KimPN

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1. First day as an LPN

   KimPN posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I finally got a job as an LPN. It's 11-7 shift and I'm nervous. To be honest... I don't know if I remember anything from school... I want to hear everyones opinion/experience about the first job. Please share!

2. LPN MDS coordinator course

   KimPN posted a topic in MDS

   So after 2 months of job search as a floor LPN, I've failed to find one and decided to pursue another certification. Many people told me that it's good to have MDS certification, but I honestly don't know much about it. So far I've found out that AAN...

3. Can they just bump me up?

   KimPN replied to FaithGurl93's topic in LPN/LVN

   Any luck finding a job? I'm in chicago, IL as well and I can't find a job anywhere.

4. i cant find an LPN job

   KimPN posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Ok... this is ridiculous at this point. Seriously? 1 yr of experience is required in every damn places. How the hell do new grads find a job? I've been referred by two people in two different places and still no luck. So I know that network doesn't m...

5. how long does it take for a second interview with a DON?

   KimPN replied to KimPN's topic in LPN/LVN

   O.. cuz I heard that its good to email a thank you letter after the interview. But I do agree on the phone call part... I should have waited.. oh well... it seems like I wasn't good enough for them. What makes me disappointed is that they lied to me ...

6. how long does it take for a second interview with a DON?

   KimPN replied to KimPN's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thank you for the info. Yeah... at this point I pretty much gave up. I'm trying to apply for a home health agency and work as a home health nurse... if everyone is looking for a nurse with at least one year of experience... new grads will never find ...

7. how long does it take for a second interview with a DON?

   KimPN posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   So... last friday I had an interview with an administrator at a nursing home about the LPN job. He was very kind because I was actually referred by the person he knows. He pretty much interviewed me with some questions and discussed the rate of pay. ...

8. How do you renew your LPN license?

   KimPN replied to KimPN's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thank you all for the answers. Yeah I found out that illinois license expires on 1/31/2013 like you guys said its every 2 years.

9. How do you renew your LPN license?

   KimPN replied to KimPN's topic in LPN/LVN

   wow... and I only have 3 months left... kind of ridiculous...

10. How do you renew your LPN license?

    KimPN posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    I have received the LPN license on 10/29/2012, but the expiration date as of 01/31/2013 which is not even 4 month away. How do you renew the LPN license? Do you renew it after it expires? I'm so new to this and I don't know anything.

11. LPN salary questions

    KimPN replied to KimPN's topic in LPN/LVN

    That's a good point! The reason why I didn't really consider them much is because throughout the whole healthcare experience, I've never had any of them. If I can get those benefits then it will be great.

12. LPN salary questions

    KimPN replied to KimPN's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thank you and yes, that's what I thought about the CNA experience. At this point my priority is finding a job rather than how much I get paid.

13. LPN salary questions

    KimPN replied to KimPN's topic in LPN/LVN

    I can't agree with you more, yet it also is part of my career and if I can make enough money to provide my family in the future will be whole lot better. Also I am looking forward to continue my education while working as an LPN, so I do stress the r...

14. LPN salary questions

    KimPN replied to KimPN's topic in LPN/LVN

    Working for the State sounds great! Yeah It is kind of disappointing when I see lots of people not even getting close to 20. I actually have been working at ltc for almost 2 years as a CNA. Do you think that counts as nursing experience?

15. LPN salary questions

    KimPN replied to KimPN's topic in LPN/LVN

    thank you for the info! Yeah I live in Chicago, but I don't want to work in Chicago area. I'm really moving up to suburbs. Chicago is just too crazy, lots of parking tickets, camera reinforcements, and someone tried to break-in to my apt not so long ...