LadyMarine

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  1. Phlebotomy to LPN

    LadyMarine replied to Taxminia0311's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Well, I am a LPN in CT and work in the ER. Which these jobs are hard to find and I love it. I do blood draws, start IV's, EKG's, and all the nursing things also. I also do splints. I was trained...

  2. LPN School in connecticut

    LadyMarine replied to bethinct's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi, I graduated in June from a vocational tech school in CT. The cost was 3100 now 3800 but beats 18,000 for neti. It was a great school and prepared me well. I have 2 jobs, I work at a nursing...

  3. Lpn who cant find a job other than LTC

    LadyMarine replied to Nurse-Tee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi, I too live in Connecticut. I have been an LPN since June. I accepted a job at the nursing home I worked for 4 years as a CNA. I hate long term care. I went job hunting and every place I...

  4. Which hospital?

    LadyMarine replied to Rocknurse's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hi. I live in Connecticut. I am a LPN but I work at a hospital in the ER. I work at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden. It is 130 bed hospital, built in 1998. It is state of the art. All private...

  5. Anyone take the NET or know of Lenape School of PN?

    LadyMarine replied to L&D_2b's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I took the NET. I thas math and reading comprehension. The math has add, sub multiply, divide and algebra. The reading part is read a paragragh and answer a question. They have a study guide that...

  6. Just got my license want to work in ER need help

    LadyMarine replied to kjcboys's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just started to work in the ER in minor care. I needed IV, blood draw, and EKG certification. You need to find out if the ER hires LPN's first. I am a new LPN, I was a CNA for 4 years and a EMT...

  7. How long between interview & job offer???

    LadyMarine replied to USA987's topic in Nursing Career

    I was hired at my current job the day after graduation but I worked there as a CNA. I applied to a lot of places and turned them down on the hopes of a hospital job in the ER. I filled out an...

  8. where to first: nsg home or hosp?

    LadyMarine replied to mgyurzaman's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, here is my two cents. I have been at the same nursing home for 3 1/2 years as a CNA and 4 months as a LPN. I really want to work at this small hospital that has great benefits and a great...

  9. Took nclex-pn anxious waiting on results!

    LadyMarine replied to nadiebabe's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am sure you did fine. I actually don't know anyone that has failed when it shut off at 85. Mine shut off at 90. I passed. Only 2 people in my class failed and they went to 205 but retook it and...

  10. Yes Its Official

    LadyMarine replied to DIXONLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    congrats to you!!! I know the feeling I passed the NCLEX PN in July. What a great feeling. I too work in a LTC and worked there as a CNA for 4 years before becoming a nurse. I start a new job in 4...

  11. Going Crazy in LPN School/Advice PLEASE

    LadyMarine replied to anxious's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I don't understand how your school can do this. You need 700 hours of clinical to be a LPN. Is your school accredited? I would make a complaint. Your class is going to be totally unprepared to be...

  12. Got a New Job

    LadyMarine posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have worked for the same nursing home for 4 years. Most of it as a CNA. They hired me as a nurse when I graduated nursing school in June 2005. I put a lot of applications in for different jobs....

  13. Got a New Job

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

    Jess, Where are you? Was just wondering if you were close to where I live. Thanks,

  14. question about promotion does it cause drama?

    LadyMarine replied to DIXONLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have worked for the same LTC for 4 years. I graduated in June and I am the nurse. I didnt have any problems with the CNAs. Good luck.

  15. LVN Pay in your Area???

    LadyMarine replied to Anjewels's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am in Connecticut and a new grad. Starting out is 20-24 in LTC pool makes 28+ Not too bad I think. Nancy

  16. What can I do?

    LadyMarine replied to butterflysvn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Vern, Was just wondering how she knew she had a perfect score? In Connecticut everything is pass/fail, we don't get an actual number score. Thanks,

  17. Book learnin' don't mean a thing...

    LadyMarine replied to Hoosiernurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Cara, You will do fine. I graduated in June. I am almost 42 years old with 3 teenagers a 5 year old and my grandson lives with me. I worked part time while going through school, I also had chemo...

  18. I stopped at 205...

    LadyMarine replied to IcantThinkofaName's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    OK here is my 2 cents. I took the NCLEX in July and thank God I passed it shut off at 90. Almost everyone from my class it shut off at 85 and they all passed. The smartest girl in our class got 205...

  19. Advice on preparing for NCLEX-PN (seperated from How NCLEX works)

    LadyMarine replied to Shavvonne's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, I just took my boards on July 28,2005. I passed thank God. Anyway, I did the exam books and online. I memorized lad values and such. Then I went and took the exam it is mostly priority...

  20. LTC patient to nurse ratio

    LadyMarine replied to SueNYC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Where I work it is 25/30 to 1 nurse and 3 CNAs. It is doable as long as everything goes smoothly. Nancy

  21. I Did It !!!!!!!

    LadyMarine replied to n8isgr8's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats, I know how you feel I graduated Thursday. I feel like a weight has been lifted. I start my job on Tuesday. I already work as a CNA where I am starting as a nurse. Hope it all works out....

  22. What was the cost of your LPN school

    LadyMarine replied to mrscableman's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi all, I just graduated from a LPN program last night. My school was 3100 plus books and uniforms and a few other little fees. It wasn't bad. There is a school here that is private and they charge...

  23. gifts for instructors!?...

    LadyMarine replied to n8isgr8's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I too graduate Thursday, congrats. For our instructors, we made baskets. Got the baskets cheap put some tissue paper in and we added personal items. Each clinical group did their instructor. For...

  24. nursing sch in connecticut

    LadyMarine replied to newonboard's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Most of the state run vocational schools offer the LPN program. I am in one now but won't graduate until June 2005. The new classes will not start until Aug 2005. Try and go online at...

  25. anyone actually get good grades in nursing school?

    LadyMarine replied to moonbunnie's topic in General Students

    Making A's so far. Doesn't mean it is gonna last but I am working hard to keep my average up. First 3 tests were, 98, 95 and 93. It is just the beginning and still trying to figure out all the...