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I have been out of work for almost 2 months now. I left LTC for the reason of moving up however job hunting as a recent LVN graduate is tough and in my personal life, 'y father doesn't want me to join...
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Nursing school does not expose you to a dialysis setting. I am wondering what are the daily duties of an LVN in a dialysis setting? Is it far more different than the other usual nursing duties? If so,...
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