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  1. License Exam After graduating

    kat7ap replied to jigzawnurse28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My instructors always encouraged us to take the NCLEX very soon after graduation. I completely agree because you may be surprised what you forget in 5 months. It is best to review for a short time...

  2. Hiring LPN/LVN's in Houston??

    kat7ap replied to ad_lpn09's topic in Texas Nursing

    Are you a new grad? I've also noticed that in general, hospitals don't love to hire grad LVN/LPNs and many prefer acute care nursing experience. In my experiences hospitals can take months to...

  3. Washington State starting pay for LPN/LVN's in the seattle area

    kat7ap replied to benlpnstudent's topic in Washington Nursing

    I'm not sure where you live, but I have lived and worked right around and in Seattle and the Eastside as an LPN. I can tell you that the average starting pay for LPNs in LTC is more like $18-19 and...

  4. Concorde Arlington, Texas work/school

    kat7ap replied to ptrdsmn's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congrats on getting accepted to the program! Unfortunately NCTC is not in a realistic commuting distance to most of those who live in the Forth Worth and Arlington areas. In fact I don't believe...

  5. Surgical Tech.

    kat7ap replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    The surgical tech is typically the assistant who passes instruments, sets up the operating room, and is in charge of the sterile field. Also known as scrub nurse or scrub tech. Some states allow...

  6. Washington State starting pay for LPN/LVN's in the seattle area

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

    For 2 years I lived about 15 mi north of Seattle and recently relocated back to Texas. I was a LPN with only 6 months experience when I moved to the Seattle area in 2006. There were many available...

  7. Is this true about LVN's in the area?

    kat7ap replied to jennifers's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes RNs typically make more than LVNs with comparable years of experience. In DFW a new LVN grad would not start at $22/hr base pay in a hospital. For instance I was quouted $18/hr for night shift...

  8. Is this true about LVN's in the area?

    kat7ap replied to jennifers's topic in Texas Nursing

    In DFW, I started out making about $38,0000 base pay but when I added a few hours overtime every week it came out to more like $43,000. I suppose if you worked plenty of OT you could pull in $55,000...

  9. Health careers besides nursings

    kat7ap replied to B_OTT's topic in General Nursing

    Surgical Tech is usually a one year program and pay is very similar to LPN. My husband is attending a 12 month Surgical Technology program which is 4 hours daily 5 times a week with a 3 month long...

  10. Lvn vs Medical assisting

    kat7ap replied to DiabeticGirl18's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I took 2 courses of IV training in LVN school - IV Therapy I and II. We learned how to start IVs and were checked off in class. We did not however learn phlebotomy in school. If you can start an...

  11. Don't know if this is legal or not....

    kat7ap replied to jadey1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ok just need a clarification... Are they "cash slips" bonuses on top of your hourly wages for extra hours worked or were they paid to you instead of your regular wages? Sounds pretty shady... I...

  12. Orientation length?

    kat7ap replied to chellelynn25's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was hired fresh out of school at a LTCF and was supposed to have 3 days orientation but it really turned into about 2 because of staffing needs and the state was inspecting the building when I was...

  13. From CNA to LPN

    kat7ap replied to chellelynn25's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    To be honest, it would probably be best to find a job elsewhere since you have worked with the same group of CNAs that you will supervising. Unfortunately this can create a lot of unneeded stress for...

  14. PLEASE HELP~~~My Job took my license~~~

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

    I have always had a copy made by my employer. I would never hand over my original to someone to keep. Number one that just too much a risk because you never know who's hands it could get into and...

  15. Is it really hard to find a job as LPN in WA?

    kat7ap replied to gaius's topic in Washington Nursing

    I just answered a similar question in another post this is basically what I said: It's difficult to get hired at a hospital as an LPN but not impossible. You will find the most job openings in LTC and...

  16. LPN moving to Seattle need info / advice

    kat7ap replied to Grapenut's topic in Washington Nursing

    It's about the same I think. It's difficult to get hired at a hospital as an LPN but not impossible. You will find the most job openings in LTC and Doctor's Offices and Clinics. There are still...

  17. Which school is better in Dallas, Texas for LVN? Concorde,Platt, or Dallas Nursing In

    kat7ap replied to kw29student's topic in Texas Nursing

    I attended Concorde in 2005-2006 and they were talking about starting a bridge program back then, so don't hold your breath.... I suppose it is promising that Concorde's Colorado school has had an RN...

  18. Truly sick today and being harassed by employer

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

    I've never experienced that myself as a nurse. So they really expect you to go infect a bunch of pt.s and co-workers? Not to mention you not being physically fit to work which is actually dangerous...

  19. how long does the WA state RN license take to process?

    kat7ap replied to tauries's topic in Washington Nursing

    It took less than 1 month for WA to endorse my TX LVN license. I was a new grad though and did not require the HIV course or fingerprints because I had already done it for my TX license. The only...

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

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

    I was a CNA for 3 years prior to becoming an LVN. I've never had an employer count that as nursing experience. A new grad LPN/LVN is a new grad regardless of how much prior CNA experience she or he...

  21. LPN's at summer camp

    kat7ap replied to Selene006's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have no personal experience myself. I just wanted to comment that it sounds like a really fun opportunity! When I was a kid my older sister and I would go to camp for a couple weeks in the summer...

  22. Was about to be forced to go to work

    kat7ap replied to newbie26's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've never experienced that, but would think since you've obviously been the doctor with your illness he/she would be able excuse you from work due to a medical reason, fever or not. They were...

  23. Can LPN's become managers/directors/executives?

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

    LPNs are often Assistant Director's of Nursing in

  24. I Just moved to the dallas area I am a LVN and suggestions where I should apply..

    kat7ap replied to tamtyus321's topic in Texas Nursing

    Most LTCF have M-F positions and hire mostly LVNs. You could also apply at a LTACH like Kindred or Healthsouth. The big hospitals don't hire many LVNs but sometimes there are openings, you just have...

  25. LPN Hours - what are they like?

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

    In my area, it's very common for LPN/LVNs in LTC to work M-F 8 hour shifts and then have a weekend only staff to do doubles or 12 hour shifts. The 6-2 or 7-3 shift is very desirable so you will most...