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Sep 29, 2008 12:14 AM

Brand New LPN

by akanini

Any advice on what questions I should ask the employer at the first interview?

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Old Sep 30, 2008, 05:52 PM

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Don't make it about the money, yes that is nice, but there are other issues like what is the staffing like, will I have CNA's to assist, what are the hours, is there opportunities for advancement, extra training, ask questions related to the job. How many docs will I work with.... GOOD LUCK
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Old Sep 30, 2008, 06:21 PM

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Hey, you passed! Congratulations!

Post about a specific spot, akanini. The questions you would ask in LTC are different from for a cr's office than for a hospital....
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Old Oct 01, 2008, 11:29 AM

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Practical one, thanks because I have no idea what to expect.
Sue,I will be working in LTC. I kow that for a fact already and should have stated that.
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Old Oct 03, 2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by akanini View Post
Any advice on what questions I should ask the employer at the first interview?
depending on where u plan to work. i would want to know about the patient to nurse ratio, patient activities because i hate to see the patients just walking or rolling around with nothing to do, wheather the facility promote team work and do the staff comply.
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