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  1. Are LPNs paid more with IV certification and phlebotomy certification?

    ccgirl12 replied to simplysw33t's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sorry, I should have been more specific. Our pharmacy has an iv infusion team and that's who we use for insertion of ivs etc. We can remove and flush an iv but that's about

  2. 3rd shift nursing as a new nurse with no experience

    ccgirl12 replied to LittleCandles's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I guess it would depend on where you work. Here, each night nurse is responsible for 41 patients on the unit by themselves. The senior nurse is the supervisor but because she is also the floor nurse...

  3. Someone help:(

    ccgirl12 replied to 5555555's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Are you still on the clock when you stay? Here that is typical, I should say staying 3 hours is typical but we're still on the clock. We have no unit managers or receptionist so we wear those hats...

  4. Are LPNs paid more with IV certification and phlebotomy certification?

    ccgirl12 replied to simplysw33t's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My job just paid for me to take a class to be iv competent. Here in MA, you have to sit for a state test to be iv certified. The rn teaching the course said he has found nurses tend to call themselves...

  5. Long-term care/SNF

    ccgirl12 replied to trillnurse7's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As the answers state, yes it's normal. I would love to have that. The other afternoon when I worked I was the only nurse for 58 patients and obly had 3 aides so I also helped with

  6. LPN/LVN salary for 2013/2014

    ccgirl12 replied to Moving Foward's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    MA, ltc, no benefits $23, $1.75 differential for eve/nights additional $3 on weekends and double time and a half on holidays. If you take the benefits the pay is lower. This is for a brand new grad...

  7. 85 questions shut off and failed!!

    ccgirl12 replied to dafishman's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First, I just wanted to say sorry for not passing. I am in somewhat of a similar situation as you except I'm a 40+ career changer with 2 small children. As you know, the teas and your classroom grades...

  8. I GOT IN!!

    ccgirl12 replied to Lmomma's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations. I assure you there will be people older than you and many have children. You will not be alone. I take it you're a native cape codder since you mention you have never driven on the...