leanne1980

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1. salary

   leanne1980 replied to simplysw33t's topic in LPN/LVN

   StephV....S W Florida..15-18/ hr w. shift diff in a hosp. If ur lucky. As a new grad ... Its way low!!! Psych is 16/hr. days. Get IV cert. And PALS or ACLS to make yourself more marketable and valuable. You will get a buck or two more per hour. ...

2. WHERE in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area are some places willing to hire new grad LPNs?

   leanne1980 posted a topic in Florida

   Hello everyone. I am desperately seeking your help. DOES ANYONE know of ANY places that will hire New Grad LPN's? I have years CNA experience working in a reputable hospital in Miami, and left that job to pursue school f/t. I CANNOT afford to sta...

3. LPN/LVN Salaries in Ma

   leanne1980 replied to Jillian01520's topic in Massachusetts

   Thank you so much for the info....quite helpful!!

4. New grad and first job as lvn but has no idea :( help!

   leanne1980 replied to meeelani3's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks for all the comments these are really helpful to new LPNs looking for a job, like me. Chins up, and we WILL find something!!

5. New Grad LPN Cant Find AJob !!!!!

   leanne1980 replied to missbeech24's topic in LPN/LVN

   Wow...good job!!

6. what makes you stand out ? why should we pick you?

   leanne1980 replied to arose26's topic in Job Hunt

   #1 rule I have found effective is ENTHUSIASM!! Go above your normal level of enthusiasm ( unless you are naturally gregarious) at the interview. Tell them about the PASSION for COMPASSION that you have, your integrity, commitment to the highest leve...

7. Frustrations of a new grad

   leanne1980 replied to pophysis22's topic in LPN/LVN

   Speak up from day one. Tell them that you want to do the best job, and provide the highest level of care possible. I am always amazed at how trying to make the facility/bosses look good goes a long way in getting what you need. It also lets them kn...

8. NEW GRAD LPN

   leanne1980 replied to RenaeReichar's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hang in there, and don't quit. REmember how long it took you to get where you are. There are lot of just plain mean people, and there are a lot of nice people in nursing too; you just happened to meet a bad apple. ALWAYS remember this and be wary ...

9. I feel like I caused a patient's death and I can't get over it

   leanne1980 replied to jane82's topic in Safety

   I feel for you. Please, don't give up. You do the best with what you have knowledge, training and support from the facility. There were other people far more familiar with this patient and their level of acuity on duty that day, so don't let it get...

10. 2013 LPN PAY???

    leanne1980 replied to taylynnfree's topic in LPN/LVN

    I have been licensed for 3 months, and have STILL not found a job. I CANNOT afford to remain unemployed for another year while I finish my RN. I am willing to work private duty, home health, pretty much anything as an LPN, just to get my foot in the...

11. New Grad Career Question

    leanne1980 replied to vintagemother's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thats what I am doing, Volunteering for a hospice, which we already had as a clinical site in school, and also volunteering at a Children's Hospital, which is where I would really like to work. I'm so broke, though, and getting desperate to find any...

12. Nclex PN need advice and encouragement for the upcoming test december 2013

    leanne1980 replied to Monmon0218's topic in NCLEX

    A post from a couple months ago.........when I got home from the NCLEX PN.....Hope this helps!! "I JUST got home from taking my NCLEXPN in Ft. Lauderdale. Let me just say...I used the PVT, and according to that, I PASSED!! I am completely overjoy...

13. Thinking of relocating to pittsfield, any advice??

    leanne1980 replied to leanne1980's topic in Massachusetts

    Hi PRIMARYCARES.....thank you for the lovely post and the bit of encouragement. I always find it amazing when people start telling me how I will need at least "X" amount of dollars to find a "decent" place to live. I grew up poor and have had to st...

14. NCLEX this Friday

    leanne1980 replied to ExodusPaige66's topic in NCLEX

    I JUST got home from taking my NCLEXPN in Ft. Lauderdale. Let me just say...I used the PVT, and according to that, I PASSED!! I am completely overjoyed!! But, about the test...they let me begin as soon as I arrived....an hour and a half before my ...

15. Passed Nclex PN 4/8/2013

    leanne1980 replied to Becca1145's topic in NCLEX

    Don't wait too long to schedule the test....you will have limited number of days to schedule..here it is 90 days ...and if you wait too long, you will start to freak yourself out and doubt yourself...JUST DO IT!@! And wish us all luck!!