kristinlpn

kristinlpn specializes in ALF/SNF.

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1. Question about first part of LPN school

   kristinlpn replied to sap0233's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I thought the same thing at the beginning of my program. I was very annoyed with the first semester, but it will get better... just hang in there. The pace will pick up, just read ahead and take in...

2. ALFIE QUESTION

   kristinlpn replied to GretaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   See it all the time. Didn't think it was

3. How long it takes for the board to contact me after they receive my eligibility paper

   kristinlpn replied to cameronmpear's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   No, my school told us to sign up with pearsonvue then the BON for the state. The state gives you your ATT and ok's you to test with pearsonvue. You should go talk to your school.... My school...

4. How long it takes for the board to contact me after they receive my eligibility paper

   kristinlpn replied to cameronmpear's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hmmmm.... a little weird. Putting the money at risk? Sounds

5. How long it takes for the board to contact me after they receive my eligibility paper

   kristinlpn replied to cameronmpear's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   It shouldn't take any longer than 2-3 weeks. They do a background check, and if yours is ok, it will come through the mail. Then you go on the website and pick your test date and

6. How long it takes for the board to contact me after they receive my eligibility paper

   kristinlpn replied to cameronmpear's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I would hope not... call your school and ask them about

7. How long it takes for the board to contact me after they receive my eligibility paper

   kristinlpn replied to cameronmpear's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   What state is this in? I would sit on hold all day just to make sure that they received the necessary paperwork. The US postal service is not 100% reliable all the time. You should call and make...

8. Questions about working PRN

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

   I am a PRN employee at a LTC/ALF... I give them my schedule a month in advance.... I have full availability. They circle the days they need me, and I'm expected to work that day. I think that's the...

9. How long it takes for the board to contact me after they receive my eligibility paper

   kristinlpn replied to cameronmpear's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I graduated July 10th, (it was a Friday), and I was able to sign up for my boards through pearsonvue on Monday.... Are you not scheduling your boards through pearsonvue? You should look into that......

10. Does Anyone From Your LTC/SNF Meet Patients Prior To Admission?

    kristinlpn replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Same as yours. No one sees the patients before admission.... It would be nice though in a perfect

11. DEA States that LTC Nurses Are No Longer Agents Of The Prescribers

    kristinlpn replied to chase4myheart's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, there are 4 big hospitals in this area.... kinda hard to get them on board with our facility and our policy. It happened last night, and the patient ended up getting Vicodin instead. Still...

12. DEA States that LTC Nurses Are No Longer Agents Of The Prescribers

    kristinlpn replied to chase4myheart's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ha, I thought this was just my facility.... guess not. First of all, this is quite ridiculous. Second of all, we just had an inservice on this. Every nurse got a paper on how to handle this...

13. I've only cried once...

    kristinlpn replied to CherryAmes_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LTC facilities need more nurses like YOU! I also, work in a SNF/ALF... I feel the same way about the residents as you do. Can't imagine when the day comes when one of my "favorites" expires! I...

14. Doula LPN....

    kristinlpn replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I know some hospitals hire LPN's for

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

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

    New grad July- $21 first shift, $24 second shift, $27 third shift, PRN no benefits,