SouthernPeach3

SouthernPeach3

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  1. A Question about Working While in RN school

    SouthernPeach3 replied to roro13us's topic in LPN to RN

    I am a single mother of a 13 year old, currently working as an LPN, I start RN school in 3 weeks. It is necessary that I work FT. I currently work full time and will continue to work full time. I will...

  2. LPN to RN Transition Course

    SouthernPeach3 replied to SouthernPeach3's topic in LPN to RN

    Thank you for your responses. I know you are both right. I am just a bit nervous. It has been a very long time since I have been in school so I'm a bit razzled. That you for your encouraging

  3. CCAC- Allegheny

    SouthernPeach3 replied to Fallon's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    It is true that you can, but I would not recommend it. The nursing program itself is difficult and demanding enough without the added stress. Good luck in the decision that you make. You also have...

  4. Where Do I Start? Single Parents Help!

    SouthernPeach3 replied to mz.mezai's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi UMMI, I am a single mother of a 13 year old (that is a challange within it self). I am a LPN but I am starting the RN program at St Margaret SON next month. I know that the begining weeks of LPN...

  5. How much experience must you have?

    SouthernPeach3 replied to goody986's topic in Agency Nurses

    all the agencies that i am familar with requires you have at least one year experience sometimes more if you are working in a speciality. good luck with graduating nursing

  6. Starting my 1st job as LPN in LTC in 2days

    SouthernPeach3 replied to nursemomof3boys's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You will do fine. You will be on orientation and it will give you time to get to know the routine. Remember to make sure if you feel as through you need more time with orientation or you are not...

  7. Patient Care Tech Jobs

    SouthernPeach3 replied to sru056's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    In addition to hospitals try also LTAC (Long-Term Acute Care) Facilities. They also hire PCT. Examples of LTAC's are Kendred Hospitals, Select Specilities Hospital, Semper

  8. Anyone in St Margaret School in Pittsburgh

    SouthernPeach3 replied to SouthernPeach3's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Good luck to you. I guess it does not matter what school you attend as long as you are learning the correct techniques and getting closer to your

  9. Pittsburgh jobs for LPN's

    SouthernPeach3 replied to djohn12d's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Congrats on graduating. I just got accepted to St Margarets SON, LPN to RN program. I start in February. If you are looking for jobs they are out there especially in Long-term care facilities. There...

  10. LPN to RN schools

    SouthernPeach3 replied to tiffdeandre's topic in LPN to RN

    i went to a vocational school for my lpn (which is now closed). i have been a lpn for 10 years. it took me almost 4 years to complete my prereq's due to finanicial (i paid for all my prereq out of...

  11. Pittsburg

    SouthernPeach3 replied to silverangle's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    i know it has been a while since your post but i thought i would let you know about a few things. pittsburgh has many hospitals, upmc being the largest with about 4 inner city hospital and many...

  12. New LPN who can't find a job

    SouthernPeach3 replied to catlvr's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi Ebyrnes, I am also surprised that you cannot find work as a LPN, especially in a LTC setting. It seems Nursing Homes are always hiring. I have never heard of need experiences for Nursing homes....

  13. Anyone in St Margaret School in Pittsburgh

    SouthernPeach3 replied to SouthernPeach3's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks a lot, that makes me feel better. I do not start til April and I join in with the class that has already started. I guess its a little to soon to start worring:lol2:. I did all my prereq's @...

  14. Anyone in St Margaret School in Pittsburgh

    SouthernPeach3 replied to SouthernPeach3's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am a Lpn and I will be in the RN program. I was very excited when I got my letter but I am getting nervous, still excited but nervous

  15. Looking for any 1yr lpn programs in pittsburgh

    SouthernPeach3 replied to kwebbie's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    There are a fewschools that offer LPN programs, OVGH, St MArgaret Hospital, also try the web site I listed below and see if that helps you. Good luck.....

  16. LPNs/LVNs: What's Your Specialty?

    SouthernPeach3 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LTAC here (Long Term Acute Care).... I like it, 12 hour shift.. 3 days a week, its good, better than long term care or nursing homes. my patient ratio is 5 patient per nurse. BLCS and ACLS

  17. What do you think of agency LPNs?

    SouthernPeach3 replied to TopazLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am an Agency nurse LPN and have been agency for the past 4 years. I love it. Many agency workers have bad reputations of being lazing, not following policy, and leaving work undone. But you have to...

  18. LPN Starting Salary

    SouthernPeach3 replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Pay rate depends on location and if you work LTC or Hospital. Also Per Diem and Agencies always pay more usually $3-5 an hour more. Pittsburgh, PA between