missi30

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1. Jobs: How soon did you find one after graduation??

   missi30 replied to LPN_thts_M3's topic in LPN/LVN

   I found a job 2 months after I recieved my license, those 2 months were pure hell because my bills were mounting.

2. Career Change Male Nurse Help

   missi30 replied to Spartacvs's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, Have you looked into online RN programs such as Colleg network, etc?

3. Im having trouble finding work

   missi30 replied to beans526's topic in New York

   Hi. I'm a recent LPN grad and almost every LTC facility I go to I am told either, "we are not hiring or come back next month for orientation ( I need employment NOW I have bills and I mortgage to pay) or you have no nursing exprience we are looking f...

4. Sign-on bonuses

   missi30 replied to missi30's topic in LPN/LVN

   I also agree with communter. I am sure there are exceptions like skwlpn said but I am still staying far away from those places that offer these huge bonuses.

5. Sign-on bonuses

   missi30 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi all, First off, I would like to say that I am a full time lurker and part time poster to this forum, but I am addicted to reading these threads. Anyway, I'm a new grad out looking for that first gig. And I find myself staying far away from nursi...

6. i need to find a lpn program in nyc

   missi30 replied to farzana21's topic in LPN/LVN

   I don't know about the five boroughs, but have you tried Rockland Boces in Rockland County NY. I just finished the program this month and they did not require any pre-reqs. However, I am not sure if it is too late to get into the program at this ti...

7. I HATE nursing! (any suggestions)

   missi30 replied to Nursinghaze's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, If you are thinking about going for your Master degree, maybe you could look into a degree in Library Science and maybe become a medical librarian, just a thought. That way you can combine your nursing backround with working in libraries, a low s...

8. Questions about LPN/RN career? I'm a CNA in FL

   missi30 replied to Bluemoon576's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   May I add that even if you attend a LPN program that is only approved by BON and not accredited, that LPN school may have an articulation agreement with local colleges/universities, which means that that college/university will allow you to test of ...

9. Miami New Nurse Job Advice

   missi30 replied to icecream_coldstone's topic in Florida

   Thanks again, AlexisRn46. I did start a thread on what's the best place for a new LPN to work in SE Florida but no one responded. However, I will keep on trying. Also, I like your suggestions and will certainly give them a try once a get my license...

10. Miami New Nurse Job Advice

    missi30 replied to icecream_coldstone's topic in Florida

    Thanks AlexisRN46. Sometimes I feel like I am wasting my time getting this LPN license. I want to try and avoid working in a nursing home at all cost. However, I am finding out that it may not be possible.

11. Miami New Nurse Job Advice

    missi30 replied to icecream_coldstone's topic in Florida

    Does Baptist hire LPNs? thanks.

12. Who's leaving nursing?

    missi30 replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    Hello tinderbox, Your post is very, very interesting, I actually have my library science degree and I'm in nursing school (LPN). So, I am doing the exact opposite of what you are going to do. I've been a librarian for several years now and have alw...

13. What nursing school did or are you attending?

    missi30 replied to Ari RN's topic in New York

    Rockland county boces will graduate 6/08, if all goes well.

14. If nursing wasn't an option...

    missi30 replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    I would be a dietician, I guess I love food and has always been interested in what is does to the body.

15. What type of education do you have?

    missi30 replied to Conrad283's topic in General Nursing

    I have a bachelors and master degree from a previous life. Currently, I'm pursing my LPN and will most likely get my RN BSN. Then I will be be done with school, finally!!!!!!