Ilargia99

Ilargia99 LVN, RN

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  1. Situational Trauma

    Ilargia99 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. I've worked retail (Walmart and Dollar Tree) during the holidays before and it was horrible. You wouldn't believe how many people do their Christmas shopping at the Dollar

  2. Normal Saline as a flush for PEG

    Ilargia99 replied to WittySarcasm's topic in General Nursing

    There was a patient like that on the neuro floor in the observation room. They were in a really bad accident and had part of their cranium removed temporarily to reduce the pressure. Lots of things...

  3. First job as a new grad nurse in a staffing agency

    Ilargia99 replied to 2ndchance85's topic in General Nursing

    That's very different from an agency. At least when you're at the same hospital you don't have to try and navigate different EMRs, different policies and rules, different patient loads, med carts...

  4. First job as a new grad nurse in a staffing agency

    Ilargia99 replied to 2ndchance85's topic in General Nursing

    I got my license in April and was working as a PCA through an agency for about a month before that. They talked me into staying with them after I got my license and it was really difficult. I didn't...

  5. Newly passed LPN/LVN no experience

    Ilargia99 replied to Samantha O5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Haha, yes, I'm in Sonoma

  6. Getting Frustrated with Nor Cal/SF Bay Area Lack of School Options

    Ilargia99 replied to NurseKayeBSNtoMSN's topic in General Students

    I understand your frustration as I live in the same area. I've asked that same question to the people at WGU and a few other schools. We definitely need more options up

  7. $23/ hr OK?

    Ilargia99 replied to osis's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm in NorCal and just received my license last month. I'm working at a specialty clinic mon-fri and make $25/hr. I also have a per diem agency job that I sometimes work on Saturdays for $29/hr....

  8. Newly passed LPN/LVN no experience

    Ilargia99 replied to Samantha O5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It sure wouldn't if I lived closer to SF. Cost of living is high here but thankfully not as high as SF

  9. Newly passed LPN/LVN no experience

    Ilargia99 replied to Samantha O5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live up in the northern Bay Area. About an hour north of San Francisco. We have a pretty good variety of jobs including home health, SNF, psych, corrections, hospice, drug rehab, and clinics. Pretty...

  10. Newly passed LPN/LVN no experience

    Ilargia99 replied to Samantha O5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Not where I live. There's lots of jobs for new grad LVNs that pay anywhere from $22-$33 an hour to

  11. Preceptorship Placement

    Ilargia99 replied to jha256's topic in General Students

    I know how it feels to precept somewhere that you would never in a million years pick for yourself. I live in northern CA and we were hit with devastating wildfires during my last semester of school...

  12. NCLEX-PN April 2018

    Ilargia99 replied to Mari1988's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't lose hope, it might just be taking a while. The BVNPT has been very

  13. How many patients do student nurses have?

    Ilargia99 replied to Katlin1315's topic in General Nursing

    During each semester we had 4-6 in the SNFs and 5 in the acute care hospitals. The first few weeks it was only 2-3 and

  14. LPN/LVN job options. (Current job is making me sick)

    Ilargia99 replied to PrettyNerd's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There are also ICFDD homes, which are for the severely developmentally disabled. In my area there are several and each home has 6 clients who live there. Most cannot walk, talk, or eat solid food so...

  15. NCLEX-PN April 2018

    Ilargia99 replied to Mari1988's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Try checking your Breeze account to see if you have the option to pay for your initial license. It would be under the "manage your applicants" drop-down

  16. Accidental Pregnancy

    Ilargia99 replied to m2038's topic in General Students

    Only do what you think is right for YOU as You are the one who has to live your life, not anyone else. I'm sure you're already being bombarded with awful messages from people who claim to be nurses,...

  17. License number pending

    Ilargia99 replied to Tink081's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No problem. Hopefully it doesn't take that long for

  18. License number pending

    Ilargia99 replied to Tink081's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It took 7 weeks for me and my former

  19. Those of you who tested 3/12 in California! Site is updated

    Ilargia99 replied to Injection's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The board seems to be pretty behind right now. I just got my license number and it took 7 weeks from the date that I paid for it. My former classmates are experiencing the same thing. Good

  20. Trouble finding work

    Ilargia99 replied to yajaira's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried a

  21. Will marijuana ever be okay in nursing?

    Ilargia99 replied to Bakingismylife's topic in General Nursing

    As someone who doesn't drink or smoke, I find it hipocritical for someone who drinks to frown upon marijuana use in general (regardless of legality) as they are both mind-altering substances. I highly...

  22. Condom snorting

    Ilargia99 replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    Come to think of it, I also remember people snorting pixie stixs too. Can't imagine it felt very

  23. Condom snorting

    Ilargia99 replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    I remember people doing that "challenge" when I was a teen too. Idiots in all generations, I

  24. Can a LVN be a charge nurse

    Ilargia99 replied to Luhg's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, definitely. Good

  25. Is $800-920 a month too much for rent as a new nurse?

    Ilargia99 replied to jjas9's topic in General Nursing

    That's a steal where I