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  1. Are LPN's going to be phased back into the hospital settings?

    mfigueroa22 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My hospital in Winston Salem, NC have started to hire LPN's again on a couple of floors after phasing all of them out a few years ago. They are also doing a trial run on a unit that has 1 RN, 1 LPN,...

  2. ECPI

    mfigueroa22 replied to ego2015's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Yea I'm in foundations 2 starting 3 in two weeks. We start assessments in nursing 3 then clinical rotations in 4. I'm liking it so far but pharm 1 is testing me. I hope I pass pharm 1 this term....

  3. LPN Starting pay in your area?

    mfigueroa22 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi, I'm a soon to be LPN curious about the average start pay in the field. Please state the area and the facility type please. Thank

  4. First term of LPN school almost over!

    mfigueroa22 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    So, to explain how my program is set up, I go to a career college. It is a 14 month fast paced program that is set up in 5 week terms not semesters. So, every 5 weeks I change classes. I am about...

  5. First term of LPN school almost over!

    mfigueroa22 replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I started reading the NCLEX-PN study guides, it helps with getting used to nursing style questions and critical thinking. Just find a rhythm and you will do fine. Good

  6. 80 or above is passing!

    mfigueroa22 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Is this a pretty common thing now for most Nursing Programs for the minimum average to be a "B"? I wasn't expecting that. I just went to my orientation last night and I start on Monday. I was...

  7. What's the best stethoscope??

    mfigueroa22 replied to natalciapl's topic in LPN to RN

    Master cardiology is better than the cardiology iii in my opinion. I have trouble hearing and the Master Cardiology is the best one I have tried. It's pricey but I found it online for like $220....

  8. 80 or above is passing!

    mfigueroa22 replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Where do you

  9. I DID IT!!

    mfigueroa22 replied to CaseyFutureNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats! I just started May 12th. I feel like I got such a long road ahead but everybody that has made it has said that it goes by really fast. How do you feel? Did it go by fast for

  10. any recommendations on a good stethoscope?

    mfigueroa22 replied to Nursebetty2007's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    http://www.steeles.com/categories/stethoscopes?gclid=CJb80tCCpL4CFUMF7AodHC0AEA This website has the best prices that I've found on Littmans. I prefer the Master Cardiology. But that's just because...

  11. 80 or above is passing!

    mfigueroa22 replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    An 80 is a b in my book. Most college and universities are on the 10 point scale here in NC so an 80-90 is a B and 90-100 is an A. So that means I have to have a B average to pass. It's a little...

  12. any recommendations on a good stethoscope?

    mfigueroa22 replied to Nursebetty2007's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I use a Master Cardiology from Littmann. They are expensive, around $230, but it's worth it to me because I have terrible hearing. I had a uniform shop that carries a few brands and a lot if...

  13. 79.4%..really?

    mfigueroa22 replied to Mommy_RN1211's topic in General Students

    Thanks that was very helpful and comforting. I start the program next week and I was really nervous and worried about not having a personal life. I don't have kids but I'm married and I was a little...

  14. LVN-RN Route?

    mfigueroa22 replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in LPN to RN

    That's the exact thing I'm doing right now. I've finished a lot if RN prerequisites and now I'm starring the LPN Program next week at a tech school. After that I'll work as an LPN while I'm finishing...

  15. LPN Starting pay in your area?

    mfigueroa22 replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm hoping I get at least $16 giving I work 3rd shift. Right now I'm a CNA but I know my hospital pays $4 shift diff for RN working 3rd shift so hopefully it's something similar for

  16. 2 weeks until LPN program starts!

    mfigueroa22 replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thank you all. I'm glad to know others share the same feelings. Even though I'm nervous, the excitement of starting my career as a nurse overcomes the nervousness. We should keep in touch through...

  17. 2 weeks until LPN program starts!

    mfigueroa22 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm starting May 12th at ECPI in Greensboro, NC to their 14 month LPN program. I'm excited and nervous. I will be on the forum a lot documenting my journey and prob asking a bunch of questions and...

  18. 2 weeks until LPN program starts!

    mfigueroa22 replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thank you. Where are you

  19. Are LPN's going to be phased back into the hospital settings?

    mfigueroa22 replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What your employer does and what the board does is two different things. As I stated I'm not saying you can't get fired but you are not subject to discipline by the board in

  20. Are LPN's going to be phased back into the hospital settings?

    mfigueroa22 replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A manager is a completely different story. I am talking about RNs on the floor working with and along side LPNs providing care. Of course if you are in a manager role. You are responsible for...

  21. Are LPN's going to be phased back into the hospital settings?

    mfigueroa22 replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My point was that in almost all cases the LPN is responsible for an error not the supervising RN which another post suggested

  22. Are LPN's going to be phased back into the hospital settings?

    mfigueroa22 replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It clearly states"accepts responsibility for self" under RN and LPN. So that means the LPN is responsible for what they do. An RN delegates and LPN follows through. It is up to the BON weather that...

  23. Are LPN's going to be phased back into the hospital settings?

    mfigueroa22 replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There are a lot of RNs that will tell you that CNAs just can't do enough to really help them. I'm a CNA, I have been one for 3 years and I love my job. I'm soon to be an lpn. CNAs can't help nurses...

  24. Roll Call 2014

    mfigueroa22 replied to Brucshaire's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    ECPI Greensboro, NC LPN Program May 12th start

  25. Pharm 1&2

    mfigueroa22 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    What is the best way to approach this class. How to study, and materials that you can buy to help. I'm most worried about these classes because of so much to learn in one class. What the meds are,...