psych4u

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1. Nobody in this county will hire an LPN.

   psych4u replied to gwene's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks! Feeling great each day knowing I have a plan. I can't wait to start counseling!

2. Nobody in this county will hire an LPN.

   psych4u replied to gwene's topic in LPN/LVN

   Almost finished BS in Behavioral Science then on to Masters in Community Counseling.

3. Nobody in this county will hire an LPN.

   psych4u replied to gwene's topic in LPN/LVN

   I am seeing it here in Delaware as well. NO LPN jobs other than desperate nursing homes and even then it is usually night shifts. All the good LPN jobs are being taken over by Medical Assistants who, by the way, are being referred to as nurses. I ...

4. anyone having experience with coding?

   psych4u replied to neatnurse30's topic in General Nursing

   Just wanted to let you know my take on this coding business. I am an LPN with 15 years with varied nursing experiences and feeling like it's time to do something else until I finish my RN. I ordered an instructional textbook with cd and workbook. ...

5. Thinking it's time to get my RN

   psych4u replied to BigB's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi, just wanted to say that I tried the LPN to BSN route and ended up quitting because I got so frustrated at the timeframe. I began to realize that with just a few more classes I could be practicing as an RN, making $15-20 more per hour in some cas...

6. Best Things About being a LPN

   psych4u replied to 2bnursekemmie's topic in LPN/LVN

   Having 15 WONDERFUL years of experience in preparing to be an RN!

7. Offered Agency Job - Need advice badly!

   psych4u replied to DebanamRN's topic in LPN/LVN

   I did agency for years and there are definitely pros and cons. The biggest pro, of course, being the $$$. That being said, you have to be prepared for having everything taking twice as long as if you were in the same facility all the time. If they...

8. I HATE my first job as a nurse...

   psych4u replied to SweettartRN's topic in LPN/LVN

   First of all, I'm not sure why you would be considered qualified to run a unit as a new nurse. Please do not take offense, I don't know your background and I'm just going by the fact that you are a new LPN. It is the responsibility of the facility ...

9. What EC courses did you have to take?

   psych4u replied to psych4u's topic in Online Learning

   Thanks to all who responded. STILL awaiting official transcript reading, but am just about ready to take Transitions. Good luck everyone!

10. What EC courses did you have to take?

    psych4u replied to psych4u's topic in Online Learning

    And thus, your journey re-begins. Well, at least NO CPNE for you!! Good luck.....

11. What EC courses did you have to take?

    psych4u replied to psych4u's topic in Online Learning

    Thanks, Sue. I checked my unofficial transcripts and it looks like it will be mostly nursing stuff for me too. By the way, CONGRATS on being an RN!!!! I'm sure you worked very hard for it and hope you continue to hang around on the boards to give t...

12. starting EXCELSIOR

    psych4u replied to nurse_mo1986's topic in Online Learning

    I'm right in there with you! Just started Transitions and am waiting on the official transcript results. I have never felt more sure or more confident than I do now. There is soooo much support here and way more resources than I had when I went thr...

13. I Am A Ec Grad As Of Today!

    psych4u replied to ougreene's topic in Online Learning

    Great job! Can't wait for the day when I can post the same!!

14. What EC courses did you have to take?

    psych4u posted a topic in Online Learning

    Hi all and thanks for reading. I am newly enrolled in EC RN program. I am currently waiting for the "official" transcript reading, but am going ahead with Transitions per their recommendation. Can anyone tell me-based on having had a regular Commu...

15. Practice exam for transition to the RN role

    psych4u replied to doulasrock's topic in Online Learning

    Thanks for this post and replies-I am finishing up this course and was just getting ready to post the exact same thing!