abbyann

abbyann specializes in geriatrics.

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1. thinking of moving to vermont ? about bon

   abbyann replied to blondnursey's topic in Vermont

   I moved back here from CA in November and got a job on my first day - ok, it was a crummy place to work but it allowed me to get my foot in the door. I think you do have more of a chance here if you are a new grad. Some of the LTC facilities are fair...

2. what to do now...

   abbyann posted a topic in Career Support

   The job in the doctor's office didn't work out - miserable pay and I really didn't fit in with the other nurses. So I quit. I don't want to go back to my old LTC job. I did one assignment with TLC over the weekend, and it went very, very well. But I ...

3. Need advice!!!! I hate my job

   abbyann replied to moni777's topic in General Nursing

   I don't think I'm in for any "surprise" because unlike the rest of the people who complain about the job, I have taken the time to make sure this is where I want to be. This will ensure that I don't have to complain about it to a bunch of strangers, ...

4. Need advice!!!! I hate my job

   abbyann replied to moni777's topic in General Nursing

5. Need advice!!!! I hate my job

   abbyann replied to moni777's topic in General Nursing

   You ARE getting a lot of good, valuable experience that you can take with you when you move on to another field. That being said, it is AWFUL to get up in the morning and go off to a job you hate. I don't believe that our clinical assignments give u...

6. Dealing with mean nurses?

   abbyann replied to kriiiissie's topic in LPN/LVN

   I don't understand why that is, but it seems like that will always be the case in nursing. Some environments breed worse behavior (like LTC). In my case, I had one nurse who wanted me out because she was per diem (her choice, she wanted a higher hour...

7. How much time elasped between graduating and taking the Nclex

   abbyann replied to sasha08046's topic in LPN/LVN

   It took 3 months, but CA is slooooow. The classes that graduated just before mine were waiting 8 and 9 months, so we were lucky. I got a big white envelope in the mail with my ATT, then I had to wait until my school could register me. I took it 3 day...

8. New grad, new job in LTC

   abbyann replied to hera78's topic in LPN/LVN

   Don't stress yourself out right now trying to relearn your textbook. LTC is stressful enough - give yourself some down time before you start work. You would be smart to review diabetes and heart attack symptoms. But most importantly learn to manage y...

9. Did any of you NOT take a NCLEX prep course??

   abbyann replied to Zookeeper44's topic in General Nursing

   I'm an LPN (will be an RN someday). I only went through the review class my school gave, and to be honest it was just something to keep us busy and focused until we were ready to test. I got A's in all 4 terms and knew the material very well. I took ...

10. No experience LPN working agency

    abbyann replied to nursingsfuture's topic in LPN/LVN

    Is one shift going to put your license in jeopardy?

11. Overwhelmed

    abbyann replied to Desizzle's topic in New Nurse

    Sounds like my experience. I only lasted 3 months in LTC. Got a job in a doctor's office, starting next week. Keep looking for other opportunities. If you can get through 3 or 4 months you may find another employer who will give you a chance. And try...

12. LPN Starting Salary

    abbyann replied to pat8585's topic in LPN/LVN

    I made $17 in LTC, will make $14.13 in my new job (doctor's office). the pay cut is worth keeping my sanity.

13. LPN job with no experience?

    abbyann replied to turtle rain's topic in LPN/LVN

    I was my class valedictorian, straight A's, perfect attendance, great references, etc. Could not get a job interview in CA. I moved back to Vermont and got a job the first day. It's a dreadful place - I got a job in a doctor's office after just 3 mon...

14. List your school if you use HESI exit exam.

    abbyann replied to djsolji's topic in General Students

    American Career College in Anaheim!

15. Hang in there new Grads and New Nurses it does get better..I PROMISE

    abbyann replied to Morettia2's topic in New Nurse

    I am a new LPN, a good one and a quick learner. But I will leave the profession if my new job is as horrible as my current one. I'm talking about nurses trying to sabotage me because they want my hours, administrators who $%^* on me if my CNA's do a ...