nurse828

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1. Roll Call: Introduce Yourselves, LPNs!

   nurse828 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi everyone. Been an LPN for 8 months. Currently working in LTC but trying to get out of the facility I'm with. Considering doing agency, at least for a bit. Planning to work on the RN soon.

2. Scroll down to read letter to editor about low wages & UPMC

   nurse828 replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

   I am a UPMC employee & work at one of the LTC facilities. I'm an LPN & make 15.45/hr. A friend is an RN (with 5 yrs experience) who works the floor & as supervisor & his base pay is 21/hr. That's UPMC. Unfortunately they own most of P...

3. The truth about agencies??

   nurse828 posted a topic in Agency

   I'm an LPN looking into agency work & have looked at some posts on this site. I'm finding so many conflicting stories. One says an agency is great & the next says they're awful. The only thing I'm finding in common is the importance of a good...

4. Mom of 2 kids, BS in Finance, considering career in nursing.

   nurse828 replied to jlan79's topic in Career Support

   I left finance for nursing & couldn't be happier. Finance just wasn't for me. I love taking care of people. From personal research, I can share a few thoughts. An accelerated program is very intense. They recommend not working b/c that's pretty m...

5. Stand up if you're not in it for the money!

   nurse828 replied to eldragon's topic in LPN/LVN

   I left a job in finance to become a nurse because I love taking care of people. I feel that I was born to be a nurse. I enjoy getting to know my patients and, in some cases, their families. Yes, people die & it is quite difficult to deal with but...