Lovethenurse2b25

Lovethenurse2b25 ASN, BSN, CNA, LPN, RN

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  1. New grad RN, absolutely hate nursing

    Lovethenurse2b25 replied to Ashley Karanja's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't run out just yet !!!!!!! Being able to get into nursing school and succeed is a gift that not many people can accomplish. And i am a firm believer in the saying “Everything Happens For A...

  2. Does your employer charge you for PTO?

    Lovethenurse2b25 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    Yes i am an RN. The unit managers are all LPN’s. The ADON and DON are RN’s as

  3. Does your employer charge you for PTO?

    Lovethenurse2b25 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    Yes $32 for a new RN grad is decent. Pay is actually $31.50 but there are other places that pay $38 and more. Also in this area of NJ many lpns start out with $29 as new grads for ltc facilities. The...

  4. Does your employer charge you for PTO?

    Lovethenurse2b25 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    Im not too sure who signs the care plans could be the DON. My lpn supervisor advised me to update her if she needs to add changes to

  5. Does your employer charge you for PTO?

    Lovethenurse2b25 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    WELL SAID !!!! Thank you! If the DON would have presented it to me in this manner i would have a totally different outlook on the

  6. Does your employer charge you for PTO?

    Lovethenurse2b25 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    No, but i would love to get my hands on a comprehensive employment package. The purpose of this discussion post was to obtain knowledge. Thanks for sharing your insight i learned something new. P.S....

  7. Does your employer charge you for PTO?

    Lovethenurse2b25 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    As previously mentioned this is the first company that i’ve worked for that utilizes a “Cafeteria Method”. I would question it regardless because this particular method is new to me. In my past...

  8. NCLEX/HESI highly overrated

    Lovethenurse2b25 replied to newgradrn343's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree 100% the tests are extremely overrated. The anxiety comes from hearing tons of stories from nurses who have already taken it. I tell all student pursuing a nursing degree that 1,000’s of...

  9. 265 questions is almost guaranteed if your a male.

    Lovethenurse2b25 replied to wilderness47's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Same applies for females i know many who have taken the nclex and have gotten all 265. I also know many who have taken the nclex male and female who have gotten 75. If they did a survey for how many...

  10. Can you recommend a RN to BSN school to RN to MSN ?

    Lovethenurse2b25 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in Nursing Career

    How was your experience with WGU? I read that this program required field

  11. Does your employer charge you for PTO?

    Lovethenurse2b25 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    Yes!

  12. Does your employer charge you for PTO?

    Lovethenurse2b25 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    Paid Family Leave. The second maternity leave law in New Jersey is Paid Family Leave which was introduced in 2009 to amend the state's temporary disability law. It covers the mother for six or eight...

  13. Does your employer charge you for PTO?

    Lovethenurse2b25 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    If i take the pto option my hourly pay is $33.50 without it the pay is $35. Same goes for benefits. With both the pay decreases to $32. As stated before this was something i never heard of before. The...

  14. Does your employer charge you for PTO?

    Lovethenurse2b25 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    Really ? Im not sure if it is different for nursing but i did have a paid maternity leave when i worked at an assisted living. It was not the best pay but i was still

  15. Does your employer charge you for PTO?

    Lovethenurse2b25 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    Tuition reimbursement Dental and Vision Insurance Health Insurance with coverage for spouse or children Paid holidays Sick leaves Paid-Time off (PTO) Maternity Leaves Pension plans Life insurance...

  16. Does your employer charge you for PTO?

    Lovethenurse2b25 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    Yes all the facilities i know have an onsite PA or NP. The statement was misinterpreted. The PA that comes handles all the staff member that have benefits so that could be why their is a pay cut....

  17. Does your employer charge you for PTO?

    Lovethenurse2b25 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like the best option or find a job that offers great

  18. Does your employer charge you for PTO?

    Lovethenurse2b25 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    I completely disagree i worked for a united method company for 9 years that offered benefits to be deducted out my check biweekly at the time i opted out of it. I did not see any thing wrong with it....

  19. Does your employer charge you for PTO?

    Lovethenurse2b25 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    Same for the state of NJ also. This company just wants to make its own rules to better suit senior employees. We just did a ACLS course two weeks ago and not one of the lpns could attend. Which is...

  20. Does your employer charge you for PTO?

    Lovethenurse2b25 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    Several nurses that i know have stated the same thing. When i questioned it i was told the lpns have been there longer then me. Which is ultimately an excuse for not wanting to upset the senior lpns...

  21. Does your employer charge you for PTO?

    Lovethenurse2b25 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    Of course not thats not the point i was making as stated above the company offer various benefits packages that come out of your paycheck biweekly BUT in addition to that i would also have to take an...

  22. Does your employer charge you for PTO?

    Lovethenurse2b25 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the insight. But it sounds to me as if this is only ideal for someone that either has a spouse with good benefits or is receiving medicare or medicaid. However, this option will not work...

  23. RN to BSN WGU Thomas Edison or Wilmington University

    Lovethenurse2b25 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in School, College Programs

    If anyone has some information about their process experience and recommendations I greatly appreciate

  24. Does your employer charge you for PTO?

    Lovethenurse2b25 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. HR keeps avoiding me, I stopped by her office several times she keeps saying she’s

  25. Does your employer charge you for PTO?

    Lovethenurse2b25 replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    No i did not receive an offer letter at all. They do provide a paper pay stub. Im so disappointed because im seeing so many red flags about this place. My sister in law told me to put in my...