kat7ap

kat7ap

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  1. Can I challenge LPN NCLEX test?

    kat7ap replied to pao8359's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This would be completely dependent on what state you live in and how much of the RN program you completed. The best way to find out is to contact your board of

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

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

    Notice that that poster said he/she learned that in nursing school. The textbook perspective and for the NCLEX-RN, the LPN scope of practice is way different than in real

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

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

    This discussion could go on forever about what an LPN/LVN can or cannot do compared to an RN. The reality is, the LPN/LVN scope of practice varies from state to state. Thus affecting how LPN/LVNs in...

  4. Prior CNA Experience Survey - Nurses Needed for Statistics Class Research

    kat7ap replied to jtboz's topic in General Students

    1. What is your age? 27 2. How long have you been a nurse? 4 years 3. Did you work as a CNA before becoming a nurse? Yes 4. If yes to #3, how long did you work as a CNA before becoming a nurse? About...

  5. Is it legal to call yourself "Nurse" when you in fact are not?

    kat7ap replied to LoveMyDaughters's topic in General Nursing

    Is it illegal? Probably. Unethical? Definitely! In Texas we have "imposter alerts" and there was an office staff person that was representing her self as an "RN" and "office nurse". She got...

  6. How long of a commute do you drive

    kat7ap replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I could tolerate much more than a 30 minute commute or commuting a long distance in rush hours. When you work 12 hour shifts back to back and with that time spent commuting it doesn't...

  7. Why won't company's hire new grads?

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

    What type of places are you applying to? Part of the problem maybe that you are mailing and sending your applications online. I realize for most hospitals there is no other option but for smaller...

  8. Do you wear your engagement rings at work?

    kat7ap replied to SarahBerah's topic in General Nursing

    I wear a traditional solitare with a cathedral setting (not a super high one) and a diamond band every day I work. It does not catch or scratch. Never had a problem in the past 6

  9. Nobody in this county will hire an LPN.

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

    Sorry for your job search troubles. Did you research the job market there before you

  10. Mandated scrub colors

    kat7ap replied to FLOBRN's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital transitioned to color coded scrubs a couple months before I was hired on. They did not give any reimbursement for new uniforms. RNs and LVNs in Royal Blue Techs/CNAs in Gray PT/OT/ST in...

  11. Is $18,000 overpriced for an LPN program in NE Ohio?

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

    Most of the private vo-tech schools in my area are charging in the mid $20,000's now. The question is, are new LPNs in your area finding jobs? What are the starting wages? If the school has a...

  12. Do you identify yourself as a nurse when you or your family are a patient?

    kat7ap replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    My mom is an RN and I'm an LVN. When my sister was in L&D a couple years ago my mom made it very clear to everyone that we were both nurses. I was actually a little annoyed with this, as I...

  13. considering becoming an LPN.. question......

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

    This will depend on your state's scope of practice for LPNs. I believe LVNs in Texas (my state) are permitted to do so after proper training and under direction of a physician. Check on your state's...

  14. Coworkers at non-nursing job asking for advice or to do things

    kat7ap replied to Ella26's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I remember when I was a little kid my RN mom took out my stitches at home. I can understand doing basic nursing stuff for close family and friends, but for a non nursing co-worker, I'd have to say...

  15. How often do you work extra?

    kat7ap replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    Usually once a week - 4 12hr shifts. I'm tired, but you gotta do what you gotta

  16. what do ward clerks do?

    kat7ap replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Where I work the unit secretary answers phones and call lights, can page physicians, enter orders in the computer, fax and print documents, prepare a new patient chart, file paperwork, direct family...

  17. Old Wives Tale or Nursing Intervention?

    kat7ap replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    For a postpartum patient who can't pee - blow bubbles through a straw into a cup of water. Peppermint tea for gas pains. A "brown cow" for constipation - MOM and prune juice mixed and heated up...

  18. Nursey things that you'll NEVER say again.

    kat7ap replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't tell a pt who is presenting with miscarriage symptoms she is not supposed to take Ibuprofen when she's pregnant because she took some once just prior to coming to the ER. Especially when she...

  19. Scope of practice

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

    The Texas LVN scope is fairly wide open. It basically makes it up to the employer to decide what LVNs are permitted to do in that facility. For instance in one hospital I work at LVNs do basically...

  20. Moving to Dallas soon! Need advice!

    kat7ap replied to AHunte's topic in Texas Nursing

    You may also look at Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth. It looks like they are accepting applications for nurse residency

  21. Why is it so easy to get an LPN or ADN so easily riled up?

    kat7ap replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    How about LVN/LPN's have a vocational education and training lasting usually 1-2 years and RNs have 2-4 years of education and training with associate or bachelor degrees. I think it is a little...

  22. Newborn Medical Center Hiring LPN

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

    I have worked in postpartum and mother-baby in Washington state. I was not able to find a job in this area in Texas. It's hard to find openings but if you are already employed at a hospital you may...

  23. rehab staffing

    kat7ap replied to makes needs known's topic in Rehabilitation

    In acute rehab hospital I have 8, but usually goes up to 9 sometimes 10. CNAs usually have 8-12. Rehab unit in nursing home I had 11-17 depending on the census. CNAs usually had

  24. CMA to LPN??

    kat7ap replied to OLIVIALEN's topic in LPN to RN

    With all respects, you are on a NURSING website so yes there may be some bias here. However you are still in medical assisting school. Many of these responses are from people who have actually...

  25. So,which states ARE hiring Nurses?

    kat7ap replied to cute-1's topic in General Nursing

    Texas!