Larry77

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  1. How soon can you work?

    Larry77 replied to mel82's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The reason why I said that was because it happened to a friend of mine who was able to sit for the NCLEX but had to fight to get his license. They found an old gross misdemeanor when he was 18...so...

  2. How soon can you work?

    Larry77 replied to mel82's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just passing NCLEX does not make you an LPN/LVN or an RN...you have to have your license number to officially claim these titles. There are many reasons why your state might not give you a license,...

  3. Pay Rates?

    Larry77 replied to Paula7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new grad in Wash St (SW) where base pay is 23.41/hr + 2.40/hr for Eve's and 3.20/hr for NOC's also time and a half after 8hrs and double time after 10hrs and 5$/hr more for any extra shifts,...

  4. Am I only one who got 3hrs sleep night before starting new RN job?

    Larry77 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been working as an LPN for the last year in long-term care/medicare rehab facility but recently graduated with my RN and am starting a new job on med/surg in a hospital I am very familair with...

  5. Am I only one who got 3hrs sleep night before starting new RN job?

    Larry77 replied to Larry77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    UPDATE: Ok guys...I made it through the day without dropping! It was a very good day actually, most of the people I worked with either knew me or knew of me and were excited to see me as an RN. My...

  6. Student nurse - joke

    Larry77 replied to JentheRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just have to say I was literally laughing out loud when I read this, had to explain to the wife what I was reading...(she liked it too) Thanks for the

  7. Percent of men in class?

    Larry77 replied to RN8Wannabe's topic in Men in Nursing

    When I started the LPN portion of my schooling there were 6/26 that were males. At our RN graduation I was one of only two males that finished with a total of 17 of the original 26 to finish--related...

  8. Having trouble finding descent LPN job...

    Larry77 posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    I've recently been looking for an LPN position in SW wash and have been having some problems because most of the hospitals seem to be rarely even using LPN's at all (RN's and CNA's). Plus most of the...

  9. Residents leaving for outside appointments...

    Larry77 replied to ComicRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Mostly we use services that do this sort of thing. They have vans and will drop off and pick up pt's from appt's...they do not wait with them however. If someone needs someone to stay with them, a...

  10. shocked at what I saw!

    Larry77 replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Most, if not all states have a hotline for reporting things like this. I would check into the department of health in your area to find out. In Wash St we have to post the number to the hotline all...

  11. Nursing License number fraud question

    Larry77 replied to kelly2u's topic in Washington Nursing

    Did you talk to her or something? How do you know she's only 1 credit short? I can't imagine being that despirate to try and use someone elses license number....wierd especially for someone so close...

  12. Backorder form allheart.com

    Larry77 replied to mrdoc2005's topic in General Nursing

    I've had scrubs on backorder a couple of times. Once it took about two weeks then they sent me a notice saying they sent it, and the other time I think it was a little longer maybe three weeks. My...

  13. nurse's aides doing accuchecks

    Larry77 replied to panurse101's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm in WA state...in the hospital I work in, the CNA's do the bedside blood sugers. But, technically by law, they shouldn't because it is an invasive procedure. The only way the hospital gets away...

  14. Drug book survey for new grads

    Larry77 replied to BSNgrad2004's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I love my palm pilot!!! Everyone who doesn't have one drools over it...even staff nurses. I have Taber's, Davis Drug Guide, RN Fast facts, RN Assess, ABC Labs, and I even installed a Dictionary and...

  15. Top 5 medicine to pass in LTC?

    Larry77 replied to SoldierMedic's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nobody mentioned my top one... 1. Coumadin 2. MVT 3. Senna/Doss 4. Remeron 5.

  16. Having trouble finding descent LPN job...

    Larry77 replied to Larry77's topic in Washington Nursing

    I ended up accepting a job at an LTC facility in my home town which offered $17.90/hr. So far it's been crazy busy but that's nursing for

  17. How do you take BP on the forearm?

    Larry77 replied to LPNalmost!'s topic in General Students

    I agree that sometimes it's just necessary to take it on the forearm...some people are just soooo big or they have limited sites d/t fistulas etc. I would do some patient teaching and have the...

  18. Couldn't test..power was out!!!!

    Larry77 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Went to my scheduled test date--today...carpooled with a friend who just happened to get the same date, we get there after an hour drive...we have to pee, so we go to the bathrooms--no lights...hmmm...

  19. Couldn't test..power was out!!!!

    Larry77 replied to Larry77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Got my results from the nursing board today...no fee. I wouldn't bother with the Pearson fee, I would try your local board--guess they get your results almost instantaniously.

  20. Couldn't test..power was out!!!!

    Larry77 replied to Larry77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The power was actually on this time. I think I did ok, it shut off at 85 questions and it didn't seem too terribly hard...guess we'll see in a couple of days...will let ya'll know,

  21. Couldn't test..power was out!!!!

    Larry77 replied to Larry77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The Pearson lady just called...I got an appointment to test next Monday...yeah! I thought it would be two weeks like they said at first. The only drawback is this testing center is 2 1/2 hours...

  22. Having trouble finding descent LPN job...

    Larry77 replied to Larry77's topic in Washington Nursing

    Actually I'm in a RN program and will graduate June '05. We are able to get our LPN after the first year--that's where I'm at now. When I get my RN next summer I will be able to work at the hospital...

  23. Having trouble finding descent LPN job...

    Larry77 replied to Larry77's topic in Washington Nursing

    Wow I'd drive the 35 min to Vancouver for $19/hr! And if it was a well run facility. Where should I check for openings...The Oregonian? And I wonder if any are in North Vancouver or maybe Hazel...

  24. Having trouble finding descent LPN job...

    Larry77 replied to Larry77's topic in Washington Nursing

    I still am debating between the LTC and the assisted living place...not sure if I want good experience or easy work for more money ($17.50 AL or $16.00 for the LTC). So far I'm leaning towards the...

  25. Becoming personally or intimately involved with patients or not?

    Larry77 replied to Hol's topic in General Students

    I think that is interesting because how many psych pt's are on medical floors...answer A LOT! If that is going to be your rule of thumb I would do some heavy research to figure out what kind of...