igvcare

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1. Agency work

   igvcare replied to zacarias's topic in Washington

   When I first obtained my LPN, I wasn't able to find any openings, so I took an Agency Job. I had never had any experience or orientation anywhere besides clinicals. I gotta tell you...bath of fire and all...It was a valuable year I spent. I learne...

2. Moving to Washington

   igvcare replied to tronchase's topic in Washington

   I was raised in Southern California...transplanted here 22 years ago. I live in Spokane, Wa. Eastern Washington. We have Four hospitals here, two level 3 trauma. Starting wages at the hospitals are app. 21.00 an hour for RN and around 17.00 in L...

3. Second Career Students--HOW can I do this?

   igvcare replied to RDH2RN's topic in General Students

   I know all about the whole Mommy guilt thing. I began my quest for a second career after my husband left, and I was a Single Mom. My son was 3 when I started prereqs and 10 when I finally got out after several life occurences which caused me to hav...

4. Just got canned!!!

   igvcare replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

   I, too, have been in two situations over my career where I was placed in a position for which administration held all the cards. I admire the courage of any of us who can speak up for the rights of our patients over protocol at times. When I started ...

5. My name is Chim-Chim Apple Hiney

   igvcare replied to kristylee's topic in Humor

   Gadget applehead

6. And Now.....What Do You LIKE to Do At Work?

   igvcare replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   I love the 1:1 I get with the families. Its an honor to have their loved one in my care. I also love to teach student nurses. They are so eager, so willing and sometimes bring a laugh when all seems lost mid shift. Teaching students for me is not...