southernmama

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1. Nursing with a Southern Accent

   southernmama replied to natron20's topic in General Nursing

   Ahhhhhhhhhhh, speaking from experience here. I'm a southern gal, born and bred. I moved to California couple of years ago. Every time I answered the phone both at home and at work, the first thing I heard was, Where are you from? Nobody was rude to m...

2. Ohhhhh your a Nurse!?!?

   southernmama replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for this article. I am an LVN, have been for 30+yrs. It really irritates me when I am looked down on. I worked ICU for 15 yrs. In Ca. they dont seem to recognize us like they did in Texas and Arkansas. I have been told more than once that I'm ...

3. LVN Pay in your Area???

   southernmama replied to Anjewels's topic in LPN/LVN

   Im an LVN in LTC in northern California, pay for me was 25/hr, with 28 yrs experience, think they range from 22 to 25 depending on experience. I was surprised, thought Cali would pay better. Im a transplant from the South.

4. working under RN whose license is on probation

   southernmama posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi, im in california, and am faced with a problem Ive never encountered before. Our new DON has her license on probation. She was effidently hired while license was on probation, and worked as an active RN for a couple of months before she was put in...