ophthalnurse

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1. LPN and OR Tech

   ophthalnurse replied to AM326's topic in LPN/LVN

   I'm an LVN and work as the head scrub tech/nurse in an Ophthalmology O.R.. I love it!!! There is definitely a place for LVNs in any kind of O.R. in my opinion. I can float as well. I can work pre-op starting IVs, work in the O.R. as eye prep, scrub n...

2. Neutral advice on asking for raise

   ophthalnurse replied to ophthalnurse's topic in LPN/LVN

   Yep, if it wasn't for me moving in 6 months I'd be looking for other employment options for sure.

3. Neutral advice on asking for raise

   ophthalnurse replied to ophthalnurse's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks for the responses. It definitely is frightening. When I asked for a raise a yr. and half ago and got the 50 cents my boss said in so many words, you are replaceable, now it would take me 6 months to get someone to your par but you are replacea...

4. Any specialty type LVN's ?? what's yours?

   ophthalnurse replied to Natasha A.'s topic in LPN/LVN

   I love hearing when LVNs find something they really gravitate to and specialize in it. I feel like it really helps you stand out. I specialize in Ophthalmology, generally surgical Ophthalmology. There are not a lot of LVNs in this field and I think i...

5. Neutral advice on asking for raise

   ophthalnurse posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I need advice from neutral parties (not my family, coworkers, or close friends basically). I have been an LVN for 2 years working for an Ophthalmology clinic/surgery center. I love the specialty. I started with what I consider very low pay but knew I...