New_LPN

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   I got a job!!!! BOO-YOW!

   New_LPN replied to Chicago's topic in Job Hunt

   WOW!!!!! Thank you so much for this post! I can't wait to try all your "stalker" tips! I've been searching since June, in four different states and only had one interview... Needless to say, I'm frustrated! Your post has given me new hope and a renew...
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   How long did it take for you to find a job after graduating?

   New_LPN replied to wrenRN06's topic in New Nurse

   I graduated in May 2011 and passed the boards in June. I searched high and low for jobs in my state and eventually moved to a new state and still nothing! I have now applied for 127 jobs in four different states. I've only had one interview so far! ...
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   I finally got an interview, and I'm terrified!!

   New_LPN replied to New_LPN's topic in Job Hunt

   So here's my newest dilemma.... How long should I wait to hear back from them?The HR person I interviewed with called last Friday (one week ago) to let me know that they had completed my reference and background check and needed me to give details ab...
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   I finally got an interview, and I'm terrified!!

   New_LPN replied to New_LPN's topic in Job Hunt

   Thank you wrenRN06 for your support! I think the interview went well, I was invited to do a shadow shift on Monday, that I also think went well!! They are in the process of checking my references and background right now. I guess that means they have...
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   I finally got an interview, and I'm terrified!!

   New_LPN posted a topic in Job Hunt

   Hello- I have my first interview this week at a hospital on a Med/Surg floor. I'm so nervous I haven't slept in days! I really want (and need!!) this job and I am so worried I will mess it up. I've done all the preparation things that are suggested, ...
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   Does UPMC hire LPN's in their hospitals?

   New_LPN replied to New_LPN's topic in Pennsylvania

   Thanks for your suggestions... I went to the UPMC East Job Fair today, and as I suspected, they are not hiring any new grads because its a brand new facility. The recruiting person told me UPMC "ocasionally" hires LPN's in the hospital, but rarely a ...
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   Do hospitals hire LPN's?

   New_LPN posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hello- I'm trying to get a job at UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA and I would really like to work in the hospital, preferably Med/Surg. I am a new LPN, so I know this is a high reaching goal, but am I wasting my time trying? I've seen (a few) job postings ...
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   Does UPMC hire LPN's in their hospitals?

   New_LPN posted a topic in Pennsylvania

   Hello- I'm trying to get a job at UPMC and I would really like to work in the hospital, preferably Med/Surg. I am a new LPN, so I know this is a high reaching goal, but am I wasting my time trying? I've seen (a few) job postings on their site for LT...
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   I can't find a job! Could I work as a CNA?

   New_LPN posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hello all- I am a new LPN in a new city desperately trying to find a job. I've had a few interviews that I thought went well but no offers! I've been told by quite a few people that my lack of experience working in the field might be what is keeping ...
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    I did a stupid, stupid thing...Need Advise!!

    New_LPN replied to New_LPN's topic in LPN/LVN

    Hello all- Just wanted to say thank you so much for all of your advise and support. I was apprehensive at first to ask for your help in fear of what kind of response I might get, but I'm so happy that I did. You've reminded me that a true Nurse cares...
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    I did a stupid, stupid thing...Need Advise!!

    New_LPN replied to New_LPN's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thank you Anne for your support and advise!
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    I did a stupid, stupid thing...Need Advise!!

    New_LPN replied to New_LPN's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thank you, and you are correct, I am concerned about taking people under my care, and would never put a patient in danger by taking a responsibility that I didn't think I was ready for.
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    I did a stupid, stupid thing...Need Advise!!

    New_LPN replied to New_LPN's topic in LPN/LVN

    First, thank you for your kind words. Secondly, I do have a great deal of emotional support, but not financial. This is quite a dilemma. I'm going to need to find some kind of job, but not really sure how or what yet. Do I tell potential employers I'...
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    I did a stupid, stupid thing...Need Advise!!

    New_LPN posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    After a year of hard work, I made it through LPN school and passed my boards in May. In June my world fell apart when my mother died and I lost a baby at 22 weeks. As you can imagine I was overwhelmed by grief. I had somewhat of a breakdown, and stup...