soigne ASN, LPN, RN

soigne has 12 years experience as a ASN, LPN, RN and specializes in Mental health, long term care, rehabilitation.

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   Conflicted about an upcoming change

   soigne replied to soigne's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you everyone for the encouraging words! I'm still a little nervous and worry that I'm making the right decision (the pay cut being one of the biggest factors), but I know I won't know for sure unless I take a chance. My current patient load of ...
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   Conflicted about an upcoming change

   soigne posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello everyone. I'm conflicted and just need to get some things out to someone, anyone. I've been a nurse now for 7 years. 6 1/2 as an LPN and 6 months now as an RN. I've worked primarily long term care, rehab, and psych. I've been on my current unit...
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   What did you get with your relocation package/assistance??

   soigne replied to MzLopez4real's topic in General Nursing

   Curious on answers to this as well. I'm from Indiana and would love to move to either Anchorage, Alaska or somewhere in Oregon. Would need some relocation assistance myself, but not sure how it all works. Hope you're able to get some responses and go...
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   Accepted new role in youth inpatient

   soigne replied to soigne's topic in Psychiatric

   Thank you for the welcome! I'm looking forward to my new role and being an active advocate for the patients I encounter.
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   Accepted new role in youth inpatient

   soigne posted a topic in Psychiatric

   I just have to first say how incredibly happy I am to see the site up and running again. Thank you allnurses! lol I recently graduated from an LPN to ASN program and interviewed for a position on an inpatient youth behavioral unit last week within my...
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   Hospitals Paying for nursing school?

   soigne replied to LoveJRenee's topic in General Students

   I don't believe any of the hospitals in my area offer programs like that. The hospitals here will do tuition reimbursement, but you have to already be an employee for a certain amount of time and how much you get depends on your point status (full ti...
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   How long do you stay at work after your 12 hour shift is over?

   soigne replied to Eeramsey's topic in General Nursing

   I work 7p-7a on a geri-psych unit. Day shift comes in at 7a. Usually after our unit safety huddle and change of shift report I clock out around 0730-0745. However, if something happens to one of my patients at 0655, I will stay behind and clean up an...
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   LPN to RN Ivy tech 2017 applicants

   soigne replied to Nurseteej's topic in Indiana

   Accepted at Fort Wayne!! And just an FYI, check your application status on the online application site. I didn't receive an email but saw my offer there and was able to accept it. Fort Wayne was my 1st choice. Congrats everyone! :)
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   LPN to RN Ivy tech 2017 applicants

   soigne replied to Nurseteej's topic in Indiana

   Hopefully we all hear some good news today!
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    LPN to RN Ivy tech 2017 applicants

    soigne replied to Nurseteej's topic in Indiana

    I've tried asking around but couldn't get an answer. I keep hoping it'll be sooner though!
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    LPN to RN Ivy tech 2017 applicants

    soigne replied to Nurseteej's topic in Indiana

    Is it bad that it hasn't even been 24hrs yet and I've already checked my email lol This will be the longest wait ever!
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    LPN to RN Ivy tech 2017 applicants

    soigne replied to Nurseteej's topic in Indiana

    Hello everyone! I've been lurking on this site for years and finally registered. I applied to Fort Wayne, Marion, and Muncie. I live in Fort Wayne, but it has taken me 4 years to get to this point so I'll travel if I have to in order to finish! Lol I...