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  1. Exam Cram for NCLEX-PN or Exam Cram Practice Questions?

    KRODD replied to 4Karrie2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    which ever you buy do yourself a favor buy them used. Nursing books are not worth 1/2 there value after your done with

  2. I need help I dont know what to choose cna,lvn,medical assistant,cma???

    KRODD replied to Jessica5792's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I suggest CNA first. Than after you start working apply for a LPN program. Thats what Ive done so far medical assistance are pigeon hold into MD offices. Being a CNA first helps when your going for...

  3. What is your current LPN salary

    KRODD replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Upstate NY 1st job out of school perdiem no benefits no guarnteed hours or floor

  4. CNA to LVN progression question

    KRODD replied to zdelacruz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No one can make the decision for you. But know this the LPN/LVN course is no joke, its a huge sacrifice. With a new baby a two other kids not to mention financial situations. Proceed with

  5. LVN Frustration

    KRODD replied to tlc_nurse11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Soooo RN postions are recession

  6. LPN Student Looking for work before graduating

    KRODD replied to Ladymare's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My advice is if your not working in a facilty start now if you can if you can be cna do it. Get your foot in the door before you graduate. Apply in person if you can and bring as much with you your...

  7. Why are LPNs only hired in LTC?

    KRODD posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my area (upstate NY) the only jobs for LPNs I see are in LTC. I know other areas of the country are similar, some different and they do hire LPNs in hospitals and acute care settings. My question...

  8. Why are LPNs only hired in LTC?

    KRODD replied to KRODD's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yeah thats what I meant by scope of practice, but its not just hospitals in my area dyalisis centers, homecare etc. seems like all they are looking for is RN or non nurses

  9. were you scared/nervous on your first day of work as LVN

    KRODD replied to mibrow81's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Had my first day today april 2 2012. I worked as a CNA in the facility and on that floor. Lots went on renewals, missing med, DC'ed meds I only did about half the med pass my preceptor did the rest....

  10. should i quit?

    KRODD replied to pyocola's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I start as a LPN on Monday, how many pt. do you

  11. NY LPNs where are all the new grad jobs help!

    KRODD replied to charismalpn2010's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    They go to people already working as CNAs in LTC facilities, or people with more

  12. I need experience

    KRODD replied to printedpandapaw's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is why I recommened to everyone that tells my that they or someone they know is going into nursing I recommened they work in some capacity in a nursing home or hosptal if (RN). Work as a CNA or...

  13. Manual blood pressure ugh please help!

    KRODD replied to sillylilly05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The systolic is difficult to hear on some older adults so I can sympathise with you. What equipment are you using? Steth brand? cuff size? Brand? I bring my own equipment to work because alot of the...

  14. Got hired from a phone call. Now what???

    KRODD replied to rvalmonte214's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    having the same problem but i worked as a cna at the facility up until last week its only been 1 day but i get the feeling they will blow me off. one door closes many more doors present

  15. Start in LTC next week what do I really need to write for nursing notes?

    KRODD replied to KRODD's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks makes alot of

  16. Start in LTC next week what do I really need to write for nursing notes?

    KRODD posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So I start next week in LTC that I worked in as a CNA while I was in school. My question is what do I write as a narrative note for a long term non rehad pt. that nothing is abnormal for the pt. that...

  17. Shortest amount of time at job?

    KRODD replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Not a working LPN yet but I work as a CNA for a year, anyway my instructors told us the 6 months at the first position is pretty common most new grads get stuck on rehab or dementia units or other...

  18. How long after licensing?

    KRODD replied to fxmama's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work as a CNA and have jobs waiting my place likes me Im just waiting for my license number:banghead: When I tell people the field Im in/ getting into and they say my niece/granddaughter/daughter...

  19. Pearson vue

    KRODD replied to ksaba0526's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    just got results i

  20. Can someone recommend me a good NCLEX study guide?

    KRODD replied to Lucidity's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used: Saunders exam cram comprehensive and practice questions kaplan book (not ? bank) ATI practice assesments None of which I though were formated like the nclex 2/3 rds of my test was SATA and...

  21. Pearson vue

    KRODD replied to ksaba0526's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    my name is not on my state license registery either, cant call 900 from a pre paid cell some still

  22. Pearson vue

    KRODD replied to ksaba0526's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Iam doing the same right now no the sites not down but it say results not avaiable try calling the 900

  23. new grad, nyc area, icu?

    KRODD replied to bingubsn's topic in New York Nursing

    From talking to people the NYC/LI area nursing job market are tough to break into, good luck to you. If you have no luck searching have you considered going outside the area and maybe outside the ICU?...

  24. Are the people that post here that they failed skewing preception?

    KRODD posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    According to statistics only 10% of us educated first time RN test takers fail only 15% of us educated first time PN test takers fail source (https://www.ncsbn.org/Table_of_Pass_Rates_2011.pdf) yet I...

  25. Critique my nclex pn study plan.

    KRODD posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have 45 more days till test (March 14th), I wont study the last two days leading up to test. What I have: Kaplan Nclex Pn 6th edition Saunders Comprehensive PN 4th edition Exam cram comprehensive PN...