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kat7ap

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  1. OR experience?

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

    I have worked in the OR as an LPN scrub for c-sections. In the state I live in now (Texas) it is required by law (as of Sept 1st) that the scrub role must be a Certified Surgical Technologist. Which...

  2. How much is health ins coverage as an LPN?

    kat7ap replied to Anne36's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I pay $270/mo for the Blue Cross premium plan for my husband and I. $800 is outrageous! It will depend on the employer, but I can't see you paying that much. I work for a large nation wide hospital...

  3. Question about going from MA to LPN

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

    Here is your answer from the Florida BON website http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/nursing/ap_licensure-RN-LPN.pdf : "Eligibility Requirements : - Graduate of a practical nursing program or a...

  4. New LPN working in LTC. Would the rehabilitation unit be best for me?

    kat7ap replied to Brookenicole84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I 100% agree with TheCommuter! I've been there, done that. No thanks, never again. If you do accept the spot, find out what the pt-nurse ratio is, what the cna-pt ratio is and what duties they...

  5. NEVER say we are short staffed.

    kat7ap replied to TipitiwichitRN's topic in General Nursing

    My response would be "We are really busy tonight". On occasion a pt will ask how many other patients I have, and most of the time they are shocked with the number I tell them. They usually have no...

  6. quit LTC after 3 day orientation

    kat7ap replied to tsv1567's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would assume that your name will pop up somewhere in their system if they are affiliated. You should probably be honest up front about it instead of them possibly finding out on their own. Why did...

  7. LVN CA, Yellow Transcript/Non Graduate?

    kat7ap replied to asr10 user's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am confused... If you are considered a non graduate from that school then how will you be eligible to get a license? And why are you considered a non

  8. Graduate nurse needs job in dfw area

    kat7ap replied to CJRN1's topic in Texas Nursing

    You may try looking at rehab and LTAC hospitals. Try places like Kindred, HealthSouth, LifeCare, Regency, Global and others in the

  9. Being Tired at work - How do you cope?

    kat7ap replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I fortunately usually work with a lively group so we keep each other laughing most of the night. We keep a radio on with upbeat music. Caffeine can only do so much if you are really tired. I make...

  10. Best place in US to be an RN?

    kat7ap replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting that the consensus seems to be Texas. I live in the Dallas area, so I may be biased. However I am not a native here. There are jobs here for sure. I think some new RNs may be having a...

  11. Does Nursing School teach you what you can and can't say to patients?

    kat7ap replied to Cathylady's topic in General Students

    Yes. Near the end, we actually had a short course on professionalism and transitioning from student to nurse. I remember watching a cheesy video about a nurse who over steps the therapeutic nurse-pt...

  12. lpn supervising RN!!!

    kat7ap replied to masry123's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at a LTCF with several RNs. The ADONs were LVNs and supervised the unit. However the DON was an RN and I think "officially" clinically

  13. Do nurses get unemployment benefits?

    kat7ap replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital offers an "unemployment" program through the state called a "shared work program". It's offered to full time employees. If you are cancelled for a shift due to low census, they submit it...

  14. What's in your sharps container?

    kat7ap replied to dontwakeme's topic in General Nursing

    med wastes, any kind of syringe (even those without a sharp), lancets. Our protocol is that only items saturated with blood enough that it can drip off or items from isolation pts should go into the...

  15. What were your job interview red flags?

    kat7ap replied to Destiny12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I stopped by in person to fill out an application and I had a job offer before the interviewer ever glanced at my resume or

  16. The small things that hold LPN's back.

    kat7ap replied to anonymous1919's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is also a skill that can be taught on the job. In my state there is no need for a LPN/LVN to take a phlebotomy class unless they just really want to. I took IV therapy in school but but not so...

  17. This is where LPN's can work.

    kat7ap replied to anonymous1919's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You can also add: Outpatient surgery centers, clinical liaison/marketers, and

  18. Curious about LVN's making 50,000+/year

    kat7ap replied to alliesw01's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm an LVN but I live in the DFW area. Not sure about SA. I would avoid Maxim - they pay very

  19. Curious about LVN's making 50,000+/year

    kat7ap replied to alliesw01's topic in Texas Nursing

    It's very possible to make $50,000 as a LVN here, but that would probably have to include some overtime hours. I make about $50k last year with working overtime (90+hours/pay period) at least half...

  20. Least competitive states for LPN program?

    kat7ap replied to carrierpatnode's topic in General Nursing

    Most private for profit vocational nursing programs are not as competitive. However you will likely be paying $20,000+ for tuition. In my area we have 4 of these types of LVN

  21. I just wanted to know if a LVN can work in labor in delivery or work with babies?

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

    I have worked in postpartum as a LPN. It would be rare to find an LPN working as a primary L&D nurse. You would be more likely to find a LPN job in L&D assisting with deliveries and recovery...

  22. Trying to understand difference between LPN and RN practice....

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

    I think probably for liability. An RN is held a higher standard of practice. However why would an RN want to practice as an

  23. Trying to understand difference between LPN and RN practice....

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

    I don't recall there being an argument that LPNs had the same education level as RNs... An LPN can't have as much experience as an RN? This makes no sense. I don't think any LPNs responded that...

  24. Overstaffing question

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

    Does your nursing home frequently have changes in the patient census? For hospitals and skilled nursing/rehab when there are frequent admissions and discharges it is common to try to staff for at...

  25. What is the average pay for LVN's

    kat7ap replied to lcvidal's topic in Texas Nursing

    My first LVN job in LTC paid $18.25/hr. This was 4 years ago. Considering the economy now I doubt pay has gone up much and probably will not any time soon. I've heard of LVNs making any where from...