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  1. Can't enroll because of tattoo (help)

    luvmy2angels replied to hyacinth13's topic in International Nursing

    WOW!! Our school just had the rule that any tattoo must be covered. How did they know about the tattoo in the first place?? I'm just wondering if that was a question they ask you or did they see it??...

  2. Pinning Ceremony Q's

    luvmy2angels replied to abbythetabby's topic in General Students

    Our classroom instructors did the

  3. caps!! i can't even get it on my head!!!!!!!!

    luvmy2angels replied to all4schwa's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A lot of us in our class had the same problem, our instructors had become pros at putting them on though and they helped all of us to get ready on graduation night. Good Luck to

  4. pay scale question

    luvmy2angels replied to ron1980's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe it depends on the specific company?? I was under the impression that it is up to the individual companies as to how they work this out. The hospital I worked at (and many other facilities) only...

  5. Question about ATT,Pls Help!

    luvmy2angels replied to gRacie_307's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There should be a 3 month validity date on the ATT. You must test within these dates or you will have to resubmit and repay to take the exam. First time takers are offered an appoinment time within 30...

  6. Do you owe any Student loans?,...if so then ....

    luvmy2angels replied to wasted-enough-time's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The LPN program i went through was $10,000. After getting some pell grants and scholarships I end up oweing

  7. AmyD is back in town finally! took it today.....argh!

    luvmy2angels replied to AmyD_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I will keep my fingers crossed for you. I have been following your posts and hope you return and give us news to CELEBRATE!!! Waiting is the HARDEST

  8. Should I......?????

    luvmy2angels replied to spoiledbrat0627's topic in Agency Nurses

    I agree, most hospitals won't hire CNAs that don't have prior experience (at least around my area). CNA work is very hard, I did it for 18 years before going to nursing school. I would recommend a LTC...

  9. Nursing Student with DUI

    luvmy2angels replied to excuseyhoo's topic in General Nursing

    In the program I was in, this would be an immediate dissmissal from the progam. I have no definate answer about it affecting boards, but I would venture to guess it very well may. Check with the BON...

  10. LPN? Why not RN

    luvmy2angels replied to NoWaNrN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am thrilled to be an LPN. I was considering trying for my RN, but for right now I am happy with my position. It is in a wonderful place where we are treated great, great pay, I am right where i want...

  11. A/P Coloring Book Printouts????

    luvmy2angels replied to StarGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is actually and A&P coloring workbook out there, I bought one before I started school and it was great. It gave me a good head start .Search around bookstores like barnes and noble or...

  12. New LPN - we only hire with experience!!!!

    luvmy2angels replied to lpndana's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I believe it did for me. I had 18 years expereince as a CNA and was told directley from the person hiring that they wanted somoene with that type of experience, not saying at all that you need THAT...

  13. How long does it take to get results in PA?

    luvmy2angels replied to cfcs66's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you get your TPP??? If so, it should list your practice permit on the site. Click on that and it should say wether it is still in good standing (meaning you may have passed and they just haven't...

  14. How long does it take to get results in PA?

    luvmy2angels replied to cfcs66's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If it has been 48 hours since your exam go to this website and type in your name. If you passed your name should be listed along with the liscence number. Let me know if this link doesn't work....

  15. DNR Question

    luvmy2angels replied to mjscan_07's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I guess it depends on which you state you live in, someone in the orientation class brought up that exact same question and we were told that you should perform CPR since she was originally admitted...

  16. LPN courses online?

    luvmy2angels replied to Flower2005's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It varies greatly, depending on where in the US you live, wether you are going through a college or technical school. I paid $10,000. My sister was looking into in Florida and found one for $4500.00...

  17. WHAT?? NO med cart and NO nurse's station??

    luvmy2angels posted a topic in General Nursing

    I must tell you all that I have gone from pure HE** to absolute heaven!! Aside from the horrible physical we had to go through this new job is absolutley the most awesome job I could have asked for....

  18. Per Diem Nursing (basic questions)

    luvmy2angels replied to SeekingNur's topic in General Nursing

    We call it flex around here. You basically pick when you want to work. I worked flex while going to school and was only required to work one weekend a month. I didn't get any benefits but made $3.00...

  19. How much did you start as a nurse and when.

    luvmy2angels replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

    I just became an LPN and will start at $18/hr at a LTC facility. However, I do remeber my first CNA job in 1987 I started out at $5.93/hr!! After graduating nursing school I requested at least $16/hr...

  20. DNR Question

    luvmy2angels replied to mjscan_07's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We were told a DNR doesn't even or shouldn't even come into play unless the pt is diagnosed with a terminal illness. We were given this example: A 34 year old woman has DNR noted in her chart. She is...

  21. Agency Nurse Etiquette

    luvmy2angels replied to TXMomRN's topic in Agency Nurses

    NO!! Most agency nurses I have worked with work for 2 or more

  22. WHAT?? NO med cart and NO nurse's station??

    luvmy2angels replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    I actually live in good old farming country of lancaster county PA. The facility is out in the country. The "household" i will be working in will be for skilled care. There is whole other building for...

  23. Threatened for calling in sick

    luvmy2angels replied to Jennerizer's topic in General Nursing

    I too was threatned with this one time, I simply went to the DR and he was kind enough to agree with me that i shouldn't have gone to work and wrote me an excuse. That shut the DON right

  24. "Flying Under The Radar"

    luvmy2angels replied to NavyWife's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went to a part time evening nursing class, figuring that it would mostly be older more mature people (no offense to the younger crowd on here), and I was right. Most of us were in our mid 30's, some...

  25. Called Pearson, HELP

    luvmy2angels replied to dmv0309's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It sounds to me like they (the BON) may be waiting for the papers from your school. When you graduate, your school must send them a paper that states you have successfully completed the LPN or RN...