flkeyslpn

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1. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

   flkeyslpn replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN-RN

   I was also wondering about 3 and1/2 yrs. i got my LPN in NY and it took 9 months. Are you doing one class at a time?

2. Florida LPN Scope of Practice

   flkeyslpn replied to MrsLePew's topic in Florida

   I received my IV cert. through Nursing Unlimited it was a 30 hour course given in 2 days. You can go to their website at http://www.nursingunlimited.com and clinic on their IV course. I believe they have them throughout the state of Florida.

3. LPN acronym

   flkeyslpn replied to michael79's topic in LPN/LVN

   I've heard most of these, but my overall favorite is Licensed Practical Nut - which in my job (ER) you have to be.:selfbonk:

4. South Florida Roll Call!!!!!

   flkeyslpn replied to Nathalie's topic in Florida

   How far south you want? I'm in the middle of the Florida Keys and am attending FKCC until 12/09.

5. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

   flkeyslpn replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN-RN

   Hi my name is Dyna and you can probably guess where I live by my screen name. I've been a LPN for the last 16 yrs. 13 of which were at a SNF and hated it. When I lived in NY I was going threw the College Network/Regents program, but moved to Florida ...

6. Some feedback for a job I turned down please...

   flkeyslpn replied to StocktonNurse's topic in LPN/LVN

   As a LPN for the last 16 yrs out of 13 SNF. I think you made a wise choice. I'm currently working in an ER and going back to nursing school. My suggestion is that you call the hospital and see if the CNO received your application(what jobs do your fa...

7. my nursing career is gone!

   flkeyslpn replied to imanrsatht's topic in LPN/LVN

   Are you in a state that is unionized and are you a part of that union? Do you carry malpractice insurance? They will pay for a lawyer in some cases and there is always arbitration. I was fired unjustly and immediately fought back. Not only did they h...

8. Is 26 too old to go back to school?

   flkeyslpn replied to anouk's topic in General Nursing

   LOL I hope not because I'm 36 & just started my prereq for my RN & will be 40 when I graduate. Age does not matter. We need nurses desperatly & go for your RN or you'll be in the same boat I'm in. A College Student at 36:penguin:

9. you might be from ohio if:

   flkeyslpn replied to mcmike55's topic in Ohio

   Not necessarily. I'm from CT but my fiance from Cleveland & I've got to remind him to say excuse me after belching. Also my Boston twang gets him all the time. It's a wonder we can understand each other at all. Helps that we met & live in Flo...

10. ER Pet Peeves

    flkeyslpn replied to ERERER's topic in Emergency

    1. FF that drive around the parking lot or call ER asking what MD on just so they can get narcs. 2. ER Docs that think we don't know s*** & the pt that gave us the wrong info to begin with 3. The COPD pt that always calls EMS at midnight c/o SOB,...

11. "What do you need Christmas off for? You don't have kids!" (rant)

    flkeyslpn replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    u are being unrealistic to think that all moms should have x-mas off to spend with their children. Exactly who do u think will be working? What about the male nurses? It's not important for dad to be there? And since I don't & can't have my own c...

12. Starting Salary for LPNs

    flkeyslpn replied to ex1140's topic in Florida

    If you are starting off at $18.00 full time with benefits as a new grad you are doing good. I live & work in the Florida Keys & have been a LPN for 15 years & the starting pay down here is $15.00 full time with benefits at both the LTC &a...

13. Regarding paramedics in ER..why are they paid so terribly ?

    flkeyslpn replied to carachel2's topic in Emergency

    I work as an LPN in our ER & make no where near what a RN would make. What state do you work in?