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  1. LPN starting pay?

    Just graduated here in Central Indiana LTC starts avg $16.50 hr However I am moving next week to Knoxville TN, and taking my boards there, anyone have any idea what kind of wages will be offered? LTC, Hosp, Home Health?? Thanks so much JQ
  2. New RN grad pay in South florida??

    "The Miami VA will start ASN grads wo zero experiance at $25.00 plus a sign on bonus. " Do you know what they start their LPNs?
  3. HELP: Nursing Program Interview Questions (?)

    Sounds like you have all your ducks in a row, I don't think you will have any problems... Like I said they are looking for those that can go the distance. They won't want pass up a future nurse in order for someone who is just smart enough but will ...
  4. HELP: Nursing Program Interview Questions (?)

    I think they mostly want to know that YOU REALLY WANT IT, and after that they want to know that you are going to stick with it, that you have the means to get to class, as in transportation, childcare etc. They want to know that you have a support sy...
  5. New Grads, A Few Words of Encouragement

    Graduating in Aug as an LPN....... Just wondering if facilities will look at my past EMS experience as experience or will they want "nursing" experience? Any ideas??
  6. license to endorse to FLORIDA

    I am set to graduate LPN in August, take my NCLEX in Indiana, where I now live.. Considering a move to Jax Florida in the winter.... Will I be able to get endorsed, or do I need to go to Fl and take me NCLEX..... I am so confused!
  7. I will be Graduating in August 6th..... Looking back, on the past 10 months if feel that I can honestly say... The first 10 weeks were the toughest by far!! So hang in there and know that it is just going to get easier. The thing about Nursing schoo...
  8. Considering Nursing School at 52 Years of Age

    I am 44 set to graduate in August with high honors, and I personally feel that my age is an asset... I feel totally respected by not only my instructors, but the staff and patients at my clinical sites as well. I have absolutely no regrets Good luck...
  9. Paying for LPN school- Philadelphia, PA

    Go to your local employment office and ask them about WIA... It is a not so publicised grant.. They vary from state to state and county to county, and you will have to do some testing and papter work, but it covered what my pell grant didn't for my ...
  10. Do classmates flunk?...or drop out on their own?

    In my school it is class by class, some classes are 2 weeks, some are 4-6 weeks, others are 10-16 weeks.... Anything below a 78% is failing, and if you fail one class, you are out of the program.... If you fail out after week 16 you don't get any of...
  11. Advice please

    Our class is M-F 8-3 Aug to Aug.......... We are allowed 70 hours of absent time for the year! We do have a few that are pushing it, but all in all we have all been able to attend class and still not have to miss important appointments, events or...
  12. So how's everyone doing in their lpn program?

    Started last August, Graduate August 6th....... Can't wait.... So far I am maintaining a 94% overall... We started with 44 and are down to 33, with 8 really pushing it right now to pass Adult Health 1. I just can't imagine going this far and not ge...
  13. NC LPNs

    Hey everyone, Getting ready to graduate in Aug. Have prior experence as a paramedic. Just curious how the job market is in NC. Looking at the Raleigh area, but not set in stone. Any good areas to find a job as an LPN? Anyone know what the pay is i...
  14. Cost of LPN training?

    I live in Indiana, I am taking a 12 month, vo-tech class, and cost was $7,300. This included tutition, books, 2 uniforms. Pell grant paid for 1/2 of it. and The WIA grant (State grant from the employment office) paid for almost the other half. But,...
  15. What we do

    That is too funny!
  16. Calling all OB nurses

    Hey everyone.... I am a student doing my OB rotation, and I could use some opinions for a project that I have to do.... Firstly, you will not be doing my homework for me, so please don't think that is what I am asking... I am just trying to get prof...
  17. Calling all OB nurses

    Opps I thought I mentioned them as well..... Yes I have been reading alot of post since no one wants to reply to mine.. Thank you
  18. Need Helping

    If you look at a vocational school for LPN you may not need the pre reqs.... Just pass the NET test....... Go to the GA website on here and look at the GA boards, and see what Classes they accept and contact a school in your area and see what they h...
  19. I Have No Memory Recall!!!!

    My instructors refer to it as "CRAM & DUMP SYNDROME" They assure me that it is universal and harmless..... Everything comes full circle in the end and they have a 98% NCLEX pass rate.... So with fingers crossed and books opened, I just keep takin...
  20. Where can I learn to start an IV?

    Good Girl!!
  21. Where can I learn to start an IV?

    Do Medics transport to your hospital?? They will teach you, Im sure....... They sometimes have alot of time on their hands..... Otherwise.. what about the lab? at least they may let you do blood draws... give you experience finding veins.... Or Pe...
  22. Help! How do I stop blowing very good veins?

    Get the flash.... Remove the tourniquet.... Then thread....
  23. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    From what I hear at my clinical sites (we do 4 week rotations in each area, PEDs, OB, Geri, Med Surge, etc.) We do 35 hours a week. The RNs at the Big private college do 35 hours total..... So rumor has it, that the LPNs get 4 times as much clinic...
  24. 24 Things ER Nurses Know All Too Well

    Country Mom, She lied about # 4 also.... She really goes for the 14 guage!
  25. Where can I learn to start an IV?

    Try your local rescue squad..... If they can't teach you, they can probally point you in the right direction.... Good luck J.Q.