niteshiftlvn07

niteshiftlvn07

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  1. need some advice: LPN school.

    niteshiftlvn07 replied to MotaRolaJota's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    :monkeydance: welcome!!! NURSING school was challenging and stressful. My class started off with 40 students and graduated 28. It was tough 1st semester because 7 students failed. You'll have to get...

  2. "Question about LPN's Working in Home Healthcare"

    niteshiftlvn07 replied to flower2007's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :monkeydance: I worked in home health for 2 months...BIG MISTAKE!!! I didn't get paid for gas:angryfire $$$ and mileage reimbursement was a joke(32 cents a mile:trout: ) A third of my check was eaten...

  3. I don't like my job...help!!

    niteshiftlvn07 replied to Loren2307's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :monkeydance: I like working the night shift in LTC and Hospice. Less stress from patients families and I have time to chart(most of the time). I'm also able to check on all the patients at night...

  4. When did it become ok to put someone down because they are NOT an RN?

    niteshiftlvn07 replied to Gingerbell's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :balloons: congrat's on becoming a nurse. Your hard work has finally paid off!! Your relative is a JERK!! He hasnt even began the journey and yet has the nerve to try and degrade LVN'S. "Celebrate...

  5. LPN working in a PCT position

    niteshiftlvn07 replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :monkeydance: congrats on becoming a nurse!!:balloons: Now it's time for you to make tough decisions regarding your nursing career. IMO YOU NEED TO FIND AN LVN POSITION!! There's nothing wrong with...

  6. HCC HESI test

    niteshiftlvn07 replied to meljq21's topic in Texas Nursing

    :monkeydance: I had to take the HESI EXAM at the end of the last semester of lvn program. my lvn program didnt require that we pass the HESI to graduate. the program director said they used the scores...

  7. From a Prez of a LVN Association

    niteshiftlvn07 replied to Jenny99's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :monkeydance:I've read a few comments posted such as "lvn's have a tradeschool education" and that the "lvn rn transition programs train the lvn to think? ***?:angryfire :trout: --PARDON MY FRENCH!!!...

  8. Lpn

    niteshiftlvn07 replied to taurusnake's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :monkeydance: IMO you need to stand up for yourself. you're right !! you didnt spend all of youre time and money to get your lvn license and then get a job as a cna:nono: :trout: :angryfire !!?? Talk...

  9. LPN schools...just a business

    niteshiftlvn07 replied to Danish's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    :monkeydance: ive never heard of a private lvn program in this area (central tx). there are technical colleges?(virginia college, itt, nit, etc...) but they dont have lvn programs they train pharm....

  10. Are LPN/LVNs a dying breed?

    niteshiftlvn07 replied to Trophywife81's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :monkeydance: after reading some of the post I would agree that the hospitals seem to prefer rn's and cna's over lvn's. Hospital admin. is cutting corners by phasing out lvn positions, hiring more med...

  11. I just want to be an LPN...

    niteshiftlvn07 replied to Cherry2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :monkeydance: I'm considering going back to get my rn license. I don't know when and right now I'm too busy working.A lot of valid points have been made about the nursing profession. I'm not looking...

  12. Are LPN/LVNs a dying breed?

    niteshiftlvn07 replied to Trophywife81's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :monkeydance: When I was in nursing school my instructor told us that they were considering phasing out lvn's back in the 60's. But it's 2007, and we're still here. I've been an lvn for 2 years. I...

  13. Austin LPN/LVN job outlook

    niteshiftlvn07 replied to Trophywife81's topic in Texas Nursing

    :monkeydance: I hope you decide to go to nursing school. it's worth the sacrifice and hard work. All nurses(lvn's/rn's) have a hard job and we have to deal with families, management,lack of adequate...

  14. How many of you worked as CNA's before you became LPN/LVN's???

    niteshiftlvn07 replied to couldntbhappier's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :monkeydance: I worked as a home health aide and as a direct care aide in a group home before getting my lvn license. I liked being a hha more because I worked with just one patient and got to really...

  15. what an lpn does at work

    niteshiftlvn07 replied to molyy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :balloons: there are alot of opportunites in austin. take some time and weigh your options. DONT take a position if the DON or nurse managers seem DESPERATE!!! I hear the hospitals dont have alot of...

  16. $12 an hour?!

    niteshiftlvn07 replied to HisTreasure's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :monkeydance: I currently work for a staffing agency in Texas. My pay rate is between $18-23/hr. I would'nt waste my time or energy on any position that paid less than $15/hr. Nursing homes in my area...