goinforitlpn

goinforitlpn has 27 years experience and specializes in pedi, disabilities, school, geri, home.

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1. Whats to Enjoy about Nursing?

   goinforitlpn replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

   The fact of the matter really is this, for anyone who really is thinking of becoming a member of one of the most noble professions, if it truly was as bad as all of the complaining you have heard through all the faceless, nameless complaints of this ...

2. Whats to Enjoy about Nursing?

   goinforitlpn replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

   Nicely put Cara. You are right. Every ones feelings are right and ought to be validated. However there should never be anyone trying to take another's bright ideas and strong desires to have a future in nursing and marring them with thier own bad exp...

3. Whats to Enjoy about Nursing?

   goinforitlpn replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

   As with any profession or job there are going to be situations and "things" you will not like about nursing. You will find there will be stresses any where you go. You will find something to gripe about or someone else who is griping. Often times it ...

4. LPN Starting Salary

   goinforitlpn replied to pat8585's topic in LPN/LVN

   When I first became licensed, in 1979, I worked in a LTC. I earned a whopping $5.75 an hour. Sounds crazy I know but truly that is what I made as an LPN. It is all relevant. I still do not feel I am gettting paid what I am worth. I am working now tow...

5. Hello to my fellow LPN's

   goinforitlpn replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hello, I am also going through the same. After 28 yrs. I figure it is about time. I only have 1 of my children left at home. They will be out of high school and off to college in 2 yrs. too. So, what better time to be focused on getting my degree.

6. LPN Starting Salary

   goinforitlpn replied to pat8585's topic in LPN/LVN

   I am not sure where you are looking for work, but I do believe you can make better money than that. And, your mom should most definitely be making more money than what she is making. I have been an LPN for 28 yrs and now making $25.00/hr. Keep lookin...

7. Lowest of the Low

   goinforitlpn replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Geriatric

   I am sorry to tell you this, but you need to hear it. If you have not already done so, quit this "job" which is not a career step for you. I will brielfly give you some reasons why I think this way. As an outsider looking in, & with 28 yrs experi...