HeartJulz

HeartJulz

My first yr. as a LVN!

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  1. Pre-nursing diabetics

    HeartJulz replied to narcissistic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    while studying for my NCLEX I came across a very interesting article and when I see this thread I thought Id share the address w all of you and maybe who knows, some of you may have the diabetes this...

  2. lpn exam without clinical?

    HeartJulz replied to anangelsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/Licensing/Method_3.asp#PHARM

  3. lpn exam without clinical?

    HeartJulz replied to anangelsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    I think mostly its because here in CA unfortunately LVNs are limited to SNFs, correctional or Home health. So even though it sounds as if challenging the boards is easy... it isnt considering they...

  4. Anyone NOT taking NCLEX prep course?

    HeartJulz replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Review for RN or LVN? My school had some people come in to talk about their prep courses... some offereing from $300-1200!!! I went to Barnes and Noble and started looking through all of their books,...

  5. question for scheduling nclex

    HeartJulz replied to mcg1929's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You have to also submit your application fee along with passport pictures and fingerprints ... most of the time your waiting for your fingerprints!!! Ive already been waiting 3 weeks ...and Im...

  6. scheduling nclex

    HeartJulz replied to kitnaw's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can apply online through pearson vue ... try the website but as far as being out of the country I dont know anything about that but as far as scheduling all you have to do is go to their website...

  7. lpn exam without clinical?

    HeartJulz replied to anangelsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    L&D is correct about CA. You can challenge the boards but have to have certain criteria and worked in certain areas ... Im curious though how you got into a BSN program w/out having any nursing...

  8. Is LPN school really that hard?!

    HeartJulz replied to clarissairene's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    LOL... yes, it is THAT hard!... if they made it easy theyd have just anyone out there taking care of your loved ones, right? Best advice in my own opinion is you really have to 'let go' of some of the...

  9. still waiting for ca-nclex-rn

    HeartJulz replied to hanniebabes99's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would think the answer is bedrest because of the fact your patient indeed has DVT. Now if the patient did NOT have DVT then it is to ambulate to avoid

  10. what is everyone doing?

    HeartJulz replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Im going to study study study on my own and also research online for places that offer NCLEX review, but hopefully at a reasonable price. Im hopeful to pass my first time ... Ive been out of work now...

  11. Nclex Taken!

    HeartJulz replied to russole's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    why would you have to wait 4 weeks being in CA? Im also in CA and it def. isnt 4 weeks .. you can go to the website to find out sooner, but as far as getting your paperwork in the mail then yea, that...

  12. Young Nurses?

    HeartJulz replied to MelBel's topic in First Year After Licensure

    frustrating im sure.. Ive gotten this my ENTIRE life.. and I feel the same as you, it seems as though it could hinder certain opportunities.. like an Instructor job I applied for, Im def. qualified,...

  13. california lvn pay scale

    HeartJulz replied to ldshaw's topic in California Nursing

    Most I have seen start $25/hr... Thats SNF mostly.. but there are some dialysis centers Im sure pay a bit higher since additional training is needed ... Ive also seen private hire for DD kids starting...

  14. LVN IP permit?

    HeartJulz posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    anyone do this route? the boards site is totally redone and now I cant find the information on the IP permit. This is what I think we can do... please comment; Once we graduate we can get a permit, I...

  15. Accelerated RN degree in San Diego

    HeartJulz replied to seventyelle's topic in California Nursing

    There is the LVN program then you can also go the ADN route which is the degree (assosciates) in nursing. Then theres the bridge LVN-RN, or ADN-RN, RN-BSN so on ans so forth. When you have a degree in...

  16. Clueless and curious about Cali

    HeartJulz replied to shippoRN's topic in California Nursing

    Def. too much to say about CA!!! It varies too much and yes housing is where all your money goes. The market isnt do so well right now so actually Ive seen some great deals on housing, but of course...

  17. california lvn pay scale

    HeartJulz replied to ldshaw's topic in California Nursing

    Looks like this may be an old post, but that pay is very low!!!! I dont have experience yet as LVN since grad. is right around the corner but as a CMA I was @ $20/hr plus bonuses which averaged $22 an...

  18. Did anyone hate nursing school?

    HeartJulz replied to FNPhopeful's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh yes! I can certainly relate and trust me you are NOT alone! My program has been 16 mths .. although I do have medical background experience, this somewhat helped and also have been going to school...

  19. LPN to RN - Can't afford it!

    HeartJulz replied to nursesherry's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think you should go for it... as a single mom, having a mortgage by myself and debt of school loans, credit cards, etc... Im determined to keep upscaling my career ... Im sure there is something you...

  20. Nursing school...first semester

    HeartJulz replied to a0493261's topic in California Nursing

    If I remember correctly they start w basics such as proper hand washing, setting up trays, standard precautions, nosocomial infections, HIPAA, coding, injections ... an also some over anatomy and...

  21. searching for a job as a new grad

    HeartJulz replied to mistyone1's topic in California Nursing

    have you tried aftercollege.com? theres a lot of different things on there. and what about where you did your clinical rotations? I have a job at mine guaranteed! im sure yours would hire you as well...

  22. Would It Be Better To Be A Lpn First, Then Go For Rn?

    HeartJulz replied to wannabaRN's topic in LPN to RN

    depends on what state you are in ... try craigslist.org and weed thru all of the medical jobs .. if it will be worth it go for your LVN/LPN if you have ZERO medical background ... I eased myself into...

  23. Want To Go For Lpn

    HeartJulz replied to 3babies's topic in General Nursing

    They are starting to change what ppl need to get into the LVN program out here in CA. When I applied, I took an entrance exam and just needed my HS diploma... but now I think they are starting to...

  24. Age you will/were graduated?

    HeartJulz replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    I graduate this month and am 33 (LPN-- but have 5 yrs as CMA/CPT1) ... next yr w my RN , 34 ... unless for some reason I dont get in next yr. at the most 35 w my RN ... stopping there for a while but...

  25. Backtrack LPN then RN

    HeartJulz replied to dakotaalrick's topic in General Nursing

    Yep yep.. I know the feeling .. my last job of 3 yrs... my co worker had already at that time been sitting on the wait list for the RN program 2-3 yrs... still to this day she hasnt gotten in while I...