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calmynurse

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  1. How long did it take to get your first LPN job?

    calmynurse replied to azcna's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was hired during my clinical rotations actually. It was at an outpatient setting in one of the biggest health care agencies in the US. I was told surprised when the manager was asking for me even...

  2. Clinic job or SNF?

    calmynurse posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Would you rather work for a Huge name clinic that pays you 17.00 for clerical (rooming patients, teaching, history, assessments) or one that pays you 20.00 for a skilled nursing home with subacute...

  3. I need new friends

    calmynurse posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    HI all, I'm fairly new to this site and looked at my profile . seems like no one has visited my page and would like to make/ meet new friends. I was hoping people can share their moment of aha! when...

  4. NCLEX IS NOT DIFFICULT if.

    calmynurse posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Honestly, The foundations you learn in class will help you pass. Many people stress themselves out because they feel like they have to remember everything, funny enough, you do! It will come to you...

  5. Could I schedule my NCLEX exam now that I received my ATT ?

    calmynurse replied to new.grad's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    yes, and be sure to bring the ATT letter with you. Good luck, you'll do great

  6. NCLEX IS NOT DIFFICULT if.

    calmynurse replied to calmynurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I primarily used Saunders and lippincots latest editions, I did catch some contradicting info on a few questions, Thats why it's important to read the rationales, it might frustrate you that one says...

  7. NCLEX IS NOT DIFFICULT if.

    calmynurse replied to calmynurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    All questions are worth the same. There isn't one question that counts more than others. It's based on an algorithm and if you are over the threshold then you pass. The computer will stop once it's...

  8. NCLEX IS NOT DIFFICULT if.

    calmynurse replied to calmynurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Look at them as true and false questions . Cover up all but one answer at a time and think ... Is this true or false, would you do that if... And you'll do

  9. Online LVN to RN Bridge programs?

    calmynurse replied to halinurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Be careful in some online programs. I have seen some sketchy things on the news . One lady paid thousands of dollars in tuition, completed a program, and found out the school wasn't accredited so she...

  10. The Differences of LVN*LPN*RN* and any other

    calmynurse replied to SexyRN2Be's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    the main difference between an lvn (LPN in most states) and an RN is usually delegation. Rn's have the capacity to oversee other nurses . Lvn's are utilized in bedside care and clinics while the RNs...

  11. How many of you took the LVN-RN-BSN/MSN route???

    calmynurse replied to camiluvsNURSING's topic in LPN to RN

    I am doing this route currently and think it's the smartest and most cost effective method. With all the wait list and point system going on ... just to get in an rn program is challenging to some....

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

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

    I took a phlebotomy licensing class which allows me to work just as a phlebotomist nationally before doing the lvn course... But will be certified to do IV/BD , a little different, it means i can do...

  13. LPN Nursing Student

    calmynurse replied to mollypr1003's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    actually, I did the cpt-1 phlebotomist program before doing the lvn and I didn't use it. It will help you however in the future when you apply to jobs and they see you are nationally competent to draw...

  14. How can I juggle work and school?

    calmynurse replied to GoddessLilithLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello I think the best thing you can do is focus on school, even if that means prioritizing it to be your only task and quitting your current job. You already have some experience and see your...

  15. Pharmacology is kicking my butt!! Help!

    calmynurse replied to avaloncar's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    yeah, pharmacology was an intense portion of my 2nd term but if you know the ending suffixes of the drugs, i find it's easier to classify them. ie. ace-inhibitors= ending in pril (lisinopril,...