boxerlewis

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1. Med-surg vs. LTC (new LPN needs advice!)

   boxerlewis replied to michelle-new-lpn's topic in LPN/LVN

   I went to work in LTC right out of school. It was for me the biggest mistake I had ever made. When they started cutting my hours back to give them to others who had been there longer I deciced to go ot a hospital to fill the gap. The LTC facility ...

2. Why do some nurses do this? And why are they allowed to?

   boxerlewis replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

   i can understand the need and desire to want lots of overtime. i recently graduated and being in school for an extended period of time set me back a good piece. i am asking for all the overtime i can get to catch up on things i had no choice but to...

3. What my DON said about getting rid of LPN's

   boxerlewis replied to Future LPN Sheryl's topic in General Nursing

   You are being rude. Of course there is an educational difference. But, we LPNs deserve a little respect. We, as well as others have compassion for our patients. I became an LPN because that is the level that allows me the most time and skills for...

4. Amazing..lpn's actualy needed....

   boxerlewis replied to mrsmoo2's topic in LPN/LVN

   Not skewed perception. That's the way I have seen it in my clinical rotations in Arkansas. Sorry you disagree. I'm certainly not saying that RNs don't care, just that the job desciption is different.

5. Amazing..lpn's actualy needed....

   boxerlewis replied to mrsmoo2's topic in LPN/LVN

   I am glad to here from someone who recognizes the need for LPNs. I just finished my LPN program and looking for work. I haven't gotten real serious about it just yet because I must wait the arrival of my temp lic. It seems that everyone wants to k...

6. finances

   boxerlewis posted a topic in General Students

   The only aid I have recieved is Pell, can anyone point me in the right direction? I am single, have 2 grown daughters, 2grandsons. I travel aminimum of 70 miles/day for classes and am having trouble paying for transportation.