megan0321

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1. New York State Licensure

   megan0321 replied to megan0321's topic in General Nursing

   I called the BON today and got a really rude lady... again. She said it can take up to 6 weeks and I'll just have to wait. I should have mentioned that I went to nursing school in new york, only applied for a NH license when I took the NCLEX. Maybe t...

2. New LPN Grad and Agency Nursing Question....Need Advice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   megan0321 replied to cygnus85's topic in LPN/LVN

   hope everything worked out for you :)

3. New York State Licensure

   megan0321 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have worked for several years as an LPN in New Hampshire. I have recently moved to New York and have sent in my application for a NY state LPN license. The people at the Board of Nursing are pretty rude and not helpful in any way. I was wondering i...

4. New LPN Grad and Agency Nursing Question....Need Advice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   megan0321 replied to cygnus85's topic in LPN/LVN

   A quick way to get out of an agency commitment (as long as you don't have any assignments to finish) is to tell them that you've accepted a full-time position somewhere. If you're interested in flu clinics or something simple tell them that and they ...

5. New LPN Grad and Agency Nursing Question....Need Advice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   megan0321 replied to cygnus85's topic in LPN/LVN

   I got lots of experience doing agency work in a nursing home. However i was not a new grad and i strongly recommend that new grads NOT go agency. It's a risk to your own license. while you may get nursing home assignments that sound easy, you never k...

6. HELP! Does anyone work at a Methadone Clinic?

   megan0321 replied to Bspalacio's topic in General Nursing

   I also have an interview at a methadone clinic. I'm interested to know what tasks and responsibilities an LPN has in this environment. The company coordinator told me over the phone that I will be having very little patient contact, so what exactly D...

7. Any LPNs work in Dermatology?

   megan0321 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I have been a nurse for two years now. I have worked in nursing homes, a pediatric office (my favorite), and for a nursing agency. My agency has run out of assignments for me (gotta love this economy) so I find myself job searching once again. I have...

8. New LPN Grad and Agency Nursing Question....Need Advice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   megan0321 replied to cygnus85's topic in LPN/LVN

   First off, congratulations on making it out of the oven :) I know this isn't what you want to hear, but DO NOT sign up with an agency. Agency work is a great option to make more money for less hours, and you should definitely consider it a few year...

9. New agency nurse, please help!

   megan0321 replied to megan0321's topic in Agency

   UPDATE- My agency job is going great. I've learned a lot and am now very comfortable. I keep an emergency nursing book with me at all times and read it whenever i get a chance just to cover the "what if's." I have been very successful since signing ...

10. New agency nurse, please help!!

    megan0321 replied to megan0321's topic in LPN/LVN

    UPDATE- I started my agency position and things are working out just fine. I feel I have prepared myself very well for my assignments and all is well. Things are running very smoothly and I'm always prepared just in case things take a turn for the wo...

11. New agency nurse, please help!!

    megan0321 replied to megan0321's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thanks again for your words of wisdom. I will keep in mind what you said this Saturday on my first shift. I have been working the past 4 months in a clinic, and the best advice I can give to you is avoid the drama. Clinics usually have multiple physi...

12. New agency nurse, please help!!

    megan0321 replied to megan0321's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thank you so much gt4everpn! I have have some very bad experiences with people pre-judging me because of my age also. I have now decided that with this new job I am starting I will not so much as whisper any hint to what my age is. I think the fact t...

13. new nurse, agency nurse, wanting to learn

    megan0321 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    I am a relatively new nurse. I've worked for 10 months now and have nursing home experience. I recently took a position through an agency where I will mostly be working 3rd shift in nursing homes. My medpass skills are wonderful. Treatments are no p...

14. New agency nurse, please help!!

    megan0321 replied to megan0321's topic in LPN/LVN

    Maybe I am getting in a little over my head here, but I know that I can succeed. Knowledge isn't just knowing the answers, it's knowing where to find the answers. Through advice and good reference resources I know I can handle anything. That's why I'...

15. New agency nurse, please help!!

    megan0321 replied to megan0321's topic in LPN/LVN

    So if someone goes hypoglycemic or if someone falls and then they end up ok, do I still call the doctor or wait until 1st shift comes in? And if someone does need to be sent out what do I do? Call 911, then the doctor, and then the family? I'm so sca...