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

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

  2. Florida LPN Scope of Practice

    flkeyslpn replied to MrsLePew's topic in Florida Nursing

    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...

  3. LPN acronym

    flkeyslpn replied to michael79's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

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

  4. South Florida Roll Call!!!!!

    flkeyslpn replied to Nathalie's topic in Florida Nursing

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

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

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

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

    flkeyslpn replied to StocktonNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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...

  7. my nursing career is gone!

    flkeyslpn replied to imanrsatht's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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...

  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...

  9. you might be from ohio if:

    flkeyslpn replied to mcmike55's topic in Ohio Nursing

    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...

  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...

  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...

  12. Starting Salary for LPNs

    flkeyslpn replied to ex1140's topic in Florida Nursing

    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...

  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