pat8585

pat8585

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  1. Is there Good Money for LPN's in Home Care

    pat8585 posted a topic in Home Health

    I was just wondering if there are home health agencies out there that pay pretty good for LPN's. I am an LPN.

  2. is Private Duty Nursing and Home Health Nursing

    pat8585 posted a topic in Private Duty

    the exact same thing? or is the difference related to the funding

  3. Agencies with Benefits

    pat8585 posted a topic in Home Health

    I am wondering if home care agencies typically offer employee benefits. The one I work for now does not, and I am wondering if this is common. edit-I am

  4. With this economy...Are LPN jobs easier to obtain

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Nursing

    than an RN job? I know LPN's are more economical for the employer, Yet RN's still do things LPN's can not do. I was just wanting some feedback on what people who are looking for jobs are...

  5. Can LPN's really make good money

    pat8585 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Can Lpn's really make good money? I know they can get a decent salary, but sometimes the job is only part time. So, overall, can they make good money....or do they basically have to work two jobs

  6. AGENCY NURSING

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Nursing

    What exactly is "Agency" nursing? Is it home care? or Temp work? not clear what is

  7. AGENCY NURSING

    pat8585 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    How do I find out where these agencies are? I am still not clear...is this like a temp agency? How do I know what agency the hospitals in my area use? Do i need to talk to human

  8. New Grads Not Finding Jobs . . . . . . .

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Since so many new RN grads are having difficulty or long waits finding RN positions...should an LPN even bother to go on for the RN

  9. Attitudes towards LPN's

    pat8585 replied to emt... rn student's topic in Canada

    All i know is that a few times when I say " I am a LPN" USUALLY i hear...."are you gonna go on for your RN?" I don't really understand why....the "N" in lpn stands for something, ya

  10. Nclex

    pat8585 replied to bthsp's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hang in there and study and do practice exercises more. You can do

  11. Nursing on South Dakota indian reservation

    pat8585 replied to am382406's topic in General Nursing

    I am not much help, but I know the name of the reservation is called Pine Ridge. There is also another one in SD that is called rosebud. Why don't you check out www.ihs.gov/Medicalprograms/Nursing...

  12. Staff Ratios at Nursing Homes

    pat8585 replied to pat8585's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for

  13. are NEW GRAD LPN's finding it easy to get a job

    pat8585 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am a new grad LPN and was wondering if people are finding it easy to get a job as a lpn (including LTC) or if they were finding it

  14. Health Insurance

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does the facility where you work provide you with a Health Plan? By health plan,,,I mean an Insurance package...not some type of account where you can save money for future expenses. Thanks for...

  15. is the VA hiring LPN's

    pat8585 posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hi, was wondering if anyone could tell me if the VA is really hiring for LPN's. I have looked on the USA jobs website, and there are a lot of openings, but I was wonderng if it takes the VA a long...

  16. Flu Shot Clinic Opportunities Question

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have seen several want ads online that want either lpn's or rn's to work in flu shot clinics. Temporary thru Jan. I am interested, but I believe there is no guaranteed amount of hours. My...

  17. Will There be a job For Me ??

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Just been reading posts here and there on all nurses, and man, am I becoming discouraged! I am a recent LPN grad. Have aide experience, but am about to take my boards, and will be looking for...

  18. Are the Military Bases Hiring LPN's

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am from the mainland. I have never been to hawaii, but would consider moving if I had to. Question....I know Hawaii has several military bases. Do they HIRE? I know i need to check the gov. website...

  19. Any Tips for New Grads Seeking Employment ?

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a recent grad from an LPN program. I expect to pass my NCLEX by labor day. What are some tips for finding a "New Grads Welcome" position in this crappy economy? Thanks for your

  20. Are new grads finding jobs

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Students

    just curious if new grads (either LPN or RN) are finding jobs. I hear the market sucks in some places........ please

  21. Where is there an URGENT need for Nurses

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Nursing

    was wondering if there was a particular area of the USA where nurses are Really in short supply? Lpn

  22. Calling all missionaries!

    pat8585 replied to JettRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I have thought about doing medical mission work and would like to some day!~ Just be very careful...africa is not the most stable. Best to

  23. Are ATI practice tests helpful ?

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Students

    i am starting to study now for my NCLEX. We were given ATI books to study from and toi use the ATI webiste for practice tests. I scored really bad on one, and was wondering how helpful the practice...

  24. LICENSE TRANSFER ?

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do LPN licenses transfer EASILY from state to state? As long as the NCLEX is passed in one state, and you have a license from that state, can you go ANYWHERE and practice nursing ? or do some states...

  25. Is Nursing your Passion

    pat8585 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is Nursing Your