BishopLPN

BishopLPN BSN

Psychiatric Nurse/Addiction Nurse

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  1. Veterans Administration PACT

    BishopLPN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hoping someone can help out a fellow LPN! I am planning to apply to a PACT position currently open at my local VA. This will be my third time applying for the position. I haven't been able to get to...

  2. What to do with my LPN degree

    BishopLPN replied to sandybrackenrich's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Check out this post below.

  3. EC College costs seem low but are not worth it

    BishopLPN replied to Keithin PA's topic in Excelsior College

    Sorry to hear about your ordeal. I still believe it's doable as evident by the pass rate. "The Clinical Performance in Nursing Examination®(CPNE®) is a dichotomously-scored (pass/fail),...

  4. What to do with my LPN degree

    BishopLPN replied to sandybrackenrich's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Working in clinics/physician office is less strenuous. Maybe a Clinical review nurse? HEDIS/Utilization review nurse. MDS nurse. I work with inviduals with developmental disabilities. When there is a...

  5. TN LPN payrate?

    BishopLPN replied to HazMatt's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hey HazMatt ! I work in Nashville, TN. The pay will be around $15 - $20 hourly. The low end you're looking at Dr's offices, clinics and hospitals. The higher end is Long term care and home health....

  6. Advice about pay increase.

    BishopLPN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey fellow LPNs! I need some advice. I have been currently working at an ICF/DD for the past 5 years. Due to budget cuts, our whole facility has had our annual raise frozen for the past two years....

  7. Initial TN LPN license, school in FL

    BishopLPN replied to JoiMari's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    The only option is to apply for license by exam and ATT with the Tennessee Boardof Nursing. I am not certain what that application process involves. Your best bet is to contact the Tennessee Board...

  8. Initial TN LPN license, school in FL

    BishopLPN replied to JoiMari's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Did you take the NCLEX-PN

  9. Is LPN a viable career these days?

    BishopLPN replied to TamiCoyle's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As thecommuter has stated, I would think twice before attending a for profit school for your education. I'd try to look into state facilities. Jobs in clinics tend to pay the lowest for LPN's. You're...

  10. TSU LPN => RN Career Mobility

    BishopLPN posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Can any body give me some incite to what the program is like? What was your GPA? I've already heard the horror stories about TSU as a

  11. Excelsior Exams and Saunders

    BishopLPN posted a topic in Excelsior College

    How are you using Saunders to study for your exams? Does anybody have an outline they've created for themselves that they're willing to share?

  12. Nursing Salary Survey 2014

    BishopLPN replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Geographic location: Nashville,TN Pay rate: $19.43/hr (I work for a small non profit and overtime is plentiful. I made $57k this past year.) In which area / specialty do you work?...

  13. Breckinridge School of Nursing Nashville

    BishopLPN replied to tdabney427's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    It's listed as such: Initial Approval – "Initial approval is granted a new school that has not been in operation long enough to graduate its first class but demonstrates its eligibility for full...

  14. Seeking an ADN program in Nashville area

    BishopLPN replied to shellbert's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Welcome to Nashville! You have a few options if you're interested in pursuing your ADN. Some of the schools I will list will be closer to you than others but all will be within a reasonable driving...

  15. New LVN: Best place to look for work?

    BishopLPN replied to Manofstone's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm not in Texas but a field I've come to really enjoy is working with individuals with developmental disabilities. My facility works with individuals who have been diagnosed with a severe or profound...

  16. Starting to think TN dislikes new grads

    BishopLPN replied to SunshineDaisy's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    One more thing. Don't knock PRN jobs. They will offer you a full time job before you know

  17. Starting to think TN dislikes new grads

    BishopLPN replied to SunshineDaisy's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I am sorry to hear that you're having a difficult time finding employment. Your original post was back in November. Have you had any luck yet? I suggest that you google Nursing homes/LTC and contact...

  18. Failed Lifespan 1

    BishopLPN posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I took my first exam last month which was Repro. I received a B. I moved on to LS1 and tested today and received a D. I'm extremely disappointed in myself.*Nevertheless I need some advice. Should I...

  19. Failed Lifespan 1

    BishopLPN replied to BishopLPN's topic in Excelsior College

    I used the practice exams, Saunders and a book from distance learning

  20. Help please!! Advice on RN career path

    BishopLPN replied to laddzey's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hiya! I noticed you didn't get a response. I don't have any advice for you here but you might want to try posting your question here: https://allnurses.com/post-graduate-nursing/

  21. LPN - Is the pay worth the work?

    BishopLPN replied to delialpnstudent's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    It depends on where you work. The areas of employment for LPNs in Nashville is dwindling. Most hospitals no longer hire LPNs. Hospitals And clinics pay the least (about $15). LTC on average pay $17....

  22. Starting with Health Safety here is my schedule...

    BishopLPN replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Excelsior College

    Looks like a great plan! Best of luck to you. In regards to practice exams, I've only take the Reproduction exam so far. I scored at 61 and 63 on the two practice exams but I ended up with a B on the...

  23. Online NP students....Did any of you graduate from Excelsior College?

    BishopLPN replied to JerseyBSN's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm not certain about psychology but I'm certain most traditonal programs will not accept EC's AP or Micro credits due to those courses not having labs. I'm a current EC student and I took those...

  24. EC students what are you up to this week 11/14-11/20/11 !

    BishopLPN replied to wintersantanaRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Passed Reproduction last week with a B. Repro was my first EC exam now on to

  25. Excelsior and Sallie Mae / Enrollment fee

    BishopLPN replied to matynurse's topic in Excelsior College

    I may be mistaken but I believe that federal money (ie sallie Mae ) is not available for individuals in the nursing