nananurse2

nananurse2 specializes in general practice clinic.

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1. Question: NET test (reading section)

   nananurse2 replied to NoobIe515's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   The NET test is an entrance exam for most LPN programs. The reading and comprehension will be important because it gauges how well you can study, or read a question and understand what you have read....

2. LPN pay versus RN pay in AR?

   nananurse2 replied to cancergirl24's topic in General Nursing

   Hi cancergirl: I'm an LPN and have only worked in a clinic setting. Correct me if I'm wrong, RNs, but as far as I know, the hospitals in the Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers area are no longer hiring...

3. NTI Springdale - LPN program

   nananurse2 replied to halenlainecole's topic in General Nursing

   I worked as a Patient Care Assistant for 3 years in a family practice clinic. before going to school. I was making above my pay scale because of my skill level, had phlebotomy training, ran the...

4. Feeling Trapped

   nananurse2 replied to nananurse2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Your bridge program sounds much easier than ours. I would have 3 math classes to take, test out of A&P and several others, then 4 semesters in class and clinical. It's doable, just intimidating....

5. Feeling Trapped

   nananurse2 replied to nananurse2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Well, and there you have touched on another nerve: nights, weekends, holidays and 12 hours shifts. Husband and grandkids demand some of my time. I did a clinical in one day surgery that I loved,...

6. NTI Springdale - LPN program

   nananurse2 replied to halenlainecole's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry I didn't see your post earlier. I graduated from NTI in Dec 2006. It's not that hard to get accepted. Pick up the application form, get your reference letters, take your pre-tests and get...

7. Feeling Trapped

   nananurse2 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I've worked in a clinic for 6 years: 3 as a PCA working on an LPN level, 1 1/2 while in school and 1 1/2 as an LPN. I am sick of sitting at a computer and answering phone calls. I very seldom meet...

8. Any Home Health LPN's here?

   nananurse2 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I have worked in the clinic setting for 5 years, 4 as a Patient Care Assistant, and 1 as an LPN. I am about done with the politics of the company and the constant short-staff situation. We have a 2...

9. How are you LPN's getting continuing education hours?

   nananurse2 replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   http://www.rn.com is another site to look at. They also have free courses every month, and the ones they charge for are very

10. Roll Call: Introduce Yourselves, LPNs!

    nananurse2 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I graduated December '06, licensed March '07. I've worked in general practice for 4 years as a Patient Care Assistant before going to LPN school and I"m still in clinic work, just for a different...

11. I want to work in a Doctor's office.

    nananurse2 replied to cinder06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've worked in a general practice clinic for 6 years, first as a PCA (patient care assistant), and after I graduated as an LPN. PCA's and MA's are accountable for calling patients to the room, taking...

12. CEU's in Pa

    nananurse2 replied to RainbowzLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I got my license this year, and since I was born in an odd number year, I have to renew my license this fall. However, I DO NOT have to have CEU's this year. I will have to have 15 CEU's per year...

13. For All "NEW" Lpn's Over 50

    nananurse2 replied to mammaoftwo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm 53 and got my license in March. School was a breeze. I returned to my clinic position and I sleep most weekends away. However, I can outwork the 20 and 30 year olds anyday, but I think that's...

14. Took NCLEX today....

    nananurse2 replied to nananurse2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Take a deep breath, gino. I went straight to the test sections, answered the questions, looked at the ones I got wrong and why. Don't try to cram too much into your head or memorize too much...

15. Took NCLEX today....

    nananurse2 replied to nananurse2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm sorry to hear you didn't pass the test. There is no secret to the NCLEX. You have to know the basics and build your knowledge on that. I had lots of priority questions, who would you see first,...