Mintezia

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1. ‘Patron saint of Patience’ is at end of her rope. Please advise.

   Mintezia replied to Mapleandhoney2468's topic in Home Health

   I had a previous case where I was told by the agency that the client "went through four pages of nurses". Unfortunately you do have clients who take complete advantage of their nurses. And it is on...

2. I had a lot of difficulty with home health the past year. Is it this area or something else?

   Mintezia posted a topic in Home Health

   I've been wanting to get something off of my chest and it's been bothering me for a while. It seems I've had a lot of diffculty getting a home health case the past year, and I'm not sure why. I...

3. Will I take a paycut going from LPN to RN?

   Mintezia replied to Mintezia's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I started at $25 and lived in NYC. At that time the salary there was $23-27 for a new LPN depending on where they were working. The staffing agencies paid more but a brutal working experience for me...

4. Will I take a paycut going from LPN to RN?

   Mintezia replied to Mintezia's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Not Sure but I've seen it an experienced it. I mentioned earlier making a similar salary to an RN. I think both of us had a similar level experience which was not a lot. Surprisingly new...

5. Will I take a paycut going from LPN to RN?

   Mintezia replied to Mintezia's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Thanks! I have zero desire to be in any kind of management and I'm not a very patient person so teaching is out. I suppose if I continued in home health that could be one way to get around it. I...

6. Will I take a paycut going from LPN to RN?

   Mintezia replied to Mintezia's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I don't think so. I used to live in WA state and I made similar money to an RN who had her 4 year degree. I was getting paid $30 an hour (I had about 1.5 year experience at the time) and she mentioned...

7. Is anyone in California living alone on an LVN salary?

   Mintezia replied to Student nurse lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I had a friend in Sacramento that lived on his own. But I think he was definitely working overtime there. I think the further in land one goes it might also be possible. I've also heard of...

8. Did I Do The Right Thing?

   Mintezia replied to Anon1423's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I won't repeat what has been already said. It seems he needs more care than the agency and family can provide. LTC centers are not the best of places but being in a facility there's less of a chance...

9. NEED CAREER ADVICE!

   Mintezia replied to NurseChristinaB's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Why not look into home health? The schedules are generally flexible. I've worked for a few an I have seen anywhere from 4 to 16 hour

10. LPN losing job AND recently diagnosed with POTS.

    Mintezia replied to Pandora6212's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would check for peds home health cases specificially. The adult home care cases usually require a lot of lifting (some peds cases too). There are still lots of LPN opportunities although it depends...

11. Will I take a paycut going from LPN to RN?

    Mintezia replied to Mintezia's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks so much on responding. It's unfortunate to hear it's not only affecting those in my state. It's a really messed up situation. I hear LPNs being phased out but it seems that they would rather...

12. Will I take a paycut going from LPN to RN?

    Mintezia posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been undecided on whether or not an RN would be worth it for me. I have 3.5 years of experience with trach and vent patients both adults and peds. I currently live in NC where I get paid...

13. New grad experience

    Mintezia replied to Bean0621's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It depends on the health conditions and family. An 'easy' case can become extremely unpleasant if the family is uncooperative or extremely controlling. In my experience it's usually mom who will...

14. Non Clinical Jobs

    Mintezia replied to joyflnoyz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Have you considered home health? It's generally a good fit for those who are burnt out from nursing and are looking for a more laid back environment. I've covered different types of cases and I've had...

15. New grad experience

    Mintezia replied to Bean0621's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Absolutely quit. Nursing homes have always been understaffed and it seems COVID has made it worse. No amount of money is worth that level of insanity. It's a reason I left for home health and it works...