JamiR369

JamiR369 specializes in GI/ geriatrics.

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1. NEW RN "But old LPN"

   JamiR369 posted a topic in Nursing Career

   I am a new RN but an old LPN ( 10 + yrs experience). I was soo excited to graduate with my RN degree and was eager to take my nursing degree to the next level. The problem I'm running into is, Acute...

2. Saint Francis School of Nursing

   JamiR369 replied to brookeraelyn's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   Hi, I'm afraid I don't have good news for you. I worked there for many years and live in the area. I just finished all of my pre reqs and have been working as an LPN for 6 yrs now. I had no idea...

3. What is your current LPN salary

   JamiR369 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   The base rate for an LPN in central jersey ranges from $20-$30 an hr depending on the facility, your experience and the shift. I've been an LPN for 7 yrs in Both LTC and sub acute. I work...

4. LPN's in Endo??

   JamiR369 replied to JamiR369's topic in Gastroenterology

   I've been working in LTC and Hate it!!! I miss Endo I have only found one Endo LPN position posted but it was an hour and a half away from me. I applied anyway but they never called me. I guess...

5. Best and Worst places for LPN opportunities

   JamiR369 replied to Mazee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I'm in Central NJ and 75% of LPN positions are in long term care:bluecry1:. The rest is either in offices, home care agencies/Hospice or clinics in the hospital. I work 3 days in LTC and 2 days in an...

6. What is your current LPN salary

   JamiR369 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   In Central NJ as a brand new nurse in Long Term Care $24.00 for day shift. My facility gives $1.50 Shift Diff for 3p-11p and

7. Question for Hospice LPNs

   JamiR369 replied to Melissarambolpn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I'm a new nurse. Not new to Healthcare, worked in hospitals for about 15 yrs as phlebotomist, unit secretary,monitor/EKG tech and then the last 5 yrs as a cert Endoscopy Tech . So I guess you can say...

8. Is this how work really feels like? Have you felt like this before?

   JamiR369 replied to sydneyxmoon's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I'm a fairly new nurse also. I've worked in "Hospitals" for years as a cert. Endoscopy Tech., a phlebotomist and also as an EKG/ monitor tech so I have quite a bit of healthcare exp. but never in long...

9. LVN New grad, interview at SNF

   JamiR369 replied to WowosMomLVN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I'm also a new grad. and was just hired at my one and only interview lol. I got my license in hand 2 weeks ago and went on an application frenzy. I applied to 18 facilities in my county. This is...

10. NJ Disorderly Persons Charge

    JamiR369 replied to BCCstudent's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I am a new grad. finished school June 24 2011. Took my NCLEX 8/19/11 and passed on the first try! today is 9/27/11 and I still have NO license, which means NO JOB!!! I am 42, I've been in healthcare...

11. Sticky poop...I need some tips!

    JamiR369 replied to bwenzrn's topic in General Nursing

    as a former CNA / Endo tech, we use regular body lotion while cleaning sticky poop. Works like a charm quick and easily found

12. Are LPN's being phased out?

    JamiR369 replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I graduated June 24th and took my exit exam july 8 and just recieved a reply from the state board of NJ with info on getting my fingerprints. I will be registering for the Nclex first tomorrow...

13. Are LPN's being phased out?

    JamiR369 replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm a new grad. LPN in Trenton NJ , waiting to take the nclex. I also went to LPN school due to long waiting lists for the RN program. I have 5 hospitals in my area but only one of them uses LPN's,...

14. LPN's in Endo??

    JamiR369 posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    Does anyone know of any LPN's working in Endo? I had worked as a certified endo tech in NJ for about 5 yrs but was laid off due to cut backs in the hosp. I took advantage of my un employment and went...

15. Center of Allied Health and Nursing Education

    JamiR369 replied to DailandeLPN's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi, I'm in my last semester at the center for allied health in Ewing NJ. I graduate May 27th . I've had a great experience here. I originally came from another LPN school who would not work with my...