Jdreamer05

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1. VA Hiring Process

   Jdreamer05 replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   Just a heads up, some VA hospitals are going magnet and I have personally been told by the VA in Palo Alto, CA that they will no longer hire associate degree holders.

2. Question about Sierra Nevada VA in Reno, NV

   Jdreamer05 replied to EPateRN's topic in Government

   I recently transferred from the Reno VA to a new one There really is a mix of dx's because the hospital is very small compared to other VA's. There is mental health, long term unit that houses hospice and rehab as well. The ER is pretty small as well...

3. No more LPNs -- oh really?

   Jdreamer05 replied to DebanamRN's topic in LPN/LVN

   Wow thats crazy I actually did my LPN schooling in Portland 2 years ago and at that time there was talk of CNA 2 but I didn't know how much they could actually do! Its insane considering my job won't allow CNA's to even touch the G-tube machine! I th...

4. No more LPNs -- oh really?

   Jdreamer05 replied to DebanamRN's topic in LPN/LVN

   I feel the same way, here in Reno there are plenty of LPN jobs. Its hard to find LPN's here because there actually are no LPN schools nearby so theres an advantage to people seeking LPN jobs...

5. What should I do?

   Jdreamer05 replied to JoshuaT's topic in Nevada

   If you fell uncomfortable being put right in the clinical setting, go for it. I didn't start my first lpn job until 1 yr after graduation, but once I started working I got the hang of it..BTW how is the nurse outlook in Vegas, I heard Reno is doing b...

6. Travel Nursing

   Jdreamer05 replied to txlvn99's topic in LPN/LVN

   There are companies that do hire LPNs I did a research a few days ago, most of them are correctional and LTC. www.supplementalhealthcare.com they have about 19 postings http://www.milleniamedical.com/index.php there were only LPN correctional openin...

7. Nevada to Texas

   Jdreamer05 replied to Jdreamer05's topic in Texas

   Thank you for the replies! I don't plan on moving until next year, just wanted to get the gist of things. How are the LVN-RN programs there? Where I am at they have none! And the online schools are not excepted. Thank you all!

8. Nevada to Texas

   Jdreamer05 posted a topic in Texas

   Hi all, I was thinking of moving to Texas but I would like to know how is is finding jobs in the Austin/San Antionio area? I would have a year of experience being a LPN before I come, and I want to do a LVN-RN program there. Thanks for any answers!

9. Apollo RN program

   Jdreamer05 replied to Mrclean's topic in Nevada

   Does anyone know the cost of the Reno campus?

10. LPN to MSN??

    Jdreamer05 replied to Lady_Luck's topic in General Nursing

    Some schools do have accelerated MSN programs for people with Bachelors in other fields. I'm not aware of any LPN-MSN though.

11. Any hospital hiring new grads? anywhere in the country?

    Jdreamer05 replied to zefutebolera's topic in Job Hunt

    Reno, NV

12. First job as an LVN

    Jdreamer05 replied to LVN2010M's topic in LPN/LVN

    Yeah I just started on nights a couple weeks ago, its not as bad as I thought it was. We pretty much stay busy especially with patients who have trachs and other special treatments. The first night I only sat down for my break...Charting takes up a l...

13. Question about Indiana State LPN-BSN..

    Jdreamer05 posted a topic in LPN-RN

    So my state, Nevada does not recognize this program. But if I completed the clinicals in CA and graduated from the program, and take my boards for CA. Would I be able to get a license in NV afterwards? I'm just worried that i won't be able to get a l...

14. Night Shift as an LVN

    Jdreamer05 replied to LVN2010M's topic in LPN/LVN

    I'm getting paid 17.54 plus shift differentials for working night shift...not sure how that works but its just extra for working nights. I would probably ask if there are any shift differentials. hope this helps

15. Info, ideas or suggestions about LPN in Reno

    Jdreamer05 replied to aoobennett's topic in Nevada

    Hi, Renown hires LPN's..I know for a fact since I was just hired! Mostly in their skilled facility. Take a look at renown.org so see their current listings...no experience, starting pay is about 18 with benefits. Hope this helps!