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mlclove

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  1. Debating on becoming an LPN over RN

    mlclove replied to verywishfulthinker's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I myself am an LPN. In my area no oncology specific hospital would look at me let alone hire me. It's RN's only. Go for your RN especially if that is the field you want, good luck, either way it is...

  2. interview today...only went ok

    mlclove replied to RNin'08's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I hear you on the hubby front, good luck being sent your way

  3. Nurse locator devices...

    mlclove replied to JRP1120, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, those systems sound awesome, esp churchsgirl. All we use is the intercom system through our phones in the building. If you're in a pt's room you can't hear it. Which is quite a pain when there is...

  4. failed Nclex for the 3rd time.

    mlclove replied to mm1216's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can also borrow NCLEX books to study from at the library. That way you can save

  5. Can LPN's work as CNA's, PSA's, or MA's?!?

    mlclove replied to CompassionateLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am an LPN and I tried to get a job anywhere after months of looking for a job. Every time I tried for a "lower" position I was told I had too much experience which was absurd because I had no...

  6. LPN's who are going on for their RN ...

    mlclove replied to pat8585's topic in LPN to RN

    I plan to go on for my RN, but I also have lofty goals that have nothing to do with money. I like the education and there will be more jobs available. You are correct though everyone is having a hard...

  7. Disappointed...

    mlclove posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well I just got my first job. I was so excited. They told me during the interview they had weekends available. Part-time, which was fine until full-time came available somewhere. They called today to...

  8. First job interview! Help!

    mlclove replied to kirslet's topic in General Nursing

    I just had my first interview last week and had my second yesterday, needless to say it was the scariest thing. I went over common nursing questions that I found through this site. On my first...

  9. How much time elasped between graduating and taking the Nclex

    mlclove replied to sasha08046's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I graduated almost the last day in January got my ATT about the second week of February, online by the way. The only day in february to take the test was the next day so I scheduled it for the second...

  10. How is the job situation for RNs and LPNs near Philly area/suburbs?

    mlclove replied to missa8182's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I just graduated from an LPN program in January and I've been looking for a job since then. Most places in Philly want at least a year or more of experience so if you could volunteer or try to work in...

  11. Can an LPN/LVN discontinue an IV?

    mlclove replied to Miss_3Bb's topic in General Nursing

    In Philadelphia, we can D/C IV's as

  12. How many LPN's had phlebotomy including in their course?

    mlclove replied to angiebear's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We have an IV course which teaches us everything you need to know about starting, maintaining IVs etc. But no phlebotomy, although our teacher is going to try to include some info for us because we...

  13. Suggestions for an eager student!

    mlclove replied to AZnursingstudent04's topic in General Nursing

    I've had this happen to me quite often at clinicals. Just keep doing your best, it's really nice when you change these nurse's opinion of students. That said, it's not always going to happen. We had...

  14. any suggestions ?

    mlclove replied to heyxstatik's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Well it depends, are the ones for theory comfortable enough to be on your feet all day long? If so then use the same ones if not buy a new pair, ones that will keep your feet

  15. LPN Students- Where are you doing your clinicals?

    mlclove replied to Herewego's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We have been all over the place or our clinicals. The first couple of weeks we went back and forth with two nursing homes, a hospital, and an acute care facility. Now we have maternity which is only...

  16. Why Not???!!!

    mlclove replied to kele0197's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm very sorry this happened. Some people are just small minded, hope things get better for

  17. travel time to school

    mlclove replied to dark40's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow, some of you are really dedicated. I travel less than a mile to school, and my furthest clinical I believe is maybe 5-10 miles away. I only make a guess because we haven't gotten a list of where...

  18. How many hours a night do you spend studying?

    mlclove replied to s81chubbs's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ok you all make me feel awful. I study maybe a couple hours a week if its a midterm or final i go all out but otherwise just usually read through it. With that being said though, everyone is...

  19. Scope of practice

    mlclove replied to LA_StudentNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In Pa we can work pretty much where ever and do almost everything. The one thing we cannot do is push iv meds and I don't think we can do pic lines, but otherwise we're able to do everything an RN...

  20. So, what color are your school uniforms?

    mlclove replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We have to wear green scrubs to class with white shoes and if it gets cold we can wear a white only shirt under the scrubs and for clinicals all white everything. Should be fun.

  21. CNA's and Fire Power

    mlclove replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that's awful. I'm really sorry that this happened to

  22. What Is The Total Cost Of Your LVN/LPN Program?

    mlclove replied to tavia_yeung's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    1.what's the overall cost of your program? $22,000 2. if u qualify for financial aid than what's the remaining amount that u have to pay overall? i qualified for finacial aid but still had to take out...

  23. How long is your LPN Program??

    mlclove replied to purplefetish's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My program is 15 months long which isn't long at all once you get in there and start learning all the information they want you to know in a couple weeks time. Good

  24. JOIN MILITARY & become a nurse? PROS/CONS?

    mlclove replied to Tela's topic in Government, Military

    I am in a lpn school right now and one of the guys in my class used to be in the army. He wanted to become a nurse but never had the chance or time while in the army. Yes, they would pay for it but...

  25. First Semester Grades are In!! What did you get!!!

    mlclove replied to taRaNeika_88's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    congratulations!!!! My first semester isn't done until the third week in january. So wish me luck. lol Way to