap replied to momma2twnz's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I graduated from a vocational school and agree that administration functions very much like a business and less like a school. Their ultimate goal is to get people graduated and licensed, if not they...

  9. Can you challenge the state boards???

    kat7ap replied to lexus2007's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Not in any state I know of. You need to graduate from an approved registered nursing program to be eligible to sit for RN

  10. LVN/LPN schools in Dallas area

    kat7ap replied to Nurse TT's topic in Texas Nursing

    I graduated Concorde Arlington in 2006 and I do have a Sallie Mae loan. I guess I am pretty ignorant when it comes to student loans and at the time I just remember signing papers not exactly totally...

  11. Um...

    kat7ap replied to bullesh's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you decide to quit I don't think it's necessary to put it in writing if you haven't even been through orientation yet. Just simply don't use them on the application for your next

  12. nclex shut off at 85

    kat7ap replied to witter11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    mine shut off at 85 and I passed! The questions get more and more difficult the more you anwser correctly, so it feels like you aren't doing well. That's

  13. How far did everyone travel for clinical practice?

    kat7ap replied to Sensoria17's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    School campus was 10 min, clinicals #1 was 10 min, clinicals #2 and #3 were 15 min. Yeah it was nice, I hate

  14. Please help me Washington nurses

    kat7ap replied to Foxfour's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi there. I don't know much about hospital rehab units, but there are many medicare rehab units around in nursing homes that sound very similar to the work you have done. These could be an option to...

  15. When did it become ok to put someone down because they are NOT an RN?

    kat7ap replied to Gingerbell's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sounds as if he's a bit jealous of your achievements, not to mention seriously misinformed about the very strong use of LPN's, with no "phasing out" in sight. He will see reality once he starts...

  16. Long Term Acute Care

    kat7ap replied to Skwidward's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Are you applying to a LTAC hospital or nursing home/SNF? Because there are differences between a medicare unit in a nursing home which handles rehab and subacute and a LTAC Hospital. I worked 6...

  17. Long Term Acute Care

    kat7ap replied to Skwidward's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I think those are excellent places for LPN's to work. I did my last quarter of clinicals at a LTAC hospital that had mostly LPN's on the floor. It was basically a med/surg unit but for very acute...

  18. Lpn

    kat7ap replied to taurusnake's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't at all see that happening where I live. Nursing homes have general staffing problems and high turnover rates, be it with LPN's, RN's and

  19. One week orientation at nursing home w/25 pt's?

    kat7ap replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    crazystudent: not ALL LTC facilities are like that. It's scary to hear that a place would do that do you. You are right to protect yourself and your license in that situation. I would leave there...

  20. Heated discussion in class....

    kat7ap replied to Coloradogrl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I was offered $3000 at one potential job, and I ended up taking the job with the $2000 bonus. They were the same for RN's and

  21. are there any LVNs out there that work in newborn nursery?

    kat7ap replied to lookingforward's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It is rare. In fact I never thought I would have this opportunity as an LPN. I only have one year experience, not in OB. I work in a hospital LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum). I...

  22. LVN/LPN's working in a Clinic vice working in a hospital

    kat7ap replied to nurse2bmom's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work OB in a hospital and absolutely love it! I did my first year in LTC and Subacute, which was not my favorite but I did gain a lot of experience and knowledge (especially in subacute). I don't...

  23. LPN grads STARTING PAY $/HR

    kat7ap replied to raine84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    For Seattle area, new LPN's seem to make $19-22/hr in nursing homes and $16-18/hr in acute care hospitals. The cost of living is rather expensive too, but the job market is one of the strongest in...

  24. Someone please help me!! Cost of LPN school?

    kat7ap replied to ajhutch's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My private LVN school in Texas cost $18,400 for a 12 mo FT program. I pay only $90 a month now on my student loan which has a locked in low interest rate. Sure it would have been less than half the...

  25. This is why being an LPN is just as good....

    kat7ap replied to sassiebaz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow she must work a load of overtime to make that much $$$. It's true that you have the possibility of make A LOT of money as an LPN. However I wouldn't suggest working that much OT for any...