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kat7ap

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  1. The "woes" of 12 hr. Shifts

    kat7ap replied to thegreenmile's topic in General Nursing

    I'm one of the nurses that prefers a longer shift over an 8 hour shift. I've only done my 12 or 13 hour shifts on the night shift. I've gotten used to a long shift by now. Some nights fly by while...

  2. Problems you believe a deaf RN might run into

    kat7ap replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    After my sister's C-section we found out the the on-call doctor that performed the surgery and that was managing her labor was deaf/severely hearing impaired. Her L&D nurse was a traveler who was...

  3. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    kat7ap replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe this is a Southern country accent, but a nurse at work was saying she had to go hang some "Urn" for her pt. I asked what that was and was like do you mean IRON?

  4. Can LPN's really make good money

    kat7ap replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    How many other professions out there can you take a one year or less course and come out making $20/hr plus benefits and have an in demand stable job? Not too many that I am aware of.... I am...

  5. Do Most LPN's do NA Work Too?

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

    I've only had to work as a tech a couple times at my job in mother-baby. Other than that employers don't want to pay an LVN fill a CNA position. It's just not cost effective. However, I regularly...

  6. Why I Became an LVN

    kat7ap replied to ats1983's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I 100% agree! Texas seems to still be new grad friendly. Don't give up hope, it's where you live and the times right now. Other places in the country still have a high demand for LVNs. I'd fully...

  7. LPN salaries and duties

    kat7ap replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LPNs in the nursing home are usually charge nurses over any where from about 20-60 residents. Duties in the nursing home include medication passes, treatments, wound care, feed tubings, trach care,...

  8. My Worse INTERVIEW EVER!

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

    That's despicable! I wouldn't get out of bed for that kind of

  9. Would you take the flu shot?

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

    I already had both - was a combo vaccine with the seasonal flu shot and H1N1. So only one injection! I absolutely hate getting IMs, mostly because of the very sore arm I get for about 2 days after...

  10. LPNS/LVNS

    kat7ap replied to Indigo_Beauty's topic in Texas Nursing

    Usually the large acute care hospitals have few openings for LVNs, but the ones I've noticed that do have openings from time to time are: John Peter Smith, Huguley, Parkland, Texas Health Resources...

  11. Anyone actually hiring LPNs?

    kat7ap replied to gaius's topic in Washington Nursing

    My personal experience with Swedish, is that the application/interview process is very lengthy. So try to be patient, you may very well get a phone call from them any day! I no longer live or work...

  12. How do you stay awake during the night shift?

    kat7ap replied to Foxfour's topic in General Nursing

    I am sensitive to noise, so I always wear ear plugs while I sleep after working. I also have black out curtains and put cardboard in the windows to block the sun. Keep your phone off if you can. On...

  13. Id Like To Become An LVN But Dont Know where to start

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

    To answer this question: No, not in Texas. You must graduate from an approved nursing program to be eligible to sit for

  14. Id Like To Become An LVN But Dont Know where to start

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

    Could you share which area of Texas you live in? That might help some us to give you more accurate advice. I agree that some private schools charge ridiculous amounts for LVN programs. I attended...

  15. Aspiring CRNA

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

    I believe most schools require a certain amount RN experience in critical/intensive care. Since LPNs are not normally used in critical care, you should probably search for a job in acute care such as...

  16. Are we set to do long-term non emergency care MOSTLY?

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

    Not necessarily just attitude, because good well trained nurses can mistakes as well. The NCLEX-PN is merely a licensing exam that measures whether or not you are knowledgeable enough to become an...

  17. Are we set to do long-term non emergency care MOSTLY?

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

    To give you a real life example, as an LVN in a rehab hospital I am responsible for my own set of patients including assessments, dr's orders, labs, wound care and treatments, medications including...

  18. Are we set to do long-term non emergency care MOSTLY?

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

    My LVN school required me to obtain CPR/BLS for Health Care Providers before I entered clinicals in the second quarter. Every place I've worked has required me to have the certification, with...

  19. Bashed for pursuing lpn route

    kat7ap replied to soladylike1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes... but when there are 600+ applicants for 30 positions for the RN program within an infinite wait to get accepted, the LPN program that will accept you right away makes a lot of sense. LPN-RN...

  20. Should I work 2 jobs?

    kat7ap replied to SnowRain7489's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As a new LVN I worked M-F 8 hour shifts which very commonly would turn into 9-10 hour shifts, I would also work a 16 hour double at least once a paycheck because they were always short and looking for...

  21. Best state to get LVN license in a timely manner

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

    There are multiple LVN schools in Texas that you can attend that are 12 months long or less and don't require prereq's. In general, Texas cost of living is much less than CA and the economy isn't...

  22. Does being a CNA equal 1 year experiance for lpn?

    kat7ap replied to missbee10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In a couple hospitals where I worked they actually credited you for your LPN years of experience if you had became and RN. One place gave you 1 year credit for every 2 years experience and the other...

  23. Something that tick me off....

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

    While I sympathize with your pain, I doubt that other LVNs who hold multiple jobs is the main reason CA LVNs are having difficulty finding jobs. I think TheCommuter nailed it in a previous thread:...

  24. a little input PLEASE!!!!

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

    When I worked in LTC, each nurse was "charge" of her own set of residents. There was an ADON there during the day to oversee things, but other than that each nurse was responsible for his/her stuff....

  25. Bashed for pursuing lpn route

    kat7ap replied to soladylike1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well thank goodness the hospital isn't the only place a nurse can work. I became an LVN 3 years ago after attempting to get into an RN program at a community college. I do not regret my decision. I...