Pegasus65

Pegasus65

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  1. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

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

    In my area in Georgia LPN's start out from $15-19/hr in LTC. I just started out at a LTC facility for $18/hr PRN, but I am discovering that is probably because their turnover is high due to unsavory...

  2. Scared about boards

    Pegasus65 replied to LPN_thts_M3's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I graduated in June of this year and didn't take my NCLEX until August. To be honest I didn't kill myself studying after graduation. I just reviewed over stuff that I knew I seemed to have problems...

  3. Really struggling with first job in nursing home

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

    Hi Sue, I think I already know in my heart that is what I am going to have to do:( I didn't want to "job hop" and was told to avoid that in school. But honestly... I don't think I am going to make it...

  4. Really struggling with first job in nursing home

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

    Hi systoly, I can appreciate the statement about each shift ending... it kind of reminds me of what one of my nursing instructors said...told me to remember when I was having a bad day that, "this...

  5. Really struggling with first job in nursing home

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

    JLD, ty very much for the encouragement! Yes actually I had been wondering if perhaps Assisted Living would be any better than this?? The RN over the unit told me that it wasn't as intense. As I said...

  6. Really struggling with first job in nursing home

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

    Hi vslpn and again ty everyone for all the replies.. I did manage to get a couple more days to come in this week and they took me off the schedule for this weekend. I am going in Wed and Thurs of next...

  7. Really struggling with first job in nursing home

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

    hmmm... well if I do this, this weekend I will be the ONLY nurse on this hall. There will of course be the CNA's. Maybe I am asking for too much or maybe this just isn't for me. I just don't want to...

  8. Really struggling with first job in nursing home

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

    Hello everyone, Here is another update on my "lovely" situation lol...Well yesterday was day 7 of orientation. I have talked to many of my classmates who have went to work at other facilities and each...

  9. Really struggling with first job in nursing home

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

    Hello again everyone, I am going to give it my best shot for the next few days because I truly do not like just "giving up" without a fight lol. I go in this morning and then they have me off until...

  10. Really struggling with first job in nursing home

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

    Hi you guys and thanks for replying... I did mention the ID bracelets the first day I was there. I actually don't feel I know where anything goes or even where to get anything. I constantly have to...

  11. Any Augusta Technical College Students around?

    Pegasus65 replied to BIKRGRL's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi Bikr, I won't lie to you... if it were me I would go ahead NOW and get disposition letters on these old offenses no matter how old OR what they concerned. The question on the application is if you...

  12. Fail with 85 questions on nclex PN?

    Pegasus65 replied to zolushkalvn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There were four of us from my class that took our test on the same day. Each of us cut off at 85 and we all passed. We also all left the facility not totally sure we had passed lol. I have however,...

  13. Any Augusta Technical College Students around?

    Pegasus65 replied to BIKRGRL's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hey there, I had a 4.0 going into the nursing program and finished it with an overall 3.62 GPA, which considering how many we lost guess wasn't too bad. Oh and Bikr I didn't get an email with your...

  14. Trying to be honest

    Pegasus65 posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hi everyone, I decided to post this just in case anyone else had the same situation I do. Hopefully this will alert others of the possible hassle trying to get a disposition letter on any old court...

  15. Trying to be honest

    Pegasus65 replied to Pegasus65's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hey there Are, I would strongly suggest that you give the BON a reasonable amount of time and if nothing is done... get in contact with the Secretary of State like I did and file a complaint. I waited...

  16. Questions about working PRN

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

    Ty so much for info Fiona and Jen:)... I sure hope this facility is similar to yours in the scheduling ahead of time. That would definitely work for me. It is just that, "you must work this day or...

  17. Questions about working PRN

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

    Thank you very much for your reply Jules:) I am not so much worried about hitting the ground running because they are very much aware that I am a "new grad" nurse and I have much to learn:D. In fact I...

  18. GA BON Complaint

    Pegasus65 replied to DogWmn's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I can honestly say I agree with you 100% about the Ga BON being "snotty". It took me three months to get my LPN license issued because of a DUI I had 26 years ago when I was 18. This was even after I...

  19. Trying to be honest

    Pegasus65 replied to Pegasus65's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Thanks you guys!:) I am so glad it is over with! I will never understand what caused all of this hold up to begin with. That DUI was SOOOO old. Now if I can manage to find a job. I am going back to...

  20. Trying to be honest

    Pegasus65 replied to Pegasus65's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hello everyone, Well I finally have some great news to report! First off I would like to say a hearty THANK YOU to all the posters who have wished me well throughout this ordeal of trying to become...

  21. Trying to be honest

    Pegasus65 replied to Pegasus65's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Jelc43, Unfortunately I still do not have a license:( When I called two weeks ago I was told,... they had "all needed documents" and it was still being processed. When I called last Friday I was told,...

  22. NCLEX-PN ?

    Pegasus65 replied to kalley's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Are you sure she only had 80 questions? I thought the minimum amount for NCLEX-PN was 85 questions and the minimum amount for NCLEX-RN was 75?? Maybe I am wrong though. I had 85 questions on my...

  23. Fail with 85 questions on nclex PN?

    Pegasus65 replied to zolushkalvn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, I only used the Saunders 4th edition book myself. I found it to be really helpful and informative. In fact I told one of my instructors they should have this one in the program instead of the...

  24. My story

    Pegasus65 replied to Sirapples's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I truly do not understand what the holdup is. EVERYONE in my class has already received their license including one person who had a lot worse charges than I did (mine was a DUI 26 years ago when I...

  25. My story

    Pegasus65 replied to Sirapples's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Congratulations to you Mike. I hope that eventually I will obtain my