LPN Job in Louisiana

[jgonzales1430]

:thnkg:Ok so I took my first job as an LPN and just figured out that its not what I wanted! Now what to do. I am scared of quiting but I know I need to because I am unhappy. In this particular job I do not do any of my nursing skills I learned in school. I am currently working for dialysis clinic. If anyone can help me get on with an LTAC or a good paying hospital with benefits please let me know.

I am just looking for something that will make me happy at the end of the day by taking care of my patients and helping them through out the day. If you know of anything send it my way please.

Thank you

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[anandam]

Heyyy, I can't help with the details because I'm not on the medical staff, but I work at Children's Hospital in New Orleans and they're a great employer (I'm in research)...if they're hiring LPNs (check their website - it's updated often), it could be good. I don't know anything about salaries, but they have full benefits - retirement/medical/dental/vision and $2 prescriptions at the pharmacy in house. Also, tuition reimbursement up to $1200/year, maybe more.

[makingmywayrn]

Baton Rouge General is a great place to work and is always looking for LPN. I'm an RN but you will use your skills everyday on the floor!!!

[CoCo_low]

I worked for Gulf States Health Care- a long term acute care facility(LTAC) when I was living in Louisiana. Google it for the web site. They have facilities everywhere in La.

As a new nurse you will learn alot and practice plenty of skills..starting your pts IVs, IVF therapy, IV ABOs, wound care, meds,etc. Our facility did vent pts and weaning. It's a dirty job, but you will learn alot. Also with 5-6 pts you will learn time management. Which is key to floor nursing. Oh and the pay is good. My facility offered FT, PT, PRN or weekend special hours.

[jgonzales1430]

I did apply at Gulf States and hopefully they call me!!! Now does anyone know the starting pay for West Jefferson LPNs.