DaniLPN2RN

DaniLPN2RN

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  1. Dream Job Offer - Horrible Pay Offer

    DaniLPN2RN replied to DaniLPN2RN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thank you! I've left a voicemail from the gal in HR. I do have a few questions to see what I may be able to work out. If I can't work out a pay increase right now, I'm still going to take the job....

  2. Dream Job Offer - Horrible Pay Offer

    DaniLPN2RN replied to DaniLPN2RN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I didn't expect to make what I'm making now ... especially having a Baylor position, but (based on what I've heard other brand new nurses making), I did expect it to be about $1.50-$2 per hour more....

  3. Do you actually memorize all pts meds?

    DaniLPN2RN replied to Nuieve's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Each morning before med pass I check my MARs for any changes in meds. I do the same with the TARs. I frequently do not get an adequate report so I check things myself. If there are not any changes,...

  4. Antipsychotics

    DaniLPN2RN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And without those medications most Residents are a danger to themselves and the staff. I spent the better part of Sunday getting the tar beat out of me by a Resident they are weaning from the...

  5. Any tips on staying healthy and fit while in nursing school ?

    DaniLPN2RN replied to alexg524's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    One thing I did is during breaks, I would walk briskly in the halls. I don't own a treadmill, but would take the stairs instead of the elevator. Always carry all my books in my backpack and park out...

  6. Moving to Hillsborough area in Florida need information ASAP

    DaniLPN2RN replied to sorry's topic in Florida Nursing

    Try the local newspapers: St. Pete Times (http://www.tampabay.com/) Tampa Tribune (http://www2.tbo.com/home/) I'm sure there are other places to search, but I'm not sure where. I'd start with the...

  7. Moving to Hillsborough area in Florida need information ASAP

    DaniLPN2RN replied to sorry's topic in Florida Nursing

    St Pete is right next to Hillsborough in Pinellas County. I live in South Tampa and work in Pinellas County. Takes about 30 minutes to get to work - 45 if traffic is heavy. Since I work weekends,...

  8. Moving to Hillsborough area in Florida need information ASAP

    DaniLPN2RN replied to sorry's topic in Florida Nursing

    It really depends on where you work. As a new grad my base is $17.50, but I don't make my base. 7-3 I make $18.50 and 3-11 I make $19.50 (I get off at 7pm though). I work 24 hours and get paid for...

  9. Moving to Hillsborough area in Florida need information ASAP

    DaniLPN2RN replied to sorry's topic in Florida Nursing

    I live in Hillsborough County, but drive to Pinellas for work. I work in LTC and the pay is much better. I've even had hiring managers in Hillsborough say the pay in Pinellas is much better. Quite...

  10. nurse to patient ratio

    DaniLPN2RN replied to nursejae's topic in Florida Nursing

    I live in the Tampa area. I work in LTC and the ratio is 1:30. I've interviewed for (and am hoping to get) a position in LTAC and the ratio is 1:5. Just depends on what type of facility you work in....

  11. nurse to patient ratio

    DaniLPN2RN replied to nursejae's topic in Florida Nursing

    Depends on where you work. LTC you will have more pts than you will in an acute care

  12. education/experience requirements for DON/ADON

    DaniLPN2RN replied to shelbee1084's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    While I am not a DON/ADON, I do work in LTC with a DON who was hired right out of nursing school. It is very difficult for a DON to understand what that staff needs when you've never been in that...

  13. Town & Country Hospital Tampa

    DaniLPN2RN posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Just wondering if anyone has any experience with Town & Country Hospital. I had a clinical there, but it was for a short time at the very beginning of nursing school. I have an intervew for a...

  14. Town & Country Hospital Tampa

    DaniLPN2RN replied to DaniLPN2RN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I did have the interview. It went well, I think. The interviewer was very nice and I would be extremely happy to work there! I enjoy my job in LTC (a little) and will miss my Residents, but I am...

  15. Town & Country Hospital Tampa

    DaniLPN2RN replied to DaniLPN2RN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thank you! I like my clinical there just fine, but it was the beginning of nursing school so we mostly did CNA type work. My son was admitted there during my clinical rotation and I really liked the...

  16. Should I stay or should I go?

    DaniLPN2RN replied to Lamie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Have you thought about trying to go PT or PRN at a different facility. This would allow you to keep your current job and possibily pick up shifts to gain additional experience. I think it mostly...

  17. please help: is 1 nurse: 50 patients

    DaniLPN2RN replied to lhsouthern's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in a facility that does not use medication aides and I have to pass meds as well as finger stick blood sugars, giving insulin injections, administering breathing treatments, wound care and...

  18. I need help pleaseeeee (pharm)

    DaniLPN2RN replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I made a spreadsheet when studying for pharm. It hit all the highlights - classification, side effects, use, etc. I carried it in my pocket 24/7 and studied it whenever I had time ... waiting in...

  19. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    DaniLPN2RN replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana State University

    Thanks for this info. I have been looking for something online. What was the admissions process like? This would be the only course I would need to take. Any info you can offer would be great .....

  20. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    DaniLPN2RN replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Tampa Bay Area Graduated 03/09 Started Working 05/09 Base Rate: $17.50 W/ Shift Diff W/E 7-3: $18.50 W. Shift Diff W/E 3-11: 19.50 I work weekends only 7a-7p and have a strange shift differential b/c...

  21. A little nervous about agency nursing...

    DaniLPN2RN replied to Soph_LPN's topic in Agency Nurses

    Just wondering how things worked out for you. It's been a while since your post. Are you still working with Nursefinders? Did you receive the orientation you felt you

  22. Jobs which offer tuition reimbursement

    DaniLPN2RN replied to mari55's topic in Florida Nursing

    I think it's common for a majority of LTC facilities to be owned corporately by large companies. There are some smaller ones as well. If you find one that you are interested in applying, check to...

  23. Jobs which offer tuition reimbursement

    DaniLPN2RN replied to mari55's topic in Florida Nursing

    My facility offers tuition reimbursement ... you HAVE to be full-time (32 hrs at my facility), you HAVE to be there 1 year (full-time), AND they put your name in a drawing and only a certain number of...

  24. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    DaniLPN2RN replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana State University

    Unfortunately, they will not verify the version for me because I didn't buy them from them and haven't registered (and don't plan to register) with them. Can anyone help? Has anyone received the...

  25. Indiana State University BSN Thread for Current Students

    DaniLPN2RN replied to chaxanmom's topic in Indiana State University

    I am getting ready to start taking the 4 CSMs. Does anyone know the current books? I found them on ebay, but they are from 2005. Are these still the current books. I do not want to go through TCN...