TipToeLPN

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1. New grad is the only nurse in the building.

   TipToeLPN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I recently got a job at an assisted living facility. After I took the position I realized there is only one nurse on duty per shift. We only have 25 residents but, being a new grad it makes me kind...

2. Passed Nclex PN with 205 Qs

   TipToeLPN replied to VanessaK83's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Congratulations!!!

3. Which path to choose?...

   TipToeLPN replied to Akloers's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I would choose LPN. LPNs have more options for jobs. LPNs can be surgical techs, surgical techs can't be LPNs. As the poster above said being a nurse and being a doctor are two different paths....

4. Lpn salary

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

   $17-$22/hr in NE

5. My first job will be as an RN

   TipToeLPN replied to msfrance's topic in General Students

   I know most place would prefer to hire a RN with CNA experience over someone without. I don't think it should count towards your

6. My first job will be as an RN

   TipToeLPN replied to msfrance's topic in General Students

   This is the most ridiculous thing I have heard of. CNA experience counting as RN experience? A RN with no CNA experience and a RN with 10yrs experience as a CNA, still have to through the same...

7. Nursing school is no joke!

   TipToeLPN replied to Lpn__'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

   The full time program were I attended has 5-6 test a week. That's part of the reason I choose part time. I felt like I would not be able to keep up. Good

8. Starting LPN classes summer term 2013....helppp!!

   TipToeLPN replied to PreciousD's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Congratulations! I think you should start looking over your books now. Websites like Quizlet and Youtube helped me a

9. Shoes for clinical rotation!

   TipToeLPN replied to mandi_91's topic in General Students

   Our program required shoes that were completely white. Most of the nursing programs in my area requires white shoes. I think shoe preference depends on each person. My classmate has a pair of shoes...

10. How long was your CNA school?

    TipToeLPN replied to HeatherMax's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Our class was 2

11. How long are your clinicals?

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

    student practical

12. How long are your clinicals?

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

    On a floor with 15-20pt, 3 rn's, 2 lpn's, 1 pct and 8 spn's there is only so much you can do. We do vs and accu chek for the floor, answer the call lights and help when ever we

13. How long are your clinicals?

    TipToeLPN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I attend clinicals eow 645-1500. I personally think that for basic nursing 8 hrs is too long. I have 1 pt to care for so I have a lot of down time. I think for basic nursing 4-6 hours is

14. Cheater

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

    I had a post about this exact situation a few months ago and a lot of people told me to mind my own business. I couldn't so I wrote an anonymous note to my program director. All she did was make an...

15. Study Guides

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

    We get a sheet with objectives that we have to learn for each chapter. Our test are based on those