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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. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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...

  11. How long was your CNA school?

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

    Our class was 2

  12. How long are your clinicals?

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

    student practical

  13. 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

  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

  16. What is a price thats not to high to become a lpn?

    TipToeLPN replied to lpnnurse33's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I live in NE Ohio. I attend a school that cost around $11k plus the cost of books, uniforms and miscellaneous items. The most expensive school I considered was $16K. I would never pay $28K for an...

  17. Tri-c nursing program?

    TipToeLPN replied to Bubbly26's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'm surprised someone who works for Tri-C is telling someone not to go there. After I graduate from my LPN program I was interested in Tri-C for my lpn-rn, I guess I should rethink

  18. Starting the LVN program in August and would like prep material...

    TipToeLPN replied to soon2benurse85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I suggest looking over

  19. Looking for LPN schools in Michigan/Ohio

    TipToeLPN replied to kimberly48219's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    In the Cleveland,OH area Central school of practical nursing has a class starting in April 2013, Cuyahoga Valley Career Center has a class starting August 2013. These are probably the least...

  20. How was your program broken up? What did you learn first?

    TipToeLPN replied to pnkgirl25's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Our program started with A&P and life science concurrently. We stoped LS at the begining of December and started nursing fundamentals. We will pick LS back up in March when we are done with...

  21. must know material?

    TipToeLPN replied to ashleybs222's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think you should start with A&P. The basics like what are cells, tissue and organs. The different systems of the body and their function. I my program if you don't pass A&P, which is the...

  22. nurse coming to work drunk

    TipToeLPN replied to nickola's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I worked at a LTCF were it was a known fact that one of the nurses came to work drunk regularly. The ADON would just let her sleep it off in her office. I worked 3rd shift and never witnessed her...

  23. How do you even start your LVN career?

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

    Does you school have a career couselor? My school offers resume help before you graduate. You should ask you school. Alot of places post there positions online search online for positions. Fine...

  24. How long are clinical shifts?

    TipToeLPN replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Students

    Mine are 6:30-3:00 every other

  25. Anyone else find nursing school not as tough?

    TipToeLPN replied to FLNurse2015's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I agree my program is 18 months and I think its pretty easy NOW but in a year I don't know how I will