thriftymom30

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  1. It is called "job security".
  2. Nursing is pathetic...

    I just want to say this is a very interesting thread. I can see both sides.
  3. Please tell me it's not all bad!

    :) I just wanted to reply to give words of encouragement. I do complain at times, but it is a stress reliever. I have never regretted becoming a LVN. With any profession you have pros and cons. My family has teachers, accountants, secretaries and...
  4. "Nursing homes" giving nurses a bad rap

    I would like to say that there are good LTC facilities and "bad"LTC facilities. I am a LVN who prior to becoming a LVN had a grandmother in LTC. My perception of LTC was horrible. My experience in LTC clinicals were depressing. I thought the staf...
  5. How much do you make?

    I have been a LVN for 10 years I currently work 50% as a school nurse for $1047/month with full benefits. I supplement this with agency relief at psych facilities and LTC. I make $23-25/hr with the agency depending on whether it is a weekend. I u...
  6. HELP ME pleeeease!!! Is nursing good or bad!!??

    I think that first you should decide if you want to do nursing, then decide a specialty. To compare it to teaching is difficult. Both professions are full of frustrations. Nursing does offer a lot of flexibility. There are different specialties a...