LVN_it1995 BSN, RN

LVN_it1995 has 7 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Sub-Acute, Skilled, Home Health.

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   Is it OK to include a photo with resume or CV?

   LVN_it1995 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   i recently applied for a position of caregiving and a photo was required before application processed! first for
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   Help with my nursing note !!

   LVN_it1995 replied to NhonLai's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   making it! M entation (Oriented) A irway K ardiovascular IN tegumentary G astrointestinal I nvasive procedures/Xrays Labs, Vital Signs T
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   deliquent license

   LVN_it1995 replied to LVN_it1995's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   thanks for commenting so quickly. I had tried to call the board but the phone line is a 20 minute wait or more. xoxo happy holidays to you. I need to get started right away. I love nursing!!!...
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   deliquent license

   LVN_it1995 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I have allowed my nurses license to expire past the date on my card. Am I still allowed to practice. The board allows up to 4 years to pay before I have to start all over again as a new student and...
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   Struggling to stay a nurse

   LVN_it1995 replied to nursebeanpod's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   You can only do what you can and nothing more. Don't burnout from life. Congratulations on completing courses and board for LVN. It is a major
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   Home Health Salary???

   LVN_it1995 replied to mmdacar's topic in Home Health

   In 2011 I as an LVN was earning 17 and hour and was considered low wages. As an RN I am sure you could expect much more than 20. Is this your 1st year or something? Some agencies do that with 1st...
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   Why did you choose nursing?

   LVN_it1995 replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

   I chose nursing when I was in high school after reading a little blue book that discussed what nurses do. It did not say anything about pay nor the many specialties just the basic stuff so I enjoy...
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   How long did you stay at your 1st job?

   LVN_it1995 replied to 01dayatatime's topic in Nursing Career

   about 6 months and
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   What's it like starting as the RN at a BRAND NEW facility the first month of opening?

   LVN_it1995 replied to favthing's topic in General Nursing

   probably what it's like starting any new position. Good
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    Nurse to client ratios

    LVN_it1995 replied to cd1229's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    working for an agency I work 1:1 nurse:client ration with opportunities to teach family. Can get boring(boring is good sometime though) but many opportunities to be involved in patient care and...
11. 

    LPN/LVN Additional Certifications

    LVN_it1995 replied to antidote's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    any psych. cert's for LVN/LPN's? just
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    Can a LPN be a school nurse?

    LVN_it1995 replied to therealnurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am in California and most LVN's have to take the position of Health Assistant to the RN who usually has a masters
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    What's your favorite shift to work?

    LVN_it1995 replied to JennNHD24's topic in General Nursing

    I like to work evening shift (3-11:30 PM) when I work in skilled sub-acute. It's the winding down of the day and administrators are just leaving and when I leave most of the patients have drifted off...
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    What's the nicest thing a patient has done for you?

    LVN_it1995 replied to Cyndi13's topic in General Nursing

    Working as an LVN in sub acute/ltc and a particular lady everytime, I mean 8/10 times I walked into the room during evening shift, she would start to call out in a loud voice, not caring who heard...
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    plantar fasciitis.. anyone?

    LVN_it1995 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    i was recently diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. the term doesn't help get rid of the pain but it is nice to know that there is such a condition for the awful grinding, burning, tearing pain at the...