Dilaudid

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1. Advice Needed, New LPN

   Dilaudid replied to countercharm's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I'd also do both jobs. PRN is as needed and most likely a shift or two every month should be enough to keep your PRN

2. Day In The Life of an LPN/pay

   Dilaudid replied to Hoping2BeANurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I work in a correctional facility. $18.50/hr. (I'm also a new graduate and this is my first LPN job) Night consists of pill pass and paperwork. I start at 6pm, insulin coverage to inmates at 6:30pm,...

3. How much does an LPN make in the Cincinnati - Dayton area?

   Dilaudid replied to snowyicestorm's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I'm in Ga and I recently graduated in August (2013), licensed in September. My first job was at $18.50/hr. I was just offered a new job starting at $19/hr. Both are with correctional facilities. I...

4. What was your first semester like?

   Dilaudid replied to AlyseB's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   First semester is nerve wracking. Fundamentals was a breeze (made an A) but I had issues with critical thinking questions in Med Surg. (passed with a C) :/ Care plans are a cinch, just buy a really...

5. Scared, this week is cruicial.

   Dilaudid replied to RedneckGrl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I'm sorry. I don't really have any more studying advice besides what you're already implementing but I want to wish you the best of luck. Stay

6. What is your schedule like?

   Dilaudid replied to becalee26's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Mine is currently Monday through Friday. 2 days in class, 3 days at clinical sites. Class times are 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. Clinicals start at 6:45 am and ends depending on the site. I'm employed PRN at a...

7. Is it worth it to become a CNA on my road to becoming a nurse?

   Dilaudid replied to sucess2012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   If you don't mind me asking, what city/state are you in? $17 for a CNA is

8. Is it worth it to become a CNA on my road to becoming a nurse?

   Dilaudid replied to sucess2012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I'm unsure about the pay because I'm in Ga but I think CNA would definitely help you. I'm fact, my manager has said if she had two applications and both were new grad nurses, one had CNA experience...

9. Which is better?Hosp CNA or Nursing Home?

   Dilaudid replied to 1010MASH's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I'm not sure about Texas but Ga hospitals can range from $9.87/hr (Grady) to $13.25/hr (Wellstar). These rates are PRN, it is lower if you are full-time or part-time. Nursing homes here are generally...

10. accepted in Lpn school...now what?

    Dilaudid replied to MindyydniM's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations!! :) I was really excited/nervous when I was accepted also. I'm in my first semester and my advice for you from what I've experienced so far is take notes, study from Power Points,...

11. White uniform

    Dilaudid replied to ArieElizabeth's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We're stuck wearing white too. They require either nude or white undergarments as well. AND our instructor is a total uniform nazi; checking our sock color, and makes sure we have on our watch, name...

12. iPad for school??

    Dilaudid replied to KendallMarie's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I use my iPhone and it comes in sooo handy. I downloaded drug and lab apps (PocketPharmacist, WebMD, and Lab Values) and use them constantly. Once I forgot my pen light and used the camera light for...