Long Term Care in Norfolk/Virginia Beach

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Hello Everyone. I am currently in the middle of planning a possible move to Norfolk or the Hampton Roads Area, and I was wanting to ask a few questions. I'm from St Louis and I just want to move a little closer to the beach.

1, Are there alot of job openings at skilled nursing facilities in that area? Is it pretty easy to get a job there? I'm not to interested in a job at a hospital.

2, What would be a resonable salary to expect in that area? I'm an LPN with 3 years of experiance.

3, What state department regulates nursing homes, and do they post the results of surveys? I like to read the surveys to make sure i don't take a job at a horrible place. In Missouri, the Department of Health and Sr. Services post the results of all state surveys and complaints.

4, Does your state utilize CMT's (Certified Medical Techs) or anything like that to pass pills. I really hate med passes. Especially the 0800 one

5, Is there anything that an LPN in Virginia can't legally do? I know in some states LPN's can't do certain things.

6, Is there anything else I should no before taking a job out there?

I really appreciate anyone who took time out to answer these questions. I would also took be interested in hearing any general information about the area. I've been there on holiday and I was really impressed with the city. Thanks in Advanced

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http://www.dhp.state.va.us/Nursing/ probably find a lot of ur info there
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Hello! I'm a newly licensed lpn but I think I can help answer some of these...If you have anymore questions feel free to contact me. Good luck!

1, Are there alot of job openings at skilled nursing facilities in that area? Is it pretty easy to get a job there? I'm not to interested in a job at a hospital.

-I've seen quite a few job openings recently and a lot of them want experience..where I'm working now they're looking for lpn for ltc.

2, What would be a resonable salary to expect in that area? I'm an LPN with 3 years of experiance.

-Don't quote me on this but with experience I think you could make around $18-22/hour. I know new grad nurses start around $15-17/hour.

3, What state department regulates nursing homes, and do they post the results of surveys? I like to read the surveys to make sure i don't take a job at a horrible place. In Missouri, the Department of Health and Sr. Services post the results of all state surveys and complaints.

-I'd look at the VA board of nursing website.

4, Does your state utilize CMT's (Certified Medical Techs) or anything like that to pass pills. I really hate med passes. Especially the 0800 one

-Not all facilities have cmt's but I have seen them...

5, Is there anything that an LPN in Virginia can't legally do? I know in some states LPN's can't do certain things.

-Certain meds we can't pass but the hospital I work at I get to learn how to start IV's and push certain meds.

6, Is there anything else I should no before taking a job out there?

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