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  1. Philly_LPN_Girl

    Is there really a future for new LPN's??

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to Sharls237's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

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    Is there really a future for new LPN's??

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to Sharls237's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LPN's are being phased out of the hospitals and some states phased them out period however, there are a lot of jobs for LPNs especially in big cities, and they work in LTC, rehab centers, HHC,...
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    Is it right to pursue nursing if the school is 2 hrs away from husband & kids?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to fbanh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I personally wouldnt go to a school 2 hrs away especially with young children like that. Regardless of which school you choose, you will rarely have the time to spend with family and friends. Nursing...
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    How are you paying for Nursing school?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to jvanwoman's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My program is $27,000 and I used grants, substidized and unsubstidized loans, got a $1000 scholarship, and only had to pay $300 out of
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    If you have been accepted into a LPN program...

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to HeatherMax's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    98% and I used the TEAS V and McGraw Hill
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    Clinical hours

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to cbailey87's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    In certain schools, you are aloud to miss a certain amount of hrs. Look at your school policy for missed hrs and make ups, bring in doctor notes, and see what they say good luck
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    Whats wrong with working in a nursing home?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to jasminewilliams's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Here in PA, majority of the LPNs work in LTC. A lot of people say that nursing homes are a lot to deal with and is too
  8. Philly_LPN_Girl

    So scared and nervous!!

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to msreesecup's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It might be a little tough BUT, do not let others get into your head and do not doubt yourself. Your children will be your motivation. I have a girl in my class working 2-3 days a week as a cna, with...
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    Please help me decide if I should start the LPN program

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to karenflrz's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Also take your prereqs to get that GPA up as
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    Please help me decide if I should start the LPN program

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to karenflrz's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It could be done BUT I wouldnt chance doing that, nursing school is already stressful as it is then to add a newborn to it would be even more stressful. 2nd, you working part time as a cna will not be...
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    first lpn check

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to futurenurseOB's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I graduate my lpn sept of this year and I plan on saving majority of my paycheck to move out of my parents house and the rest I am treating my parents to a few gift cards for helping me out a great...
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    LPN II

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to Stoogesfan's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What is an LPN
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    Hours of study

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to futurebclpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It all depends but usually about 2-5 hrs a
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    Do you wanna be an RN??

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to smartypantsnurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I finish my lpn program this sept and I plan on finishing my rn online asap after passing my boards. I already have all of my prereqs to get into a BSN
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    Afraid of any math!!!!! Heellpp!!!!

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to LALA_MA2bLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Buy a dosage and calculations book mines is very good, breaks everything down, and even breaks down the answers in the book nursing math is very easy its just
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    Study Guides

    Philly_LPN_Girl posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Does your instructor(s) give you study guides for your exams or do they make you read and study the whole chapter? I was just
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    Home health agency's license

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to jigzawnurse28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I wouldnt ask, HHA are aloud to employ lpns. Take the job and gain
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    Study Guides

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to Philly_LPN_Girl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have study guides with my text books as well but my teacher still tells us what to expect on our exams as well (her own study
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    How many schools did you apply to?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to HeatherMax's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I applied to 3 programs 2 Rn and 1 Lpn. I didnt get into 1 Rn program because I failed the TEAS test and the I got put on the waiting list for the other Rn program and I didnt feel like putting my...
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    Reading strategies

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to futurebclpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I highlight my book and sum up each paragraph after
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    Why do CNA's get low pay for the hard labor that they do?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to M4ri_777's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I got paid $16 an hr then $18 an hr and I live in Pa area. I think it all depends on where you
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    Medical Terminology

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to studentbear's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would take it. That class helped me out a lot and put me ahead of my game and class in my lpn
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    I understand why people go the LPN route

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow the cna's where I live at make $11-$18 an hr just starting out. Sounds like you have a great plan and everyone cant go straight for their rn, some people have to start out low then work their way...
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    Should I quit nursing school?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to JessC0927's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would finish just in case you change your mind one day and or to have something to fall back on. You have 2 months left and worked so
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    looking for some direction

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to priemabri's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I go to Lincoln tech for lpn and I know 2 girls that failed 1 of them waited 3 months to come back instead of 6, retook professional awareness and passed. Just keep your head up and go to which ever...