zig

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1. No jobs for LPN graduates anymore?

   zig replied to Bala Shark's topic in LPN/LVN

   I live in Mass. There are plenty of opportunites for LPN's here. Homecare is huge! The money is great ($22.00-25.00 per hr.) The flexibily is appealing. Good Luck!

2. Seriously contemplating becoming an LPN....

   zig replied to illuminate's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I have been a LPN for 11 years. I suggest going for your RN if you aren't pressed for time. It gives you more opportunities. Good luck with whatever you decide!

3. are you born a nurse or do the nursing instructors make you a nurse?

   zig replied to misouritraveller's topic in General Nursing

   i can't believe there are so many nurses that cannot spell. I make typos all the time, BUT I proof read my replies before sending them. I don't feel nursing is a calling. I feel a person makes a choice about the field of study they pursue.(nursing,...

4. Do you call your patients by first or last name?

   zig replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

   Always say Ms. or Mr. , you are not their friend. This is a business relationship. If a patient asks you to call them by their first name, then it's ok to do so. NEVER call anyone sweetie , honey etc. (especially the elderly)

5. What's your story? Why did you take up nursing?

   zig replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   I ave been a Lpn for 11 years. I went back to school having a 4 yr old and 1 yr old. My reasons for chosing nursing were financial. I researched what I could go back to school for, the amt of time it would take, and how much money I could make. I...