kjsLPN

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1. What is Considered Passing at Your School??

   kjsLPN replied to hangnon's topic in General Students

   You must maintain an average of 2.6 gpa and pass all clinicals.

2. Pre-pouring meds

   kjsLPN replied to momrn50's topic in Geriatric

   I know almost every nurse has done it! But, it is really not neccesary if you manage your time wisely. I have worked in LTC being the only nurse on shift for 80 people, 60 of them were twice per shift med passes. I never had to arrange meds early...

3. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

   kjsLPN replied to ashfost's topic in New Nurse

   It depends on if you are an LPN or RN. I assume RN. I live in northern Ohio. New grad LPN's can expect $15/hr, and new grad RN's can expect $20/hr.

4. Nights! Yikes! Scared to start em now!

   kjsLPN replied to porterwoman's topic in New Nurse

   My very first nursing position was in cardiac rehab working three 12 hour 7pm-7am per week. I didn't know how I would make it through the first night. Believe me it is really not a problem once you get used to it; there will be plenty for you to do...