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Jul 25, 2006 11:09 PM

I'm about to take the plunge again

by LPN,RNNow Premium Member

After completing my RN, having a baby and unsuccesfully trying to land a job in a NICU, I'm going back to LTC. I worked LTC for several years before kids. I will be working nights, with a weekend option. Meaning I work 24 get paid for 36 but no other benefits. I go for orientation tomorrow.

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from suebird3
Old Jul 26, 2006, 06:17 AM

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Good luck!

Suebird
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from nursemary9
Old Jul 26, 2006, 06:22 AM

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My Best of Luck to you!

Mary Ann
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from NaomieRN
Old Jul 26, 2006, 06:33 AM

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Best luck to you.
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from st4wb3rr33sh0rtc4k3
Old Jul 26, 2006, 07:11 AM

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Good luck to you and I am sure you will be happy...
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from LPN,RNNow
Old Jul 26, 2006, 07:16 AM

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Thanks everyone!
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from MickyB-RN
Old Jul 26, 2006, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by LPN,RNNow
After completing my RN, having a baby and unsuccesfully trying to land a job in a NICU, I'm going back to LTC. I worked LTC for several years before kids. I will be working nights, with a weekend option. Meaning I work 24 get paid for 36 but no other benefits. I go for orientation tomorrow.
Enjoy!

I currently work in Geri-Psych and love the psych. We do get some younger patients in the 30-50 range.
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from traumaRUs
Old Jul 26, 2006, 07:58 AM

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Good luck in LTC. However, if NICU is where you want to be, maybe try a peds floor or L&D first and then transfer?
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from AmyD_RN
Old Aug 04, 2006, 04:12 AM

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had asked a question here but answered it already. sorry!
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from CHATSDALE
Old Aug 04, 2006, 06:51 AM

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at least you know more or less what you are getting into . if hubby has health benefits on his job that would be a bonus
i have to agree with above post that getting yhour foot in the door at a hospital might get your foot in the door for your preferred field

however give this ltc a chance, maybe you will find it what you really want
sometimes opportunity comes disquized
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