mel82

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1. LPN starting pay $26.50!

   mel82 replied to mustbegood's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I totally agree, most facilities in this area that pay over $25 will have you "caring" for over 50 patients. Impossible! Dangerous! Would not do it! I have 15 on day shift, and 30 on 3-11. Most of my...

2. LPN starting pay $26.50!

   mel82 replied to mustbegood's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I don't get any benefits, and the cost of living is way high here. RN's (not per-diem, with benefits) get between $28 and 35 an

3. LPN starting pay $26.50!

   mel82 replied to mustbegood's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I make 26.50 (that's with shift differential) on weekend 3-11 shifts. I am per-diem, that's not unheard of in north jersey, if you do per-diem. I was making $28, per-diem (no differential), but a...

4. Very upset and depressed...almost got fired

   mel82 replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   How can you not have access to a pharmacy on the

5. Nutrition class advice-please!!

   mel82 replied to brandyl123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Nutrition is a hard course. It can get very scientific. I had to take it as part of the LPN course. I do not understand why it it not required in RN programs. It was difficult, but I think that as a...

6. Antidepressant PRN

   mel82 replied to goodknight's topic in Psychiatric

   Desyrel is given PRN because it acts as a sleep aide. It's fairly ineffective as an antidepressant but works well as a sleep aide. That is probably why the patient is taking it. Hope this helps,...

7. Influenza A

   mel82 replied to mel82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I appreciate everyone's responses, however the actual homework (extra credit) question is what does the "A" stand for?

8. Influenza A

   mel82 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   This is probably a stupid question, but what does the "A" in influenza A stand for? More specifically when referring to AH5N1 (Avian Flu) Thanks,

9. Just checking to see how LPN/LVN classes are going.

   mel82 replied to southern_girl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Hello, I just got my LPN license last week. I thought I would let you all know thatmy course was just as intense as you are describing. But, after the first four months it slowed down to a very...

10. Anyone ever fail with 85 questions?

    mel82 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just took the NCLEX-PN and answered the minimum of 85 questions. I walked out feeling like I didn't know anything. I won't find out until Monday morning. I don't know anyone who failed with 85...

11. How soon can you work?

    mel82 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated (LPN) 7/28/05 in NJ. I am taking the NCLEX on 8/26/05. If I pass I would know by Monday or Tuesday. Does anyone know if you can get a job with the results of the NCLEX or do you have to...

12. What was the cost of your LPN school

    mel82 replied to mrscableman's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    $3,895.00 includes tuition, books, uniform and malpractice insurance (this is a technical school in NJ) Melanie, LPN in 6

13. Chest Trauma Case Study

    mel82 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, I am working on a case study for Med/Surg on a pt with a chest trauma. I am trouble finding the answers to these questions Any ideas would be helpful The patient has a closed drainage system...

14. Straight A's in Med/Surg

    mel82 posted a topic in General Students

    Does anyone use this series of books for study help? They are Straight A's in Med/Surg, Pharmacology, Peds/Ob and so on. They are pricey but look very helpful If anyone uses them are they worth the...

15. New LPN and Part-Time Work

    mel82 replied to land64shark's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is exactly what I plan to do Melanie, LPN in