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  1. I Passed

    ocb_dave_ocb replied to ocb_dave_ocb's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You know I haven't been around alot since i made this post.. Since all of this happend I met a wonderfull female LPN we dated for a few months, got married in Jan of 07' and now I have a beautiful...

  2. Any LPN's making over $60,000 a yr?

    ocb_dave_ocb replied to kgard7777's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I make right at $32k a year and my LPN wife makes right at $35k a year so we make $67k a year.. Add the OT and holidays and we make $70k a year together.. NOT TOO bad considering we both work ONLY...

  3. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    ocb_dave_ocb replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow it is amazing the different rates of pay.. I work here in East Tennessee about 20 minutes north of knoxville, TN and I make $17 an hour I have been there for exactly 1 year and 6 months.. My wife...

  4. L.p.n. Pay??

    ocb_dave_ocb replied to mtngrl's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Different place pay different rates. where i work you start at $16.00 for days with a $.50 night dif and a $1.00 weekend diff. That is in a

  5. Could I make it as an LPN in Fla?

    ocb_dave_ocb replied to mandymarie7791's topic in Florida Nursing

    The expense is very high down there. I have been looking into it as well. I am an LPN as well. I am single 21 year old male, SO i was looking for a small place on the beach.. WELL I found a 1 bdr apt...

  6. How often do you take a break?

    ocb_dave_ocb replied to Alex3's topic in General Nursing

    lol i get mine every 12 hours after i get off.. But seriously two 15 minute paid and one 30 minute non paid for a 12 hour

  7. NCLEX Reviewer

    ocb_dave_ocb replied to rn4ever?'s topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I used both Kaplan and Saunders and

  8. What you make as a nurse Vs. Cost of living

    ocb_dave_ocb replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    i live in a VERY SMALL town..lol i actually plan on moving sooner then later. But then again I also plan on having my RN soon and becoming an

  9. What you make as a nurse Vs. Cost of living

    ocb_dave_ocb replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    LPN's around here make between $12 - $18 and an average home i would guess to be between $75,000 -

  10. The dreaded panty line.......

    ocb_dave_ocb replied to colleen10's topic in General Students

    I guess me being a guy makes things easier.. I wear

  11. liability Insurance?

    ocb_dave_ocb replied to amber_n_schultz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yep as far as I know your required. Thats how much mine was as well

  12. Wearing scrubs home??

    ocb_dave_ocb replied to Rn2bKatie's topic in General Nursing

    When i go home i throw my scrubs in a dirty laundry basket of their own they get washed 1-2 times a week, along with my mother and step-fathers scrubs.. We are all 3 nurses and follow the same...

  13. Let's play a little game...

    ocb_dave_ocb replied to amber32123's topic in Nursing Humor

    My overall cost was around $4,800 but after all of my grants and Work Force I think I came out with extra cash...lol I think i actually made a couple of

  14. Guys what made you chooose nursing

    ocb_dave_ocb replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Men in Nursing

    I enjoy being an LPN im just going to do an online bridge course through excelsior.. If you can't get in the RN program, its really up to you if you want to become an LPN first.

  15. offered a position in ltc need advice

    ocb_dave_ocb replied to PRAY4MEPLS's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i like my job in an LTC i work night shift 6p - 6a mon, tues,

  16. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    ocb_dave_ocb replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I as an LPN started out at $12.00 an hour plus $0.50 shift diff and $1.00 weekend diff.. that was one month ago.. I was interviewed for a job that is alot farther away doing 5 - 8's starting at $16 an...

  17. Guys what made you chooose nursing

    ocb_dave_ocb replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Men in Nursing

    i got into nursing for a few reasons, just about everyone in my family is a nurse, job security, money, opportunities to travel.. At the time i entered school my fiancee was enrolled, my aunt was...

  18. Retaking the NCLEX

    ocb_dave_ocb replied to Pbe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey I ended up getting my license on my 3rd try.. The first two times i didnt study correctly.. The 3rd time i talked to suzanne used her info and i passed.. keep your head up and you will do

  19. PEOPLE WHO TOOK THEIR NCLEX.....Question?

    ocb_dave_ocb replied to Bspalacio's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It took me 3 tries to get mine I did the LPN so it was 85 min - 205max 1st time 85 fail 2nd time 85 fail 3rd time 205

  20. Personality Test for Specialty

    ocb_dave_ocb replied to Travellpro's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I liked that mine were 1. preventive med 2. gastroenterology 3. emergency

  21. Failed again!!

    ocb_dave_ocb replied to eosaeni's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can do this.. I just got my license yesterday and I graduated JUNE 05'.. It was my 3rd try before i got mine.. Just don't give up my recommendation for study guide would be saunders.. I have one...

  22. I Passed

    ocb_dave_ocb replied to ocb_dave_ocb's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you Suzanne i want you to know alot of the reason i passed is because of you... I followed your advice, I wanted to test like 2 weeks after i talked to you.. BUT i went out and bought a Saunders...

  23. I Passed

    ocb_dave_ocb replied to ocb_dave_ocb's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks again guys for the

  24. Taking the test AGAIN

    ocb_dave_ocb posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well guys its been a while since I have been on here.. But I once again am taking the test.. THIS IS THE LAST TIME! This is the 3rd time. The first time i was the type oh yeah fresh out of school i...

  25. Hey IMMORTAL us

    ocb_dave_ocb replied to Diana Lynn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats