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  1. Certifications

    xxMichelleJxx replied to jballa34's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    To be honest, I think the certificates you mentioned would be of much use in a hospital setting. At nursing homes or SNFs BCLS is needed pretty much. I doubt you will come across trauma cases in...

  2. LPN Undercutting...

    xxMichelleJxx replied to CVG.insanity's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thats true I guess, I didn't think of it in that

  3. Are you bored at work?

    xxMichelleJxx replied to lovedijah's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No, I am never bored at work. Stressed? Yes. At work I run around like a chicken without a head. Don't take breaks, ever. Not even a bathroom break. I'm on my feet the whole time until the end of my...

  4. Advice for charge nurse ...Help

    xxMichelleJxx replied to okikatt's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work as a charge LPN too. Most of the time, the CNAs that work with me are pretty good in doing their jobs and duties. I keep a friendly demeanor with everyone. I always refer to everyone elder than...

  5. Starting LPN Program in Sept 2014 HELP

    xxMichelleJxx replied to Payelor93's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My first job was in December 2012. I had no experience, was a new grad. My starting salary was $21. Now I work at a different setting and had around 1 yr experience. I currently get paid $24. I live...

  6. LPN Undercutting...

    xxMichelleJxx replied to CVG.insanity's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow! Those are crazy low salary rates. $16.00 is the starting salary for CNAs at my current workplace. I've been a LPN for around 1.5 yrs now. My first job I got in December 2012 starting was $21.00....

  7. Anyone knowledgable about Tranquility Camp

    xxMichelleJxx posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    http://tycamp.com/events.html I saw a job posting on Monster for a summer sleep away camp nurse. LPN or EMT for children's sleepaway camp. Located 2 1/2 hours north of NYC on 1300 acres of wood and...

  8. I need to know common spanish terms.

    xxMichelleJxx replied to laylayluv90's topic in General Nursing

    How do you feel? --> Como se siente? Good/Bad --> Bien/Mal Have you any difficulty in breathing? --> Tiene dificultad al respirar? Since when have you been coughing? --> Desde cuando...

  9. Lpn /Lvn per hour starting pay

    xxMichelleJxx replied to missMilly's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in NYC. I work in a LTC facility. My first job I got was last year (December 2013)..My starting pay with no experience was $21.00. Then in July 2013 I found another job.. I work there now. I...

  10. Don't think I'm cut out for LTC facilities. Where else can I work?

    xxMichelleJxx posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi. I've been an LPN for about a yr and some change now. (August 2012 to be exact). Ive worked at 2 LTC facilities thus far. Still work at both places. Ive come to terms with the fact that I...

  11. Helene Fuld College of Nursing -- Any former/current students?!?!

    xxMichelleJxx posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hey, Im wondering if anyone on here currently attends Helene Fuld or is a former

  12. How much was your lpn program?

    xxMichelleJxx replied to joyfullpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Nothing.. except for graduation fees which were about $500 all together. I did it in my high school so it was

  13. LPN in NYC.. Dont think I'm cut out for LTC facility. Where else can I work?

    xxMichelleJxx posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi everyone, my names Michelle. I'm a LPN, currently live in New York City. I've had my LPN license for about a year now.. I currently work at a LTC facility as a LPN. Long story short, I dont think...

  14. Please!! I need your advise/tips/words of wisdom!

    xxMichelleJxx posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm going to try to keep this brief.. Not sure how thats going to work out..Well here we go: I started working at a new job last month (LTC facility, 30 pts). I had orientation for 9 days. Then I was...

  15. Please!! I need your advise/tips/words of wisdom!

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

    Thanks so much for your reply =) I had work this last weekend. It was ok.. I still was running late.. Idk..maybe I'm not just cut out for all of this.. I dont know. I am going to try to apply all the...

  16. Licensing

    xxMichelleJxx replied to affroman's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I received my license in the mail approximately 2.5 weeks after taking my

  17. Pn- Nclex fail :(

    xxMichelleJxx replied to Paulax3x3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you live in the NY area, I would strongly suggest you enroll in this review class called "Ready to Pass" I had my review class before I took my NCLEX PN and passed my first shot. I highly...

  18. Lpn salary

    xxMichelleJxx replied to futurenurse1986's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I became a LPN August 2012. My first job i got paid $21.00. My current job i get paid $23.47. I live in

  19. How much do you make? Feeling under paid :(

    xxMichelleJxx replied to Disneygirl23's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ive been a LPN for a year. My first job I made $21.00/hr.. No benefits.. Since I dont work full time. My new job.. I get paid $23.47.. Again no benefits cuz I dont work full time.. I live in NYC

  20. Just took my NCLEX-PN today

    xxMichelleJxx replied to AZ_LPN_8_26_13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes, the Pearson Vue trick is accurate. If you cant re-register to take the test, you passed =) Hope you passed your exam! Good

  21. Infection Control - Easy Way To Remember Your Precautions

    xxMichelleJxx posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    airborne precautions: "my chicken has tb, so sad" measels (rubeola) ; chicken pox ; h1n1 ; tb ; sars ; smallpox -- n95 respirator mask - wear before going into room ; take off when you come out of...

  22. Saint Pauls school of nursing Spring 2013

    xxMichelleJxx replied to Meggg321's topic in New York Nursing

    Hey everyone! I recieved my schedule yesterday (Im going to attend the Staten Island Campus). Idk I feel my schedule is just too much. Maybe because I dont have an credits entering the school? But...

  23. Dont feel ready for my new LPN job? Help

    xxMichelleJxx posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello all! I got my LPN license in August. The job im talking about will be my first ever job. The facility I got a job at, gave me 2 days orientation. Ive been reading on here some people had about...

  24. Saint Pauls school of nursing Spring 2013

    xxMichelleJxx replied to Meggg321's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks!

  25. Saint Pauls school of nursing Spring 2013

    xxMichelleJxx replied to Meggg321's topic in New York Nursing

    Yay! Lol maybe we will be in the same class