bebbjo

bebbjo has 1 years experience and specializes in Long term care/ Rehab.

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1. Best job thinking of quitting

   bebbjo replied to Juliet310's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   From day one of becoming a nurse I always said that I wasn't in it for the money and that the pay doesn't matter. But over the years I have learned that for all the hard work you put into nursing a...

2. What do RN's do that LPN's can't?

   bebbjo replied to bear94's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Every state varies. In the state of Wyo a LPN is not allowed to do IV's of any sort unless IV certified. If you are basic iv certified you are allowed to place an INT and allowed to hang fluids on it...

3. Did you get a raise with IV certification?

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

   I work at a LTC facility on the rehab wing. It is not required to have IV certification however it is extremely helpful seeing as there are some days we have 1 RN working and typically have 2-5 PICC...

4. How much do you make 2016

   bebbjo replied to soon2bnurse5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I work the rehab wing of a LTC facility in Wyo. When I was hired it was $19.50 with full benefits and vacation time. After 2.5 yrs I am now at $23.50 and just got advanced IV certified and waiting to...

5. Did you get a raise with IV certification?

   bebbjo posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I currently completed a basic/advanced IV course and am just waiting for it to post to the state board. I was curious to see if anyone who got advanced IV certified as a LPN received a raise after...

6. LPN being scheduled to work as CNA....

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

   I agree. I had no problem helping out a few times but now that it is every week for 2/3 to all of my shifts it is pretty crappy. There are about 4 or 5 of us that have been being scheduled constantly....

7. LPN being scheduled to work as CNA....

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

   The LPN to RN bridge program I am enrolled in has no clinical hours at all. After completing all online courses I will do a 2 day clinical evaluation/test. Therefore how will doing CNA duties (walking...

8. Nurses with pedometers - How far do you walk?

   bebbjo replied to ixchel's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Depends on the day but on average between 12,00 and 21,000 steps (6-11 miles). Usually my fitbit reads about 14,000 on a 12 hour

9. LPN being scheduled to work as CNA....

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

   I was hired to take a med cart, distribute medications, take orders, do treatments, catheters, IV's and so on. I understand that all the duties a CNA does are nursing duties delegated to a person who...

10. LPN being scheduled to work as CNA....

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

    I am still receiving my nursing salary. There are about 4 or 5 of us that are being scheduled as CNAs. The problem is that they aren't asking. I was asked in early May and had agreed to 3 shifts....

11. LPN being scheduled to work as CNA....

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

    I am curious to know, are there any other LPNs or RNs out there that were hired as a nurse but are being forced to work as a CNA? Brief insight on the question: I am a new nurse who passed my NCLEX...

12. LPN being scheduled to work as CNA....

    bebbjo posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello all I am in a bit of a predicament. I worked as a CNA for 4 years before I fell pregnant and at 8 months my Doctor limited me to 10 pound lifting and my employer wouldn't let me work until after...