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    any recommendations on a good stethoscope?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to Nursebetty2007's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I love Littmans my parents got me one as a graduation present a lot of people use and love that
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    NCLEX-PN

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to jbward's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Saunders book is good for content and practice questions throughout the school year but not NCLEX IMO. I love the NCLEX Incredibly Made Easy book has nothing but questions and are broken up. Also...
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    non required supplies

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

    I heard that the prioritization Delegating book was good as well but I think it might be more geared towards RNs I would check that out before
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    non required supplies

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

    If your school doesn't supply you with one then def get an nclex book. I loved my green Saunders Comprehensive PN book there is a more updated one and the NCLEX Incredibly made easy PN book which had...
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    I'm so old!

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

    I had a 60 and a 50 y/o lady in my class and they both passed nursing school and made it through. One passed her boards and the other idk but good luck and stay
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    Graduated in '09 and still cannot find fulltime employment as an LPN!

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

    Well start out with agency first to atleast gain some type of experience and build your
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    Lincoln Tech Teas Test

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to michelejewel123's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    It was 33% for math and 56.8% for reading back when I took it in 2012 in
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    LPN Starting pay in your area?

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

    Philadelphia/Delaware County area $18-$25/hr in nursing homes/LTC/rehabs, $9-$11/hr for Adult Daycares, $20-$30 for agency and
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    Excelsior School of Nursing Books Question

    Philly_LPN_Girl posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I will be starting ESON pretty soon and I need opinions. I seen the "NCLEX Incredibly Easy RN" book in Barnes and Noble and loved it. My question for ESON students and Alumni, do you think it would be...
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    Excelsior School of Nursing Books Question

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to Philly_LPN_Girl's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanxs for your reply I bought the book I love it. What is
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    LPN working as school nurse in pa

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to shamirad's topic in School

    Do you work for an agency? I did "school nurse" through my agency at different schools. I did meds and regular care nothing major. In the state of PA, an LPN can be a school nurse assistant and assist...
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    Passed my NCLEX today!!!

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to pnkgirl25's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Aweee congrats to you I am glad that you did not give
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    Providing perineal care at my clinical site

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

    Well of course that isn't normal, no patient should ever have improper perineal care. From my experience not all but many cnas don't do a great job providing certain care to patients. I don't care how...
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    CNA starting wage?

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

    I used to work at 2 different hospitals in Philadelphia, one I made $16/hr and the other
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    Having a hard time finding a RN-BSN program that accepts Excelsior Credits/degree

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to nkoyon's topic in Excelsior College

    Oh no be careful with those programs stating that they are affiliated with Excelsior because they are not. They sell high priced study guides and charge you an extra $12,000 (not including Excelsiors...
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    RE: Offering my CPNE study docs, check attachments

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to OneFlyNurz's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks I will be reading and BTW
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    The Excelsior College Distance Learning ADN Program: Facts, Answers, and Links

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to Lunah's topic in Excelsior College

    Omg this program sounds like a handful but has not scarred me. This was very informative, helpful, and answered my questions thank
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    Not so excited to start my bridge program

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to Stella_Blue's topic in LPN to RN

    Well look on the bright side, it might be a lot easier for you since you are already a nurse. I am starting my lpn-rn online program soon and I am kind of excited. I love school and it will give me...
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    How long did you wait to go back to school?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to Nightowl_lpn's topic in LPN to RN

    I graduated last year August 2013 and I just paid my app fee for my lpn-rn program. I had all of my prereqs prior to starting LPN school so I won't need any for my program. I am a single mother of an...
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    Surgical tech.

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

    If you see many job openings for surgical tech and consider changing careers then go for it. You could have 2 things under your belt and have more opportunities. Go ahead and apply
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    RN or no?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to bruiised's topic in LPN to RN

    I would go back for my RN because you just never know with the LPN jobs in the future. I have been an LPN going on 5 months now and I just sent all of my stuff off for Excelsior Lpn- Rn program. I...
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    LPN/LVN Additional Certifications

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

    I'm looking into wound care certification as
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    Marijuana and LPN School - Will this disqualify me from getting a LPN license?

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to snowyicestorm's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Don't smoke again, clean your system and you will be fine. Schools don't have access to your
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    MA TO LPN SCHOOL

    Philly_LPN_Girl replied to Ellenmarie123's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I was a cna prior to becoming an LPN and it helped me with clinical, time management, vital signs, and some parts of nursing fundamentals. The MAs in my class said it helped them with vital signs and...
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    Are LPN's going to be phased back into the hospital settings?

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

    It might help financially however, there are certain things that an RN can do and not LPN. I live near Philadelphia and all of the major hospitals want BSN nurses nothing less. The LPNS have been...