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    Is it true that they are trying to eliminate LPN's?

    CLUVRN replied to blessnme's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    By all the advertisements I see in my area for LPN's in the newspaper and online and by the fact that all my LPN friends and myself are employed full-time, I'd say that is one myth that needs to be...
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    Is being an LPN REALLY that bad?

    CLUVRN replied to peppapig123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with being an LPN as a career or stepping stone to RN. I personally have zero desire to be an RN; more headache than what it's worth to me. I have had a very...
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    What kind of Nurse does administrative work?

    CLUVRN replied to Delag5's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm a nurse and I have a desk job at a upscale retirement community referring residents who have had a fall, a recent hospitalization, need wound care, or physical/occupational therapy to the medicare...
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    I'm 53 and want to be an LVN (Clock is ticking)

    CLUVRN replied to Motivated grandma's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, if you're serious about going back to school and excelling, do not let your age stop you! You still have a good 20+ years to work as a nurse. Go for
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    What is needed to become an LPN?

    CLUVRN replied to dscott76's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In addition to passing the entrance exam (the TEAS), a prospective student had to be a CNA prior to acceptance into my LPN
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    Why is it so bad to be an LPN ????

    CLUVRN replied to hair_tie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You can add me to the list of career LPN's as
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    Took NCLEX PN and I think I failed...

    CLUVRN replied to Northk1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I read somewhere that if the computer stops at 85 questions (as it did me), it means you did either extremely well or extremely bad and the computer didn't need to ask you any more questions to...
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    any LVNs who miss being a CNA?

    CLUVRN replied to Kellyma's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with Caliotter, education opens doors, both financially and professionally. Because of this belief, I am beginning pre-reqs my local community college after being an LPN for almost a year. No,...
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    I'm EMPLOYED after relocating to New England, FINALLY!

    CLUVRN replied to Bobbkat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats on your new position! Perserverence really does pay
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    !!!Looking for all the LPN's!!!

    CLUVRN replied to nerilene's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My NCLEX prep wasn't that complicated---I studied my textbooks, my ATI review books, and bought a couple of NCLEX review books (Lippincott, Saunder's, Mosby). I did literally thousands of questions...
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    Study tips and Supplies for LPN students

    CLUVRN replied to Sjsmith92's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I don't know about your school, but when I was in PN school, we weren't allowed to use PDA's or anything like that during clinicals, so I went out and bought a good student drugbook to look up meds in...
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    Senior Nursing Student (Jealous Husband)Update!!!

    CLUVRN replied to mommalumps's topic in General Students

    Good for you for finding the strength to walk away from the abuse! Yes, it will be sweet when a few years from now you'll be making a fabulous living as an RN while your ex is collecting unemployment...
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    What steps are there in the hiring process?

    CLUVRN replied to Hartley's topic in General Nursing

    When I was hired recently at a large visiting nurse assocation, the process went like this: Faxed the recruiter my resume, got called in for an interview with two managers of two different divisions...
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    Central FL WIA to pay for LPN program..

    CLUVRN replied to intehflames's topic in Florida Nursing

    I used the WIA grant as well. Paid for everything--tuition, uniforms, gas cards, review course, as well as NCLEX. Didn't have the job hunting requirement, though. Nice to have your education paid for...
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    Working as lpn while doing adn program?

    CLUVRN replied to peas&carrots's topic in LPN to RN

    I just started working per diem at an inpatient hospice facility, per diem doing crisis care for the same company, continuing my work at 2 agencies, and am beginning RN pre-reqs part-time next month....
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    Can lpn's become dialysis nurses?

    CLUVRN replied to angelcarmichael's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In Florida, LPN's can work at dialysis centers; however he/she must be I.V. certified in order to qualify for employment. You should look at job ads for dialysis nurses online or in your local...
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    How many LPN's Don't Plan To Pursue the RN Title?

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

    I am so glad to hear from LPN's who have had long, successful careers on this thread and I too plan to enjoy employment as an LPN for many years to come. I no longer feel the need to justify my...
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    Update to working in methadone clinic

    CLUVRN replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hang in there! Hopefully you'll interview with a manager that'll be willing to overlook that mistake you made over half a lifetime
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    How many LPN's Don't Plan To Pursue the RN Title?

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

    Pagandeva2000 and NorCalMimi, thanks for sharing your thoughts on this. I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels this
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    Prerequisities classes for LPN classes

    CLUVRN replied to Boose_santana2007's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My LPN program did not require pre-reqs. However, you had to be a CNA and pass the TEAS test with a 75% or better in order to be admitted. I agree with the above posters concerning entrance...
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    Classroom or Online...Which is Better? Advice Needed

    CLUVRN replied to CLUVRN's topic in General Students

    Thanks for all your responses. I will take the humanities classes online and the science classes in person. I appreciate everyone's
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    Classroom or Online...Which is Better? Advice Needed

    CLUVRN posted a topic in General Students

    Okay, I'm working very crazy hours that are never set in stone and I have to be flexible as far as my availability is concerned. I've been an LPN for going on a year now and I've decided to take the...
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    Crisis Care

    CLUVRN replied to CLUVRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Kicnic, for the info. You pretty much answered all my questions wrapped up in a nice little
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    Crisis Care

    CLUVRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hope I'm posting in the right area...so after working agency jobs since becoming licensed September 2009, I received a call this morning from the Visiting Nurse's Association with a job offer for a...
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    Is $18,000 overpriced for an LPN program in NE Ohio?

    CLUVRN replied to helikias's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My LPN education was through an adult and community program which is under the umbrella of my county's public school district. Cost about