LVN2RNMom

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  1. How Old is "to old" to START a nursing education?

    LVN2RNMom replied to Greenlee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I graduated from LVN school in Southern Cali at the age of 39. There were a few older than I was but mostly younger. I can honestly say that I have not had any issues getting a job or dealing with any...

  2. Graduated in '09 and still cannot find fulltime employment as an LPN!

    LVN2RNMom replied to mrsbrown's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It is hard and I feel your pain. What worked for me, is not taking no for an answer and I am in Southern California where nurses are everywhere. I knew I wanted to work at a hospital and I applied to...

  3. LPN Starting pay in your area?

    LVN2RNMom replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I started as an LVN in Southern California in 2011, making $17.00 per hour doing temp work. I suggest using indeed.com to check the pay rates in your area. The hardest part for me wasn't the pay but...

  4. What do I do?

    LVN2RNMom replied to eyrichj's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First, I wouldn't give out my full name as you did. This site is supposed to be anonymous. Also, the best you can do is speak with a counselor at your said college. They are the one's who can advise...

  5. care plans

    LVN2RNMom replied to rhonwalk's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I used a sample given to us in nursing school & then created my own on my

  6. Student Nurse "Help me!" Threads

    LVN2RNMom replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Brandon because I was about to say....LPN = Licensed Practical NURSE or LVN = Licensed Vocational

  7. Student Nurse "Help me!" Threads

    LVN2RNMom replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I am a working LVN & RN nursing student. I am always asking questions to others & I love the "normal" questions asked here on AN. What do I mean by normal? I too find it extremely frustrating...

  8. 33 and wanting to leap...

    LVN2RNMom replied to kiranrand's topic in General Nursing

    LVN to RN in 8 months? Are you in Texas or

  9. why I decided to Bridge from LPN to RN

    LVN2RNMom replied to Evangaline's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My theory is if you aren't able to utilize your skills then you will lose them. Naturally, you may forget things. I am an LVN at a hospital in Southern California. I hang IV's, give PRN narcotics and...

  10. What's a good LVN school ?

    LVN2RNMom replied to Determination08's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    What LVN School did you attend? I went to Career Care Institute in Ventura. I was living out in Ventura at the time & moved back to the SFValley once I graduated. Finding a job as an LVN is hard....

  11. What's a good LVN school ?

    LVN2RNMom replied to Determination08's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Science in Nursing. I am taking my pre-req's as we speak & I am an

  12. Telecommuting jobs

    LVN2RNMom replied to ousooner16's topic in Nursing Career

    Telecommuting means you will be monitored by big brother even more. You may find it difficult to move up and eventually you may grow tiresome of staying at home. It's hard for some cause they feel...

  13. What's a good LVN school ?

    LVN2RNMom replied to Determination08's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Re-take them. You'd have a harder time being an

  14. TCN scam

    LVN2RNMom replied to jane1959's topic in LPN to RN

    What did the better business bureau say? I wouldn't pay it and get a lawyer to get money back. I am sure there are flaws in the contract somewhere. I'm sorry you are going through

  15. What's a good LVN school ?

    LVN2RNMom replied to Determination08's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I went to Career Care in Ventura as I was living out there at the time. The commuter is right. The job market for LVN's does not suffice going to an over priced private school. My program was about...

  16. Dressing for psych

    LVN2RNMom replied to OCRN3's topic in Psychiatric

    When I worked at a psych facility, we had 2 choices. We could wear scrubs or street clothes. I never felt comfortable in street clothes, so I usually opted for scrubs. I never wore jewelry &...

  17. Can nurses refuse to perform/assist circumcisions and abortions?

    LVN2RNMom replied to crunchymama91's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am an LVN and I do pre-op/post-op care for elective surgeries. Which does include abortions & circumcisions. Do I agree with abortions 100% of the time? In no way but I am not the patient. My...

  18. Prejudice in Nursing

    LVN2RNMom replied to registerednurse3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm mixed & there are plenty of diversity at my hospital. I've never had an issue with race and there are many nurses, Dr's, RT's & Techs of color at my

  19. As a Nurse and a Patient

    LVN2RNMom replied to KenH's topic in General Nursing

    I would want me as a nurse & I am one of the assertive, strong one's. I am not mean but I'm straight forward. Yes, I smile & laugh but sometimes that isn't appropriate. I recently had my own...

  20. New Grad job help please!

    LVN2RNMom replied to usa92503's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Keep applying!!! I had my cover letter customized for each job I applied to. I applied to every hospital from Southern California & never let anyone stop me. You can apply to the State Corrections...

  21. Bad Day, How do you get over it?

    LVN2RNMom replied to crystalNC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wouldn't take it personally. You can't please everybody all of the time. Some of my patients have said I was "ok" as a nurse but I did everything I needed for them as a nurse & beyond. I was...

  22. Hate hate hate my job

    LVN2RNMom replied to eelise11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Let me tell you, no matter where you work there will be negative people. Don't allow those people to stop you from doing what you need to do. Regardless of their attitude, ask necessary questions...

  23. In need for some positive feedback about being an LPN, new nurse not landing a job

    LVN2RNMom replied to staih_lpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The best advice I can give you is, if you truly want this then don't allow anyone to make you give up. This is an extremely tough industry & not for the quitters. It took me months to find my 1st...

  24. Rn being trained by lpn?

    LVN2RNMom replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm an LVN but I've learned from CNA's, secretaries & MA's. I feel there is something we can learn from everyone & a title is just that, a

  25. What is the worst hardship/story you have ever seen/heard in your nursing career?

    LVN2RNMom replied to succinate's topic in General Nursing

    How sad!!! This alone would make me recover just to make his life a living nightmare. Do you know if she ever recovered? Talk about divorce, law suit & anything else I could possibly throw at the...