What can I do?

charlescisco · Aug 28, 2005

when did you graduated. and when did you take you board exam.

ZASHAGALKA, RN · Aug 28, 2005

any potential employer is going to check your status w/ BON

You're a GVN till the board says otherwise.

~faith,

Timothy.

butterflysvn · Aug 28, 2005

I graduated on aug 6. took boards the 25. found out i passed through quick results. my boss knows all this, but isn't sure what i can do and said she would just have a nurse sign behind me.

CashewLPN, LPN · Aug 28, 2005

I have to agree with the above... until you are issued a license number, and have the license in hand (your employer needs a copy) you are still a GVN, or GPN, legally.

So, you'd still have to be co-signed under someone else until you get the snail mail in.

--Cashew

KrysyRN, BSN · Sep 1, 2005

The best thing to do is ask the facility where you are or will be working what their policy is on this. :)

zippppp · Sep 3, 2005

i'm about to start the program for LVN. i have a bachelors in another field, but will get my bachelor's RN after the LVN program.

anyone know the starting pay range for LVN's in California in hospitals, or what the range is in most states. someone told me around $20-24/hr

What about RN's, anyone know the pay range. I heard its closer to $40/hr. This is all coming from hearsay, though. I want to know the truth.

Anyone know the true facts? Let me know ASAP!

ladylynx · Sep 4, 2005

i'm about to start the program for LVN. i have a bachelors in another field, but will get my bachelor's RN after the LVN program.
anyone know the starting pay range for LVN's in California in hospitals, or what the range is in most states. someone told me around $20-24/hr
What about RN's, anyone know the pay range. I heard its closer to $40/hr. This is all coming from hearsay, though. I want to know the truth.
Anyone know the true facts? Let me know ASAP!

You might want to check for yourself. For instance, the local paper is a good way to start. You can call and ask, if they are hesitant, just tell them you are checking as a student. Go in and talk to some of the local facilities that might interest you. I often use http://www.careerbuilder.com/ as resource for jobs available in any state, some of the employers will list salary ranges, especially medical temp agencies. If you see their ranges, then you can take off anywhere from $5 to as high as $10 off for full time pay. Sometimes the agency is a way to start trying out facilities, even as a LPN/LVN, RN, or even CNA. They now have made it easier to work for the employer where you are "agency", instead of having to buy out a contract.

I hope this is a start.

Take care. Peace and love...nothing less!

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suzanne4, RN · Sep 4, 2005

Be aware that agency positions are not available for new graduates.

Salary ranges will vary greatly in California, depending on location, and the higher that the salary is, the higher the cost of living in that area. So even though you are making a higher salary in some areas, you will be paying more for rent, parking, etc. So what you have left over at the end of the month, can actually be less than getting a smaller salary in a town with a lower cost of living. Do the math is all that I can suggest.

ladylynx · Sep 4, 2005

Be aware that agency positions are not available for new graduates.
Salary ranges will vary greatly in California, depending on location, and the higher that the salary is, the higher the cost of living in that area. So even though you are making a higher salary in some areas, you will be paying more for rent, parking, etc. So what you have left over at the end of the month, can actually be less than getting a smaller salary in a town with a lower cost of living. Do the math is all that I can suggest.

I do agree that most agencies will not hire new graduates, but after as little as 6 months, I have worked with those that are working through agencies, as well as having travel nurses who are in charge that have worked less than a year. My point was that working at a level lower than your expected license often gets you in the door. Besides the local papers, which are available on the internet and the official city sites are available and usually show the median incomes of various occupations. This also allows you to see the cost of living and whether are not they have a state tax or not. You can also get a rating of the various schools in neighborhoods.

vern234 · Sep 5, 2005

I had to let you know I graduated with a girl who took her boards around the same time as I did and she never heard if she had passed for almost 6 weeks. She also had 85 questions, we tried to be supportive thinking maybe she had failed, but to her great relief she found out not only did she pass, but she had a perfect score! Thats what took so long, they had to triple check everything... So don't give up hope

I recently graduated from school and got my GVN in Texas. Took my nclex and passed at 85 questions. Still am not listed on the BNE and have not received license in mail. What am I allowed to do at work? Can I work as a nurse? Do I have to have some one right with me at all times? Will a nurse on one hall while I am on another be okay? I don't want to jeopardize my license.

LadyMarine · Sep 6, 2005

Vern,

Was just wondering how she knew she had a perfect score? In Connecticut everything is pass/fail, we don't get an actual number score. Thanks, Nancy