MusicNurseCarrlee LPN, LVN

You are not alone in your feelings. Private duty is a huge undertaking and should be considered carefully. Working with one patient, a nurse is able to provide focused, individualized care and this can be appealing compared to larger patient loads. T...

$24/hr in skilled nursing facility, $20/hr pediatric home health and $19/hr intermediate care-MR/DD facility, per diem positions in Las Vegas, NV

I wouldn't appeal the employer's decision not to rehire you. I would seek new employment. Most employers, even at will employers and those who would fire you without notice, expect notice from you before resignation. I would move forward. Seek perman...

I worked as an LPN/LVN school nurse in special education classrooms with "medically fragile" children in both California and Nevada through agency placement(very rewarding experience).There are also home health agencies that place LPNs one on one wit...

It may be the alternate shifts catching up with you...its difficult to switch between days & nights(4-6 months is just about the time I felt it). I work mostly nights now and still never can get quite enough day sleep/rest to feel "normal"...addi...

There are several LPN and RN jobs in skilled nursing/sub acute care/rehabilitation/transitional care/long term care. These facilities are identified as SNF(skilled nursing facilities), ICF(intermediate care facilities), TCU(transitional care units), ...

I transferred in prior English, Gen Psychology, Biology, Sociology & Math. I took Nursing Concepts 1 and LifeSpan Development exams and Information Literacy prior to enrolling, enrolled, then alternated between Nursing and General Ed exams(comple...

Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Audiology, Creative Arts Therapy(Music, Dance, Fine Art), Special Education and Human Services(Developmental Disabilities work) are fields/areas that might be smooth transition from Nursing academically and seem ...

I encourage you to explore different areas of nursing. Even in the present economy and job market, nurses still have some flexibility in work options. Try a different setting where you may be treated with more respect, gain confidence and grow profes...

I remember feeling discouraged as a new graduate but it does get better. I second the suggestion to look at opportunities in Long Term Care or Skilled Nursing Facilities. Contrary to what is often rumored, you will get REAL nursing experience and res...

The job I enjoyed most was working in an intermediate care facility for children and adults(both units) with developmental disabilities or considered medically fragile. I started working full time evening shift, then worked full time night shift, mov...

I have also seriously considered this but my concerns regarding conflict with licensure and nursing practice have kept me from moving forward with the idea. I hear from dispensary owners that the income potential is GREAT(>30k/month). There is a s...

I have no regret becoming an LPN. I only wish that I had done it immediately following high school. I am an exceptional nurse and have never thought of myself as being at the"bottom". I have actively searched for and worked in varied positions and s...

I can imagine that this is a tough decision. Trust your intuition. The hesitation that you feel about moving back right now may be valid. Given the present economy, it is truly a blessing to be a nurse, to have a steady and adequate income and an aff...

I would encourage you to explore and be open to all available training programs/options in your area(including for profit & private schools). Nursing is a very lucrative field of work at both the LVN and RN levels. Try to enroll in and complete y...

I would suggest that you enroll in the program that has already accepted you & obtain your LPN education and licensure so that you can begin working & making money as a nurse(sooner than later). You have many options for bridging from LPN to ...

I am in agreement with the above posts. I have found Pennsylvania(Philadelphia area), Raleigh,NC, Dallas & Fort Worth,TX, Las Vegas,NV and Jacksonville,FL to have relatively low cost of living(much lower than California), decent wages, nice housi...

You could get your Associate Degree in Nursing through Excelsior College(many people have successfully), take NCLEX and practice as an RN in Texas(The degree is accepted by many other state boards as well,offering you many mobility options). You coul...

Computer, Speech, Music and Art Appreciation, Health, Language(Spanish,French,Latin...), Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Ethics and Philosophy classes are offered online at several community colleges. Many colleges also accept CLEP and DANTES ex...

You do have the option to work at a VA(Veteran's Administration) facility with your out of state RN license in Georgia and could gain practice hours/experience while preparing to reapply for endorsement....just a thought if you hadn't considered this...

There are several Country Villa facilities in the LA area that hire new grads and allow the development and use of many nursing skills. The CA Department of Corrections is always recruiting statewide. If you are looking for less stressful work there ...

Go for the private program. It will more than pay for itself within a matter of months. Explore all your financial aid options(grants, loans, vocational rehab$$, etc) to help you get through the school year. There are many opportunities for bridging ...

The Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice is an awesome resource. It is a fundamentals and clinical skill building book with good illustrations and covers everything nursing from basic to advanced subject matter. I bought the 7th Edition on Amazon fo...

I worked in Raleigh and Durham, NC in 2006. I worked per diem for Nursefinders and Maxim Healthcare. My assignments were mostly LTC, some flu shot clinics, MR/DD facilities and juvenile correctional health. The pay was $20-$24/hr. I have considered g...

There are numerous opportunities for LPNs to work as travelers. Research different companies and be open to a variety of travel locations and work settings. Healthcaretraveler.com is an informative site and you can contact companies directly and inqu...