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  1. LVN Resume

    luv4nursing replied to whagkamaculit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I used to have a great new grad resume and if I can find it Ill email it to you if u pm me your email addy. I didnt have healthcare experience so I highlighted my clinical experience and had a...

  2. Florida nursing salaries - seriously????

    luv4nursing replied to centralflorida's topic in Florida Nursing

    ha! Too funny! Well good luck in whatever you decide. I have a friend that went to Galen for the LPN to RN bridge and just graduated. If I could have gone to a private school that included pre reqs in...

  3. Daytona Beach Community College

    luv4nursing replied to MvbRn's topic in Florida Nursing

    My advice is dont listen to anything other students say about getting in the program...take it with a grain of salt. Try to get your information from the horses mouth (aka nursing dept). I went to...

  4. Florida nursing salaries - seriously????

    luv4nursing replied to centralflorida's topic in Florida Nursing

    CF, yeah you have to have your pre reqs done before applying to the bridge, but as long as u have decent NET scores,etc u will get in right away. Im sure once word gets out about the transition being...

  5. Florida nursing salaries - seriously????

    luv4nursing replied to centralflorida's topic in Florida Nursing

    Centralflorida, I lived in Orlando and just moved to Tampa this past weekend. I worked in peds home health and was paid $17/hr on average as an LPN, but I know many of my classmates make $20/hr+ in...

  6. Florida nursing salaries - seriously????

    luv4nursing replied to centralflorida's topic in Florida Nursing

    That kind of depresses me...lol. Im an LPN bridging over to RN and I made 42k last year and I make less than most of my LPN school classmates bc most of them work in nursing homes for a higher pay...

  7. BrightStar Health Care

    luv4nursing replied to furturenurse's topic in Florida Nursing

    I would like to know any information as well, please let me know your experience with them :) I saw their ad on craigslist and have been thinking about signing up. Im an LPN finishing up the LPN-RN...

  8. Taking prereqs for RN while in an LVN program?

    luv4nursing replied to Sensoria17's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The first semester isnt too bad (before you start clinicals). If I had it to do again, I would have finished my last 2 pre reqs for the RN program during the first semester of LPN school. I would have...

  9. So.. whats online schooling like?

    luv4nursing replied to NICUrn2B's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Im in an online LPN to RN bridge that was recently started at my community college. Its very convenient for us working folks, but its hard work! Matter of fact its harder than the on campus generic...

  10. How Did You Make It Through Lpn School???

    luv4nursing replied to flower2007's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ditto. Also you have to realize there is no way you are going to learn and remember EVERYTHING. Do what you have to do to get through the program and pass boards. You learn more (and it sticks) once...

  11. Hi And I Really Need Help!!!

    luv4nursing replied to isa77's topic in Florida Nursing

    If you look on the florida board of nursing web site, they have a list of all ADN and LPN programs in FL. I saw Brewster Technical Center, Erwin Technical Center, Galen Institute, Gulf Coast College,...

  12. Accused of being racist - how to handle?

    luv4nursing replied to Susan9608's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    yep, very much an eye

  13. Accused of being racist - how to handle?

    luv4nursing replied to Susan9608's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Some of the comments in this thread make me a little sad...by all means I believe that the OP was in no way racist, but its sad that the majority of white people like to pull the wool over their eyes...

  14. where can I obtain additional skills?

    luv4nursing posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello! I was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction as to where I can go to learn a few skills I wasnt taught in LPN school? Im interested in learning to draw blood, start IVs, and to...

  15. For those that wanted Drug lists.

    luv4nursing replied to Thedreamer's topic in General Students

    if you get the chance, I would really appreciate the list as well. Thanks for the offer, its very generous of you to

  16. Would YOU pay $38,000 for RN school?

    luv4nursing replied to BigB's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No way! LPN to RN programs are generally MUCH less competitive to get into than the generic RN programs. You should have no problem getting into a program once u do the pre reqs. I applied to two...

  17. need some advice: LPN school.

    luv4nursing replied to MotaRolaJota's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You are smart to stat saving money now so u can have a little cushioning during school so u dont have to work constantly if it gets too rough. My advice is to simply prepare yourself mentally to...

  18. where can I obtain additional skills?

    luv4nursing replied to luv4nursing's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    lol...thats good to know! I was starting to think I was the only person that didnt know how to do such things. I felt like I would go on my first job as an RN and they would look at me like I was from...

  19. Am i doing something wrong?? Plaese Help

    luv4nursing replied to flower2007's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That is such a good point. I dont have any kids yet, but I know it makes it more difficult to go to school. But women do it every day and so can you. You arent being selfish, you are doing it for...

  20. The Hardest Job I've Ever Had

    luv4nursing replied to TopazLPN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Please do yourself a favor for your own sanity and get a job in home health. You will love the pace and low stress level compared to LTC. It makes going to school a lot easier too. Ive been an LPN for...

  21. Orlando School Admissions

    luv4nursing replied to micaelaNBO's topic in Florida Nursing

    This goes out to those who are having to wait two or 3 years to get into an ADN program: Why not get your LPN, take your RN pre reqs before or during the LPN program, and then take the LPN to RN...

  22. SCC? I'm a little nervous...

    luv4nursing replied to ladybella's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yay! Im so happy for you!!! Congratulations! The LPN to RN program at Valencia is NO JOKE, its kicking my butt! But Im still getting organized. Our first exam is tomorrow so I can figure out what I...

  23. "Easy" LPN jobs

    luv4nursing replied to remrimsgems's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    well, i can tell u that i make more than my friend who is a teacher and my job is on the lower end of the pay spectrum for lpns in the area. she gets better benefits though...i work for a home health...

  24. "Easy" LPN jobs

    luv4nursing replied to remrimsgems's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I consider private duty home care to be the easiest job u can do. Im going back for my RN, but most of the time Im able to study at work, watch tv, read, talk on the phone, etc, etc. You only have...

  25. Cost of Excelsior?

    luv4nursing replied to rosemaryferri's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would suggest at least taking your science courses (A&P I & II and Micobiology) at a community college. I say this because if you decide to continue your education (BSN or MSN), they will...