ibmanda2000 LVN

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    Is this salary range realistic?

    ibmanda2000 replied to GlowBear500's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am currently asking the same question. I have 4 years pedi HH experience and am proficient in ventilators making $60k/yr as an LVN in San Antonio, Tx. I am set to graduate as an ADN this coming...
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    Illegal home health operation? Please help.

    ibmanda2000 replied to UpTheLadder12's topic in Home Health

    I work pedi home health through an agency. Working as an LVN through a home health agency, we can got give the patient ANYTHING without an MD order... this even includes chapstick! I have a child that...
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    New Grad LVN in home care

    ibmanda2000 replied to su742's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi There! I went in to Home Health straight out of school and to this day, 3 years later, I have not worked anywhere but HH. However..... the company never should have hired me right out of school. Do...
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    new LVN losing all hope in herself

    ibmanda2000 replied to gpattimura's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Also look into being a Hospice volunteer. The training is about 36 hours, but you will make yourself much more marketable having Hospice experience and training. I really enjoyed my one Hospice...
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    new LVN losing all hope in herself

    ibmanda2000 replied to gpattimura's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am from San Diego and graduated as an LVN in April 2009. I recieved a job through a home health agency right away making $20/hr HOWEVER I later learned what a horrible, noncompliant agency this...
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    Why is it so hard for new grads to get hired in the Los Angeles area..

    ibmanda2000 replied to cicilvn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    WoW!!n Are you TRULY looking and applying? Do you have any work experience at all? HAve your fellow graduates found work? Have you gotten any call backs at
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    LVN at KAPLAN San Diego plz help

    ibmanda2000 replied to Ikram29's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Exactly! YAY! You need to sign up for Heathcare Essentials ASAP! Its really pretty easy and interesting. You will also have t0o take the TEAS test and your score on it will determine if yo get in! It...
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    LVN at KAPLAN San Diego plz help

    ibmanda2000 replied to Ikram29's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    just be careful jumping in to something!!! thats what I did with Kaplan and later I realized what a HUGE mistake that was. PLEASE take the time to call Grossmont Health Occ. I gave you the number. Ask...
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    LVN at KAPLAN San Diego plz help

    ibmanda2000 replied to Ikram29's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Okay.... a Medical Assistant is different than a CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant). An MA is basically a step between CNA and LVN. I do not reccommend going that route. MAs are much more limited in...
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    LVN at KAPLAN San Diego plz help

    ibmanda2000 replied to Ikram29's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    ETI? that sounds pretty expensive... I would call all larger nursing homes in your area... also check with Grossmont Health Occ in Santee-
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    LVN at KAPLAN San Diego plz help

    ibmanda2000 replied to Ikram29's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i see... check online with nursing homes around your area... many times they offer cheap or free CNA programs. Are you sure nursing is what you want to
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    LVN at KAPLAN San Diego plz help

    ibmanda2000 replied to Ikram29's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes.. most, if not all, LVN programs require you to be a CNA first because you need to be able to do clinicals in the hospital. Are you a CNA now? Where are you currently
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    Does anyone else ever get tired of "stupid" nurses?

    ibmanda2000 replied to twinmom2k's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ooh ooh ooh! I have one! I'll admit.. I have not read all these posts.. But I wanna add a "stupid nurse" story! (although "stupid" is a harsh word) Anyone know what Pediasure 60ml/hr x8hrs per GT...
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    Future of LPN?

    ibmanda2000 replied to studentenurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You can work FULLTIME as a CNA in LVN school. Magic words: HOME HEALTH! You can work nights and usually do your homework/study alllllll nighgt long! Also.. Home Health has great opportunities for...
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    LVN at KAPLAN San Diego plz help

    ibmanda2000 replied to Ikram29's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    OKay... let me explain. If I remember correctly, Kaplan is the old Maric? I took the "PCAT" program there in 2005. That was the biggest mistake of my life as of now. All I got was a "glorified CNA"...
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    LVN at KAPLAN San Diego plz help

    ibmanda2000 replied to Ikram29's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    NOOOOOOOOOOO!
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    frustrated nurse

    ibmanda2000 replied to browneyez's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ha ha ha ha!! I read it three times and am still confused as to what the question is! EEK! Sorry... I don't mean to be rude, but we really can't answer a question we don't
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    LVN really wanting to work in Newborn care, it is possible?

    ibmanda2000 replied to Lucy79's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, TX hires LVNs in the
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    First emergency after 2 years in the field

    ibmanda2000 replied to IndiKast's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey there! I also am a pediatric home health night nurse in Texas with only 1.5 years with my license. One word of advice I would like to give you is to NOT stay with one kid! Move around. If your...
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    Lvn to RN program

    ibmanda2000 replied to adore_lvn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you are in Cali, you could try the College Network online LVN-BSN
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    What is your current LPN salary

    ibmanda2000 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I know!!! some of these salaries I am just amazed by! I actually made around $14/hr as a CNA.
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    What is your current LPN salary

    ibmanda2000 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Where is this
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    The correct way to send a patient out to the hospital...

    ibmanda2000 replied to lvnnars1's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry about my HORRIBLE
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    The correct way to send a patient out to the hospital...

    ibmanda2000 replied to lvnnars1's topic in General Nursing

    Dont yo have a POC on this patient that states 02 parameters and a med order for the amount of 02 you can give? I worl pediatric home health. If I have a questionable emergency situation where I do...
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    What is your current LPN salary

    ibmanda2000 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    1.5 years with my LVN license, Pediatric Home Health, San Antonio, TX $25/hr And loving every minute of it! Cant wait to be an