shookee

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1. Has anyone received their license after submitting declaratory for bipolar?

   shookee replied to worriedintexas's topic in LPN/LVN

   I would talk to a doctor about your current condition. Try to get a letter from the doctor stating their professional diagnosis that you are ok and able to carry out the normal functions of your job. This is at least how they handle it for people try...

2. Should I quit nursing school...?

   shookee replied to jfisher23's topic in General Nursing

   Didn't read all the replies, but this is some solid advice imo. Can also go into the Army as O1 http://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/browse-career-and-job-categories/medical-and-emergency/nurse-corps-officer.html . You don't have to go to basic tra...

3. No jobs or nursing shortage-- Nursing isn't in demand!

   shookee replied to bree*'s topic in New York

   No edge that I am certain of however, all the major hospitals in my area won't even look at your application unless you have IV certification. So its more of a requirement to avoid your app going straight to the waste basket. The hospital I am planni...

4. No jobs or nursing shortage-- Nursing isn't in demand!

   shookee replied to bree*'s topic in New York

   Wow I did something similar. This is my second career. Back in 2007 I took the LVN route, and I was getting negative remarks left and right from friends, family, school classmates that I should of went RN route. I would have finished in 2008 instead ...

5. Unemployed and frustrated new LVN graduate! Please help! What am I doing wrong?

   shookee replied to JustineLove's topic in California

   The RN's are having just as hard if not harder time getting jobs in California especially SF Bay area and LA. Going back to school and accruing more debt with a bad job market is risky at this time. Exception would be to go the city college ADN route...

6. Unemployed and frustrated new LVN graduate! Please help! What am I doing wrong?

   shookee replied to JustineLove's topic in California

   Some great advice there. Thanks for the brightstar link. I didn't even know about them in San Diego.

7. LTC is Crazy.

   shookee replied to RN0310's topic in Geriatric

   Mudder do you mind sending me one as well?

8. Unemployed and frustrated new LVN graduate! Please help! What am I doing wrong?

   shookee replied to JustineLove's topic in California

   You should try looking outside orange county in the rural areas like Riverside, Corona, etc. Try to network with your old classmates. They should be able to look over your resume, give your referrals where they work, and other tips. Keep trying to vo...

9. How I got my (new grad) job...

   shookee replied to Hootnhollern's topic in General Nursing

   Great story thanks for sharing. Did you have certifications from your prior jobs?

10. Average Time After Application

    shookee posted a topic in Correctional

    Hi I just applied to California Corrections Donovan Prison as an LVN about a week ago. For anyone that has applied before, How long did it take before they called you? Thanks!

11. what areas are hiring?

    shookee replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    I hear Florida and Texas are the states to go for RN

12. new LVN losing all hope in herself

    shookee replied to gpattimura's topic in LPN/LVN

    Hi Ibanda2000, can you tell me which agency this is in San Diego? I would like to put that on my do not apply list.

13. LPN starting pay $26.50!

    shookee replied to mustbegood's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thanks for posting this. Vegas is on my wishlist. Do you have any suggestions what hospitals/companies to apply for?

14. Who's hiring lvn without any experience..

    shookee replied to cicilvn's topic in LPN/LVN

    Considering moving out of state. The LA area has way too many LVN schools.

15. Marijuana Clinic?

    shookee replied to shookee's topic in LPN/LVN

    Yes I'm in CA and I'm starting to lose all hope, however I don't want to jeopardize any chances of working for the government. I talked to the recruiter today and sounds like easy money but I decided to pass due to uncertainty and risk for future job...